Payments Dive

MARCH 5, 2025

The British digital payments company is expanding its U.S. presence after seeing revenue surge last year.

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Digital Payments Payments 131

Fintech News

MARCH 4, 2025

LSEG Risk Intelligence has launched its Global Account Verification (GAV) service in Asia-Pacific and Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, expanding efforts to enhance security in cross-border payments. Originally introduced in the United States in October 2024, GAV verifies whether payee and account details match before transactions are processed, helping businesses and individuals prevent fraudulent transfers.

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Payments Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Starting this summer, the Federal Reserve’s real-time payments system will let banks send payments up to $1 million, twice the amount of the existing limit.

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The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Founded in 2016, Flutterwave has become a leader in African enterprise payments, processing over 890 million transactions valued at $34 billion to date. The companys 2024 report highlights the companys strides in broadening its global presence, advancing its technological capabilities, and delivering exceptional value to multinationals expanding into or across Africa.

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Speaker: Benjamin Woll and Tiffany Spizzo

Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.

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Finextra

MARCH 3, 2025

Bank of America will look to launch its own dollar-backed stablecoin if US lawmakers make it legal to do so, says CEO Brian Moynihan.

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TechCrunch Fintech

MARCH 3, 2025

Fintech startup Ramp has crossed $700 million in annualized revenue as of January of this year, according to a source familiar with the companys internal operations. The company had crossed $100 million in annualized revenue before its third birthday in March 2022, passed $300 million by August 2023, and now effectively more than doubled that […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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FinTech 91

Fintech News

MARCH 4, 2025

Atome, a buy-now-pay-later provider, has partnered with OceanBase , a distributed relational database developed by Ant Group, to upgrade its database infrastructure. The move aims to improve performance, scalability, and security as Atome expands its digital financial services. To manage its increasing transaction volume, Atome will integrate OceanBase’s distributed database system.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2025

Customers are increasingly curating their shopping experience based on their own terms. Up to 42% of shoppers in the US abandon their cart if their favorite payment method isnt available. Meanwhile, retailers that provide at least three of the most popular payment methods in any market increase their conversions by up to 30%. As an independent software vendor (ISV) or eCommerce platform, these statistics mean that you should focus on function when developing products for your clients.

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Credit Cards Payment APIs and Integration Payment Gateways Gateways 88

Bank Automation

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Citizens Bank aims to complete cloud migration by the third quarter as part of its effort to accelerate digitalization and product development. The $217.5 billion Citizens began cloud migration in 2019, Ajay Punia, head of fraud risk and transmissions engineering, told Bank Automation News, adding that more than 80% [of the banks apps] are already […] The post Citizens on pace for 100% cloud migration by Q3 appeared first on Bank Automation News.

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TechCrunch Fintech

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The automated logic behind many financial decisions for example, decisions that determine whether a client is approved for a credit line is hard-coded. Often, it’s not easily changed. If a head of credit at a bank wanted to adjust the bank’s lending criteria, for example, they’d likely have to raise a ticket with […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Automation FinTech Adjustments Finance 107

Speaker: Michael Veatch, Senior Director, Implementations & Ella Aguirre, Director of Solution Consulting

Embedding payments can be a transformative step for software companies looking to enhance their platform capabilities, boost customer satisfaction, and drive long-term growth. However, the success of payments hinges on a single thing: implementation. Drawing on real-world insights and experiences, payments implementation experts Michael Veatch and Ella Aguirre will explore actionable strategies that can lead to a transparent, friction-free launch and mitigate potential challenges like technical

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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

HSBC Holdings has assigned additional responsibilities to country heads in some smaller Asian markets as part of its efforts to streamline operations and eliminate management layers. According to an internal memo seen by Bloomberg News, Peter Kim will take on the role of head of banking alongside his position as chief executive officer in Korea, effective March 1.

FinTech 96

FinTech Posting 96

Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Network International (Network) ( www.Network.ae ), a leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has been appointed as a Payment Processor – Issuing partner for MTN Group Fintech, Africa’s leading mobile financial services provider. This partnership marks a significant extension of Network’s portfolio of issuer processing collaborations throughout the African continent.

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Process FinTech Fraud Prevention Financial Inclusion 90

Finextra

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Ukraine's central bank says that Revolut does not have a licence to operate in the country despite the London-based fintech's announcement earlier this month that residents can now open accounts.

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Central Bank Accounts FinTech 89

TechCrunch Fintech

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Digital banking services provider Alkami Technology is acquiring Mantl, which has been described as the Shopify of account opening, for $400 million. Mantl, founded in 2016 by Nathaniel Harley and Benjamin Conant, developed software to make it easier for people to open accounts digitally at community banks and credit unions. The end goal is that […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Payments Dive

MARCH 3, 2025

As if to push back against slowing card business growth in the U.S., the network’s top executives have staked out areas targeted for expansion.

