Latest Payments & Fintech News And Insights

The Paypers covers the latest global news and analyses on payments, ecommerce, fintech, and the digital economy

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.

We report on global payments news and innovation in an increasingly digital economy. We’re on top of all payments and fintech

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The Paypers wishes you a joyful holiday season – we'll be back on 6 January 2025!

News | Payments General | Published Friday 20 Dec 2024 14:24 CET

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the trust and support you’ve shown us throughout 2024. 

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The Paypers wishes you a joyful holiday season – we'll be back on 6 January 2025!

News | Payments General | Published Friday 20 Dec 2024 14:24 CET

We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the trust and support you’ve shown us throughout 2024. 

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[Video interview] Real-time payments & sanctions screening insights with Adam McLaughlin, AML Expert at NICE Actimize

Interviews | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 19 Dec 2024 13:10 CET
Harmonising data standards for cross-border trade documents and cross-border payments to enable further digitisation of the financial and physical business processes of international trade

As compliance remains a top priority for financial institutions, Adam McLaughlin, AML Subject Matter Expert at NICE Actimize, provides key insights into sanctions screening challenges within real-time payments (RTP).


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Regulatory challenges and cybersecurity solutions: DORA, NIS2, and the EU AI Act – Cyberevolution insights part 2

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 Dec 2024 08:30 CET

We continue our coverage of the Cyberevolution event, diving into key regulatory challenges such as DORA, NIS2, and the EU’s AI Act, while exploring innovative solutions like Security 3.0, Cyberfantastic, and the Identity Fabric.


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ICICI Bank partners with Times Internet

News | Cards | 20 Dec 2024 14:56 CET
ICICI Bank and Times Internet, part of The Times of India Group, have introduced a co-branded credit card targeting high-net-worth individuals.
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authID scales its services within EinStrong Foundation

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 Dec 2024 14:09 CET
authID, a provider of biometric identity verification and authentication solutions, has announced that it scaled its services within the operations of the EinStrong Foundation. 
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İşbank teams up with Alipay+ for simple tourist payments

News | Payments General | 20 Dec 2024 14:04 CET
İşbank has expanded its collaboration with Alipay+ aiming to improve the travel experience for international visitors.
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Chainalysis acquires Hexagate to invest in prevention

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 Dec 2024 13:45 CET
Chainalysis has purchased Hexagate, a company specialising in web3 security solutions that detect and tackle real-time threats, including cyber exploits.
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The European Central Banks welcomes the Bulgarian market to TIPS

News | Payments General | 20 Dec 2024 13:35 CET
The European Central Bank has welcomed the Bulgarian market to the TIPS service, following its successful migration in December 2024.
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BCB approves PayRetailers' acquisition of Transfeera

News | Payments General | 20 Dec 2024 13:32 CET
CADE and BCB have given their approval for PayRetailers, a payment processor, to acquire Transfeera, a fintech that specialises in payment solutions for businesses.
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Xtransfer and OCBC join forces for cross-border solutions

News | Payments General | 20 Dec 2024 13:27 CET
XTransfer, a B2B cross-border trade payment platform, has partnered with OCBC, a financial services group from South Asia to provide SMEs with cross-border solutions. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on 18 December 2024.
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Kobble launches to tackle IT failures in Australia's financial sector

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 Dec 2024 13:15 CET
Kobble, an Embedded Finance platform, has launched with the goal of supporting financial businesses in modernising operations while mitigating risks.
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Trillium Surveyor and Kaiko to improve crypto trade surveillance

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 Dec 2024 12:43 CET
Trillium Surveyor, a provider of trade surveillance and execution software, has partnered with Kaiko, a cryptocurrency market data provider, to offer solutions for cryptocurrency trading.

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Alipay+ scales its partner ecosystem and expands global merchant coverage

News | Mobile Payments | 20 Dec 2024 12:35 CET
Cross-border digital payment provider Alipay+ has announced that it expanded its partner ecosystem, scaled global merchant coverage, and launched additional rewards for its partners’ customers. 
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Paymob enables Apple Pay acceptance for merchants in Egypt

News | Mobile Payments | 20 Dec 2024 11:58 CET
Paymob, a financial services provider operating in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced that its merchant network in Egypt can now accept Apple Pay.
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Justt raises USD 30 mln to expand and enhance AI platform

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 Dec 2024 11:41 CET
Justt has announced the successful completion of a 30 million USD Series C funding round, led by Zeev Ventures, with participation from existing investors Oak HC/FT and F2 Venture Capital.
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Visa acquires Featurespace

News | Payments General | 20 Dec 2024 11:26 CET
Visa has announced its acquisition of Featurespace, a developer of real-time AI payments protection technology, aiming to optimise its fraud protection capabilities. 
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El Salvador doubles down on Bitcoin despite IMF agreement

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 Dec 2024 10:31 CET
El Salvador has announced its plans to continue acquiring Bitcoin, potentially at an increased rate, following a financing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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The Commerce Commission saves Kiwis over USD 260 mln a year in fees

News | Payments General | 20 Dec 2024 10:27 CET
The Commerce Commission has announced its draft decision to reduce fees for Kiwi businesses for accepting Visa and Mastercard payments.
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MessagePay integrates with AKUVO to streamline collections process

News | Payments General | 20 Dec 2024 10:20 CET
MessagePay has announced its integration into AKUVO's Virtual Collector, a key component of AKUVO’s collections platform.
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Australia's ASIC files lawsuit against Binance's local derivatives unit

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 Dec 2024 10:06 CET
Australia's corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), has filed a lawsuit against Binance's local derivatives arm.
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