A new report from global information and insights company, TransUnion, shows that consumers are more optimistic about the likely state of their finances over the next 12 months than at any point over the past two and a half years. 

Today the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), the global industry association for exchanges and central clearing counterparties, has published recommendations that establish good practice for crypto-asset custody providers, drawing lessons from traditional financial markets to guide the emerging digital asset space.

NCR Atleos Corporation today announced the launch of a new LibertyX Bitcoin Cashout feature whereby enrolled LibertyX customers can sell bitcoin, picking up their cash conveniently at ATMs across the United States at thousands of leading merchant locations with a transaction point within five miles of more than three in four Americans once rolled out across all participating ATMs.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. today announced an expansion of its global strategic partnership with Fiserv, Inc.. which will streamline how merchant clients of Fiserv enable PayPal experiences for their customers.

Trulioo, an industry-leading identity platform with proven global coverage for person and business verification, today announced a 142% year-over-year increase in remittance-related transaction volume through its platform. As cross-border payment demand reaches new heights, remittance companies continue to turn to the Trulioo global platform for its comprehensive analytics and localized digital verification workflows in 42 languages.

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Featurespace, a pioneering British company specializing in financial fraud prevention. The potential deal is valued at approximately £700 million, according to a report by Sky News.

 Shift4, the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has signed a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") to acquire Givex Corp. , a global provider of gift cards, loyalty programs and point-of-sale solutions.

Success in ecommerce and retail today hinges on consumer convenience. In order to be successful both now and into the future, and in response to changing customer demands, businesses must enhance platform accessibility, refine product presentation, and ensure mobile compatibility to meet customer preferences effectively.

In today’s rapidly evolving fintech landscape, building and maintaining customer trust is crucial, especially as regulatory scrutiny intensifies around Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) models. Fintech companies must adopt strategies centred on compliance, strong bank partnerships, data security, and customer-first service approaches to navigate these challenges.

The strategic role of BaaS