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April 25, 2024
On the web
Stripe Sessions: 50+ Announcements, Including AI-Powered Payments, Major Upgrades to Connect, Interoperability, and More
Stripe
"Stripe announced more than 50 new features at its annual user conference, Stripe Sessions, held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. New AI-powered payments features increase checkout conversion, boost authorization rates, and block fraud. "
GoDaddy Flexes Smart Terminal Lineup for Small Businesses
GoDaddy
GoDaddy now offers a line of smart point-of-sale (POS) terminals with the launch of the new GoDaddy Smart Terminal Flex. Designed to fit in an apron pocket for increased versatility, it is packed with modern features that help small businesses operate more efficiently.
Visa Joins the Amazon Partner Network As Fintechs Turn to the Cloud for Payments Acceptance
Digital Transactions
"Visa Inc. said early Thursday it has joined a network of service providers maintained by Amazon.com Inc. The e-commerce giant’s AWS Partner Network will enable Visa to reach new clients for its payment services, particularly fintechs and independent software vendors (ISVs) accustomed to operating through cloud computing, Visa said."
Hitachi Payment Services Launches India's First Upgradable ATM
Hitachi Payment Services
"Hitachi Payment Services, India’s leading payments and commerce solutions provider announced the launch of the country’s first Upgradable ATM. The Upgradable ATM can be transformed into a high-performance Cash Recycling Machine (CRM) at any time."
On the wires
FreshBooks Launch FreshBooks Payments, Leveraging Stripe Connect’s New and Innovative Technology
GlobeNewswire News Room
"FreshBooks announces FreshBooks Payments where starting this summer, FreshBooks customers can sign up for FreshBooks Payments, which leverages Stripe Connect’s latest features and enables business owners to accept payments seamlessly."
FastSpring and EBANX Forge Partnership to Expand Pix Payments for Digital Products in Brazil
PR Newswire
"FastSpring and EBANX announced a partnership to enhance users' payment experience within FastSpring's product suite in Latin America through local payment method Pix."
Feedzai Concludes Record-Breaking Fiscal Year 2024: Delivering Cash-flow Positive Results with Growth Acceleration Led by 88% Growth in Behavioral Biometrics Solutions
Business Wire
"Feedzai announced results for its 2024 fiscal year, delivering a strong combination of revenue growth and introduced major product and technology improvements notably among these they introduced Railgun, added new ScamPrevent™ capabilities and submitted eight new patent applications and granted six new patents."
April 24, 2024
Top Post
Mastercard Transforms the Fight Against Scams With Latest AI Tech
Mastercard
"To combat the growing threat of scams, Mastercard announced Scam Protect, a suite of specialized solutions powered by cutting-edge AI technologies, which help identify and prevent scams."
On the web
U.S. Bank Regulators Extend Comment Period on Capital One-Discover Deal
MarketScreener
"U.S. bank regulators announced Wednesday they were extending the comment period on Capital One's bid to acquire Discover Financial to allow more time for feedback. The public will now have until May 31 to weigh in on the pending $35 billion deal, which would create the sixth-largest bank and a payments giant."
PSCU/Co-op Solutions’ Integration with Amazon One Enables Pay-by-Palm for Cardholders
PSCU
"PSCU/Co-op Solutions announced the addition of Amazon One to its suite of digital wallet integrations for client card issuers."
Cantaloupe, Inc.’s 2024 Micropayment Trends Report Reveals Surge in Cashless and Touchless Payments, and Micro Market Growth
Businesswire
"Cantaloupe, Inc. has released its anticipated Cantaloupe 2024 Micropayment Trends Report."
UK Businesses Must Prioritise Payment Technology to Build Customer Loyalty and Stay Competitive: New Research From Lloyds Bank and Freedompay
EIN News
"New research from Lloyds Bank and FreedomPay highlights the importance of UK businesses investing in new payment technology."
Airwallex Expands Payment Acceptance to the U.S., Cementing Its Position as a Leading One-Stop Financial Platform for Borderless Businesses
Airwallex
"Airwallex announced the U.S. launch of its payment acceptance solution where U.S.-based merchants can use the service to accept payments from domestic and international customers."
On the wires
Marqeta Partners with OakNorth to Offer Commercial Cards in the UK, Embracing Growing Small and Medium-Sized Business Demand for Better Banking Tools
Business Wire
"Marqeta announced a partnership with OakNorth to offer a commercial card for OakNorth’s Business Banking customers."
