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We report on global payments news and innovation in an increasingly digital economy. We’re on top of all payments and fintech news: payments infrastructure, payments systems, payments behaviours, ecommerce payments, Open Banking and Open Finance, Banking-as-a-Service, B2B payments, cryptocurrencies, fraud and financial crime prevention, along with breaking news on the digital economy. Follow us for the latest regulation updates, along with relevant company news on payments investments, product launches, partnerships, and mergers and acquisitions.

Tokenized trust: rethinking corporate KYC with digital identity tokens

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | Published Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 10:07 CET

Dr. Henry Balani from Encompass Corporation explores how corporate digital identity tokens can transform and enhance corporate KYC processes.

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Tokenized trust: rethinking corporate KYC with digital identity tokens

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | Published Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 10:07 CET

Dr. Henry Balani from Encompass Corporation explores how corporate digital identity tokens can transform and enhance corporate KYC processes.

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Top Stories

Capital Group and KKR target retail investors with new fund series

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 May 2025 15:39 CET
Capital Group, an active asset manager, and KKR, a provider of private equity, have partnered to create a series of investment funds targeting individual investors.
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Banked enters partnership to launch in-store Pay by Bank in Australia

News | Payments General | 01 May 2025 15:25 CET
Banked has partnered with Chemist Warehouse and ShopBack to introduce an in-store Pay by Bank experience for Australian customers.
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Tencent Cloud supports Airstar Bank in its migration to the Cloud

News | Payments General | 01 May 2025 15:23 CET
Tencent Cloud has helped Hong Kong-based Airstar Bank to migrate its entire operation to the Cloud, facilitating more efficient digital bank services.
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Notabene report reveals crypto companies now compliant with Travel Rule

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 May 2025 14:54 CET
US-based compliance infrastructure provider Notabene has rolled out its annual report, showcasing the industry moving towards compliance with the Travel Rule. 
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Lynx Tech launches Adaptive AI to tackle rising fraud

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 May 2025 14:25 CET
Lynx Tech has begun the global rollout of its updated fraud detection system, an advancement built on its Daily Adaptive Models (DAMs).
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802 Credit Union selects Velera for debit and credit card processing

News | Payments General | 01 May 2025 14:20 CET
US-based 802 Credit Union (802CU) has partnered with Velera, with the latter offering debit and credit card processing support. 
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Kani partners with travel paytech Swiipr

News | Payments General | 01 May 2025 13:23 CET
Kani Payments, a provider of reporting, reconciliation, and compliance software, has partnered with UK travel paytech company Swiipr.
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Fasten launches auto rewards card for drivers and dealers

News | Payments General | 01 May 2025 13:14 CET
Fasten has introduced the Fasten Rewards Visa Card, a new auto rewards credit card designed to offer consumers savings on essential car-related expenses while providing dealerships with a loyalty and retention tool.
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Daleel adds Binance crypto to finance marketplace in MENA

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 May 2025 11:19 CET
Daleel has added crypto products from Binance into its digital platform, becoming the first marketplace in the Middle East to offer crypto offerings alongside banking products.
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Ether.fi to become a neobank

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 May 2025 10:53 CET
Restaking protocol Ether.fi has announced its plan to incorporate banking services that will accelerate its strategy to become a DeFi neobank.
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Ruya launches Shari'ah-compliant crypto trading in the UAE

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 01 May 2025 10:17 CET
UAE-based digital Islamic bank Ruya has launched a new service allowing customers to trade cryptocurrencies directly through its mobile app.
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Nexi partners with Planet for better payments in hospitality

News | Payments General | 01 May 2025 08:30 CET
Nexi Group has partnered with Planet, a provider of integrated payments and technology solutions for retail and hospitality.
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Huma Finance pilots blockchain to modernise real-time payments

News | Cryptocurrencies | 01 May 2025 08:05 CET
Huma Finance has advanced efforts to modernise payment systems through the development of a new pilot program powered by blockchain technology.
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Series D funding round brings Persona USD 200 million

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 30 Apr 2025 14:46 CET
US-based Persona, a global identity platform, has announced that it obtained USD 200 million in a Series D funding round, bringing its valuation to USD 2 billion. 
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NetGuradians integrates FPAD to improve fraud prevention

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 30 Apr 2025 14:27 CET

NetGuardians has improved fraud, scam and money mule detection through compatibility with EBA CLEARING’s FPAD initiative.


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Alfardan Exchange launches Payee validation with iPiD

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 30 Apr 2025 13:50 CET
Alfardan Exchange has introduced a real-time beneficiary validation service in Qatar, in collaboration with international fintech provider iPiD.
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Atom Bank integrates Provenir Platform for risk management

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 30 Apr 2025 13:38 CET
Atom Bank has adopted Provenir’s AI-powered platform to manage risk decisioning and data orchestration across its lending and savings products. 
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Navro secures USD 41 million in Series B round to propel global expansion

News | Payments General | 30 Apr 2025 13:06 CET
Navro has revealed that it has successfully secured USD 41 million in Series B funding, with plans to accelerate its global expansion initiatives.
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bunq rolls out bunq Crypto in its banking app

News | Cryptocurrencies | 30 Apr 2025 13:01 CET
Netherlands-based neobank bunq has announced the launch of bunq Crypto, enabling users to invest in the cryptocurrency market. 
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