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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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From the courtroom to the crypto: building a safer financial system

Interviews | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | Published Thursday 17 Apr 2025 12:25 CET

Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, shares insights on how blockchain intelligence can be used to combat crime and promote responsible innovation.

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From the courtroom to the crypto: building a safer financial system

Interviews | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | Published Thursday 17 Apr 2025 12:25 CET

Ari Redbord, Global Head of Policy at TRM Labs, shares insights on how blockchain intelligence can be used to combat crime and promote responsible innovation.

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Top Stories

HKMA expands anti-fraud measures for digital banking

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 18 Apr 2025 10:57 CET
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has directed authorised institutions to implement new digital security measures as part of an expanded framework.
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Moniepoint rolls out MonieWorld to serve the needs of the UK's African diaspora

News | Payments General | 18 Apr 2025 10:48 CET
Nigeria-based fintech company Moniepoint has announced the launch of MonieWorld, a remittance and digital financial services solution for the UK’s African diaspora. 
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Standard Chartered and OKX roll out collateral mirroring programme

News | Cryptocurrencies | 18 Apr 2025 10:37 CET
Standard Chartered, a UK multinational bank, has partnered with the cryptocurrency exchange OKX to introduce a collateral mirroring programme.
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Ecommpay urges better fraud detection tools amid surge in ticket scams

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 18 Apr 2025 10:16 CET
Ecommpay has worked closely with merchants to help them understand and tackle fraud, protecting their customers.
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YouTrip launches MYR wallet along with travel and cashback perks

News | Payments General | 18 Apr 2025 09:46 CET
Singapore-based YouTrip has announced the launch of the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) wallet, extending its payment solutions.
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Nubank rolls out Recomeço to support debt renegotiation

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 18 Apr 2025 09:31 CET
Digital financial services platform Nubank has announced the launch of Recomeço, a campaign aimed at supporting Brazilian customers in renegotiating their overdue payments.
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AEP partners with international card schemes to improve Jaywan cards

News | Payments General | 18 Apr 2025 09:22 CET
Al Etihad Payments (AEP), a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, has signed co-badging agreements with international card schemes.
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FOMO Pay extends its payment solutions with the launch of VND accounts

News | Payments General | 18 Apr 2025 08:50 CET
FOMO Pay, a payment institution licensed in Singapore and Hong Kong, has launched local Vietnamese Dong (VND) virtual accounts.
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BitGo adds lightning support via Voltage partnership

News | Cryptocurrencies | 18 Apr 2025 08:08 CET
BitGo has partnered with Lightning infrastructure provider Voltage to incorporate support for faster Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network.
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MoneyGram partners with Plaid for optimised global payments

News | Payments General | 17 Apr 2025 15:28 CET
MoneyGram has announced its partnership with Plaid in order to drive secure and efficient global payments for its customers and collaborators.
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PingPong partners with Trulioo

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 17 Apr 2025 15:02 CET
Global cross-border payment platform PingPong has partnered with Trulioo, a provider of identity verification services. 
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eToro adds HKEX-listed stocks and traded products to its platform

News | Payments General | 17 Apr 2025 14:46 CET
eToro, a trading and investing solutions provider, has added all HKEX-listed stocks and exchange-traded products to its platform.
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Global payments to acquire Worldpay in USD 24.25 bln deal

News | Payments General | 17 Apr 2025 14:02 CET
Global Payments has entered into an agreement to acquire merchant payments firm Worldpay for approximately USD 24.25 billion in cash and stock.
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Fexco launches payUnite, a global payment orchestration platform

News | Payments General | 17 Apr 2025 13:59 CET
Ireland-based fintech Fexco has launched payUnite, a global payment orchestration platform for airline, retail, and hospitality industries.
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NY AG sues DailyPay and MoneyLion Technologies over alleged illegal loans

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 17 Apr 2025 12:47 CET
The New York Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against earned wage access providers DailyPay and MoneyLion Technologies, reporting that they made illegal, high-interest loans. 
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Web 3 payments: hype or the future of money?

Expert Opinion | Cryptocurrencies | 17 Apr 2025 12:12 CET

Question: What is faster, cheaper, and borderless—besides the internet? Answer: Stablecoins & Web 3 payments—faster than traditional banking, cheaper than wire transfers, and borderless by design.

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One Trading rolls out EU-regulated crypto futures venue

News | Cryptocurrencies | 17 Apr 2025 12:00 CET
One Trading has officially launched its perpetual futures trading platform, targeting institutional investors within the European Union.
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Velera launches a tiered Risk Mitigation Service Model for credit unions

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 17 Apr 2025 11:52 CET
Velera, formerly PSCU/Co-op Solutions, has launched a new tiered Risk Mitigation Service Model to help credit unions fight fraud. 
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Entrust introduces unified cryptographic security platform

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 17 Apr 2025 11:51 CET
Entrust has entered the final stages to release a new platform aimed at centralising the management of cryptographic assets across enterprise systems.
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