Fintech CEO: Kevin O’Leary’s Move Towards Crypto Raises Custody Questions
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Kevin O’Leary, notable for his role on Shark Tank, has made an about-face on digital assets. Originally a skeptic, the businessman has, this month, announced that nearly 10% of his portfolio is now invested in digital assets. O’Leary isn’t the only famous businessman to espouse the benefits of cryptocurrencies. Mark Cuban and Elon Musk, in particular, have long been cheerleaders for the new investment class.
Tinkoff Acquires Jump.Finance – a Service that Automates Payments to Individuals and Self-employed Persons
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments
Tinkoff has acquired a controlling stake (51%) in Just Look, the developer of Jump.Finance, a fintech service that automates interactions with freelancers, including payments. The deal was undertaken on behalf of Tinkoff Business, the branch of Tinkoff Group that services small, medium-sized and large businesses. Jump.Finance will be integrated into the Tinkoff Business ecosystem and retain its current team. The financial terms of the deal... more
Are You Ready For iFX EXPO Dubai 2022?
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
Following this year’s UAE success, iFX EXPO Dubai 2022 will be sweeping into an even larger venue for another action-packed show. The eagerly-awaited expo will take place at Za'abeel Hall 6, Dubai World Trade Centre from 22-24 February 2022 and is expected to attract more than 3000 attendees.
Landsbankinn Chooses Salt Edge to Become PSD2 Compliant
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments, Compliance
Landsbankinn, the largest Icelandic bank, has joined forces with Salt Edge, a pioneer in open banking, to comply with Icelandic law on the PSD2 legislation.
Why a Multi-acquirer Strategy is Key to Global Growth
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments
As online business grows exponentially, finally fulfilling the internet’s promise of a ‘global village’ in which anyone can buy and sell anything from anywhere, CellPoint Digital is providing merchants with the ability to increase conversions, reduce operational costs, and boost profits.
Chill Out, Relax, Take It Easy: PCI Pal® Removes the PCI Compliance Worry from Chill Insurance
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Transaction Banking, Payments, Credit Cards, Compliance
PCI Pal, – the global provider of cloud-based secure payment solutions – has upgraded Chill Insurance’s payment security solution to aid secure and compliant payment card transactions, regardless of whether contact centre agents are working onsite or remotely from home.
Western Union Business Solutions Launches Green Hedging Initiative in Partnership with Gold Standard
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments
Collaboration will enable Western Union Business Solutions’ customers to support a range of initiatives with certified carbon credits, from renewable energy to clean water access, as part of their hedging strategy
An Introduction to the Cryptocurrency Exchange: Where to Begin?
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Proponents of digital currencies claim that in the not-too-distant future, they will become a new financial reality. Despite the current instability in the stock market, digital assets continue to grow in popularity on a global scale. More than 73 million people will have used a blockchain wallet by the end of 2021, according to predictions (15.87 % growth within 6 months).
The Main Challenges of Crypto Investing and how to Tackle them
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Financial investments are the most lucrative way to increase income, but they don’t come without risks. Until recently, term deposits or savings accounts were the go-to options, but lately, alternatives such as crypto coins (Bitcoin, Ethereum) have been considered. Their popularity is proven by the size of their market, which currently reached $3,000billions, according to CoinGecko.
Innovative Spanish Broker Ninety Nine Implements Instant Payments with TrueLayer
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments
TrueLayer, Europe’s leading open banking platform, today announced its collaboration with innovative Spanish broker Ninety Nine to deliver an improved investor experience using open banking payments.
CellPoint Digital Partners with Vyne to Enable Instant Open Banking Payments for Merchants
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Open Banking, Payments, Banking
The partnership will allow CellPoint Digital customers to incorporate Vyne into its payment ecosystem and access instant payments without a need for direct integration.
Mixed Reaction to New £100 Contactless Limit: How Biometric Payment Cards Can Stifle Fraud Concerns
By Lina Andolf-Orup, Senior Director, Global Marketing at Fingerprint Cards
E-commerce in Latin America to Expand 37 Percent in 2021, as Pix and Digital Wallets Lead the Charge in Payments, per EBANX Study
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments
Mobile purchases will spur digital commerce growth, while smartphones become Latin Americans' new cash pocket, as shown by EBANX's Beyond Borders 2021/2022 study
Unionpay International Signs New Agreement with Nets to Expand Acceptance Across Nordic Region
- 3 years 7 months ago
- Payments
UnionPay, the card scheme with the world’s largest cardholder base, today announces that it has signed a new market development agreement with Nets, a leading payment services provider in the Nordics with a strong footprint across Europe as part of leading European PayTech Nexi Group.
Winvesta Launches India's First UPI Based Remittance for Foreign Investments
- 3 years 8 months ago
- Investment, Payments
India's first attempt at global payments through UPI ● Utility provided through the RBI’s Regulatory Sandbox ● No more paper Forms, no new account setups, no more high processing fees - Investors can now fund their overseas account for global investments from home, for free!
