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April 28, 2025
BNPL Tracker: 41% of Users Late in Past Year, More Using Loans for Groceries
LendingTree
“More than 4 in 10 (41%) users of buy now, pay later (BNPL) loans say they paid late on one of them in the past year, up from 34% just a year ago, according to a LendingTree survey. That’s just one of several troubling findings from our survey that asked people about their behaviors and […]
114 Million Reasons to Keep Moving Forward on Industry-Led Standard for Secure Data Sharing
Financial Data Exchange
“Financial Data Exchange (FDX) is pleased to report that the use of standardized APIs to enable secure, permissioned data sharing continues to grow. According to a recent survey, roughly 114 million customer connections are now happening through APIs aligned to the FDX standard.”
New MetaMask Metal Payment Card: Self-Custody Crypto Card With Direct Payments Unveiled by CompoSecure, Baanx and MetaMask
GlobeNewswire News Room
“CompoSecure, Inc., a leader in metal payment cards, security, and authentication solutions, in collaboration with Baanx and MetaMask, announced the launch of the MetaMask metal payment card. The new cutting-edge payment solution bridges the gap between self-custody crypto and real-world spending. This metal card enables users to securely pay directly from their self-custody MetaMask wallets, […]
Delivering the Real-Time Rail to Canada
Payments Canada
“The technical build of the Real-Time Rail (RTR) has achieved 60 per cent completion on all fronts and is on target to be finished, as planned in Q3 of 2025. Once built, testing will begin on the system.”
Deep Dive Data Drop: Zelle® Unveils First-Ever Small Business Report – Here’s What it Reveals
Zelle
“Main Street makes the American economy move, and Zelle® today released never-before published data that provides new insight into when, where, and how U.S. small businesses rely on the payment tool’s unique features to help boost growth and unlock opportunities. The new data, released ahead of National Small Business Month in May, underscores the growing role […]
Mastercard Unveils End-to-End Capabilities to Power Stablecoin Transactions – From Wallets to Checkouts
Business Wire
“Mastercard is advancing the future of payments, finance and technology with new, global end-to-end stablecoin acceptance and payments capabilities. With increasing global regulatory clarity, stablecoins are evolving from crypto trading tools to essential solutions that bring efficiency and programmability to payments, disbursements, and remittances. Harnessing this potential, Mastercard is ensuring that people and businesses can make and […]
Uber Drivers Can Now Accepts Cash Payments, in Certain Cities, on Certain Service Levels
Ksst Radio
“Yes, it is possible to pay for an Uber ride with cash in certain areas where the feature is supported. In these locations, riders can select “Cash” as their payment method within the app before requesting a ride. Once the ride is complete, the rider simply pays the driver directly in cash. However, the cash […]
ECB Forms Group to Simplify Banking Rules
Reuters
“The European Central Bank has launched a task force, chaired by Vice President Luis de Guindos, that will look for ways of simplifying banking rules in Europe, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Saturday. The central bank governors of Germany, France, Italy and Finland are also part of the task force, the […]
Nubank Clears Major Hurdle in Securing Mexico Banking License
Reuters
Brazilian fintech Nubank said on Thursday that its Mexico arm received regulatory approval from the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission to begin the process of becoming a full-service bank. In a statement, Nubank, one of the fastest-growing digital lenders in the world, said the process to secure the banking license in Mexico now requires […]
Phixius by Nacha Expands Bank Account Validation Coverage With ValidiFI
Nacha
“Phixius by Nacha—a secure, peer-to-peer payment information network—announced today that ValidiFI is live on the Phixius network as an additional provider of bank account validation. Phixius now offers multiple providers of account validation, expanding the coverage of account validation data for Phixius users.”
NPCI’s Netbanking 2.0 Looks to Replicate UPI Success, but Challenges Loom
Policy Circle
“The National Payments Corporation of India is set to give the net banking system a major makeover, aiming to replicate the revolutionary success of Unified Payments Interface and make online transactions even easier for users. The ambitious project, called Netbanking 2.0, is being spearheaded by NPCI’s subsidiary, NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd, and is expected to go live […]
UnionPay International and Dojo Partner to Expand Card Acceptance Across the UK
PR Newswire
“UnionPay International (UPI), dedicated to providing seamless global payment network, has announced a strategic partnership with Dojo , the UK’s leading SME payment provider. This collaboration will significantly increase UnionPay card acceptance across the UK, providing cardholders with a seamless payment experience while enabling small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to tap into a vast international customer […]
April 25, 2025
Phixius by Nacha Announces Collaboration with Kinexys by J.P. Morgan to Enhance Account Validation Capabilities
Nacha
“Phixius by Nacha (Phixius) — a secure, peer-to-peer payment information network— today announces a strategic collaboration with Kinexys Liink, the world’s first bank-led peer-to-peer data sharing network, part of Kinexys by J.P. Morgan. This collaboration establishes information exchanges between the two payment information networks, enhancing account validation coverage for financial institutions, fintechs and corporations.”
Binance Tightens South African Compliance Rules for Crypto Transfers
Cointelegraph
“Binance is set to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals. In an announcement on April 23, the largest exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies said the move comes in response to local regulatory demands.”
SuperCard X Enables Contactless ATM Fraud in Real-Time
Infosecurity Magazine
“A sophisticated mobile malware campaign using a new NFC-relay technique to steal payment card data has been uncovered by security researchers. Named “SuperCard X,” the Android malware operates under a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) model and enables fraudsters to carry out unauthorized transactions through Point-of-Sale (POS) systems and ATMs.”
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