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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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[Video interview] Digital banking strategies for traditional banks – Tim Rutten, Backbase

Interviews | Payments General | Published Friday 30 May 2025 09:20 CET

Tim Rutten, CMO at Backbase, explores at Money Motion 2025 how traditional banks can modernise with AI, data, and personalisation to compete with fintech challengers like Revolut.

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[Video interview] Digital banking strategies for traditional banks – Tim Rutten, Backbase

Interviews | Payments General | Published Friday 30 May 2025 09:20 CET

Tim Rutten, CMO at Backbase, explores at Money Motion 2025 how traditional banks can modernise with AI, data, and personalisation to compete with fintech challengers like Revolut.

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Top Stories

Beyond the buzz of BNPL – unveiling its true value

Interviews | Online Payments | 29 May 2025 08:00 CET
Gabriel Lucas, Director at Redbridge Debt and Treasury Advisory, elaborates on the factors determining BNPL’s success for merchants and the next steps in terms of regulations and consolidation.
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Influence to income: the rise of social commerce in the TikTok era

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 30 May 2025 12:34 CET
Dragos Cernescu, News Editor at The Paypers, analyses the current trajectory of social commerce, the role of Embedded Payments in the space, as well as TikTok’s efforts to enter this segment.
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The hidden complexity behind card issuing and acquiring — and why it still trips up fintechs

Thought leader insights | Online Payments | 29 May 2025 10:12 CET
Nikita Melnikovs, Head of Sales at DECTA: Launching in payments is more complex than it appears — success depends on getting infrastructure, compliance, and execution right from day one.



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Alevon partners with iDenfy for identity verification services

News | Payments General | 30 May 2025 16:06 CET
Alevon has announced its partnership with iDenfy in order to secure identity verification solutions for its ultra-luxury art leasing marketplace.
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Lidio expands cross-border payment services in Türkiye

News | Payments General | 30 May 2025 15:25 CET
Lidio, a licenced Turkish fintech firm, has enabled cross-border payments for global brands while expanding its AI-driven infrastructure and local partnerships.
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Dojo secures USD 190 million from Vitruvian Partners to expand in the EU

News | Payments General | 30 May 2025 14:34 CET
Dojo, a  UK payment technology provider, has secured an investment of USD 190 million from Vitruvian Partners to expand its operations in the UK and EU markets. 
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Lloyds and Lumio test shared finance app with selected users

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 30 May 2025 14:23 CET
Lloyds Banking Group has initiated a partnership with personal finance app Lumio to trial a solution aimed at simplifying shared financial responsibilities for cohabiting individuals.
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Mercado Pago to apply for a banking license in Argentina

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 30 May 2025 14:19 CET
Mercado Pago has announced that it will apply for a banking licence from the Central Bank of Argentina in order to expand its service offering within its digital model.
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Visa deploys a range of new products for the APAC region

News | Payments General | 30 May 2025 14:15 CET
Visa has announced a suite of product developments and partnerships aimed at improving commerce in the APAC region.
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Sumsub and Solana launch on-chain digital identity attestations

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 30 May 2025 13:11 CET
Sumsub integrates Sumsub ID with Solana Attestation Service (SAS) for on-chain reusable digital identity credentials.
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Conduit secures USD 36 million in Series A funding to expand stablecoin use

News | Cryptocurrencies | 30 May 2025 13:00 CET
Conduit, a cross-border payments platform, has announced today that it has completed a USD 36 million Series A funding round.
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Garanti BBVA Crypto launches new mobile app with improved features

News | Cryptocurrencies | 30 May 2025 12:35 CET
Garanti BBVA Crypto has announced the launch of its new mobile app with optimised features, aimed at providing a simple, fast, and secure investment experience. 
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Tribe and Finmo partner on cross-border payment expansion

News | Payments General | 30 May 2025 11:50 CET
Payments technology firm Tribe Payments has entered into a strategic collaboration with Singapore-based Finmo.
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Neema launches Dynamic Routing as an alternative to the SWIFT network

News | Payments General | 30 May 2025 11:23 CET
Neema, a cross-border payment network, has launched Dynamic Routing, a solution designed to improve transactions by optimising success rates and cost efficiency.
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PPRO launches Subscriptions for Local Payments

News | Payments General | 30 May 2025 11:02 CET
PPRO has launched its Subscriptions for Local Payments product, allowing merchants and PSPs to accelerate development through optimised local payment strategies. 
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Bybit receives MiCAR licence and opens Vienna headquarters

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 30 May 2025 11:02 CET
Cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has received authorisation under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) from Austria’s FMA.
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Money20/20 Europe 2025: the future of finance takes center stage in Amsterdam

Expert Opinion | Online & Mobile Banking | 30 May 2025 10:22 CET
From 3-5 June 2025, Amsterdam will once again host the powerhouse event that defines the European fintech calendar – Money20/20 Europe
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Merge obtains EMI licence and VASP approval in France

News | Cryptocurrencies | 30 May 2025 09:55 CET
UK-based fintech company Merge has received an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) and a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) approval to optimise its stablecoin payment offering in France.
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TBC UZ integrates with Genesys Engage for improved customer experience

News | Payments General | 30 May 2025 09:43 CET
TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ) has integrated Genesys Engage, a provider of customer experience solutions, into its customer care operations.
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