Global

Indonesia–China Launch Cross-Border Payments Connectivity, Connecting Millions of Merchants via Ant International’s Alipay+

PR Newswire

“Under the guidance of Bank Indonesia and People’s Bank of China, the China-Indonesia cross-border QR payment linkage was launched between Indonesia’s Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard (QRIS) and China’s leading payment ecosystems, enabled by Alipay+, the unified wallet gateway of Ant International, and UnionPay International.”

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Industry

7shifts Launches New Tip Payout Solution Through On-Demand Pay Product With Clair

PR Newswire

“7shifts, the leading scheduling and payroll platform for restaurant operators, today announced the launch of On-Demand Pay for Tips, a new product powered by embedded fintech leader Clair. The integrated solution allows restaurant employees to access a portion of their earned tips shortly after a shift, rather than waiting for a traditional pay cycle.”

Companies

Gr4vy Introduces Pix Automático in Brazil via dLocal Integration

Gr4vy

“Gr4vy announced the support for Pix Automático in Brazil through their integration with dLocal, the leading cross-border payment platform connecting global merchants to emerging markets, enabling merchants to offer automated Pix billing for subscriptions, memberships, and other recurring services.”

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Peru, Chile and Argentina Enter a New Phase of Growth Driven by Real-Time Payments, ACI Worldwide Report Finds

Business Wire

“Peru, Chile and Argentina are entering a decisive stage of their real‑time payments modernization journeys, with adoption expected to drive economic growth and financial inclusion across the region, according to the Real-Time Payments: Economic Impact and Financial Inclusion report. The study was commissioned by ACI Worldwide, and conducted by the Cebr (Centre for Economics and […]

Industry

Education: AI Agents Need Payment Rails: Here’s How MPP, ACP, AP2 and x402 Protocols Compare

CCN

This article explores why AI agents need dedicated payment rails and compares four leading protocols, like MPP, ACP, AP2, and x402, that are shaping agentic commerce in the crypto ecosystem.

Companies

American Express Partners with Anthropic to Make U.S. Resy Restaurants Discoverable in Claude

American Express

“Claude users can now explore U.S. Resy restaurants directly in their conversations when deciding where to eat. Whether it’s a low-key dinner in the neighborhood or an all-out special occasion, Claude connects to Resy to help diners browse available tables in real time and secure a table seamlessly.  This partnership also reflects American Express’s focus […]

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Companies

dLocal Launches Seamless Stablecoin Integration for Payments in Emerging Markets

dLocal

“dLocal the leading cross-border payments platform connecting global merchants to Emerging Markets, announced the launch of Stablecoin Full, a complete stablecoin solution that enables merchants to collect, convert, and pay out funds using stablecoins across high-growth economies. Stablecoin Full enables global merchants to accept and send payments in stablecoins, fund and settle transactions in digital […]

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Companies

CPI and Fiserv Forge Major Alliance to Modernize Instant Issuance Experience for Financial Institutions

CPI Card Group

“CPI Card Group Inc. and Fiserv announced an alliance that brings advanced instant issuance capabilities to Fiserv’s bank and credit union customers through CPI’s market-leading software-as-service, Card@Once. CPI is advancing a unified payments issuance strategy, expanding its proprietary technology platform that combines digital and physical card offerings through technology integrations, allowing financial institutions to easily […]

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Global

Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License to Accelerate Payment Efficiency

Intelligent CIO Africa

“Flutterwave, one of Africa’s leading payments companies, announced it has secured a Nigerian banking license. By securing this banking license, Flutterwave gains greater control over how funds move within its ecosystem, including the ability to hold deposits and manage financial flows across its platform.”

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Industry

Lightyear Capital Signs Agreement to Acquire PayByPhone

PayByPhone

“Lightyear Capital has signed an agreement to acquire PayByPhone, a global leader in mobile parking payments, from Corpay. PayByPhone is a leading provider of digital parking payments and mission critical parking management software to more than 1,300 clients globally. Lightyear’s investment in PayByPhone will drive continued product innovation to better serve the needs of its […]

Global

Flutterwave Secures Nigerian Banking License to Accelerate Payment Efficiency

PR Newswire

“Flutterwave Inc., Africa’s leading payments technology company, today announced it has secured a Nigerian banking license. This license enables the company to hold funds and deposits directly, strengthening its financial infrastructure across its largest market and enabling more efficient financial services and settlement flows for consumers, businesses and enterprises.”

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Companies

Visa Launches Enhanced Subscription Manager, Giving Consumers Greater Control Over Recurring Payments

Visa

“Visa unveiled an Enhanced Subscription Manager solution, a new value‑added service within its Digital Issuer Solutions business. Visa is collaborating with Pinwheel , a leading provider of in‑app bill management capabilities. Enhanced Subscription Manager helps issuers respond to consumer demand by offering a consolidated, easy-to-integrate solution that elevates the user experience. Issuers can give cardholders […]

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Companies

Worldpay, Now Global Payments, Joins EPI to Roll Out Wero Instant Payments Across Europe

IBS Intelligence

“Global Payments Inc. announced its Worldpay business has joined the European Payments Initiative (EPI) as a Principal Member, enabling clients to begin offering Wero – the pan-European instant payment solution – over the coming months. As an EPI member, the company’s clients will be able to accept Wero payments across Europe, giving consumers more choice and […]

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Blockchain Digital Currency Global Payments Stablecoins

Episode 289 - Stablecoin Infrastructure in Emerging Markets, with Chris Maurice, Yellow Card

In this episode, Chris Maurice, the CEO and co-founder of Yellow Card, joins Drew Edmond to explore how stablecoins are transforming global payments, especially in emerging markets, by addressing liquidity issues, reducing costs, improving compliance transparency, and enabling faster cross-border transactions. Listen in as they highlight the challenges of legacy infrastructure, regulatory evolution, interoperability, and the evolving role of banks and technology platforms in this ecosystem.

Companies

Klarna Smashes 1 Million Merchants Milestone

Klarna

“Klarna has surpassed 1 million merchants globally. Klarna has grown the number of merchants offering its payment methods by 47% in the past year, adding 285,000 merchants in 2025, and more than 115,000 in the final quarter alone.  The growth is being driven by Klarna’s expanding agreements with the world’s leading payment service providers, giving […]

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