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Kord launches custody network to cut law firm fraud
Fintech

Kord launches custody network to cut law firm fraud

The new service aims to curb payment diversion fraud in property and legal deals by verifying recipient accounts before client money is sent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
UK consumers trust AI less with payments than health
Data Protection

UK consumers trust AI less with payments than health

The finding highlights a trust gap that could slow AI adoption in payments, with only 22% of UK consumers willing to use it there.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
ZYMIX launches UK social superapp combining chat & payments
Fintech

ZYMIX launches UK social superapp combining chat & payments

It aims to cut app switching for British users by linking messaging, events, social content and peer-to-peer payments in one place.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
ZYMIX launches UK social super app for Gen Z users
Fintech

ZYMIX launches UK social super app for Gen Z users

The app aims to cut the need for Gen Z users to juggle separate services, as UK adults now use 41 apps a month on average.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Ecommpay guide urges SMEs to test Black Friday checkout
Fintech

Ecommpay guide urges SMEs to test Black Friday checkout

Tighter margins and lower shopper participation mean checkout failures could cost SMEs sales this Black Friday, according to Ecommpay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

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Oobit launches AI payments for stablecoin purchases
Crypto

Oobit launches AI payments for stablecoin purchases

Users in more than 75 countries can now approve AI-made purchases without handing assistants ongoing access to funds or card details.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
CoinPayments names Aaron Budiman Asia Pacific director
Crypto

CoinPayments names Aaron Budiman Asia Pacific director

The hire comes as payments firms race to tap Asia Pacific's fast-growing crypto market, where CoinPayments is betting on stablecoin transfers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Ecommpay adds VietQR to platform for Vietnam merchants
Payment Technologies

Ecommpay adds VietQR to platform for Vietnam merchants

Local payment choice could lift checkout completion in Vietnam, where VietQR is used by about 70% of shoppers and 50 million registered users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Terrabank partners TerraPay & Mozrt on global payments
Fintech

Terrabank partners TerraPay & Mozrt on global payments

Customers will gain faster, lower-cost cross-border transfers as Terrabank taps TerraPay's network of bank accounts and digital wallets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?
Digital Transformation

B2B E-commerce Is Going Digital. Are APAC Businesses Ready?

APAC firms face tougher onboarding, fraud and compliance demands as buyers increasingly expect B2B transactions to be as seamless as retail.

By Shivani Pimpili • 6 min read • Last month
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
Wearables

The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen

AI agents could soon handle shopping, payments and support in the background, forcing businesses to strengthen trust as screens fade from view.

By Bobby Joseph • 6 min read • Last month
BNY launches Pay-to-Wallet service for Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

BNY launches Pay-to-Wallet service for Asia Pacific

Banks in Asia Pacific can now send cross-border payments into retail wallets, as BNY taps rising demand for faster consumer payouts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

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ConnexPay adds mobile wallet support for virtual cards
Fintech

ConnexPay adds mobile wallet support for virtual cards

Businesses can now use eligible virtual cards for tap-to-pay at shops, hotels and vendor sites, without issuing a physical card or extra app.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
StraitsX to launch SGD stablecoin on Monad blockchain
Crypto

StraitsX to launch SGD stablecoin on Monad blockchain

Users on Monad could gain access to the first native Singapore dollar stablecoin, while StraitsX expands into payments and settlement use cases.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last month
Australia bans card payment surcharges on major networks
Fintech

Australia bans card payment surcharges on major networks

Shoppers will see fewer checkout fees on eftpos, Mastercard and Visa payments, though public holiday and weekend surcharges still apply.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Global Payments to add Interac Konek to Canada network
Fintech

Global Payments to add Interac Konek to Canada network

Canadian merchants will gain a lower-cost bank-based checkout option as Global Payments broadens payments choice across thousands of sites nationwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
LoanPro launches AI guardrails & card disbursement
Fintech

LoanPro launches AI guardrails & card disbursement

Borrowers could get funds on a Friday night as LoanPro folds real-time card disbursement, payments and AI servicing into one platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month