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Coinstore Unveils OMDBlockchain for Global Payments, Web3

March 24, 20264 min

Coinstore has unveiled OMDBlockchain, an emerging force in blockchain infrastructure, bringing its next-generation network built to modernize digital and real-world payments. Designed with full Ethereum compatibility and a hybrid architecture that combines the strengths of Layer 1 and Layer 2, OMDBlockchain aims to deliver faster, more secure, and more accessible blockchain experiences for users and developers around the world. At the core of the ecosystem is OMDB, the network’s native ERC-20 token. As an EVM-compatible...

by GlobeNewswire

Payments

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

by BusinessWire

Payments

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

by BusinessWire

Security

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

by BusinessWire

Payments

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...

by BusinessWire

Payments

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

by PRNewswire

Payments

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.

by BusinessWire

Insurance

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.

by GlobeNewswire

Payments

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...

by PRNewswire

Investments

InvestiFi appoints Todd Clark as President and Chief Operating Officer

April 1, 20255 min

Clark joins to support InvestiFi in providing financial institutions with the best-in-class investment solutions to enable account holders to invest from checking.

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