Spec co-founder and CEO Nate Kharrl joins Yvette Bohanan on Payments on Fire to dig into some of the tactics and tech that is enabling today’s fraud schemes, and how GenAI is redefining the payments risk landscape.
eBay and Klarna Deepen Global Strategic Partnership to Empower Flexible Shopping in the U.S.
"eBay announced the expansion of its global strategic partnership with Klarna, the AI-powered payments and commerce network, to the U.S. market. eBay is rolling out Klarna’s flexible payments options to millions of eBay’s U.S. shoppers. The expanded partnership...
ACH Network Sees Strong Start to 2025; Volume and Value Increases for Both Standard and Same Day ACH
"The ACH Network began 2025 with impressive gains in both standard and Same Day ACH during the first quarter. ACH payment volume rose 4.2% to 8.5 billion. The value of those payments was $22.1 trillion, up $1.4 trillion, or 6.6%, from a year earlier. Same Day ACH...
Credit-Card Companies Brace for a Downturn
"Credit card companies are bracing for a potential economic downturn and increasing reserves to cover expected future losses. Delinquencies are rising and are in line with levels from before the pandemic. Some firms are tightening lending or targeting affluent...
Global Financial Crime Prevention Leader Feedzai Acquires Demyst to Break Down Data Silos and Accelerate Risk Decisions
"Feedzai announced that it has acquired Demyst, including its Zonic data workflow orchestration platform, intellectual property, and sophisticated data-integration capabilities. This strategic move is part of Feedzai's vision to unify data orchestration and risk...
Unlock the Power of Instant Payments by Exploring Transaction Types
"Understanding the different types of instant payment transactions is key to leveraging their full potential. From streamlining business operations to enhancing individuals’ financial flexibility, here’s a closer look at how instant payments are being used today – and...
Safaricom CEO Pledges M-Pesa Upgrade With Zero Downtime
"Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa has pledged to elevate the company’s mobile money platform, M-Pesa, into its next phase-emphasising the need for stronger cybersecurity and uninterrupted service. Speaking about the upcoming M-Pesa 2.0, Ndegwa said the upgrade would be...
How is AI Revolutionizing the Payment Industry in 2025
"AI brings exciting opportunities in the payments industry, helping from fraud mitigation and better customer experiences to streamlined operations. But challenges remain—regulatory hurdles, data privacy concerns, and the need for modern infrastructure. In this...
Bilt Rewards Expands Network of Homes Into Student Housing, Introduces Capability to Pay Student Loans With Bilt Points
"Bilt Rewards, the payments and commerce network that transforms housing and neighborhood spending into rewards and benefits, announced an expansion of its network of homes to include student housing properties, with American Campus Communities as its launch partner....
Stripe Launches New Features for Businesses in Japan, Adds PayPay Integration
"Stripe has launched a set of major product updates aimed at supporting businesses in Japan and international companies expanding into the Japanese market. Stripe is now making it easier for businesses to cater to local customer expectations by enabling support...