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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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Why more businesses are turning to payment orchestration

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Thursday 15 May 2025 07:30 CET

Praxis Tech’s CTO, Guy Karsenti, explains why more merchants are adopting payment orchestration to improve approvals, streamline operations, and expand globally.

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Why more businesses are turning to payment orchestration

Interviews | Online Payments | Published Thursday 15 May 2025 07:30 CET

Praxis Tech’s CTO, Guy Karsenti, explains why more merchants are adopting payment orchestration to improve approvals, streamline operations, and expand globally.

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Real-time payments equal real-time fraud: navigating RTP security under Australia's new Scams Prevention Framework

Expert Opinion | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 16 May 2025 11:28 CET
Rob Neely, Fraud Expert, tackles the intricacies of real-time payments and their link to real-time fraud and APP fraud, and the need for enhanced security in payments in Australia.



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PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore

News | Ecommerce | 16 May 2025 16:05 CET
PayPal has made its Complete Payments service available to businesses in Singapore, aiming to support merchants looking to engage in international ecommerce.
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Nigeria Central Bank launches digital platform

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 16 May 2025 15:15 CET
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced the launch of a digital platform focused on supporting Nigerians abroad in remotely obtaining Bank Verification Numbers (BVNs). 
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Albertsons adds B2B invoice payment option

News | Ecommerce | 16 May 2025 14:54 CET
Albertsons Companies has introduced an invoice-based payment solution for its business customers through a partnership with TreviPay.
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AAA Life Insurance partners with One Inc for digital payment processing

News | Payments General | 16 May 2025 14:50 CET
AAA Life Insurance has announced its partnership with digital payments network One Inc in order to support digital payment processing.
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LuLu Financial Holdings partners with Abhi Middle East Limited

News | Payments General | 16 May 2025 14:35 CET
LuLu Financial Holdings has teamed up with Abhi Middle East Limited to boost financial inclusion and improve access to timely remittance solutions.
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myPOS and YouLend to optimise access to SME financing in France

News | Payments General | 16 May 2025 13:45 CET
Fintech platform myPOS has partnered with YouLend, a global financing platform, to launch a service that expands SME financing in France. 
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Finnair develops 'Native Order' booking system, enabled by Amadeus

News | Payments General | 16 May 2025 13:43 CET
Nordic airline Finnair has announced that it went live with a ‘Native Order’ booking system supported by Amadeus technology, aiming to deliver modern retailing capabilities.  
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Coinbase forecasts a USD 400 million hit from cyberattack

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 16 May 2025 13:36 CET
Coinbase has forecasted a hit of USD 180 million to USD 400 million from a cyberattack that breached the account data of its customers.
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InnBucks MicroBank taps Mambu to accelerate digital transformation

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 16 May 2025 13:34 CET
InnBucks MicroBank, a regulated deposit-taking microfinance institution in Zimbabwe, has entered a strategic partnership with Mambu, a cloud-native core banking platform.
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Mastercard partners with MoonPay to support stablecoin payments

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 16 May 2025 12:40 CET
Mastercard and crypto infrastructure provider MoonPay have announced a collaboration aimed at integrating stablecoin payments into the global card network.
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Flagright partners with Integrated Finance

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 16 May 2025 12:29 CET
Flagright has teamed up with Integrated Finance to simplify the integration of compliance and core banking workflows for teams.
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Neon launches contactless Pix payments through Google Pay on Android

News | Mobile Payments | 16 May 2025 12:24 CET
Digital bank Neon has officially launched support for Pix by proximity, expanding its payment capabilities through Google Pay.
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Sweden's FSA imposes USD 1.29 million fine on Swedbank

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 16 May 2025 11:48 CET
Sweden’s Financial Supervisory Authority (FSA) has imposed a USD 1.29 million fine on Swedbank for not aligning with the regulation regarding information protection and activity of importance to national security. 
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FlexPoint raises USD 12 million Series A funding round

News | Payments General | 16 May 2025 11:36 CET
FlexPoint has announced the raise of its USD 12 million Series A funding round, aimed at expanding its partner-led B2B payments network.
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BitOasis launches Crypto rrading services in Bahrain

News | Cryptocurrencies | 16 May 2025 10:45 CET
BitOasis, a digital asset platform active in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has launched operations in Bahrain.
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BitPay bridges DeFi and retail with HODL Pay feature

News | Cryptocurrencies | 16 May 2025 10:43 CET
BitPay, a global provider of cryptocurrency payment processing, has introduced HODL Pay, a new payment feature that integrates DeFi borrowing with real-world spending.
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Checkout.com partners with du Pay to optimise payments in the UAE

News | Payments General | 16 May 2025 10:19 CET
Global payments platform Checkout.com has entered into a strategic collaboration with du Pay to support the latter in improving its core offerings in the UAE.
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TransferGo partners with Griffin

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 16 May 2025 10:02 CET
TransferGo partners with Griffin in order to provide GBP wallets and savings as it launches multi-currency business account for its customers.
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