"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...
Central Banks Prepare for a Tokenized Future
"Imagine a financial world where every transaction, from billion-dollar treasury purchases to retail payments, exists entirely as digital tokens. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub aren’t just imagining this...
Perplexity Selects PayPal to Power Agentic Commerce
"Perplexity announced that it has partnered with PayPal to power agentic commerce across its Perplexity Pro platform. Starting this summer in the U.S., consumers can check out instantly with PayPal or Venmo when they ask Perplexity to find products, book travel, or...
DeCard by DCS and Visa Offers Secure, Frictionless, Real-World Utility — Micro Credit Card Fueled by Fiat or Digital Assets
"DCS Card Centre, a financial institution that pioneered cashless payments as Diners Club Singapore, and Visa, have launched DeCard Visa card — a regulated micro credit card with a flexible and high limit, allowing users to top up via fiat or with digital assets....
Stablecoin Legislation Gets Renewed Bipartisan Support in Senate
"Lawmakers in both parties are trying to quickly bring back the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin bill backed by the crypto industry giants, after it stalled last week following backlash over U.S. President Donald Trump‘s growing crypto ventures."
Streaming Services Have a “Huge Appetite” for Automatic Pix, Says BC
"With its launch confirmed for June 16, Automatic Pix has already been attracting interest from large companies, including some of the largest streaming services operating in Brazil. The new method, which has been undergoing approval testing since the end of April, is...