April 22, 2025 @ 7:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle and BitGo are preparing to apply for U.S. bank charters, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The report also indicates that digital assets firms Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Paxos are exploring similar paths, driven by evolving stablecoin regulations and a shifting political landscape under… Read More

 Tagged bank charters, banking, bitgo, circle, coinbase, paxos

April 22, 2025 @ 4:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nearly three-quarters (72.5%) of UK businesses have seen an increase in online fraud over the past 12 months, according to a new survey commissioned by Veriff. The global identity verification firm’s UK Fraud Industry Pulse Survey, which polled 200 fraud professionals “across financial services, technology,… Read More

 Tagged fraud, Research Study, uk, united kingdom

April 22, 2025 @ 3:05 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network has partnered with Monadnock Paper Mills to introduce Renovo, a sustainable, fibre-based gift card substrate. A more eco-friendly alternative to PVC, Renovo introduces a new level of card resilience and manufacturing compatibility through its 30-point thickness and proprietary treatments. Already certified for use… Read More

 Tagged blackhawk network, Cara Renfroe, gift cards, Lisa Taylor, Monadnock Paper Mills, Renovo

April 21, 2025 @ 4:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thailand’s credit and charge card payments market is projected to reach THB2.3 trillion ($65.6 billion) in 2025, reflecting a growth of “7.1% compared to the previous year,” driven by the adoption of digital payment solutions and a shift in consumer behavior towards cashless transactions, according… Read More

 Tagged Digital Economy, Payment Cards, Research Study, southeast asia, thailand

April 21, 2025 @ 1:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The private market regulatory environment is evolving, presenting challenges and opportunities for venture capital fund managers. As compliance obligations become more complex, even experienced professionals struggle to catch up with the latest developments. Carta, a platform for equity management and fund administration, has responded to… Read More

 Tagged carta, fundraising, insights, research, us, venture capital

April 21, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital debt collection Fintech TrueAccord is focused on redefining the industry by harnessing Robotic Process Automation (RPA) bots. This digital technology streamlines operations while also enhancing compliance and elevating the customer experience, positioning TrueAccord as a key player in modern debt recovery. As explained in… Read More

 Tagged ai, automation, bots, debt collection, trueaccord

April 21, 2025 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tariffs are undoubtedly reshaping the way businesses operate, particularly in the SaaS (Software as a Service) and hardware sectors. As companies face pricing pressures and shifting customer expectations, Capchase, a financial technology platform, is stepping in to empower SaaS vendors and hardware sellers with innovative… Read More

 Tagged capchase, flexible payments, saas, tarrifs

April 21, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The fintech sector continues to reshape global finance, with Royal Park Partners’ Fintech Report offering an analysis of its trajectory. The report highlights key trends, transactions, and challenges shaping the Fintech (financial technology) industry, emphasizing the resilience and adaptability of fintech firms in a dynamic… Read More

 Tagged fintech adoption, payments, research

April 20, 2025 @ 10:53 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

AI is not only powering online shopping; it’s also making it easier than ever for Americans to buy counterfeits. According to The Counterfeit Buyer Teardown, a study of US counterfeit e-commerce, 28% of consumers who bought knock-off products online say they used AI tools to… Read More

 Tagged counterfeits, e-commerce, fraud, Laura Urquizu, Red Points, research

April 20, 2025 @ 9:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Swift announced the launch of an enhanced solution for managing payment investigations that could save the financial industry millions and significantly reduce the time it takes to “identify and resolve issues when international payments are delayed.” Financial institutions spend more than $1.6 billion each year… Read More

 Tagged digital technology, digitalization, payments, swift