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How ACI Worldwide Plans to Take APP Scams Head-On - Part 1

Bank Info Security

“Real-time payments, or RTPs, and other forms of cashless transactions enable instant money transfers, offering convenience for both individuals and businesses. Cross-border RTPs alone now shift billions of dollars in remittance fees instantly. But fraudsters are exploiting the speed of these transactions, tricking millions of victims into parting with their savings through authorized push payment, […]

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Payoneer and Stripe Partner to Deliver Enhanced Online Checkout Experience for SMBs from Around the Globe

PR Newswire

“Payoneer announced a strategic partnership with Stripe. The collaboration marks an expansion of Payoneer’s Online Checkout offering for cross-border merchants looking to sell direct-to-consumer. Launching in key markets within the Asia Pacific (APAC) region first, including China and Hong Kong, the upgraded Payoneer Checkout capabilities — will empower Businesses to accept a broader range of […]

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Industry

Why Circle and Stripe (And Many Others) Are Launching Their Own Blockchains

CoinDesk

“Every day, there seems to be a new blockchain for stablecoins. Or at least that’s how it felt this week, when USDC (USDC) issuer Circle announced Arc, its own settlement network, shortly after payments giant Stripe accidentally revealed Tempo, built in collaboration with Paradigm. Stablecoins are poised to disrupt cross-border payments, while tokenization allows traditional […]

Global

dLocal and Digit9 Partner to Expand Efficient Cross-Border Payouts in Key African Markets

TechAfrica News

“dLocal has partnered with Digit9, a cross-border payments orchestration platform, to support the expansion of its payout offering across key African markets. The partnership with dLocal will see Digit9, a part of global financial services conglomerate LuLu Financial Holdings, utilise local bank rails and widely used alternative payment methods (APMs) across five key African markets.”

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The Future of $40 Trillion in Cross-Border B2B Payments

Financial IT

“Every year, around $40 trillion flows through cross-border B2B payments, forming a significant portion of the broader $194 trillion global payments market, yet the majority still moves on outdated rails. This traditional, inefficient banking infrastructure was never designed for what our global economy demands today. At the heart of traditional cross-border payments is a complex […]

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Corpay Partners With Circle Group to Expand Stablecoin Access

MSN

“Corporate payments company Corpay has joined forces with a subsidiary of fintech firm Circle Internet Group to incorporate the use of stablecoins in its cross-border payment services. The tie-up will enable the use of US Dollar Coin (USDC) within Corpay’s payment infrastructure, granting businesses with the ability to access 24/7 settlement times and features of […]

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Finzly Announces its Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposits Strategy for Its API-First, Multi-Rail Payment Platform

PR Newswire

“Finzly announced its preparation to support stablecoin and tokenized deposits —adding to its platform that already supports Fedwire, RTP, FedNow, ACH, SWIFT, and cross-border rails. The demand for stablecoin and tokenized deposits is building exponentially with a new era of programmable money – automated payments executed against predefined rules and conditions – now a reality.”

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ISO 20022: Data Rich Messaging Advances Top Cross-Border Real-Time Payment Use Cases

Faster Payments Council

“In today’s fast-evolving financial ecosystem, ISO 20022 has emerged as a foundational standard driving greater efficiency, transparency, and innovation across global payments. Whether enabling seamless buyer-to-supplier transactions, powering mobile banking apps for real-time foreign exchange and travel payments, or streamlining regulatory compliance, ISO 20022 provides the structured, data-rich messaging that modern finance demands.”

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Global

dlocal Revolutionizes Pix Payments in Brazil With Smartpix, Enabling Unique ‘Pix on File'

dLocal

“dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform specialized in emerging markets, announced the launch of SmartPix, a groundbreaking payment solution that enables merchants in Brazil to process tokenized Pix payments, including recurring and on-demand charges, without requiring customers to manually authorize each transaction.”

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ISO 20022 for Cross-Border Payments and Reporting Plus (CBPR+) - The End of Coexistence Is Approaching

Swift

“Four, three, two, one… the end of coexistence for ISO 20022 for CBPR+ (Cross-Border Payments and Reporting Plus) is almost here. As the November 2025 CBPR+ deadline rapidly approaches, financial institutions need to ensure they have adopted the ISO 20022 global payment standard or, at minimum, be prepared for the impact on their organisation.”

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PayPal Drives Crypto Payments into the Mainstream, Reducing Costs and Expanding Global Commerce

PR Newswire

“Businesses around the world lose billions annually in cross border fees while navigating a complex banking system to make and accept payments. PayPal is simplifying cross-border commerce for merchants by connecting an unmatched combination of cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, and merchants worldwide, while simultaneously reducing transaction fees by up to 90%.  Pay with Crypto, powered by […]

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Kenya: M-Pesa Partners With PayPal for Cross-Border Payments

Africa News Agency

“On July 21, Kenya’s leading mobile money platform, Safaricom’s MPesa, partnered with PayPal, enabling over 30 million users to send and receive money globally. This integration enhances cross-border fintech capabilities and supports e-commerce growth across Africa. The move reflects growing investor confidence in African digital finance and positions Kenya as a regional fintech hub amid rising […]

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Global

NPCI International Expands UPI-PayNow Linkage to Drive Cross-Border Remittances

PR Newswire

“NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) the international arm of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has further enhanced the UPI-PayNow real-time payment linkage by adding 13 more banks on the platform, extending its reach and simplifying cross-border remittances between India and Singapore. With this development, users in both countries can remit funds to a wider […]

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Unicredit Taps Wise to Power International Payments

IBS Intelligence

“UniCredit, a European commercial bank, has partnered with Wise, a global technology company specialising in cross-border payments, to launch an innovative international payments solution. This milestone positions UniCredit as the first major European bank to offer retail customers fast, secure, and competitively priced foreign-currency payments directly through its mobile banking app.”

Global

EuroPA and EPI Launch Collaboration to Expand Sovereign Pan-European Payments

EPI

“The EuroPA alliance (European Payments Alliance) – represented by Bancomat, Bizum, MB WAY (SIBS), and Vipps MobilePay – and EPI Company (EPI) have announced their cooperation, now exploring solutions to rapidly address Europe’s sovereignty challenge in payments, especially regarding cross-border transactions.”

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