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Transak partners with Visa for crypto-to-fiat transactions

31 Jan 24 @ 18:28

Transak, a Web3 payment platform, announced it has partnered with Visa Direct, a service that simplifies cryptocurrency to fiat conversions. The integration leverages Visa’s network to provide a seamless experience for crypto... read more

Contactless biometric card provider Zwipe taps out of payments

31 Jan 24 @ 18:01

Since as early at 2015 Payments Cards & Mobile has been reporting on the growing trend of securing contactless cards with biometrics. In 2021 we reported on market research on... read more

Reserve Bank of India shuts down Paytm operations

31 Jan 24 @ 16:56

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed restrictions on Paytm, which effectively bars the platform from onboarding new customer, and limiting the ability of current users for sending or... read more

Pay by Bank: How will it evolve in 2024?

30 Jan 24 @ 19:43

2023 saw an increased demand for alternative payment options to credit cards. Consumers, who are burdened with unprecedented levels of credit card debt, are seeking ways to take better control... read more

Self-sovereign identity in wallet: How users should share data

30 Jan 24 @ 19:31

Name, date of birth, address, email address, passwords, tax records, or payroll – all this sensitive user data is stored by companies in huge databases to identify individuals for digital... read more

Impending RTGS deadline and its impact on payments sector

30 Jan 24 @ 19:14

The Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) system is ushering in a new era of efficiency, security and immediacy within the payments landscape. Organisations working towards the mandated November 2025 deadline must... read more

A confidence crunch is looming for e-commerce

29 Jan 24 @ 18:03

The stats just don’t stop telling the same story. While e-commerce growth has slowed after the pandemic, it’s still grabbing an ever-growing share of wallet. In more developed markets such... read more

The sophistication of cybercrime intensifies with emerging strategies

29 Jan 24 @ 17:53

While tried and tested cybercrime tactics like phishing and malware are here to stay, there are always new approaches to watch out for in the cybersecurity space. Experian’s 11th annual... read more

Winning Gen Z trust should be top priority for retailers

29 Jan 24 @ 17:44

This year’s peak shopping season will be crucial for retailers as the true impact of the cost-of-living crisis is likely to be written in sales figures. Competition for consumers’ wallets... read more

FTC announce investigation into Big Tech AI funding

26 Jan 24 @ 18:19

The Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into Big Tech investments and partnerships including Microsoft, Amazon and Google demanding information and documents concerning investment into AI developers, citing concerns... read more

Global B2B payments market projected to hit $31.71 billion

26 Jan 24 @ 17:57

Global B2B payments market industry was valued at $12.50 Billion in 2022. It is projected to reach $31.71 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 9.9 % during the... read more

Mastercard launch service to replace all passwords with biometrics

26 Jan 24 @ 17:33

There is, I think, one thing that almost everyone can agree on — passwords in their current format and usage are a major issue for all concerned. While passwords are... read more

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Mastercard and BVNK Launch Platform Linking Fiat and Stablecoin Payments

20 Oct 26 @ 09:06

Mastercard has launched a new platform with BVNK that brings fiat currencies and stablecoins together through a single API, marking the first major integration ... more

Visa Builds Agentic Commerce Infrastructure as Credentials Reach 5.2 Billion

29 Oct 26 @ 19:39

Visa is expanding its payments infrastructure around agentic commerce, stablecoins and tokenisation as its global credential base reaches 5.2 billion and ... more

UK Moves to Open iPhone Contactless Payments to Apple Pay Rivals

22 Oct 26 @ 18:16

The UK’s competition regulator has set out proposals that could significantly widen access to contactless payments on Apple’s iPhone, potentially lowering b... more