Basis Theory

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Whether youre building or optimizing your payment stack, there has never been a better time to think about a multiple-payment gateway strategy.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 2, 2025

The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 2 January 2025. Industry updates Gatehouse Bank colleagues have raised over 21,000 for Bone Cancer Research Trust, the Banks charity of the year for 2024. Throughout the year, colleagues organised a range of fundraising activities, including charity walks and runs, a sponsored hike up Mount Snowdown and a 560 metres daily swim challenge.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The federal agency sued the operator of the pay-by-bank service as well as three bank owners, alleging they let fraud "fester" on the digital system.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 29, 2024

As we step into 2025, the cybersecurity landscape is poised for a dramatic transformation driven by

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Speaker: Becky Parisotto

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Cross-border payment firm XTransfer and OCBC Bank have announced a partnership to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with enhanced financial services for international trade. The collaboration focuses on payment processing, foreign exchange, risk management, and wealth management solutions tailored to SMEs. The partnership will leverage OCBCs regional network in markets including Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 16, 2024

At Skipify , our vision is simple: provide shoppers the ultimate choice and flexibility at checkout. Whether paying with a credit or debit card, splitting payments across cards, or using alternative financing options, we believe in empowering consumers at the moment of purchase with every payment method possible. Powered by Skipifys Commerce Identity Cloud, merchants can now offer a wide range of payment options seamlessly without any upheavals to their existing checkout experience.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The digital payments pioneer plans to increase fees U.S. merchants pay for some of its services, including buy now, pay later options, starting next month.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Crooks stole $2.2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, with hackers associated with North Korea accounting for $1.3 billion, according to a study from Chainalysis.

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Stax

DECEMBER 12, 2024

These days, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) prefer to opt for industry-specific payment systems and tools over generic solutions. They account for over 50% of spending on vertical-specific software solutions (i.e., custom software for a particular industry or market). Merchant services are one of these key investments. They enable secure, efficient in-store and online payment processing and offer flexible payment options that customers demand today.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Mastercard, in collaboration with the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) and Egyptian Banks Company (EBC), brings Apple Pay to users in Egypt, providing a safer, more secure and private way to pay in-store, in-app and online. To pay in-store, customers simply double-click the side button and hold their iPhone or Apple Watch near a payment terminal to make a contactless payment.

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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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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As digitalisation reshapes finance, the industry is transitioning beyond traditional open banking into a comprehensive open finance model, enhancing both access and transparency for consumers. CBI, led by managing director Liliana Fratini Passi, plays a pivotal role in this transformation. The fintech, which serves as an industry utility with over 30 years of experience, spearheads the creation of innovative digital platforms that support the integration of open banking and finance, crucial for

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Shift4 quietly updated its website in recent days to say that Eigen Payments is now a part of the payments processing company.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Morgan Stanley is to adopt Wise's technology platform to conduct foreign exchange international settlement for its corporate customers.

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TechCrunch Fintech

DECEMBER 24, 2024

In an era where it has become tougher to raise venture capital, many companies have turned to non-dilutive, revenue-based financing (RBF) as an alternative. As a result, plenty of startups have risen to meet that challenge, none more so than in the MENA region, which has taken to the model like a duck to water. […] 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Payment giant Mastercard has completed its acquisition of Recorded Future, a cybersecurity firm specialising in threat intelligence and AI-powered analytics. The acquisition, valued at US$2.65 billion, was first announced in September this year. Mastercard stated that the acquisition will bolster its cybersecurity services, which focus on assessing cyber risks, protecting the digital ecosystem, and building trust for businesses and individuals worldwide.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Kuady , a payments service processor for Latin America, has today announced a new partnership with global sports betting and gaming provider MeridianBet. The integration will enable MeridianBet users in Latam to access Kuadys full suite of payment features, offering real-time deposits and withdrawals to enhance the betting experience. The MeridianBet partnership signals a strategic step towards delivering a faster and more seamless customer experience in Latam.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The federal agency warned companies issuing credit cards about illegal tactics, specifically calling out promotions that turn into “bait-and-switch” offers.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In our earlier conversations, Amit Gaur, a bank manager in a rural area of Haryana, often lamented

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Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Payment technology and innovation are accelerating across the fintech industry, with more companies recognising the importance of adapting to changing customer needs, with non-cash transactions projected to hit 2.3 trillion transactions by 2027. Undoubtedly, fintech and payments will continue to serve as pivotal forces shaping the financial landscape, but what trends will define the market next year?

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Funding Societies | Modalku, a Southeast Asian SME digital finance platform, has raised a US$25 million equity investment from Cool Japan Fund (CJF), Japans sovereign wealth fund. This marks CJF’s first investment in a fintech company in the region. The investment will be used to strengthen Funding Societies ‘ core business of SME financing across its five markets (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam) and to further expand its payments business.

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Finovate

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Blockchain data platform Chainalysis has acquired web3 security solutions provider Hexagate. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The acquisition aligns with Chainalysis’ mission to build trust in blockchain ecosystems by integrating Hexagate’s machine learning-based threat detection and prevention technology, benefiting chains, protocols, and exchanges.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The former worker issued dozens of cards linked to accounts opened by another TD employee in the names of shell companies, and received bribes for that work, the Justice Department alleged.

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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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Finextra

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Open banking data vendor Neonomics has filed a complaint with the Norwegian Competition Authority alleging anti-competitive practices in the payments market by the country's banking sector.

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Finezza

DECEMBER 19, 2024

As banking and lending become more inclusive and personalised, financial institutions continuously seek innovative solutions to streamline operations. One solution that has gained significant popularity in helping lenders improve their operations is the loan origination system (LOS). As per an IBSi report, over 55% of banks say the limitations of their existing core solutions are […] The post How Does a Loan Origination System Integrate with Legacy Systems?

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Visa announced that its fraud prevention system blocked nearly 85% more suspected fraudulent transactions globally this Cyber Monday compared to the same day last year. This year, suspected fraudulent activity surged by 200% worldwide over the holiday weekend, with fraudsters increasingly turning to advanced AI tools to target both physical and digital transactions.

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Fintech Review

DECEMBER 17, 2024

By Jelle van Schaick, Head of Marketing at Intergiro The present demand for services that extend beyond standalone tools has never been greater. People and businesses nowadays want more than isolated solutionsthey seek platforms that integrate seamlessly into their workflows, centralizing their operations and automating core processes. Enter vertical financial systems , purpose-built applications designed to serve specific industries or communities.

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Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Payments Dive

DECEMBER 17, 2024

As the card network giant enforces its surcharge rules, merchants react to different experiences in the market and adjust.

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Finextra

DECEMBER 12, 2024

In today's digital landscape, where data breaches and cyber threats are increasingly prevalent, ensu.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Trust Payments CEO Laurence Booth emphasises the need for payment service providers to move beyond transaction processing, leveraging digitisation and personalisation to deliver seamless, data-driven experiences in an evolving consumer and regulatory landscape. The payments industry is at a turning point. Consumer expectations are evolving rapidly, and merchants are racing to keep up.

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Fintech Finance

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Visa , a global leader in digital payments, today announced that with Visa Direct, funds transferred to U.S. bank accounts will be available within 1 minute or less starting in April 2025. Consumers, businesses, and governments can use Visa Direct to deposit funds to bank accounts linked to eligible debit cards in real-time1. Whether splitting a bill with friends, moving money between accounts, receiving an insurance claim payout or a worker accessing their earned wages, this change will ensure

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