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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.

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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MoMo2025 event summary part 2: key insights on AI – are we asking the right questions?

Expert Opinion | Payments General | Published Friday 04 Apr 2025 08:00 CET

Mirela Ciobanu, Lead Editor at The Paypers, dives into the key themes from Money Motion 2025, focusing on the evolving role of AI—its potential, boundaries, and how to ensure it enhances rather than replaces human capabilities.

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MoMo2025 event summary part 2: key insights on AI – are we asking the right questions?

Expert Opinion | Payments General | Published Friday 04 Apr 2025 08:00 CET

Mirela Ciobanu, Lead Editor at The Paypers, dives into the key themes from Money Motion 2025, focusing on the evolving role of AI—its potential, boundaries, and how to ensure it enhances rather than replaces human capabilities.

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Visa and ZEN.COM expand real-time cross-border payments

News | Online Payments | 04 Apr 2025 14:28 CET
Visa and European fintech provider ZEN.COM have entered into an agreement to support cross-border payment services through Visa Direct.
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Mollie expands to Sweden: marking its first step into the Nordic market

News | Online Payments | 04 Apr 2025 13:56 CET
Mollie has launched its services in Sweden, the first Nordic country the company has entered. 
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Romania: 2025 analysis of payments and ecommerce trends

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 04 Apr 2025 13:22 CET
Diana Lupuleac, Senior Editor at The Paypers, analyses the 2025 payments and ecommerce industry trends in Romania.
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Centiglobe partners with Mastercard to integrate Mastercard Move

News | Payments General | 04 Apr 2025 13:01 CET
Fintech Centiglobe has partnered with Mastercard Move to offer real-time, cross-border payments for businesses and customers.
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Banco Santander secures Canadian banking licence for expansion

News | Payments General | 04 Apr 2025 12:28 CET
Banco Santander has obtained a Canadian banking licence as part of its broader strategy to strengthen its presence in the Americas.
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Kraken secures Canadian registration, plans expansion

News | Cryptocurrencies | 04 Apr 2025 12:15 CET
Kraken has obtained a Restricted Dealer registration in Canada, allowing it to operate under the regulatory framework set by the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC).
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FCA launches portal to make reporting more convenient

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 04 Apr 2025 11:46 CET
FCA has launched My FCA, a portal from which firms can access a single point of sign in for regulatory reporting tasks.
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TBC UZ obtains an extra USD 20 million from a BlueOrchard-managed fund

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 04 Apr 2025 11:40 CET
TBC Bank Uzbekistan has revealed that it has successfully secured USD 20 million in debt financing from a fund managed by BlueOrchard.
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Plaid secures USD 575 mln funding as valuation drops to USD 6.1 bln

News | Payments General | 04 Apr 2025 10:45 CET
Financial technology firm Plaid has secured USD 575 million in fresh funding, though its valuation has dropped to approximately USD 6.1 billion.
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Peach Payments acquires PayDunya, expands in West Africa

News | Online Payments | 04 Apr 2025 10:09 CET
Peach Payments, a digital payments gateway, has reached an agreement to acquire West African payment platform PayDunya.
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Laybuy by Klarna launches in New Zealand

News | Online Payments | 04 Apr 2025 10:02 CET
The AI-powered global payments network Klarna has relaunched Laybuy in New Zealand nine months after its purchase.

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Zepz secures USD 165 mln funding to expand global payment services

News | Online Payments | 04 Apr 2025 09:47 CET
Zepz has secured USD 165 million in growth funding, led by HSBC Innovation Banking and HSBC Private Credit
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Trustfull launches its Login Solution to combat ATO

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Apr 2025 15:08 CET
Trustfull, a fraud prevention provider, has launched its Login Solution to analyse behavioural and device-related signals to combat ATO fraud.
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Coinbase users targeted in suspected USD 46 mln phishing scams

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Apr 2025 14:31 CET
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been linked to suspected phishing scams resulting in losses exceeding USD 46 million in March 2025.
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Zelle to shut down dedicateed app due to low usage

News | Online Payments | 03 Apr 2025 13:34 CET

US-based Zelle has released a company statement in which it announced its plans to shutter its dedicated app due to low usage.


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Stride Bank teams up with Affirm for a new programme

News | Payments General | 03 Apr 2025 13:32 CET
Stride Bank has partnered with Affirm Holdings to launch the Affirm Card, enabling consumers to pay in full or spread payments for purchases via the Affirm app.
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Why payment networks are losing control – and what Apple is about to decide

Expert Opinion | Online Payments | 03 Apr 2025 12:52 CET
Payments industry expert Bilal El Kouche elaborates on the most recent shifts in the payment industry and their long-term implications.



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Trustly launches biometric ID for faster, secure payments

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Apr 2025 12:51 CET
Trustly, a global provider of Pay by Bank solutions, has rolled out Trustly ID across Europe, a biometric technology aimed at improving the payment experience with better speed and security.
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Fat Zebra acquires SecurePay from Australia Post

News | Payments General | 03 Apr 2025 12:45 CET
Fat Zebra, a digital payment provider, has acquired SecurePay from Australia Post, marking our third acquisition in the past 14 months.
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