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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 Paypers Global Fintech Investments Analysis: Q1 2024

Expert Opinion | Payments General | Published Friday 26 Apr 2024 12:42 CET

The Paypers took a deep dive into the most relevant investments announced during Q1 2024. They reveal a surge in funding for companies operating in Europe, the UK, North America, and Latin America. Financing rounds denote an inclination for digital banking, payment technologies, fraud mitigation solutions, and lending services for small businesses. 

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The Paypers Global Fintech Investments Analysis: Q1 2024

Expert Opinion | Payments General | Published Friday 26 Apr 2024 12:42 CET

The Paypers took a deep dive into the most relevant investments announced during Q1 2024. They reveal a surge in funding for companies operating in Europe, the UK, North America, and Latin America. Financing rounds denote an inclination for digital banking, payment technologies, fraud mitigation solutions, and lending services for small businesses. 

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The Paypers Global Fintech Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis Q1 2024

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 25 Apr 2024 10:18 CET
The Paypers analysed some of the most important M&As from Q1 2024 and focused on various emerging trends in the fintech, payments, banking, fraud prevention, and crypto sectors to highlight key aspects that prompt companies to acquire others.

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Airwallex expands payment acceptance to the US

News | Payments General | 26 Apr 2024 13:40 CET
Airwallex has expanded payment acceptance to the US, to accelerate its development process and optimise cross-border payments for customers.
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Fidesta chooses iDenfy to streamline remote client identification

News | Digital Identity, Security & Online Fraud | 26 Apr 2024 13:36 CET
Cyprus-based provider of trust services Fidesta has implemented iDenfy’s ID, AML, phone, and address verification solutions for an improved customer experience.
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Visa enters the AWS Partner Network

News | Payments General | 26 Apr 2024 12:23 CET
US-based payment card services corporation Visa has announced that it entered the AWS Partner Network (APN) to enhance and simplify digital payments worldwide. 
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RBI bars Kotak Bank

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Apr 2024 12:15 CET
The RBI has ordered Kotak Mahindra Bank to stop onboarding new customers through its online and mobile banking channels and stop issuing new credit cards. 
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Finastra launches Next Gen Mobile Banking

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 26 Apr 2024 12:07 CET
Global provider of financial software applications and marketplaces Finastra has announced the launch of its Next Gen Mobile Banking solution.
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WEX partners with Booking.com to improve global travel solutions

News | Cards | 26 Apr 2024 11:14 CET
Global commerce platform WEX has become Booking.com’s preferred virtual card provider to simplify travel-related purchases for customers.
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From local sensation to global game-changer: The Pix payment phenomenon

Expert Opinion | Payments General | 26 Apr 2024 10:50 CET
Viktoriia Degtyareva, the CMO & Co-Founder at Paysecure, has shared with us how Pix is revolutionizing the payment industry and expanding its reach beyond Brazil's borders.
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Square introduces Bitcoin conversions for Cash App users

News | Cryptocurrencies | 26 Apr 2024 10:37 CET
US-based financial technology conglomerate Block has decided to link its merchant services system Square and peer-to-peer payments app Cash App.
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FastSpring, EBANX expand Pix payments for digital products in Brazil

News | Payments General | 26 Apr 2024 10:00 CET
FastSpring has partnered with fintech EBANX to augment the payment experience with Pix in Brazil, facilitating global expansion for digital product companies.
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Flutterwave partners with Acquired.com

News | Payments General | 26 Apr 2024 09:30 CET
Flutterwave has announced its partnership with Acquired.com in order to provide secure and efficient outward card payments on Send App for EU and UK users. 
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Coupa partners with Bottomline

News | Online Payments | 26 Apr 2024 08:31 CET
Business spend management platform Coupa has partnered with Bottomline to simplify digital payment processes for businesses.
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PayU receives in-principal approval from RBI

News | Payments General | 26 Apr 2024 07:55 CET
Online payment solutions provider PayU has announced that it received in-principal approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator (PA).
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Klarna partners with Uber

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2024 15:22 CET
Klarna has announced its global partnership with Uber to provide clients in the US, Germany, and Sweden with the possibility to pay with Klarna on Uber and Uber Eats. 
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Payhawk integrates with American Express

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2024 15:12 CET
Payhawk, a global spend management solution for domestic and international businesses has announced an integration with American Express.
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Ouro selects Bnext as strategic issuer in Europe

News | Cards | 25 Apr 2024 14:45 CET
US-based fintech Ouro has designated Bnext as strategic issuer in Europe for its portfolio of consumer financial brands and products.
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Stripe unbundles payments in fintech strategy shift

News | Payments General | 25 Apr 2024 14:41 CET
Stripe has revealed its decision to unbundle its payments service from its broader suite of financial offerings.
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Frost Bank partners with Atomic

News | Online & Mobile Banking | 25 Apr 2024 14:20 CET
US-based Frost Bank has announced its partnership with Atomic in order to optimise customer experience by leveraging Atomic Direct Deposit Switch. 
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Square expands offline payments feature globally

News | Mobile Payments | 25 Apr 2024 13:55 CET
Square has announced the expansion of its offline payments feature to all Square sellers globally, irrespective of their location or hardware device.
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