Paylater, the mobile app providing Nigerian consumers with access to credit, has reached 1 million downloads
In Nigeria, a country of nearly 200 million people, 61% of the adult population is un- or underbanked. Fintech companies like Paylater represent a tremendous opportunity to get formal banking services in the hands of Nigerian consumers to provide much needed liquidity for entrepreneurial investment, personal development, or unexpected expenses.
88% of Crypto Exchanges Want Industry Regulation Amid Fears of Market Crash
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Mistertango, the first crypto-friendly payment company, today revealed that contrary to perception, 88% of crypto exchanges want industry regulation. Respondents believe regulation is needed for the industry to mature with nearly a third fearing a major market crash and sudden devaluation of assets without change. Despite the desire for regulation, law makers must be careful not to regulate cryptocurrencies out of existence.
Wirecard Unveils Digital Payment Product in South Africa to Boost Online Sales for Merchants
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Payments
Wirecard, the global innovation leader in digital financial technology, today announces the launch of secure EFT in South Africa.
Ripple Invites Bill Clinton as Swell Keynote Speaker
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Today, we’re thrilled to announce 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton as the keynote speaker for Swell – where the world’s leaders in policy, payments and technology connect. At a time when groundbreaking technology and regulation were often on a collision course, President Clinton helped usher in a period of extreme growth and adoption of the Internet, shaping what it is today. He also established programs that bridged the “... more
BANCOMAT S.p.A. partners with SIA to introduce BANCOMAT Pay
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Payments
This is the first step in a digitalization strategy which will enable 37 million PagoBANCOMAT cardholders to use innovative payment services. Thanks to the agreement with SIA for use of its digital payment service Jiffy, BANCOMAT S.p.A. now enters the market of money transfers between individuals, e-commerce and payments via smartphone.
Mistertango: 88% of crypto exchanges want regulation
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Payments, Cryptocurrencies
First study of crypto market, by Mistertango, uncovers an industry that wants to be part of the formal system, not outside it
Thomson Reuters Selects CryptoCompare for Cryptocurrency Data
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Data
CryptoCompare adds order book and trade data for 50 cryptocurrencies to Thomson Reuters Eikon
ParcelHero: ‘Don’t Torpedo the Only Healthy Retail Sector'
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Payments
As high business rates continue to sink many floundering High Street shops, Chancellor Hammond is pressing ahead with plans to find a ‘better way of taxing the digital economy’ to reduce online stores’ tax advantage. But a new Study by ParcelHero questions whether a new tax on the one growing area of retail is the best solution?
EBANX and Worldline provide payment solution to Spotify in Brazil
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Payments
Brazilians will now be able to pay for Spotify Premium with their debit card
Mastercard and Stripe to Let Companies Design and Issue Their Own Cards
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Payments
I’m an avid Postmates and DoorDash user – while I do love great food, I’m often short on time and these delivery services ensure that a delicious meal is just a few taps away. It’s great to get what you want, when you want without having to give it a thought. But sometimes I do give it a thought – How does the delivery person who is sometimes buying and delivering food from a local bodega and at other times from a gourmet restaurant pay or get... more
Coles Selects Rambus to Revolutionise Retail in Australia
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Payments
Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ: RMBS) a leader in digital security, semiconductor and IP products and services, today announced that Coles, one of Australia’s largest retail groups, has selected the Rambus Unified Payment Platform to securely power its Digital Payment Solutions.
Rabobank Selects ACI Worldwide to Modernise Card Portfolio Business
ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time electronic payment and banking solutions, today announced that Rabobank, a global multinational bank, will utilise ACI Issuer to modernise the management of its card portfolio business.
Skrill Wallet Users Can Now Instantly Buy and Sell Cryptocurrencies
- 6 years 8 months ago
- E-Wallets, Cryptocurrencies
Skrill, a leading digital wallet provider and part of the Paysafe Group, is now offering its customers the opportunity to instantly buy and sell cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ether and Litecoin, using any one of the 40+ fiat currencies available in the Skrill wallet. All customers need to do is log into their account, select ‘Exchange’ and in just a couple of clicks they can begin buying, holding and selling cryptocurrency... more
The ai Corporation re-approved for e-money licence by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Payments, Security, Risk Management
Payment, fraud and risk management experts, The ai Corporation(ai)and its suite of payment and fraud prevention solutions, including machine learning risk management tools,have been re-approved for an e-money licence by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Western Union Selects ecoPayz Online Wallet to Upgrade Payment Processes
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Payments
ecoAccount online wallet holders can now top up funds using Western Union’s global digital or retail network, and can send Western Union international or domestic money transfers from the U.K.
