Tagged: payments

December 23, 2023 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Layer2 Financial, a BaaS and payments infrastructure technology, is announcing a strategic partnership with Evita, a B2B cross-border payments solution specializing in large transactions. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in “the financial technology landscape, leveraging the strengths of both entities to streamline and optimize… Read More

December 22, 2023 @ 3:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, the firm supporting fiat-crypto payment gateways, has entered into a strategic partnership with Worldpay, the global acquirer, to amplify its payment channels and elevate its payment capabilities. This partnership grants access “to Worldpay’s Visa and Mastercard payment rails on Alchemy Pay’s On &… Read More

December 22, 2023 @ 9:21 am By Michael Wong  |  

LawFi, a mobile-first digital lending and payments platform for the legal profession, has announced raising $1.5 million in its pre-Seed funding round. The round, which will help finance the startup’s expansion, was backed by investment firm Capital Q Ventures and its fund CAPQ BDC. LawFi… Read More

December 21, 2023 @ 7:41 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Saudi Arabian fintech savings platform Hakbah has successfully raised $5.1 million in a Series A funding round, a substantial boost for the savings platform’s growth and innovation strategies. The round was anchored by venture capital firm VentureSouq and backed by new investors M-Capital and Bunat… Read More

December 21, 2023 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

International money transfer provider, Atlantic Money, has compared purchase prices in various random samples across currencies and borders, “uncovering unnecessary extra costs consumers often unwittingly pay.” Focusing on luxury items to demonstrate the impact, Atlantic Money has reportedly “analyzed the same listings for pound and… Read More

December 21, 2023 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Thredd, the issuer payments platform, announced that 2023 will deliver the “best” performance in the company’s history. With strong support from investors including Advent International, Viking Capital, Temasek and Mission OG, Thredd expanded its leadership role in “the payment ecosystem, driving client-centric expansion across global… Read More

December 19, 2023 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In today’s evolving payments landscape, fintechs of all shapes and sizes are seeking “to carve out their unique niche,” according to an update from Visa (NYSE: V). Fintech builders need ways to differentiate their various product offerings – and embedding payment capabilities has proven to… Read More

December 18, 2023 @ 9:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from Coda, the global firm focused on content monetization solutions for gaming and digital publishers, and Niko Partners, the provider of market intelligence on the video game industry in Asia and MENA, dives into “the evolving landscape of the gaming industry, and the opportunities… Read More

December 18, 2023 @ 9:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Atul Bhuchar, Head of Product at Partior, the global unified ledger market infrastructure for clearing and settlement, recently shared his views and insights with Crowdfund Insider. Partior claims it is redefining the way money moves globally by “optimizing how liquidity is accessed.” Founded in 2021,… Read More

December 18, 2023 @ 7:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, the AI-powered payments network and shopping assistant, announced an agreement with CarTrawler, the B2B technology provider of car rental and mobility solutions to the global travel industry. Under the agreement, travelers can now pay for their car rental “using Klarna’s full range of flexible… Read More

December 17, 2023 @ 3:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has officially introduced a set of rules aimed at regulating “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services, marking a significant step in overseeing and controlling this rapidly growing sector. This development, as stated in a recent SAMA press release, is part… Read More

December 17, 2023 @ 2:46 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Warply, a rapidly expanding fintech innovator in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has announced a significant collaboration with global payments technology company Mastercard. This partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MoU), is set to propel digital transformation in key MENA markets,… Read More

December 16, 2023 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, announced a partnership with Zenni Optical, the online eyewear retailer. Now, eligible shoppers can pay over time for their favorite items “from Zenni’s extensive selection of fashionable and high-quality prescription and… Read More

December 16, 2023 @ 5:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

EBANX, a global fintech company specializing in payment solutions for rising economies, announced the direct integration of Botón Bancolombia, a payment method created by Bancolombia bank, to be part of its array of available payment methods in Latin America. This strategic partnership aims “to streamline… Read More

December 16, 2023 @ 5:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V), an enabler of digital payments, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Prosa, a payments processor in Mexico, to accelerate “the adoption of secure and innovative digital payments in the country.” Under the agreement, Prosa… Read More

December 13, 2023 @ 7:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank is providing LemFi with agency banking services to enhance international payment services for emerging market immigrants in North America and Europe. ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking for financial institutions,  announced its partnership with LemFi (formerly known as Lemonade Finance), a… Read More

December 13, 2023 @ 3:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Latin American Fintech Bitso says it facilitated USD $8 billion in payments during 2023. Bitso said this represents a 60% increase versus 2020. The company claims that it provides services to more than 1700 companies leveraging blockchain technology to provide global transfers, payouts, and other… Read More

December 13, 2023 @ 10:28 am By JD Alois  |  

B2B payments platform Melio has announced real-time payments for their customers. For their business clients, there is an option for payments to be immediate instead of waiting days or the invoice due date. Matan Bar, Melio’s CEO and co-founder, says that consumers have utilized real-time… Read More

December 13, 2023 @ 6:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A research study recently revealed that healthcare workers who leverage the financial wellness benefit of DailyPay offered by their employer, “reduce their credit card debt, pay fewer late fees on bills, use payday loans less often and pay fewer overdraft fees.” The majority of healthcare… Read More

December 12, 2023 @ 11:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Airbnb and Klarna have joined forces to launch Pay Over Time with Klarna, which is described as being a new way for guests in the UK to spread the cost of their reservation. The launch is part of a phased global roll-out which “will see… Read More