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Zopa Bank, the digital banking pioneer that transitioned from peer-to-peer (P2P) lending to a licensed bank in 2020, has officially entered the UK current account market with the launch of its flagship “Biscuit” account. The mobile-first Biscuit account can be opened in minutes with fully automated onboarding. Customers receive instant access to virtual cards, along with the ability to link external bank…
Fiserv, the global financial technology leader, has unveiled FIUSD, a stablecoin specifically designed for banks and financial institutions, signaling a strategic move into blockchain-powered payments. Set to launch by the end of 2025, FIUSD will be deployed across Fiserv’s expansive global network—serving over 10,000 financial institutions and 6 million merchants. The stablecoin promises 24/7 settlement, lower transaction costs, and real-time payment rails, with…
dLocal (NASDAQ: DLO), the leading cross-border payment platform specializing in emerging markets and BVNK, the stablecoin payments infrastructure provider for global enterprises and PSPs, today announced a strategic partnership that enables faster, programmable, and more cost-effective money movement across 40+ markets. Through the dual partnership: “dLocal is constantly exploring ways to expand access and improve settlement times…
MuchBetter, the award-winning payments innovator, has been granted a Principal Licence by Mastercard for card issuing activities in the UK, with regulatory approval secured to extend the licence to Israel. This strategic milestone empowers MuchBetter to accelerate its growth across both markets, broaden its Cards-as-a-Service (CaaS) proposition, and onboard new partners with greater autonomy, speed,…
RS2, a global provider of payment software and processing solutions, has today announced it will collaborate with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to offer an end-to-end acceptance infrastructure proposition. The new collaboration will combine Visa’s front-end authorization services, while RS2’s robust infrastructure powers back-end processing. This powerful combination will enable banks, fintechs, and…
Silverflow, the new standard in payment processing, has partnered with Deutsche Bank to launch a new cloud-native payments platform across Europe. Since going live, the partnership has delivered a quantifiable impact. Integration time was slashed down as compared to legacy deployments, enabling Deutsche Bank to onboard new merchants more rapidly. Authorisation rates have remained consistently high—even during peak volumes,…
SAP Taulia, a global leader in working capital management solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with PayMate, a leading provider of business payment solutions, to enhance payment flexibility for enterprises across the APAC and EMEA regions. As part of the collaboration, PayMate’s advanced payment infrastructure is now integrated into SAP Taulia’s platform. This integration enables suppliers to receive virtual card payments…
Coinbase has become the first U.S.-headquartered cryptocurrency exchange to secure a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license, marking a pivotal moment for the company and the European digital asset ecosystem. The license was granted by Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), authorizing Coinbase to operate legally across all 27 EU member states under the bloc’s new unified…
TBC Bank Uzbekistan (TBC UZ), the country’s largest digital bank, has secured $12.5 million in funding from Dutch impact investor Triple Jump to further diversify its funding base and accelerate financial inclusion in Uzbekistan through the rollout of its new SME lending product. The financing includes: The funds will enable TBC UZ to scale its…
Finastra, a global leader in financial services software, today announced key additions to its executive team. These strategic hires bolster the company’s ability to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions and reinforce its ambition to be the partner of choice for mission critical financial services software. “This is an exciting time for Finastra as we execute against our…
Ebury, the global financial services firm specialising in international payments and collections, foreign exchange risk management solutions, and business lending, is excited to launch Ebury Connect, a new business unit aiming to increase the efficiency with which companies benefit from Ebury’s products. Ebury Connect provides an integrated infrastructure that enhances efficiency, scalability, and cash flow…
In the article, Azimkhon Askarov, Co-CEO & Partner at CONCRYT, highlights how, by understanding and embracing the payment preferences of Gen Alpha now, merchants can position themselves to engage this generation as they become key consumers. They may not have bank accounts yet, but Gen Alpha is already influencing how financial tools are being designed, used and…
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