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 future of financial automation – Optimus Fintech interview

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | Published Tuesday 26 Sep 2023 10:08 CET

We sat down with Swapnil Mengawade, CEO and Founder of Optimus Fintech, to discuss the company’s journey as it seeks to revolutionise finance operations with AI, data automation, and future-focused innovations.

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The future of financial automation – Optimus Fintech interview

Interviews | Online & Mobile Banking | Published Tuesday 26 Sep 2023 10:08 CET

We sat down with Swapnil Mengawade, CEO and Founder of Optimus Fintech, to discuss the company’s journey as it seeks to revolutionise finance operations with AI, data automation, and future-focused innovations.

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Top Stories

Wirex and Onramper teamed up to increase access to cryptocurrencies

News | Cryptocurrencies | 26 Sep 2023 16:03 CET
Wirex has partnered with Onramper, a fiat-to-crypto onramp aggregator, to offer access to cryptocurrencies in over 190 countries through 120+ payment methods.
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UP launches ecommerce gateway services

News | Payments General | 26 Sep 2023 15:32 CET
Nigeria-based Unified Payments (UP) has launched its ecommerce gateway services built on Compass Plus Technologies’ platform. 
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Bank ABC leverages J.P. Morgan's Coin Systems for blockchain payments

News | Cryptocurrencies | 26 Sep 2023 15:28 CET
Bahrain-based Bank ABC has leveraged J.P. Morgan's Coin Systems for blockchain payments, following a partnership with the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB).
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Worldline introduces Consulting Services

News | Payments General | 26 Sep 2023 15:04 CET
Worldline, a global payments services provider, has introduced a dedicated Consultancy Service for its ecommerce customers.
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TrueLayer publishes recommendations for a single European payment method

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Sep 2023 14:58 CET
TrueLayer has published new recommendations for the EU to deliver a European payment method based on Open Banking and instant payments, in a newly released report.
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MUFG and Binance Japan explore stablecoin issuance using Progmat platform

News | Cryptocurrencies | 26 Sep 2023 14:30 CET

MUFG and Binance Japan have began a joint study for the issuance of a new stablecoin pegged to fiat currencies, utilising the ‘Progmat Coin’ platform.


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Paymentology, Tuily launch Apple Pay for SMB credit cards in Colombia

News | Mobile Payments | 26 Sep 2023 14:23 CET
Global issuer-processor Paymentology has announced a partnership with Colombia-based fintech Tuily to enable Apple Pay for its business customers.
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Boku MY to operate as a Non-Bank Merchant Acquirer

News | Payments General | 26 Sep 2023 14:17 CET
Provider of mobile payment solutions Boku has received authorisation for its Malaysian entity to operate as a Non-Bank Merchant Acquirer.
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iDEAL partners with in3

News | Payments General | 26 Sep 2023 14:02 CET
iDEAL has partnered with Netherlands-based fintech in3 to launch a pilot where clients will be enabled to pay in three instalments by using iDEAL’s payment methods.
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Centiglobe, Zimpler to improve cross-border payment solutions

News | Online Payments | 26 Sep 2023 13:46 CET
Sweden-based Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) cross-border payment solutions provider Centiglobe has partnered with fintech company Zimpler.
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Protocol Labs and Consensys partner to help blockchain ventures

News | Cryptocurrencies | 26 Sep 2023 13:25 CET
Protocol Labs and Consensys have joined forces to provide support to leading blockchain ventures.
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iStudio and Triple-A enable payments with crypto for Apple products

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 26 Sep 2023 13:07 CET
Singapore-based Apple premium reseller iStudio has partnered with crypto payment gateway Triple-A to enable the former’s customers to pay with crypto for Apple products.
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Plum launches Plum Interest

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Sep 2023 12:31 CET
Plum, a smart money app, has launched Plum Interest, a product aimed at allowing customers to benefit more directly from higher central bank rates and to boost returns on cash.
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Standard Chartered partners with Starfish Digital

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Sep 2023 12:26 CET
International banking group Standard Chartered has announced a partnership with Singapore-based fintech Starfish Digital to support demand for real-time cash management data.
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FlexPoint announces its public launch

News | Payments General | 26 Sep 2023 12:09 CET
Payment automation platform provider FlexPoint has announced its launch with GreatAmerica Financial Services along with an initial round of funding. 
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TCS BaNCS partners with Standard Bank

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Sep 2023 12:04 CET
Tata Consultancy Services has expanded its partnership with the Standard Bank Group in order to provide improved solution levels across 15 markets in Africa.
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RocketFuel joins forces with AvecPay

News | Cryptocurrencies | 26 Sep 2023 11:19 CET
RocketFuel, a global provider of payment solutions has partnered with AvecPay, a payment and ecommerce solution provider for merchants, to bring crypto payments to Latin America.
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Mangopay, VTEX to facilitate digital transactions for businesses

News | Payments General | 26 Sep 2023 11:08 CET
Platform-specific payment infrastructure provider Mangopay has partnered with global enterprise digital commerce platform VTEX.
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Funding Societies raises USD 27 mln to support SMEs in SouthEast Asia

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Sep 2023 10:52 CET
Singapore-based digital finance platform Funding Societies has secured USD 27 million in debt funding to bridge the credit gap for SMEs in SouthEast Asia.
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