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Inter links Brazil & US payments to TerraPay wallets
Fintech

Inter links Brazil & US payments to TerraPay wallets

The tie-up gives Inter faster bank-to-wallet reach for remittances and corporate payouts as digital wallets gain ground in global payments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
PCI council marks 20 years with AI focus in Kuala Lumpur
Robotics

PCI council marks 20 years with AI focus in Kuala Lumpur

Banks and merchants face fresh fraud risks as the council's Kuala Lumpur meeting weighs how AI is changing payment security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
The invisible trust layer: Why payments are becoming a systems problem
Fintech

The invisible trust layer: Why payments are becoming a systems problem

Banks risk losing customer control as instant payments force fraud, identity and authorisation into one real-time trust system.

By Dr Carsten Wengel • 3 min read • Last month
Yuno raises USD $45 million to expand global payments
Software-as-a-Service

Yuno raises USD $45 million to expand global payments

The fresh capital will help Yuno widen its payments network, add products and edge closer to profitability as it scales worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
American Express expands virtual cards for business travel
Fintech

American Express expands virtual cards for business travel

Companies can now control meals, car hire and rideshare costs better as American Express broadens virtual card use for US business travellers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
PayPal lets US travellers pay QR merchants in China
Fintech

PayPal lets US travellers pay QR merchants in China

The new link gives US travellers a simpler way to pay in mainland China, where QR code wallets dominate everyday shopping and dining.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
South East Asia & India launch loyalty industry body
Customer Relationship Management

South East Asia & India launch loyalty industry body

The new body seeks to help brands retain customers as Asia-Pacific loyalty spending is forecast to reach USD $141.8 billion by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Ecommerce fraud pressure rises 33% as AI fuels attacks
Digital Transformation

Ecommerce fraud pressure rises 33% as AI fuels attacks

Account takeover and card-testing attacks surged as AI lowered the cost and speed of scams, raising pressure on online retailers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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iGoDirect names Greg Duncan to lead New Zealand push
Digital Transformation

iGoDirect names Greg Duncan to lead New Zealand push

The appointment comes as iGoDirect targets faster growth in New Zealand's expanding corporate gift card market, forecast at NZD $2.25 billion by 2028.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for eSIM travellers
Crypto

Eskimo adds stablecoin payments for eSIM travellers

Travellers buying mobile data abroad can now check out with stablecoins, as Eskimo widens payment choices for its eSIM plans.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market
Fintech

Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market

Singapore customers shut out of premium banking may now buy access, as a S$899 annual membership bundles travel, investment and lifestyle perks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
DriveWealth & IOL launch digital private banking in Uruguay
Digital Transformation

DriveWealth & IOL launch digital private banking in Uruguay

Affluent Uruguayan investors can now access global markets through a single app, as IOL Privé combines advice, planning and trading.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
American Express expands virtual cards for US businesses
Fintech

American Express expands virtual cards for US businesses

The move gives select US businesses tighter control over employee and travel spending without relying on reimbursements to personal cards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Digital wallets gain ground in Canada, but cards lead
Digital Transformation

Digital wallets gain ground in Canada, but cards lead

Cards still dominate Canadian spending, but digital wallets now capture nearly a third of online transactions and are set to keep rising.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
OSL launches AgentPay for AI agent stablecoin payments
Crypto

OSL launches AgentPay for AI agent stablecoin payments

AI developers can now hook autonomous software into stablecoin rails, as OSL aims to solve settlement for machine-to-machine payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says
Omnichannel

China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says

Asia Pacific is driving a retail shift as live, social and quick commerce from China spread into shopping habits worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Fold taps Lead Bank to bolster bitcoin account push
Crypto

Fold taps Lead Bank to bolster bitcoin account push

The tie-up should give users more account features, faster transfers and higher limits as Fold builds a fuller banking-style app around bitcoin.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month