Tagged: digital payments

August 4, 2026 @ 9:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Google, part of Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG), has introduced a significant enhancement to its popular digital payments platform in India by incorporating advanced artificial intelligence capabilities directly into the Google Pay application. This development, aimed exclusively at consumers based in the country, centers on a new conversational tool… Read More

August 4, 2026 @ 7:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) mobile payment platform has officially become available in the Philippines, allowing consumers to make contactless transactions using their iPhones and compatible Apple devices. The long-anticipated expansion lets eligible users add supported debit and credit cards to the Wallet app and complete payments with… Read More

June 28, 2026 @ 10:07 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, is moving to make digital transaction fees fairer and more transparent by requiring banks, e-wallet operators and other payment service providers to justify how they price electronic payment services. Under Circular No. 1238,… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 12:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have jointly announced the launch of a pilot project on 18 June 2026. This initiative explores an innovative digital payment option designed to support margin requirements during the after-hours trading (AHT)… Read More

June 21, 2026 @ 11:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite Brazil’s already high level of digital payments maturity, a new assessment from Bain & Company indicates meaningful room for further expansion through the end of the decade. As of the end of 2025, digital payment methods had reached an 85% penetration rate across the… Read More

May 30, 2026 @ 11:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Checkout.com has become a direct scheme member and official partner of BLIK, Poland’s mobile payment platform. This underscores the payments provider’s commitment to localizing its offerings in various European markets. BLIK stands out as one of the region’s widely adopted payment solutions, reportedly being relied… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 8:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from digital payments provider Checkout.com shows that the expansion of online shopping across the MENA region is fueled by consumers’ desire for effortless, seamless transactions. Yet the report, titled “From Invisible Payments to AI Agents,” makes one thing clear: frictionless experiences only succeed when… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 10:21 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

OS and AI technology company Banma Intelligence and Alipay this week launched a new AI cockpit solution integrating Alipay AI Pay, enabling drivers to complete purchases by voice command directly from their vehicle. “In the past two years, smart cockpits have achieved rapid advances in… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sydney-based fintech Hello Clever has entered a strategic alliance with global payments provider Checkout.com to fuel its international expansion and strengthen its innovative “buy-to-earn” model. Announced on 16 April 2026, the partnership equips the AI-driven platform with advanced processing tools that convert everyday transactions into… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payments provider Checkout.com has forged a strategic alliance with Freenow by Lyft, Europe’s taxi and ride-sharing application. This collaboration aims to deliver seamless, reliable payment solutions for users traveling across the continent, covering 9 key markets: Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Poland,… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 1:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to challenge tech giants’ growing dominance in digital payments, one of Australia’s financial institutions has called on the government to intervene and secure more equitable access to Apple‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhone hardware. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is advocating for regulatory oversight… Read More

December 19, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Exodus Movement, Inc. (NYSE American: EXOD), a self-custodial digital asset platform, announced a partnership with MoonPay in order to launch a fully reserved, USD-backed dollar stablecoin that will power digital dollar experiences across the Exodus ecosystem. The asset will reportedly be “issued and managed by… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 7:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes, the so-called “Smart Superhighway” to move money around the world, has joined the World Economic Forum (WEF) Unicorn Community, which is described as a curated network of tech-driven, “high-growth” companies shaping the “future of global industries.” The latest collab between Thunes and WEF is… Read More

December 9, 2025 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Transaction data from digital payments provider Checkout.com reveals how consumers shopped during the Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend, with international spending surging by 36% compared with the equivalent weekend in October of this year. During this particular period, Checkout.com reports that it has experienced a… Read More

December 6, 2025 @ 5:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As it marks five years of operations, Pix has reached almost 170 million users, according to an update from Brazil’s central bank. Transactions alone totaled BRL 11 trillion in 2024, highlighting its significant impact on the South American country’s financial services landscape. In November 2020,… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 10:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Cardstream released a white paper titled PayFac as a Service: Reshaping the Payments Landscape, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital payments. This update explores the potential of Payment Facilitation as a Service (PFaaS), a model poised to possibly redefine… Read More

August 24, 2025 @ 11:59 am By Michael Wong  |  

Payments Network Malaysia Sdn Bhd (PayNet), the operator of the country’s national payments network, has expanded its partnership with China’s Ant International to strengthen cross-border digital payments, boost tourism and advance financial technology cooperation. The two firms signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MoU) that… Read More

August 19, 2025 @ 10:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayLaterr, the platform enabling flexible bill payment for essential services,  announced a partnership with Experian, a global firm focused on consumer and business credit reporting. This collaboration enhances PayLaterr’s fraud prevention capabilities and expands its use of alternative data to “help consumers make more informed… Read More

August 14, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Checkout.com, a global digital payments company, unveils data showing that consumers in Asia and the MENA region, are embracing digital identity wallets and biometric verification, “closely followed by Brazil and New Zealand.” Meanwhile, adoption remains sluggish “across Europe, including the UK, and North America.” The… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:V) announced a series of initiatives that underscore its commitment to enhancing digital payment experiences, fostering rewarding customer relationships, and leveraging digital technology. By deepening its global partnership with Uber, renewing its long-standing collaboration with American Airlines, and launching the AI Card Design Studio,… Read More