"Choosing a Marvel, Star Wars or FX program when surfing Hulu or Disney+? Pretty easy. Adding shopping into the mix? Not always so. Disney hopes to meld streaming and selecting by adding new virtual “storefronts” to its popular broadband venues that will allow viewers...
Samsung Rolls Out NFC P2P Payments in the US
"Samsung Galaxy owners in the US can now transfer funds directly to a contact’s bank account by just tapping their two phones together — or by simply bringing the recipient’s contactless bank card into close proximity. “Samsung Wallet’s new feature, Tap to Transfer,...
FTC Fines Payment-Processor Paddle $5 Million for Alleged Support of Schemes
"Paddle.com Market, a U.K.-based payment processor, and its subsidiary, Paddle.com, Inc., will pay $5 million and be permanently banned from processing payments for tech-support telemarketers, said the Federal Trade Commission this week. The FTC alleged that Paddle...
Worldline Reveals Eight Critical Payment Trends Shaping the Future of Mobility
"Worldline has published a mobility payments white paper outlining the most significant trends that underpin how agile payment solutions can deliver smarter, more sustainable experiences."
United States: Plan For Remittance Tax Sparks Global Concerns
"A proposed 3.5% remittance tax on money sent from the US to noncitizens abroad has sent shockwaves through countries that rely on international transfers."
dLocal Secures Key Payment Licenses in UAE, Turkey, and Philippines, Accelerating Global Expansion and Regulatory Leadership
"dLocal, the cross-border payment platform specializing in emerging markets, announced the obtaining of three pivotal licenses and authorizations. These strategic approvals from regulatory bodies in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and the Philippines ignite a new...
Ant International Empowers Partners to Serve Over 15 Million Customers Globally with Intelligent Credit Tech Solutions
"Through its credit tech solutions, Ant International has enabled financial institutions and fintech companies to extend credit access to over 15 million customers, including micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in emerging markets. The Ant Credit...
Visa Expands Stablecoin Initiatives in CEMEA
"Visa announced significant advancements in its stablecoin initiatives, with expanded settlement capabilities in the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region and a strategic partnership with Yellow Card, a leading pan-African fintech."
Matera Partners with Circle to Integrate USDC into Real-Time Banking
"Matera has announced an innovative partnership with Circle to accelerate the adoption of USDC, a dollar-backed stablecoin, within real-time banking systems. This landmark collaboration represents the first native integration of a real-time banking infrastructure in...
Tipalti Acquires AI-Native Treasury Automation Provider, Statement
"Tipalti announced the acquisition of Statement, an AI-native treasury automation solution. With this addition, Tipalti deepens its treasury offerings with real-time cash intelligence capabilities. Tipalti accelerates its market leadership by providing a suite of...