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NearPay launches virtual crypto cards and wallet apps

NearPay Wallet already supports 38 cryptocurrencies, including NEAR, BTC, ETH, and USDT.

Fiserv partners Rutgers-Newark to drive fintech inclusion and innovation

A major program component will be a new innovation center on Washington Street, which will house technology and provide ample space for collaboration and research between faculty, students, and city business owners.

Nationwide introduces sweeping for new online savings accounts

Starting with the bank’s fixed-rate online bond, sweeping will be rolled out more widely later this year.

NatWest's Payit and JS Group join forces

A new payment solution can help reduce the time students have to wait to receive these payments.

FIS targets central banks with real-time payments and CBDC tech

Our latest offering sets out to change that, bringing consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments closer together in the payments ecosystem.

Nationwide partners Moneyhub for open banking payments tech

Moneyhub chief commercial officer (CCO) Dan Scholey says open banking enables “frictionless payments, easy connections and endless possibilities” for customers and financial services providers.

NatWest rolls out menopause support app for employees

Women of menopausal age (45-55) make up a fast-growing demographic of the UK workforce

UK supermarket rolls out BNPL loans to tackle rising food costs

Walker says the Food Club has been developed in partnership with Fair For You, a charity-owned ethical lender.

OneBanx taps regtech PassFort for know your business

OneBanx plans to offer SME-specific features including the ability for business managers to deposit funds into a business account in a compliant manner without the need for a bank card.

UBS invests in AIOps platform BigPanda

Reflecting changing consumer banking habits, UBS in May launched a purely digital product line, UBS key4, for clients who want to carry out all of their banking transactions from their smartphones.

PNC expands surcharge-free ATM access through NCR's Allpoint network

"Partnering with NCR's Allpoint ATM network allows us to more than triple our already expansive network, providing our customers with significantly greater surcharge-free access to their cash from coast-to-coast."

Square sellers across the UK can now offer BNPL through Clearpay integration

The integration will enable Square sellers in the UK to offer a BNPL solution that allows customers to pay in four interest-free instalments over a six-week period while merchants get paid right away.

Zimpler teams up with Gigapay to provide instant payouts for content creators

The instant payout function is now available in Finland as well, with plans to expand internationally this year.

Hold on to your deposits

High street banks should embrace open banking, argues Crezco's CEO Ralph Rogge.

Walletmor sells payment implant number 1000

The firm, which is the world's only manufacturer of payment implants, says that it now plans to expand to the Middle East.

Barclays closes more branches

The bank says it has 10 million digital customers, and 70% of its activity can be done digitally.

Paysafe's viafintech enters Spain with Pecunpay

The new cash-in/cash-out service is now available through Pecunpay’s integration of viacash, powered by Paysafe.

BankTech Ventures Closes First Strategic Investment Fund

The BankTech Ventures ecosystem will be a leading source of innovation support and outsized investment return for community banks and bank tech companies for the foreseeable future.

Visa brings tap to pay to Toronto commuters

Now, Visa cardholders can enjoy the convenience of tap to pay on their commute, just as they already do with their morning cup of coffee,” says Brian Weiner, VP and head of product and digital, Visa Canada.

NatWest's Payit hits £1bn processed

It has now handled more than five million payment transactions, averaging £200 in value, removing the need for a card for a slicker, more intuitive customer journey, whilst reducing exposure to fraud and limiting transaction fees.

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