Contactless Payments Launching on Manchester's Tram Network
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Payments
With Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) today launching contactless payments on Manchester’s Metrolink tram network, new research commissioned by Visa looking into travellers experiences using public transport, reveals half (49%) of UK commuters view the introduction of contactless payments as the single most significant improvement to their overall public transport experience.
Trump is wrong on Bitcoin and is placing himself on the wrong side of history
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies
U.S. President Trump is wrong and is placing himself on the wrong side of history on Bitcoin – but cryptocurrencies should be regulated, says the boss of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations. Nigel Green, the founder and CEO of deVere Group, is speaking out after Donald Trump took to Twitter to say: “I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, which are not money, and whose value is highly volatile... more
Crypto.com Chain Token (CRO) Lists on Huobi Global
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Crypto.com, the pioneering payments and cryptocurrency platform, announced that its Crypto.com Chain Token (CRO) has listed on Huobi Global with deposits and trading now available. The trading pairs are CRO/BTC, CRO/USDT, and CRO/HT. Huobi Global (HBG) is an online digital asset trading platform that supports exchanges or investment services between various cryptocurrencies. It provides real time price quotation, charting, and trading... more
CEX.IO Receives DLT Provider Licence from Gibraltar Financial Services Commission
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies
CEX.IO has officially received a Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) licence issued by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission (GFSC). Gibraltar is proactively supporting innovation and ensuring that business complies with regulatory requirements at the same time. In 2018 they have created a special DLT framework for businesses that transmit and store virtual assets on behalf of their customers.
OpenWay Wins ‘Best Solution Provider for Payment Systems in the Cloud’ Award
OpenWay has been recognized as ‘Best Solution Provider for Payment Systems in the Cloud’ at the PayTech Awards ceremony in London.
MSTS and SCHERMER Partner to Provide B2C Companies a Path to B2B Buyers
- 5 years 10 months ago
- E-Commerce, Payments
MSTS, a global B2B payment and credit solutions provider, and SCHERMER, a global B2B marketing agency, today announced their 4Business partnership. Together, the B2B payment systems and marketing leaders created 4Business to enable B2C brands to expand into the B2B market through customized solutions that deliver a streamlined, omni-channel B2B brand and buying experience.
TransferGo becomes first to offer same day international money transfers on the weekend
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Payments, Money Transfers
TransferGo, one of the world’s fastest growing money transfer companies, today announced that it has launched an ‘extended hours’ service, enabling customers to make same-day international payments on weekends, with transactions taking as little as 30 minutes. Both its Today and Now services will become available during the weekend, between 10:00 and 18:00. An industry first, the extended hours service will enable people to send money to Romania... more
Mastercard and Evolve Bank & Trust Help Hourly and Gig Workers Get Early Access to Wages
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Payments
People who support themselves and their families with incomes from gig and hourly work often have to stitch together earnings from various sources to pay bills, budget for savings and manage financial emergencies.
SIA Partners with HPS to Strengthen its Payment Cards Activities in Greece
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Payments
SIA, the leading European hi-tech company in the payment services and infrastructures sector, has signed a strategic partnership with HPS, a leading payment software company, to increase its card payments processing in Greece and other European countries through an innovative digital platform.
Concardis and Telecommunications Provider aetka Cooperate to Enabling Cashless Payment
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Telecommunications provider aetka has entered into a cooperation agreement with Concardis, the provider of comprehensive digital payment services. Through Concardis, aetka partners now have the option of renting a range of fixed or mobile payment terminals on attractive terms, making it possible for them to accept all standard cashless payment methods.
Rise in Cybercrime Tops the Agenda at ATM & Cyber Security 2019
Recent high profile cyber attacks and increasingly sophisticated threats to ATMs are creating a challenging security environment for the banking industry. At RBR’s ATM & Cyber Security 2019 banks will come together to learn from experts representing organisations such as Google, Barclays Bank, CaixaBank, Nationwide, SEB and the UK Police Understanding the scale of risk is essential
nexo standards to Launch First Accredited Test Tool
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Payments
Global industry association, nexo standards, today announces the launch of its first accredited test tool, delivering services in line with its latest nexo Implementation Specification NIS version 4.0 allowing the validation of an Acquirer Host supporting the nexo Acquirer protocol, version 6.0. Payment acceptance stakeholders can now feel confident solutions will interoperate seamlessly with other nexo-compliant players in the field, fast-... more
Brits care more about online payment security than convenience
British consumers care far more about online payment security than speed, simplicity and convenience, according to research from Equifax, the consumer and business insights expert. Two thirds (66%) of people rate safe and secure payments as most important in the online checkout process, with only one in ten being most concerned about speed or simplicity. Security ranked highest across all age groups, and was a particular concern for over 55s (75... more
iSignthis Ltd - Australian Licensing Update
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Payments
iSignthis Ltd (ASX: ISX|FRA: TA8) (“The Company”) is pleased to announce that it has recently met with representatives from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), and advises that its applications are progressing well, and likely issued this quarter. Engagement with the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) also continues on our Australian Financial Services License (AFSL).
PayU Expands Operations to Southeast Asia
- 5 years 10 months ago
- Payments
PayU, the payments and fintech business of Naspers, today announces the acquisition of a majority stake in Red Dot Payment, a Southeast Asia focused online payment solutions provider. With this transaction, PayU expands into the Southeast Asia region and brings the total amount deployed in fintech investments and M&A to north of $700 million over the last three years. The move demonstrates PayU’s commitment to becoming the leading payments... more
