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Visa stands by crypto

Payments Dive

At the card giant’s annual meeting Tuesday, CEO Al Kelly showed no signs of backing off crypto. He also suggested Visa’s management team may change after he exits as CEO.

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Analyzing a16z’s fintech investment strategy: Where did the VC place its biggest bets in 2022?

CB Insights

The fintech industry took a hard hit in 2022 as investors scaled back their investments amid market turmoil. However, some top investors like Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) remained active in the space across various deal stages, valuations, geographies, and sub-industries. Fintech is central to a16z’s investment strategy. In recent years, the firm has not only shored up its presence in more familiar sectors like banking, but also reached deeper into newer territory like blockchain.

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Advantages of Authenticating Ownership of Bank Accounts

Agile Payments

Authenticating ownership of a bank account is a crucial step in ensuring the security and integrity of financial transactions. It is a process of verifying that the person claiming to own a bank account is indeed the rightful owner. This can be done through a variety of means, including providing personal identification, answering security questions, or providing a signature.

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Tenable launches Tenable Ventures to support new cybersecurity technologies

The Paypers

US-based cybersecurity company Tenable has announced Tenable Ventures, a corporate investment programme that supports cybersecurity startups.

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The Evolving Retailer's Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

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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Visa, Mastercard, Amex results buoyed by consumer spending

Payments Dive

The card companies said that consumer demand, including for travel, remained healthy in the fourth quarter of 2022, though growth moderated.

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Bringing open banking to North America in 2023

Axway

A recent announcement from Director Chopra of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) openly declares the coming of a U.S. open banking rule, representing a significant shift in the financial services landscape.

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Binance SWIFT partner to ban USD transfers below USD 100,000

The Paypers

Binance has announced that one of its SWIFT partners has decided to ban USD transfers below USD 100,000 as of 1 February 2023.

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Big banks to launch digital wallet operated by Zelle parent: report

Payments Dive

The wallet, which is expected to launch in the second half of the year, aims to compete with PayPal and Apple, sources told The Wall Street Journal. But serious competition may take a while, an analyst said.

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Marion King appointed as new Chair and Trustee of the Open Banking Implementation Entity

Open Banking

The Open Banking Implementation Entity (OBIE) has today announced that Marion King has been appointed as its new Chair and Trustee and will commence her Trustee mandate on 1 February 2023. Marion’s appointment follows a robust recruitment process led by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). She will succeed Charlotte Crosswell, the current Chair and Trustee, who steps down on 31 January following completion of her Trustee mandate.

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From Start to Scale: Driving Growth Through Seamless Payments Implementation

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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What is an API rate limit?

Axway

How are API rate limits set and implemented? API rate limiting refers to controlling or managing how many requests or calls an API consumer can make to your API.

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IBF Net launches Netverse on the Algorand blockchain

The Paypers

Indonesia-based IBF Net has launched the world’s first Metaverse on the Algorand blockchain in order to support digitalisation in the Islamic world.

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International coalition pursues cross-border payments improvements

Payments Dive

In a new report, a group of international organizations give a broad overview of routes for improving international payments systems.

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UK Credit Cards: More Consumers Missing Second, Third Payments

FICO

Home Blog FICO UK Credit Cards: More Consumers Missing Second, Third Payments FICO's monthly report on UK credit cards shows some financial resilience on the part of consumers, but a trend toward payment slippage Darcy Sullivan Tue, 11/10/2020 - 12:17 by Liz Ruddick Principal Consultant expand_less Back To Top Tue, 01/24/2023 - 20:35 How was spending on UK credit cards in the run-up to Christmas — and what does it say about consumers' financial health?

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Five Opportunities that ISVs Can’t Afford to Miss

PayJunction

A new year presents independent software vendors (ISVs) with fresh opportunities to invest in solutions, processes, and partnerships that help attract new customers, deepen existing relationships and generate new revenue streams. Hope is not a strategy, and success requires focus, measurable goals and due diligence so that ISVs can celebrate accomplishments and be prepared for the future.

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Asialink partners with Lazada, Shopee to boost payments network

The Paypers

Philippines-based finance company Asialink has teamed with ecommerce platforms Lazada and Shopee to offer an easier way for clients to pay their loans, according to a recent statement.

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Earnings preview: Payments companies face up to 4Q

Payments Dive

How economic stress challenged payments companies in the final months of 2022 will be closely watched in upcoming earnings reports.

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The whole picture: getting the most out of your integration platform

Axway

Are integration platforms just old wine in a new skin, re-marketed for our age? At some level, you could say that; integration is integration, after all, decade on decade.

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Top Strategies to Future-Proof & Sustain Your Merchant Services Portfolio

Build a sustainable merchant services portfolio with practical strategies to ensure long-term success. Diversify across industries to spread risk and stabilize income, balancing high-risk and low-risk clients for a robust mix. Combine large and small merchants to create a resilient payment portfolio, leveraging each type's strengths. Foster long-term relationships through exceptional service and personalized support.

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Top cross-border payments companies — and why customers chose them

CB Insights

We mined Yardstiq ’s interviews with software buyers to understand their views on cross-border payments solutions. Download our scorecard to quickly compare the below vendors. To read the interview transcripts for each solution, reserve your Yardstiq subscription here. Adyen dLocal Ebanx MFS Africa Nium Rapyd Other cross-border payments vendors mentioned by buyers include: Airwallex Currencycloud HomeSend Railsr Stripe Thunes Wise Download the Vendor Scorecard: Cross-border payments First name L

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RBI orders SBM Bank to stop all transactions under the LRS

The Paypers

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has ordered SBM Bank India to stop all transactions under Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) till further orders.

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DailyPay lands $260M in debt financing

Payments Dive

The early wage access provider has been raising capital to fund expansion in the U.S. and internationally.

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Paymentus to accept payments via Green Dot Network

Payments Dive

Paymentus is tapping Green Dot’s network to extend the number of locations where it accepts cash bill payments from consumers.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

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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FIS sees another director resign

Payments Dive

A second director resigned this month from the mega payment processor’s board as it undertakes a comprehensive review of its operations.

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Retailer targets Mexican Americans for digital wallet

Payments Dive

The largest department store in Mexico is carving out a niche in offering digital and physical debit cards, as well as remittance services, to people sending payments over the border.

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Bluefin, Visa pursue network tokenization

Payments Dive

Bluefin is entering a partnership with card network giant Visa as worldwide payment fraud is predicted to rise in the coming years.

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Why the Arizona AG opinion on EWA matters

Payments Dive

“The Arizona decision is in line with decades of decisions across the country that have found that non-recourse products are not loans,” the Payactiv authors write in this opinion piece.

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7 Essential Criteria for Choosing the Right Payments Partner

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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Gemini cut another 10% of staff: report

Payments Dive

The crypto exchange has been affected by Genesis' bankruptcy and the FTX contagion.

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Brazil and Argentina prepare to create common currency

The Paypers

Leaders of Brazil and Argentina have made a joint statement announcing their preparatory work on creating a common currency, inviting other Latin American nations to join the process.

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SEBA Bank introduces new crypto offering

The Paypers

Switzerland-based SEBA Bank , a FINMA-regulated, licensed digital assets bank, has announced the launch of a new crypto banking offer for its clients.