05/03/2023
Microsoft teams up with Stripe, GoDaddy and PayPal for in-meeting payments
Microsoft Teams, a video product used by 300 million people monthly, will now allow users to process payments within the meeting platform.
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04/28/2023
EU sets out patent rules for smart technology to limit law suits
In the last decade, mobile technology generated extensive patent litigation, involving Apple Inc, Microsoft, HTC Corp, Motorola, Samsung Electronics and Nokia.
04/28/2023
Digital wallet infrastructure platform Ansa emerges from stealth
Ansa is particularly focused on what it calls "HULT merchants": habitual use, low transaction value.
04/28/2023
KBank hopes to ride digital take-off in Vietnam
The bank aims to become one of Vietnam’s top 20 banks by assets, with an income of $400m and a customer base of 13.2 million, by 2027.
04/27/2023
'Very large online platforms' designated for Digital Services Act regulation
Pinsent Masons has published a guide to help businesses understand the extent to which their services may be regulated under the DSA.
04/27/2023
Splitit Unlocks Two-Second BNPL Instalments With Launch of White-Label SplititExpress
Landau goes on to explain how the flexibility of the new mobile-first experience offered by SplititExpress also provides a significant advantage for merchants.
04/25/2023
Super.com raises $85m for savings super app
The firm has since been building out it all-in-one savings super app, providing users with discounts and savings across multiple categories.
04/24/2023
Africell launches Afrimoney mobile money platform
The launch of Afrimoney also represents a success for Angola’s government, which is pursuing a long-term economic strategy focused on digital services and technology.
04/20/2023
Mastercard and DIFC to drive digital transformation by partnering with FinTech companies
The partnership will provide FinTech companies with access to Mastercard's network and expertise and DIFC's world-class financial ecosystem
04/19/2023
Infamous fintech Lanistar readies to re-launch in the UK
Lanistar is hoping to try its luck in the UK a second time this Spring with a hoard of influencers and a new banking partner.
04/19/2023
Square Software launches Tap to Pay on Android
We operate a large fleet of technicians who are always on the move, responding to multiple calls a day.
04/18/2023
Finastra & Plaid give users streamlined access to FinTech apps
The account verification tools will make it easier and more secure for consumers to link data from their main financial institution with external financial apps and services.
04/17/2023
GoDaddy offers merchants iPhone tap-to-pay
GoDaddy also streamlines the often time-consuming payment application process.
04/17/2023
Consumers in Brazil can now pay via WhatsApp
WhatsApp users can pay by using Mastercard and Visa debit, credit, prepaid cards issued by participating banks.
04/14/2023
Hubpay Launches New Top Up Methods For Remittances in Over 40 Countries
This was along with the ability to securely link and make payments from bank accounts with the Hubpay mobile app.
04/13/2023
Georgia Credit Union goes live on Jack Henry digital banking platform
These developments are part of a larger effort to streamline the member experience across the credit union’s channels.
04/12/2023
Mastercard unveils international payments tool
Mastercard Cross-Border Services Express promises a simple integration that helps deliver cross-border payments to places covering 90% of the world's population.
04/12/2023
BaaS provider Unit enters strategic partnership with Pacific West Bank
This partnership will allow both companies to continue their strong growth.
04/12/2023
Bank in Puerto Rico launches its digital-asset custody service
The service will support Bitcoin to start, with Ethereum, USDC, and USDT custody expected to launch in the next few weeks.
04/12/2023
Visa launches interoperable payments with PayPal and Venmo
Visa+ will enable users to pay and get paid across finance apps.