Merge Expands Stablecoin Payment Offering With EMI and VASP License Activation
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Payments
Merge, a London-based fintech, has activated its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence and Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration. This marks a major milestone in its mission to modernise global payments.
OpenPayd Launches Stablecoin Infrastructure to Move and Manage Money Globally
- 11 months 3 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
OpenPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure, today announced the launch of its stablecoin infrastructure, enabling businesses to move and manage digital assets and fiat through one platform.
Ecommpay Grows Processing Volume by 25% in 2024
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
Inclusive global payments platform, Ecommpay, is breaking through the noisy payments services marketplace with its unwavering commitment to being a Next Gen PSP 2.0. Underpinned by its clear focus on financial inclusivity, Ecommpay has grown transaction volume by 19% and processing volume by a remarkable 25% year-on-year. In the same period, merchants utilising Ecommpay’s seamless, global payments infrastructure saw an impressive 8% jump in...
Regula Rolls Out Personal Data Masking Across All Solutions for Easier Privacy Compliance
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- Digital Identity
To help organizations stay ahead of tightening data privacy regulations, Regula, a global developer of identity verification solutions, has extended its personal data masking functionality to Regula Forensic Studio (RFS), software that powers forensic devices. This new update helps document experts protect personal data with a single click, meeting growing privacy demands without disrupting workflows.
Zopa and ClearScore-Led Coalition Completes Three-Year Campaign Against Cost-of-Living Crisis
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- Infrastructure
The 2025 Fintech Pledge has completed its campaign goal of driving 25 million actions that help UK consumers improve their financial resilience. The achievement is more than double the campaign’s original goal of 10 million actions and is equivalent to 50% of the UK adult population taking one action to strengthen their ability to withstand an economic shock.
Worldpay to Enable Stablecoin Payouts for Global Businesses in Collaboration With BVNK
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Worldpay® and BVNK today announced they are working together to enable nearly instant global payouts in stablecoins for Worldpay clients in the U.S. and Europe. This collaboration will enable Worldpay’s clients to pay out to customers, contractors, creators, sellers, and other 3rd party beneficiaries in stablecoins across more than 180 markets nearly instantly, all without having to hold or handle stablecoins themselves.
TSB Announces the Winners of Its 2024 Innovation Labs Programme
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- Open Banking
TSB has today announced Sikoia, Credit Canary, and Aperidata as the winners of its 2024 Innovation Labs programme, in partnership with Fintech Scotland. Each year, the programme provides up to 15 new fintechs with the opportunity to develop and grow their propositions with insight and guidance from TSB experts based at the bank’s Technology Hub in Edinburgh. Now in its fourth year, the programme continues to drive innovation for customers, while...
Visa Appoints Antony Cahill as Chief Executive Officer of European Operations
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
Visa announced today that it has appointed Antony Cahill as the new Regional President and Chief Executive Officer for its European operations, subject to regulatory approval. A longtime banking executive and Visa veteran, Mr. Cahill will replace Charlotte Hogg, who is leaving Visa after eight years to pursue a new external opportunity. Mr. Cahill will be based in London and is expected to transition to his new role in early June.
Adyen Expands Tap to Pay on iPhone Across Nine European Markets
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, has officially enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone in seven new markets: Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Iceland, Luxembourg, and Malta. The functionality allows businesses such as Suitsupply, an international men’s fashion brand with more than 100 stores worldwide, to enable iPhones to accept contactless payments without the need to purchase or manage additional...
JCB Partners With PayXpert to Expand In-Store Card Acceptance for International Shoppers and Travellers Coming to Europe and in the UK
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- Payments
JCB and PayXpert, a pioneering omnichannel payment services provider based in Europe and in the UK, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance JCB’s card acceptance across European and UK markets. The collaboration promises a smoother payment experience for both merchants in the regions and international JCB Cardmembers.
Garanti BBVA Crypto Unveils New Mobile App With Advanced Features
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Garanti BBVA Crypto stands out in the sector, as it allows users to buy and sell crypto assets in both Turkish lira (TRY) and US dollar (USD) pairs. Its renewed mobile app offers integrated custody and trading services with an intuitive interface, and the highest security protocols. Currently used to store 18 different crypto assets, the platform continues to evolve with ongoing product and system enhancements.
Starling Strengthens Leadership Team with Four New Appointments
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
Starling Group today named four new members of its Executive Committee, further strengthening its leadership in the legal, compliance, and people functions. The appointments comprise an internal promotion and three external hires, reflecting Starling’s internal talent pool and its ability to attract top talent. Group CEO Raman Bhatia has now added eight senior appointments since he joined in June 2024.
Landmark Digital Economy Report Reveals Over Half of Brits Fear Deepfake Fraud While Online Shopping
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- E-Commerce
New research by YouGov commissioned by Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments platform, reveals growing trends amongst British consumers related to the perceived threats AI poses to their security and wellbeing when shopping online.
Digital Asset Appoints Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- People Moves
Digital Asset, pioneers in institutional blockchain infrastructure and creators of the Canton Network, today named Jonathan Isaac as Chief Marketing Officer. Isaac will lead global marketing efforts across brand, product marketing, and communications, with a focus on growing awareness and adoption of the Canton Network, an emerging infrastructure layer for financial markets.
Cyber Fraud Threatens Small Businesses in Europe – One in Four Small Businesses in Europe at Risk of Closure Due to Cyber Fraud
- 11 months 4 weeks ago
- Cybersecurity
Mastercard’s European Cyber Resilience Centre (ECRC) in Waterloo Belgium celebrates its 1st year anniversary and enhances its role in protecting the European digital ecosystem. New research from Mastercard of more than 1,800 small business owners in Europe uncovers a worrying trend: 1 in 4 (25%) entrepreneurs have been targeted by fraudsters, with the highest rates reported in Ireland (38%), Denmark (35%), and France (29%).
