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Payments Post #13: At the Intersection of Tech, Regs, and Business Partnership

This month, Cici Northup joins regular contributor Justin Pituch to recap positive news in the form of fast payments growth, new fraud mitigation strategies, and evolution in cross-border transfers. All reflect, to varying degrees, the unique dynamic in the payments industry created by the intersection of technology, regulation, and new business partnerships.
Tags: Fintech
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Episode 286 - Understanding Trust in the Modern Agentic and Digital Economy, with Jenny Hadlow and Rory O'Neill, Checkout.com

In this episode, Chris Uriarte welcomes Jenny Hadlow, COO, and Rory O’Neill, CMO, from Checkout.com to discuss the findings from their recent report “Trust in the Digital Economy 2025” and explore the interesting dimensions of trust that merchants, consumers, and service providers need to be aware of in today's ever changing digital (and agentic) economy.
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Some Renters Should Be Wary of ‘Rent Now, Pay Later’ Services. Here’s Why

Fast Company

“So-called “rent now, pay later” services have emerged over the past few years as housing costs climb and paychecks grow less predictable for many. Companies such as Flex, Livble, and, more recently, Affirm, say breaking rent into multiple payments can help renters manage cash flow. Consumer advocates warn the products typically function like short-term loans […]
Industry

Major European Banks Unite to Develop Euro-Backed Stablecoin

Digital Watch Observatory

“A consortium of 10 central European banks has established a new company, Qivalis, to develop and issue a euro-pegged stablecoin, targeting a launch in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The initiative seeks to offer a European alternative to US dollar-dominated digital payment systems and strengthen the region’s strategic autonomy in digital finance. […]
Companies

Deluxe to Implement Visa Direct to Enable Fast, Seamless Payments with dlxFastFunds

Deluxe Corporation

“Deluxe announced its collaboration with Visa to implement Visa Direct. This collaboration introduces dlxFastFundsSM, a funding solution that leverages Visa’s trusted payment network to help businesses take control of their cash flow by skipping the typical one- to two-day settlement delay. This integrated solution is designed to reinforce operations with quicker access to capital, ideal […]
Tags: Deluxe
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