Tagged: digital transactions

June 29, 2023 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) announced the launch of the Multi Token Network (MTN), a set of core capabilities designed to make transactions within the blockchain and digital asset ecosystems secure, scalable and interoperable – enabling payment applications and trade more efficiently. A new solution for the… Read More

June 29, 2023 @ 9:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European SMEs are increasingly using cards and making online and  virtual payments, according to research by Qonto, the European business finance  solution for SMEs. Analysis published has looked at “the spending habits of 350,000 SMEs and freelancers.” The  data “shows increased card usage as well… Read More

June 26, 2023 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong’s card payments market is “expected to grow by 4.8% to reach HKD1.06 trillion ($136.0 billion) in 2023, supported by an economic rebound and a growing consumer preference for electronic payments,” says GlobalData, a data and analytics company. According to GlobalData’s Payment Cards Analytics,… Read More

June 26, 2023 @ 7:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

JP Morgan (NYSE: JPM) has started Euro-denominated blockchain-based payments for corporates. As first reported by Bloomberg, JPMorgan processed more than $300 billion since the system went live. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has been able to successfully expand one of the most notable initiatives that aims… Read More

June 25, 2023 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

According to a new study by IDC Financial Insights supported by Episode Six (E6), a global provider of enterprise-grade payment processing and digital ledger infrastructure, spending “on legacy paytech is rising rapidly and damaging the growth prospects of banks around the world.” Global financial institution… Read More

June 25, 2023 @ 12:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jack Henry (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced the launch of Payrailz Fraud Monitor, a cloud-native, AI-based feature of the Payrailz Digital Payments Platform that “provides real-time fraud detection when payment transactions are initiated.” This customizable, proprietary feature “supports person-to-person (P2P) payments, consumer and business bill payments, and… Read More

June 24, 2023 @ 2:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payment service provider Clik2pay announced it has developed a Clik2pay plugin for WooCommerce, “enabling any business on the platform to quickly and easily enable Clik2pay for their online store.” WooCommerce users can now “offer their customers a direct-from-account payment option and begin accepting debit payments… Read More

June 23, 2023 @ 7:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Currently, cross-border payments are a “hassle” for many small and mid-sized enterprises with international business partners, the team at German software firm SAP notes in a blog post. The team at @SAP is now testing cross-border payments for their customers with $USDC.https://t.co/QrMHHATsUb pic.twitter.com/mTHWbJde3a — Peter… Read More

June 22, 2023 @ 9:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

After obtaining the corresponding approval certificates from the EPC, CaixaBank and Iberpay announce that their respective payment technology platforms are ready “to imminently process, as of June 22, the first SEPA Request-to-Pay in Europe.” In parallel, CaixaBank, which has become the first bank in Europe… Read More

June 22, 2023 @ 9:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Oobit, a provider of cryptocurrency payment solutions, is pleased to announce its integration with Fireblocks, an easy-to-use platform “to create new blockchain-based products and manage day-to-day digital asset operations.” This collaboration marks “a significant milestone for both companies as they join forces ahead of Oobit’s… Read More

June 20, 2023 @ 9:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly working on a solution for central bank digital currencies (CDBCs) to support financial transactions between nations, IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva revealed on Monday (June 19, 2023). As reported by Reuters, Georgieva told a conference attended by various reserve… Read More

June 20, 2023 @ 9:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) is continuing its move into the volatile crypto sector. The payments giant has submitted a trademark application claiming plans for software for crypto and blockchain/DLT transactions, as well as interconnecting virtual asset service providers for crypto transfers. It appears as if Mastercard… Read More

June 16, 2023 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

An international consortium of industry and technical experts, supported by government, business and other organizations have “completed the world’s first quantum-secure cross-border electronic trade document transaction, delivering a verifiable, secure, and legally recognizable solution for future digital trade transactions. This significant step forward in the… Read More

June 10, 2023 @ 4:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and NAPS, a Moroccan fintech company, have announced a collaboration to develop various payment solutions for individuals as well as business organizations. The new partnership aims to consolidate the solid historical relationship between the two entities. NAPS says it is on a… Read More

June 10, 2023 @ 12:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Netherlands has recently completed the launch of a contactless transit payments system nationwide, “simplifying access and allowing travelers to tap-in and tap-out with their debit card, credit card or digital wallet.” All public transport across the country – “including trains, buses, metros, and trams… Read More

June 10, 2023 @ 12:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Maybank recently launched its cross-border QR payment service for Maybank customers travelling to Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand as they can now make cashless and instant payment transactions via the MAE app. Similarly, incoming tourists from these countries “will also be able to make cashless payments… Read More

June 8, 2023 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AP+ reportedly says that it welcomes the Australian Federal Government’s Strategic Plan for Payments System. Australian Payments Plus (AP+) confirms that it “supports the Government’s Strategic Plan for the Australian Payments System.” According to an update shared with CI, the plan is critical “for driving… Read More

June 8, 2023 @ 1:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments are one of crypto’s “biggest” and “earliest” use cases, and Binance‘s new partnership with Lyzi is “helping to achieve this goal in more locations.” While many use crypto as an investment, it’s also “a great way to transfer value globally with minimal fees and… Read More

June 7, 2023 @ 8:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A B2B marketplace for payments solutions, the JP Morgan Payments Partner Network aims to connect J.P. Morgan (NYSE:JPM) clients “with the broader payments and technology ecosystem.” This searchable ‘one-stop shop’ will open up new opportunities for the payments industry. Tapping into the power of the… Read More

June 6, 2023 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank, a technology infrastructure provider that offers embedded financial solutions, announced its strategic partnership with paymints.io, a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform to for real estate payment transactions. This collaboration marks “a significant milestone in transforming the way stakeholders in real estate transactions handle and… Read More