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June 6, 2023
Marqeta Study: Consumer Confidence in Embedded Finance and Digital Banking Providers on the Rise for Majority of Americans
Business Wire
“The age of embedded finance and digital financial services has reached an inflection point, with new payments and shopping solutions now commonplace in the US alongside legacy systems, according to a new survey from Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform.”
Challenges Facing Paze: Jostling for Position in a Crowded Digital Wallet Space
Tearsheet
“EWS unveiled its digital wallet service called Paze earlier this year in a move to capture value in a space where fintechs like PayPal and Apple have the upper hand. EWS is also the operator of Zelle, the money transfer system.”
Paysign and Spentra Announce Integration and Payroll Card Program
Business Wire
“Paysign, Inc., a leading provider of prepaid card programs, comprehensive patient affordability offerings, digital banking services and integrated payment processing, today announced their partnership with Spentra, a fintech company specializing in pay access solutions for employers and employees.”
Discover® Global Network Study Finds 93% of Global Fintechs Increased Reliance on Payment Networks Given the Current Economic Environment
Business Wire
“Today, Discover shared a portion of the third annual Fintech State of the Union, the most comprehensive study of its kind in the industry, providing global perspectives from consumers, fintech vendors, and venture capitalists.”
Flutterwave and Token.io Team Up to Provide Pay By Bank Transfer to Users in UK and EU
PR Newswire
“This collaboration enables Flutterwave to give its African e-commerce merchants enhanced access to UK and EU customers, while Token.io leverages Flutterwave’s presence in Africa to enable a Pay By Bank method for businesses in the continent.”
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Removes International Money Transfer Fee
Reuters
“Commonwealth Bank of Australia, the country’s biggest lender, said on Tuesday it was removing transaction fees for its domestic retail and business banking customers sending money outside of the country using one of its digital platforms.”
Ripple Begins Work on Cross-Border Network for Digital Assets
CryptoSaurus
“Ripple’s digital currency platform is built on blockchain technology which supports the XRP token. Already tackling cross-border transfers through its blockchain technology, Ripple is looking for ways to partner with each other to make its mark on dozens of digital currency projects To this end, Ripple recently released the CBDC Platform, a product that enables […]
June 5, 2023
MUFG to Facilitate Japanese Bank-Backed Stablecoins via Progmat Coin Platform
Cointelegraph
“Megabank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) has announced its stablecoin issuance platform “Progmat Coin” will soon be used by banks in Japan to launch Japanese yen-pegged stablecoins on several public blockchains.”
JPMorgan Uses Blockchain for 24/7 Dollar Transfers with Indian Banks
Cointelegraph
“Global financial services company JPMorgan continues exploring the benefits of blockchain, deploying the technology to eliminate some restraints of traditional finance. The banking giant has partnered with six major Indian banks to introduce a blockchain-based platform enabling interbank settlement of U.S. dollar transactions, Bloomberg reported on June 5.”
Project Leap: Quantum-Proofing the Financial System
BIS
“Quantum computers, should they reach sufficient size and power, may be able to break the cryptographic encryption schemes used to ensure secure financial transactions and data.”
RIBBIT Acquires ValidiFI, Bolstering Data, Products and Market Presence
RIBBIT
“RIBBIT, Inc., the authority on alternative bank and payment data, today announces its acquisition of ValidiFI Ò, a leading provider of fraud, compliance, and risk mitigation solutions.”
June 2, 2023
Japan’s New Stablecoin Framework Could Spur US To Act
Blockworks
“As Japanese banks get set to issue stablecoins under new legislation, the US’ lack of regulatory clarity in the segment is one hurdle blocking institutions in the country from doing the same.”
FIDO Alliance Publishes Research-backed Guidelines for Optimizing User Sign-in Experience with Passkeys
FIDO Alliance
“The FIDO Alliance released new user experience (UX) guidelines to help accelerate deployment and adoption of passkeys. The FIDO Alliance UX Guidelines for Passkey Creation and Sign-ins aim to help online service providers design a better, more consistent user experience when signing in with passkeys.”
Deutsche Bank to Use Recycled Plastic for Cards
Fintech Finance
” In the future, Deutsche Bank will only use payment cards made from recycled plastic. From mid-2023, it will gradually switch the production of the cards to recycled material. By the end of 2024, 99 percent of all new cards issued by the bank will be produced using so-called rPVC (recycled PVC), by which time old, non-recyclable […]
China Is Doubling Down on its Digital Currency
Foreign Policy Research Institute
“China’s central bank continues to take aggressive steps toward assimilating the digital yuan within its domestic financial system. Despite these efforts, less than a fifth of the Chinese population have utilized it.”
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