"Global Payments Inc. announced the release of Genius, a powerful new POS command center for business operations. The new Genius platform enables global expansion and vertical specialization at scale, allowing Global Payments to rapidly launch in multiple countries,...
Harmony Gap Research from FIS and Oxford Economics Reveals 78% of Global Businesses Leaning into AI to Combat Fraud
"Global business and technology leaders are already seeing benefits from the use of AI and automation, with over three-quarters (78%) reporting measurable improvements in the ability to detect fraud and manage risk after their organization’s integration of the...
Sound Investments: New Survey from Cash App Shows How Gen Z Is Turning It Up—and Shelling Out—for Live Music This Summer
"This summer, nearly everyone’s favorite artist or band is hitting the road—and Gen Z doesn’t plan on missing a single beat. According to a new survey from Cash App, Sound Investments: The Impact of Concert Culture on Gen Z’s Wallets, Gen Z Americans are gearing up...
New Global Digital Economy Trust Index Exposes Correlation Between GDP Growth and Consumer Trust in Online Payments
"Checkout.com launched the inaugural Digital Economy Trust Index, which measures consumer confidence in digital platforms and ranks 16 countries based on security, transparency and user experience in the digital economy."
PayPal Complete Payments Launches for Singapore Businesses to Double Down on E-commerce Growth
"PayPal Complete Payments is now available for all businesses in Singapore. The full-stack payments solution is tailored for small and medium businesses (SMBs) and large enterprises to extend their reach globally, allowing merchants to accept payments from customers...
Plaid: Using ML to Counter GenAI with New Identity Verification Features
"We’re excited to announce new security features that make it even harder for fraudsters to manipulate or bypass identity verification. We’ve enhanced our identity verification with advanced machine learning to detect deepfake injections and synthetic camera feeds...
Nuvei Joins the European Payments Initiative to Launch Wero for Ecommerce
"Nuvei, the Canadian fintech company, announced its membership in the European Payments Initiative (EPI), becoming one of the first payment services providers to enable ecommerce businesses to accept Wero, EPI's innovative digital wallet, in their online checkouts."
Apple Is Placing Warnings on EU Apps That Don’t Use App Store Payments
"Apple suggests that users are putting themselves at risk by using third-party alternatives. Apple is trying to dissuade Europeans from using iOS apps that support alternative payment options by making them look scary. Daring Fireball’s John Gruber spotted that a red...
Cross Switch Bolsters African Footprint with Strategic Partnership with Pesawise, Kenya
"Cross Switch has strengthened its African presence by launching services in Kenya and partnering with licensed local payment provider Pesawise. This collaboration makes the most of Pesawise’s solid regulatory standing and trusted reputation, allowing Cross Switch to...
Optimizing EMV Testing & Certification: Automation Strategies for Streamlining Payment Acceptance
"The payments industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by evolving consumer demands and technological advances. As EMV and contactless payment solutions become more widespread, the need for rigorous and efficient testing methodologies has never been more...