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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.

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The impact of OTC cryptocurrency transactions for businesses looking to scale in Africa

Thought leader insights | Cryptocurrencies | Published Tuesday 03 Dec 2024 12:24 CET

Ezichim Onweagba, Business Development Manager at Quidax, discusses the role of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in the digital development of African economies, as well as the impact of these alternative payment methods in cross-border businesses.


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The impact of OTC cryptocurrency transactions for businesses looking to scale in Africa

Thought leader insights | Cryptocurrencies | Published Tuesday 03 Dec 2024 12:24 CET

Ezichim Onweagba, Business Development Manager at Quidax, discusses the role of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in the digital development of African economies, as well as the impact of these alternative payment methods in cross-border businesses.


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Fonepay launches its virtual credit card

News | Payments General | 03 Dec 2024 14:34 CET
Fonepay has announced the launch of its virtual credit card, in collaboration with Compass Plus Technologies and its payments platform TranzAxis.
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BlackRock considers USD 12 bln acquisition in private credit expansion

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Dec 2024 14:30 CET
BlackRock has reportedly initiated discussions to acquire HPS Investment Partners, a private credit firm, in a deal valued at USD 12 billion or more.
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Corpay acquires GPS Capital Markets

News | Payments General | 03 Dec 2024 14:15 CET
US-based business payments provider Corpay has announced that it finalised the acquisition of GPS Capital Markets
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KPay raises USD 55 mln to expand across Asian markets

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Dec 2024 13:23 CET
Hong Kong-based fintech firm KPay has raised USD 55 million in a Series A funding round.
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South Korea delays crypto capital gains tax to 2027

News | Cryptocurrencies | 03 Dec 2024 13:20 CET
South Korea’s Democratic Party (KDP) has agreed to postpone the implementation of the country’s cryptocurrency capital gains tax.
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MCB Bank partners with BPC

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Dec 2024 13:03 CET
MCB Bank has announced its partnership with BPC in order to provide customers with AI-powered fraud management solutions and strengthen digital security. 
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HUB2 raises USD 8.5 million to unify payments in Francophone Africa

News | Payments General | 03 Dec 2024 12:35 CET
HUB2, a new start-up fintech from the Ivory Coast, has raised USD 8.5 million to create infrastructure and unify payments in Francophone Africa.
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German unicorn Solaris to secure future funding

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Dec 2024 11:43 CET
Solaris has announced that it is close to securing new future funding amid reports that it needed urgent financing or faced the prospect of being sold or even closure. 
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ECB provides updates on digital euro development

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Dec 2024 11:31 CET
The European Central Bank (ECB) has released its second progress report on the preparatory phase of a potential digital euro.
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Revolut faces fraud lawsuit in the UK after losing EUR 700,000 to scammers

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Dec 2024 11:30 CET
Fintech company Revolut has been under scrutiny in the UK, facing a fraud lawsuit after scammers stole EUR 700,000. 
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MAS fines JPMorgan USD 1.79 mln for misconduct

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Dec 2024 11:19 CET
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has imposed a fine of SGD 2.4 million (USD 1.79 million) on US lender JPMorgan Chase for misconduct by relationship managers.
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Planet extends partnership with Flowbird

News | Payments General | 03 Dec 2024 10:35 CET
Planet, a global provider of integrated payments and technology solutions, has announced a three years contract extension with Flowbird, a global urban mobility company.
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KYC Portal CLM introduces SaaS model to deliver compliance management to the cloud

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Dec 2024 10:24 CET
KYC Portal CLM has announced the launch of its Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, enabling businesses to utilise compliance management features without needing on-premises infrastructure. 
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Brazil may ban stablecoin self-custody transfers

News | Cryptocurrencies | 03 Dec 2024 10:00 CET
Brazil is considering a ban on stablecoin withdrawals to self-custodial wallets as part of its effort to regulate virtual asset transactions and increase oversight of foreign exchange activities.
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PhonePe ends partnership with Juspay, opts for direct integrations

News | Payments General | 03 Dec 2024 09:47 CET
Digital payments company PhonePe has decided to discontinue its collaboration with payment orchestration platform Juspay.
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Mobile Money Rwanda partners with Mastercard to launch a virtual payment card

News | Payments General | 03 Dec 2024 09:22 CET
Mobile Money Rwanda has announced its partnership with Mastercard in order to launch a virtual payment card for its customers.
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Offa completes acquisition of Bank of Ireland's Sharia-compliant finance book

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 03 Dec 2024 09:09 CET
UK-based fintech company Offa has completed the acquisition of Bank of Ireland’s Alburaq Sharia-compliant home finance portfolio, with the deal including over 350 home purchase plans.  
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Bank of New Zealand invests in payments technology firm Centrapay

News | Payments General | 03 Dec 2024 08:16 CET
The Bank of New Zealand has announced an investment in payments technology company Centrapay as part of its efforts to enhance its digital payments offerings.
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Themis launches Tathabbat to help protect Saudi Arabia's economic expansion

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 03 Dec 2024 07:57 CET
Themis has announced the launch of Tathabbat, an AML and KYF/KYC firm that aims to protect Saudi Arabia’s economic expansion.
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