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Fintech News

MARCH 3, 2025

YouTrip, a Singapore-based multi-currency digital wallet, has launched a new service enabling users to send money internationally. The feature allows transfers in local currencies to more than 40 countries via bank transfers and instant payment methods like DuitNow, GCash, and UPI in select countries. YouTrip emphasises that users will benefit from competitive foreign exchange rates and transparent fees.

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Fintech Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

Chargebacks911 , a global pioneer in chargeback prevention and management solutions, announced their official partnership with Prommt , a leading innovator in cloud-based, remote payment solutions, providing large enterprises with a comprehensive, end-to-end solution that helps to protect against chargeback fraud and misuse. Prommts innovative card and open banking payment solution has been pivotal in empowering merchants to secure remote customer payments efficiently and securely.

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PCI Security Standards

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is pleased to announce the release of a Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), developed in direct response to industry requests for greater clarity on the new eligibility criteria for the recently revised Self-Assessment Questionnaire (SAQ) A. This update reflects our commitment to supporting the e-commerce community by providing clear, actionable guidance to help businesses meet new requirements under PCI DSS v4.0.1, which take effect on 1 April 2025.

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MARCH 3, 2025

Expense management startup Ramp has nearly doubled its valuation to $13 billion after a $150 million secondary share sale, the company announced Monday morning. New and existing backers including VC Stripes, GIC, Avenir Growth, Thrive Capital, Khosla Ventures, General Catalyst, Lux Capital, 137 Ventures and Definition Capital bought the secondaries from employees and early investors. […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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Payments Dive

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The e-commerce payments company narrowed its losses last year, even as revenue declined. Now, it’s wooing restaurants and retailers through the new tie.

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Payments 114

The Payments Association

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Avoided.io was founded with a mission to eliminate the financial and operational burdens caused by chargebacks and fraud. In an era where digital transactions are booming, merchants face escalating chargeback rates, revenue losses, and reputational damage. Traditional fraud prevention tools are slow, reactive, and often ineffective. We saw a need for a proactive, real-time solution that prevents disputes before they become chargebacks.

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Ecommpay , the truly inclusive global payments platform, recently held a charity auction like no other. Employees from the UK, Latvia, Kazakhstan and Cyprus offices came together to raise funds for Street Child, a charity dedicated to working with local organisations around the world to ensure every child has access to an education. Employee bids raised more than €2400 which was then trebled by the company to give Street Child €7395.

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SWIFT Addressing Global Payments Product 78

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Finextra

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In 2024, the stablecoin market grew by 57% and analysts expect the sectors expansion to accelerate.

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Stablecoins Finance 87

The Fintech Times

MARCH 4, 2025

Older people applying for financial support through four main entitlements could have to answer 450 questions – which could take up to four hours with the help of a trained adviser – according to new research from national charity Independent Age. Long and complex application processes for financial support can be extremely difficult to complete at all without support and can take a significant number of hours if they are able to do so, Independent Age says.

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Social Security Government Governance Automation 69

Payments Dive

MARCH 3, 2025

BNPL is evolving, and Sezzle is leading the way. Fueled by a strong Q4, Sezzle expands digital payments to meet consumers where they are—flexibly and responsibly.

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BNPL Digital Payments Payments Consumer 99

The Payments Association

MARCH 4, 2025

The EBAs redefinition of e-money challenges traditional models, raising regulatory uncertainties and requiring compliance reassessment.

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Rules Compliance FinTech Regulations 88

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences. Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for ever

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Fintech Finance

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

dtcpay , a leading stablecoin payments solution in Singapore, is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Metro, one of Singapores most iconic and trusted department stores. This collaboration marks a bold step into the future of retail, empowering Metro customers to shop seamlessly using stablecoins. As the retail landscape continues to evolve, Metro is pioneering the integration of cutting-edge payment technology, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation.

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Stablecoins Payments On-Demand Payment Solutions 90

Finextra

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Vanar Chain, the pioneering Layer 1 blockchain, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Worldpay, a global leader in payments technology, to drive innovation in Web3 payment solutions.

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Blockchain Payments Payment Solutions Innovation 84

NFCW

MARCH 3, 2025

The UK’s first pilot of GPS-based transport ticketing is to take place on Northern and East Midlands Railways rail services from later this year, the Department for Transport has announced. “The government is kickstarting the procurement process to find the suppliers who will run the technology for the trials across the East Midlands and Yorkshire,” the department says. “Backed by government funding, the trials are part of plans to modernise our transport system, put pass

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Payments Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The embedded payments and digital card company agreed to buy European electronic payments provider TransactPay for about $47 million and swapped out its CEO for a Visa alum.

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Speaker: Brad Pinneke, VP of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms

In this webinar, Brad Pinneke, Vice President of Business Development at Payrix and Worldpay for Platforms, will dive into the 7 must-have criteria for evaluating payments partners, helping you maximize both efficiency and the long-term value of your investment. From assessing technology capabilities to leveraging business development opportunities, this session will give you a clear, actionable strategy to select the right partner for scaling your business.

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