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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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The new oil: how payment data is fuelling tomorrow's winners

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Wednesday 20 Nov 2024 10:15 CET

We discussed with Iñaki Lopez, Head of Account Management at CellPoint Digital, about the importance of real-time payment data and analytics in business optimisation and fraud prevention.

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The new oil: how payment data is fuelling tomorrow's winners

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Wednesday 20 Nov 2024 10:15 CET

We discussed with Iñaki Lopez, Head of Account Management at CellPoint Digital, about the importance of real-time payment data and analytics in business optimisation and fraud prevention.

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Wonder Group snaps up Grubhub for USD 650 mln in post-pandemic deal

News | Ecommerce | 20 Nov 2024 15:48 CET
Wonder Group has agreed to acquire Grubhub from Just Eat Takeaway.com for USD 650 million, a reduction from the USD 7.3 billion valuation it held at the height of the pandemic.
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Payhawk partners with J.P. Morgan to expand global payment services

News | Payments General | 20 Nov 2024 14:57 CET
Payhawk, a provider of spend management solutions, has partnered with J.P. Morgan Payments to improve its payment services for enterprise clients in the UK.
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EdfaPay completes a USD 5 million funding round

News | Payments General | 20 Nov 2024 14:48 CET
EdfaPay, a fintech platform based in Saudi Arabia, has secured USD 5 million in a Pre-Series A funding round, which was led by OmanTel Innovation Labs.
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Goldman Sachs explores spin-out opportunities for its technology platform, GS DAP

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 Nov 2024 14:37 CET
Goldman Sachs has revealed its intention to detach its fully owned technology platform, GS DAP, from its Digital Assets division.
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Hertz to utilise Sift's AI-enabled fraud platform

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 Nov 2024 14:37 CET
Sift, an AI-powered fraud detection platform, has announced that Hertz started utilising its AI-enabled fraud prevention platform to deliver optimised customer experiences and mitigate fraud. 
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VoloFin secures USD 50 million to provide Indian exporters with optmised trade finance

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 Nov 2024 14:23 CET
Supply chain fintech VoloFin has announced the rise of USD 50 million in order to provide Indian exporters with optimised access to trade finance.
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Blackhawk Network goes green with paper-based prepaid cards

News | Cards | 20 Nov 2024 14:17 CET
Blackhawk Network (BHN) has expanded its sustainability initiatives by transitioning its network-branded open-loop prepaid products from plastic to paper-based materials.
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Klarna to Integrate with Google Pay in the US

News | Payments General | 20 Nov 2024 13:42 CET
Klarna, an AI-powered payments network, has revealed that it will be integrated into Google Pay in the US starting next year.
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Collabria teams up with Trulioo for cardholder verification

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 Nov 2024 13:27 CET
Canada-based Collabria Financial Services has entered into a strategic partnership with Trulioo to support cardholder digital identity verification.
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Santander to roll out its digital Openbank in Mexico

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 Nov 2024 12:54 CET
Santander has started to roll out its digital Openbank solution for customers and partners in the region of Mexico, including a new website and smartphone app. 
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Atome Financial secured up to USD 200 million to support financial inclusion

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 Nov 2024 11:42 CET
Atome Financial has secured a syndicated credit facility of up to USD 200 million, expected to accelerate financial inclusion in the region of Southeast Asia.
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Affirm partners with Priceline to expand Pay-Over-Time options

News | Online Payments | 20 Nov 2024 11:15 CET
Affirm and Priceline have announced an expanded partnership, making Affirm the pay-over-time provider for Priceline’s B2B business, Priceline Partner Solutions.
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Paytm introduces UPI International to optimise payments for Indian travellers

News | Mobile Payments | 20 Nov 2024 10:24 CET
Digital payments app Paytm has announced the launch of UPI International, enabling Indian travellers to conduct UPI transactions at a selection of worldwide locations. 
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LTIMindtree extends contract with Nexi Group

News | Online Payments | 20 Nov 2024 09:57 CET
India-based technology consulting firm LTIMindtree has extended its partnership with Nexi Group to improve the former’s core technology platforms and infrastructure.
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Revolut to offer UK And EU stock trading solutions

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 Nov 2024 09:56 CET
Revolut has been authorised by the FCA to operate as an investment firm, allowing the fintech to expand its services and provide UK and EU clients with stock trading tools.
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Fighting fraud beyond Verification of Payee

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 20 Nov 2024 09:51 CET
Erwin Kulk of EBA CLEARING highlights how Payment Service Providers (PSPs) can enhance security by implementing Verification of Payee (VOP) checks. 



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Tether invests in the launch of EURQ and USDQ

News | Cryptocurrencies | 20 Nov 2024 09:02 CET
Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced its investment to further assist Quantoz Payments in the introduction of EURQ and USDQ, EUR and USD-referenced E-Money Tokens (EMTs) developed to be compliant with MiCAR requirements.
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Wirex partners with Banking Circle in order to optimise global financial operations

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 20 Nov 2024 08:34 CET
Web3 money application Wirex has announced its partnership with Banking Circle in order to provide worldwide customers and firms with improved financial operations.
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Central Bank of Egypt approves new InstaPay feature

News | Online Payments | 20 Nov 2024 08:24 CET
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has approved a new feature allowing users in Egypt to receive international money transfers through the InstaPay app.
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