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Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth
Crypto

Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth

Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene
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Asian social trends reshape UK social media & influencer scene

Asian social media trends like live shopping and user-generated content are rapidly reshaping the UK influencer scene, Kolsquare reports.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus
Digital Transformation

Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus

Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use
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Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use

Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Trek enhances BOPIS with Gr4vy for seamless shopping
Crypto

Trek enhances BOPIS with Gr4vy for seamless shopping

Trek has teamed up with Gr4vy to enhance its Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store service, improving payment processing and real-time inventory for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Check Point & Cardano collaborate on blockchain security
Crypto

Check Point & Cardano collaborate on blockchain security

Check Point Software Technologies has partnered with Cardano to enhance blockchain security, addressing rising cyber threats following significant industry hacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Travellers demand modern airport payment solutions: report
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Travellers demand modern airport payment solutions: report

A new report reveals that outdated payment systems at airports are frustrating 54% of travellers, emphasising the need for modernising payment options.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024
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Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024

Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report
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Digital payment trends soar in Asia Pacific, 2024 report

A Forrester report reveals rapid advancements in digital retail payments across Asia Pacific, spotlighting growth in digital wallets and BNPL services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025
Top global consumer trends for 2025: report insights
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Top global consumer trends for 2025: report insights

Euromonitor International's latest report reveals five key consumer trends for 2025, highlighting shifts in spending and sustainability amid evolving habits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Kobble unveils platform to revolutionise finance in Australia
Crypto

Kobble unveils platform to revolutionise finance in Australia

Kobble has unveiled a new Embedded Finance Platform designed to tackle inefficiencies in Australia's financial sector caused by failed IT projects.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Predictions for Australia's payments landscape by 2025
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Predictions for Australia's payments landscape by 2025

Ben Zyl forecasts Australia's payments landscape in 2025, highlighting surcharging changes and the rise of modern systems like PayTo and self-serve payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Why identity management is an essential investment for Australian financial services providers in 2025
Biometrics

Why identity management is an essential investment for Australian financial services providers in 2025

Allaying rising concerns about privacy and security is critical for organisations and institutions that want to survive and thrive.

By Ashley Diffey • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Adyen debuts Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ retailers
Crypto

Adyen debuts Tap to Pay on iPhone for NZ retailers

Adyen has launched Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand, enabling retailers like Lorna Jane to accept secure contactless payments without extra hardware.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas
Crypto

Nearly 10 million Brits to use BNPL schemes this Christmas

Nearly 10 million UK consumers are projected to embrace Buy Now, Pay Later schemes this Christmas, reflecting a significant shift in shopping behaviours.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Ecommpay advises on optimising festive checkout processes
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Ecommpay advises on optimising festive checkout processes

Ecommpay is urging eCommerce merchants to enhance checkout processes ahead of the festive season, with conversion rates averaging just 58%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
CommBank app updates enhance security against scams
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CommBank app updates enhance security against scams

CommBank has unveiled new security features for its mobile app, including digital wallet reviews and scam warnings, to enhance customer protection against fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace
Crypto

Marqeta partners with Klarna & Affirm for BNPL marketplace

Marqeta, in partnership with Klarna and Affirm, has launched Marqeta Flex, a new BNPL marketplace enhancing consumer access to tailored credit options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024