EBC Financial Group Highlights Digital Payments Growth in South Africa
January 2, 20267 min
Rapid adoption of cashless transactions strengthens inclusion and stronger economic participation
Ant International Unveils First Smart-Glasses Iris Payment System
November 14, 20256 min
Alipay+ GlassPay, Ant International’s smart glasses-embedded payment solution, will add iris authentication to its security verification capabilities, alongside voiceprint authentication The enhanced solution improves consumer checkout experience and merchant payment success rate, and opens a new channel for personalised customer interaction Ant International continues to push the frontiers of payment technology, adding to recent developments including AI-powered agentic payments and NFC-based integration of QR and card payments
Ant International Launches AI SHIELD to Boost Financial AI Security
September 26, 20256 min
AI SHIELD reduces risk of AI service vulnerabilities such as unauthorized access and data leakage by 90% through advanced assessment methods and running safeguards
areeba, Entrust Enable Google Pay in Lebanon First
September 17, 20256 min
News Summary Entrust enables areeba, the global leader in payment infrastructure, to become the first in Lebanon to enable Google Pay. This development builds on a longstanding collaboration, as areeba has previously partnered with Entrust on central and instant payment card issuance. Adopting the Entrust Digital Card Solution supports areeba’s digital-first strategy, delivering a fully integrated, seamless, and customer-centric payment experience to its growing base of fintech and banking clients. Entrust, a global leader in...
Ant, Standard Chartered & Swift Pioneer Bank-to-Wallet Pay
August 28, 20254 min
Live trials started between a Standard Chartered Bank account and an e-wallet supported by Alipay+, Ant International's wallet gateway service, using Swift’s infrastructure This development further expands payments optionality across the ecosystem leveraging the benefits of ISO 20022 messaging standards and using Swift’s trusted infrastructure for efficiency, scale, and interoperability
Nuzo Launches Africa’s Mobile-Money Style Stablecoin on Lisk
August 26, 20254 min
Nuzo will leverage the Lisk Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain to deliver blockchain-powered payments to over 300,000 users across Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania.
ePayPolicy Gets Strategic Investment from LLR Partners
August 11, 20255 min
LLR joins Serent Capital to help support the Company’s next stage of growth.
Card Management Market to Grow at 24.7% CAGR by 2028: Report
April 18, 20259 min
The Card and Payments Market is a dynamic sector undergoing a profound transformation, largely driven by digitalization and evolving consumer preferences. The rapid shift from traditional cash and checks to digital payment methods, including mobile payments and digital wallets, reflects the growing demand for convenience and efficiency. Contactless payment options, utilizing Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, have gained widespread adoption due to their speed and ease of use, with contactless cards and mobile payments becoming...
Clark joins to support InvestiFi in providing financial institutions with the best-in-class investment solutions to enable account holders to invest from checking.
KUN Secures Multi-Million Dollar Seed Round Funding Led by BAI Capital
February 14, 20255 min
KUN, a trusted global digital payment provider, has successfully closed a multi-million dollar seed round, led by BAI Capital, with participation from GSR Ventures, Hash Global and other strategic investors. The funds will be used to enhance compliance, risk management, and licensing frameworks while expanding global partnerships and operational networks. KUN is an innovative fintech company providing one-stop Web2+Web3 digital payment services. Leveraging payment licenses and crypto regulatory frameworks in Hong Kong, Singapore, the Middle East, and the EU, the company...