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ACI Worldwide and dLocal Bring Latin America's Leading Local Payment Methods to Global Merchants

Business Wire

“ACI Worldwide and dLocal announced a strategic partnership that gives global merchants immediate and seamless access to leading local payment methods in Brazil and Mexico through the ACI Payments Orchestration Platform, with Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru planned for future rollout. Merchants can onboard and begin processing transactions today using six local payment methods across the […]

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Billtrust Is First AR Platform to Connect Live Invoice-to-Cash Intelligence to Claude and Microsoft Copilot

Billtrust

“Billtrust, the B2B Cash Generation Platform, announced the launch of the Billtrust MCP Server, becoming the first AR platform to directly connect live invoice-to-cash intelligence to leading AI assistants via the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Finance teams can now query their live invoice-to-cash data directly from inside Microsoft Copilot™ and Claude™, using plain language to get […]

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Financial Regulators Regulatory Environment

Episode 298 - The Patchwork of Payments Regulation in the US, with Duncan Douglass, Alston & Bird LLP

Kicking off a series of regulation-related episodes, Duncan Douglass, payments attorney and Partner at Alston & Bird LLP, joins Chris Uriarte and Samantha Gordon to turn the confusing and sometimes tedious topic of US payments regulation into an entertaining and enlightening update. The conversation begins with who actually regulates payments in the US and how US payments oversight differs from the UK and EU, then flows into developments on current regulatory topics.

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American Express Launches Intelligent Capabilities to Help Streamline Buyer and Supplier Payments

American Express

“American Express announced a B2B payment feature and automated invoice reporting capabilities within Buyer Initiated Payments (BIP). Amex is introducing BIP Connect, a feature that connects eligible BIP customers to Paymode, one of the largest B2B payment networks in the U.S. through a new partnership with Bottomline, a leading provider of payments and financial technology […]

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Adyen and TAP Modernize Payment Infrastructure at Brazilian Airports with Pix at Service Counters

Adyen

“Adyen and TAP Air Portugal, Portugal’s leading airline, announce the modernization of the airline’s payment technology infrastructure at Brazilian airports. The new infrastructure provided by Adyen is equipped to seamlessly support multiple payment methods, allowing passengers to pay using cards, digital wallets (such as Apple Pay and Google Pay), and, for the first time at […]

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Global

China-Dominated Central Bank Digital Currency Platform Touts Largest Transactions to Date

South China Morning Post

“A leading Chinese bank has processed the largest cross-border transactions yet via mBridge, a multilateral central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform, marking a major milestone for the emerging payment network as well as Beijing’s global yuan ambitions. Two transactions, worth more than US$1.7 billion each, were carried out by the Bank of China’s Shenzhen and […]

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Industry

Matera Introduces First-to-Market X9.150 Payment QR Code Software to Help Banks Accelerate Account-to-Account Payments

Business Wire

“Matera, a leading provider of modern banking technology, today announced the launch of its Payment QR Code software, the first solution compliant with the newly approved ANSI X9.150 Merchant-Presented Payment QR Code Standard. The platform enables financial institutions, payment providers and billers to deliver secure, interoperable account-to-account payment experiences across multiple payment networks, including FedNow®, RTP®, […]

Global

Revolut to Delist USDT as MiCA Regulations Take Effect

Tekedia

“The decision by Revolut to delist USDT on August 31 marks a significant development in the evolving cryptocurrency regulatory landscape. As one of Europe’s leading financial technology platforms, Revolut’s move reflects the pressure on digital asset service providers to comply with stricter regulations. Under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, digital asset providers must ensure […]

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UAE Central Bank Licenses Adyen for Expanded Operational Capabilities

Zawya

“Adyen announced that it has obtained its Retail Payment Services Category II license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The reaching of this regulatory milestone represents the strategic evolution of Adyen’s established presence in the UAE, beginning in 2020, where it has powered payments for leading brands including Careem, Ellington Properties, Gargash Group, […]

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Backbase Acquires Kasisto, Leading the Industry Shift to Agentic Banking

Backbase

“Backbase announced the acquisition of Kasisto, a pioneer in agentic AI for banking and financial services. Kasisto’s agentic platform, financial services intelligence, and New York-based team are now part of Backbase and the AI-native Banking OS. Together, Backbase and Kasisto deliver the only AI-native solution built for the full complexity of agentic banking in regulated […]

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HSBC and Mastercard Accelerate Growth of Digital B2B Payments with Launch of Mobile Virtual Card Solution

Zawya

“HSBC and Mastercard announced the launch of a mobile virtual card solution in the UAE that enhances commercial card programs with tokenized virtual cards accessible through digital wallets. The solution connects businesses to a comprehensive range of benefits through Mastercard’s mobile virtual card app. The capability is powered by Mastercard In Control®, the company’s industry‑leading […]

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Money 20/20 Amsterdam | Keith Grose, Coinbase, on The Future Of Crypto and Stablecoins [Video]

YouTube

“Keith Grose is the UK CEO and Senior Country Director at Coinbase. Coinbase distinguishes itself as the only crypto exchange listed on the S&P 500, positioning Grose as a leading voice on bridging the gap between decentralized digital assets and highly regulated traditional financial institutions. Keith explores the shifting landscape of cryptocurrency, highlighting Coinbase’s expansion […]

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American Express Announces Proposed Acquisition of TheFork, a Leading European Restaurant Booking Platform

American Express

“American Express announced a proposed acquisition of TheFork, a leading online restaurant reservation and management platform in Europe, from Tripadvisor, Inc., growing its dining offering in the region. The proposed acquisition builds on American Express’ broader dining strategy and its successful acquisitions of digital dining platforms Resy and Tock.”

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Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer for $2.75 Billion, Creating a Leading Global Platform for Local and Cross-Border Commerce

Nuvei

“Nuvei and Payoneer announced they have entered into an agreement under which Nuvei will acquire Payoneer. A key component of this infrastructure is Payoneer’s established regulatory footprint across major jurisdictions around the world. Payoneer holds multiple licenses and authorizations, including licensing for online payment services in mainland China and authorization in principle as a cross-border payment aggregator […]

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ACI Worldwide Powers Next-Generation PSP Expansion in Africa with Kwik Payments Go-Live

ACI Worldwide

ACI Worldwide announced that Kwik Payments, a South Africa-based payments service provider (PSP), has successfully gone live on the ACI Payments Orchestration Platform, to power the next phase of digital commerce growth across South Africa and the wider African market.  Anchored by a strong local presence, ACI’s payment orchestration platform streamlines payment processing by seamlessly connecting POS, ATM, […]

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