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Roundup: Experts, industry practitioners call for boosting Africa's cross-border payments
JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- With cross-border payments still facing obstacles in sub-Saharan Africa, experts and industry practitioners have voiced hope that the attention the issue received at the G20 summit in South Africa will translate…
Oura's CEO wants to put payments and IDs on your fingers
Oura, the maker of smart rings beloved by athletes and celebrities, has said it's on course to generate $1 billion in revenue this year. Now it's setting its sights beyond fitness and health tracking as it looks to capture its next billion-dollar…
What happens if you default on a payment and how serious is it?
Debt is an increasingly common issue for young people in the UK. According to a 2025 survey from Interactive Investor, more than one-quarter (27%) of Gen Z – defined as those aged 18 to 28 – have defaulted on a debt repayment or bill…
December 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support
As the end of 2025 draws nearer, higher bills combined with lower temperatures mean many will be facing increased costs in the approach to Christmas. For millions across the country, managing the cost of living remains a daily struggle as prices…
Uzbekistan greenlights stablecoins for payments under new sandbox regime
Uzbekistan is moving to bring stablecoins into its formal payment system, starting with a tightly controlled development sandbox, according to local media. According to a Friday report by local news outlet Kun, Uzbekistan's new stablecoin…
This payment type is exploding in popularity - but you really shouldn't use it on Black Friday
Black Friday is the traditional kickoff of the holiday shopping season. And as shoppers stock up on gifts, they're likely to encounter offers for a new form of short-term loan that has exploded in popularity, with more physical stores now pitching…
Patriot Pay simplifies medical bill payments
Growing up in Franklin with eight siblings made life exciting for Matthew Kaplan. But for his parents, who both worked in the health care industry, keeping track of all their childrens' medical bills was a large pain point. Kaplan recalled how many…
Payment Fragmentation Is Here to Stay, and Banks Must Adapt: By Hussam Kamel
For years, the payments industry has been on a seemingly unstoppable path toward global harmonisation, integration and alignment. The most recent poster child of this trend was the shift to the ISO 20022 messaging standard, which promised to unlock…
Gate Is Building Its Payment App Into a Super App Like iPhone - Here's How
Gate App:- The era when a crypto app served a single, narrow purpose appears to be fading. As the crypto businesses evolves, exchanges, wallets, and payment platforms are increasingly redesigning themselves to offer multipurpose functionality.
The Future of Contactless Payments: What Every Bank Should Watch in 2026: By Nikunj Gundaniya
Imagine your customer walking into a pharmacy. They pick up their medicines, tap their phones at the counter, and complete payment before the queue even moves. Your customers now expect this speed in payment everywhere. A recent study by Statista…
All DWP payment hikes in full after Budget boost to PIP, UC and two-child cap
Rachel Reeves unveiled £15 billion in welfare expenditure during Wednesday's Budget – featuring enhanced payments for recipients of Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and child benefits. The Chancellor scrapped the…
Loomis Pay: Bundling Cash, Card and Digital Payments for Merchants
At NRF 2025, Loomis Pay, the fintech arm of the Loomis Group, presented how it is evolving its role in the European payments ecosystem. Marking its fifth anniversary in October, the company is active in four markets across the Nordics and Spain…
Bridging the Gap between Fiat and Crypto: Why Web3 Cross-Border Payments Need Web2 Thinking: By Muhammad Qasim
Major financial institutions are beginning to integrate blockchain into real-world payment systems. Visa recently expanded its use of digital currencies for cross-border settlements, supporting faster transfers using public blockchain networks.
Vinva Investment Management Ltd Increases Stake in Global Payments Inc. $GPN
Vinva Investment Management Ltd boosted its stake in Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN - Free Report) by 531.7% during the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 264,796…
Market Voices: Trump on immigration, G20; SEC probing Jefferies
Seeking Alpha's roundup of statements, announcements, and remarks that could impact markets, sectors, or individual stocks. President Trump said he plans to halt migration from Third World nations and denaturalize migrants 'who undermine domestic…
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