Splitit Unveils FI-PayLater: Empowering Banks to Provide In-Checkout Installments for Existing Customers
PR Newswire
"Splitit announced the launch of FI-PayLater. Splitit will unlock its extensive merchant network to banks and card issuers (FIs) that wish to offer installment plans to existing customers, directly at the merchant checkout."
Finastra Reimagines Digital Experiences With Next Gen Mobile Banking
PR
"Finastra announced the availability of its latest mobile banking software, Next Gen Mobile Banking, a new digital banking experience for community banks and credit unions."
Square Brings Offline Payments to All Hardware Devices, Around the Globe
Business Wire
"Offline payments, Square’s no-connection-required solution to deliver continuous commerce connectivity, is now available to Square sellers using every hardware device, and in every country."
Launching Dynamic QR Code Device: Revolutionizing Digital Payments in India
PR Newswire
"Digital payments in India is undergoing a big shift, with the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) emerging as the preferred mode of transaction...Capitalizing on this momentum, SuperUs, an Indian tech OEM, has unveiled its latest innovation - the Dynamic QR Code device."
PayU Receives RBI's In-Principle Approval to Operate as a Payment Aggregator
PR Newswire
"PayU, one of India's leading digital financial services providers, announced that it has received the in-principle authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) with regard to its online payments aggregation business."
Trulioo 24/7 Support Empowers Top APAC Region Companies to Expand Into New Markets, Achieve Compliance and Accelerate Customer Onboarding
Business Wire
"Trulioo marked the one-year anniversary of its Singapore office by highlighting how its 24/7 implementation support helps Asia-Pacific (APAC) brands expand into new markets, meet complex regulatory requirements and quickly onboard customers and merchants."
Nium and Thredd Expand Partnership to Power B2B Travel Payments in APAC
PR Newswire
"Nium, the global leader in real-time cross-border payments, announced the expansion of its partnership with Thredd, a leading global payments processor, to issue virtual cards in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region."
April 23, 2024
Top Post
Same Day ACH and B2B Propel ACH Network Growth in the First Quarter
Nacha
"A 47% increase in Same Day ACH volume helped lead the way as the ACH Network began 2024 by handling 8.2 billion payments in the first quarter."
On the web
Report Highlights Benefits and Challenges of Interlinking Fast Payment Systems for Cross-border Payments
Reserve Bank of Australia
"The Reserve Bank of Australia released a report analysing the benefits, design choices and challenges associated with linking fast payment systems across countries."
Banking in Video Games and Virtual Worlds
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
"The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is monitoring markets—regardless of the infrastructure used—where financial products and services may be offered, including video games and virtual worlds."
PPro Expands Its Local Payments Offering to the US
PPRO
"PPRO, the leading local payments platform, has announced its entry into the US market enabling global payment service providers (PSPs) and merchants to reach millions of US consumers via a single API."
Walmart-Backed Fintech One Introduces Buy Now, Pay Later as It Prepares Bigger Push Into Lending
NBC Connecticut
"Walmart's majority-owned fintech startup One has begun offering buy now, pay later loans for big-ticket items at some of the retailer's more than 4,600 U.S. stores, CNBC has learned. The move puts One in direct competition with Affirm, the BNPL leader and exclusive provider of installment loans for Walmart customers since 2019."
Payments Company Trustly Announces Major Move to Guarantee Growth for Businesses Across Europe
Financial IT
"Trustly announced a bold pledge to boost growth for businesses across Europe. In a major move to revolutionise the checkout experience for millions of people, the payments tech firm unveils the new Trustly Growth Guarantee."
Volt Rolls Rolls Out PayTo Payments Platform for Australian Retail Customers
Australian Cyber Security Magazine
"Real-time payments platform Volt has launched its secure PayTo-based, one-click solution for its retail customers in Australia. PayTo is an instant digital payment system from the New Payments Platform that enables businesses to initiate real-time payments from their customers’ bank accounts."
April 22, 2024
On the web
Klarna Expands Global Partnership With Expedia Group, Offering Flexible Payments to US Consumers
Klarna
"Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping assistant announced the expansion of its partnership with Expedia Group to the US market."
Amazon Pay Redefines Convenience With Ayushmann Khurrana [Videos]
ETBrandEquity
"Amazon Pay's 'Pay Karne Ka Smarter Way' campaign takes a customer-centric approach by prioritizing education and empowerment."
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