The Payments Association, a trade group representing the payments sector, has launched its Payments Manifesto 2026, detailing policy recommendations, including a call for social media companies to have more responsibility in reducing fraud and a stricter ruling in the National Fraud Strategy.
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The Payments Association Makes Recommendations For UK To Become a Global Payments Powerhouse in Manifesto
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 08:56
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PAY360 2026 returns on 25–26 March at ExCeL London.
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Monday, January 12, 2026 - 15:23
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PhotonPay Raises Tens of Millions in Series B to Pioneer Stablecoin-Centric Financial Infrastructure
PhotonPay, a leading stablecoin-centric global digital financial infrastructure, today announced the successful completion of its tens of millions of USD Series B funding round.
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 14:45
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PhotonPay Raises Tens of Millions in Series B to Pioneer Stablecoin-Centric Financial Infrastructure
PhotonPay, a leading stablecoin-centric global digital financial infrastructure, today announced the successful completion of its tens of millions of USD Series B funding round.
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 14:45
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From Search to Checkout: PayPal Supports Trusted AI Checkout with Google
The landscape of shopping is undergoing a fundamental shift as AI agents increasingly help consumers discover, compare, and decide what to buy. To power this evolution, commerce infrastructure needs to be open, secure, and interoperable. That’s why we are proud to announce PayPal’s support of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), launched today. As part of our support, PayPal will soon be a payment option available within a new checkout feature on Google, powered by UCP.
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 14:41
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MEPS Introduces Click to Pay Through Mastercard Gateway in Jordan
Middle East Payment Services (MEPS), a digital financial solutions provider, is now offering Click to Pay to its e-commerce merchants through Mastercard Gateway. This collaboration strengthens MEPS's role in Jordan's payments ecosystem and supports broader access to secure and efficient digital payment solutions.
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 14:35
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Checkout.com Secures Approval for Georgia Bank Charter, Accelerating US Expansion
Checkout.com, a leading global digital payments provider, today announced it has received approval for its Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter from the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance. This critical regulatory milestone puts Checkout.com in the position to move forward to operate a MALPB in the US, marking the transition to operational execution.
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 14:22
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau And the Department of Justice Withdraw Joint Statement on Fair Lending and Credit Opportunities for Noncitizen Borrowers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Department of Justice (together, the “agencies”) announced today that they have withdrawn a joint statement regarding the implications of a creditor’s consideration of an individual’s immigration status under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA).
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 14:14
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Allianz And Anthropic Forge Global Partnership To Advance Responsible AI in Insurance
Allianz SE and Anthropic today announced a global partnership to accelerate the adoption of responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Allianz. The collaboration centers on three transformative projects within Allianz Group designed to empower Allianz employees and accelerate operations, while setting new benchmarks for accuracy.
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 12:51
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MoneyHash And Spare Announce Strategic Partnership To Advance Open Banking Adoption in the Region
MoneyHash, the leading payment orchestration platform in emerging and global markets, and Spare, a regional open banking infrastructure provider operating in alignment with regulatory frameworks across the GCC, announced a new partnership to enable merchants to offer Pay By Bank solutions in the UAE, helping reduce payment costs, shorten settlement times, and deliver a seamless customer experience.
Monday, January 12, 2026 - 12:23
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