Thredd Joins the Visa Agentic Ready Programme, Bringing Agent Network Readiness to Issuers Across Europe, Starting with Zilch
- 7 hours 9 min ago
- Payments
Thredd, the AI-first issuer processing platform, today announced it has joined the Visa Agentic Ready programme, enabling issuers across Europe to participate in agent-initiated payments without rebuilding their payments infrastructure. Consumer payments platform Zilch will be among the first issuers on the platform to enable agent-initiated payments for its cardholders.
Worldline Selected for the Eurosystem’s Digital Euro Pilot
- 9 hours 11 min ago
- Payments
Worldline, the European leader in payment services, has been selected by the European Central Bank to participate in the Eurosystem’s digital euro pilot. Worldline will participate as both an acquiring payment service provider and technical service provider, supporting banks and financial institutions throughout the digital euro value chain, from infrastructure connectivity and transaction processing to banking channel integration and merchant... more
Stripe, Advent Offer More Than $53 Billion to Acquire PayPal
- 11 hours 26 min ago
- Payments
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have reportedly submitted a joint offer to acquire PayPal Holdings Inc. in a deal valued at more than $53 billion. According to the reported proposal, the buyers are offering $60.50 per share, representing a premium of approximately 28% over PayPal's Tuesday closing share price. The bid is also backed by nearly $50 billion in committed bank financing.
SCRYPT Expands Stablecoin Settlement Infrastructure to Key African Corridors
- 1 day 4 hours ago
- Payments
SCRYPT, the operating system for digital assets, today announced the expansion of its licensed stablecoin settlement infrastructure across four East African markets, enabling banks, payment providers and corporate treasury teams to move value into and out of the continent in real time.
Swift and Itaú Unibanco Enable Faster and Clearer International Transfers for Consumers in Brazil
- 1 day 4 hours ago
- Payments
People in Brazil sending money to family, friends or businesses abroad will get a significantly better experience as Itaú Unibanco goes live on a new consumer payments initiative from Swift, the organisation behind the global network that connects more than 11,500 financial institutions in over 200 markets. The initiative sets a new standard for international retail transfers so consumers experience several key benefits:
ECB Selects 36 Payment Service Providers to Join Digital Euro Pilot
- 1 day 5 hours ago
- Payments
The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment service providers (PSP) from across the euro area to participate in the digital euro pilot. The pilot exercise is crucial for testing the digital euro’s technical functionality and operational processes, as well as for refining user experience.
TD Offers Clover Platform in Canada, Delivering All-in-One Commerce and Payments Technology for Canadian Businesses
- 1 day 7 hours ago
- Payments
TD Bank Group today announced TD Merchant Solutions will offer the Clover all-in-one commerce platform in Canada to help clients accept payments, manage their business and build strong customer relationships through a single, integrated ecosystem. Key takeaways:
Nexi Among the Payment Service Providers Selected to Participate in the Digital Euro Pilot Phase
- 1 day 8 hours ago
- Payments
Nexi is among the Payment Service Providers that will participate in the Digital Euro pilot phase, scheduled to begin in the second half of 2027 and run for 12 months.
Paymentology and T2P Partner to Accelerate the Future of Card Issuing in Thailand
- 1 day 9 hours ago
- Payments
Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced a strategic partnership with Thailand-based fintech and payment technology provider T2P to expand access to modern card issuing capabilities and accelerate digital payment innovation across Thailand.
Paymentology and T2P Partner to Accelerate the Future of Card Issuing in Thailand
- 1 day 9 hours ago
- Payments
Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, today announced a strategic partnership with Thailand-based fintech and payment technology provider T2P to expand access to modern card issuing capabilities and accelerate digital payment innovation across Thailand.
Payfuture and UNIGOX Partner to Bring Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure to Asia
- 1 day 10 hours ago
- Payments
Payfuture, the global payments company building financial infrastructure in emerging markets, today announced a strategic partnership with UNIGOX, a cross-border payments provider enabling fast, flexible settlement across fiat and stablecoin rails.
Hyundai Card’s 20-Year History of Innovation Creates a New Playbook: “Universal and Specialized”
- 1 day 12 hours ago
- Payments
Hyundai Card, one of Korea’s leading financial companies, launched “Alphabet Card” on July 1, marking the first independent credit card brand introduced by a card company. While launching a new card product is common in the industry, establishing a specific card lineup as a standalone brand is an unprecedented move.
Confirmo Targets the $1.2 Trillion Subscription Economy with the Launch of Stablecoin Recurring Payments
- 1 day 12 hours ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Confirmo, the stablecoin payment infrastructure provider, has announced Subscribe, enabling enterprise businesses to automate subscription and recurring payments in stablecoins alongside their existing payments stack.
stc pay Bahrain Unveils Comprehensive Business Solutions, a Powerful One-Stop Financial Hub for Growth and Efficiency
- 2 days 4 hours ago
- Payments
stc pay Bahrain, Bahrain's most innovative and accessible mobile wallet for digital financial transactions, announced the launch of stc pay Business Solutions, a powerful new suite of services designed to revolutionize how businesses manage their finances. This comprehensive platform positions stc pay Business as the ultimate one-stop solution for managing spending, paying employees, facilitating transfers, and accepting payments, all from a... more
