Block weighs workforce reduction of up to 10% amid ongoing restructuring
Block, the Jack Dorsey-led payments group behind Cash App and Square, is reportedly preparing to cut its global headcount by…
09 Feb 2026
Hellman & Friedman reportedly in discussions to buy Bill Holdings
Hellman & Friedman has held talks about a potential purchase of business payments provider Bill Holdings, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the situation. According to the report, the private…
06 Feb 2026
Mastercard, UAE Cyber Security Council formalise cybersecurity co-operation
Mastercard has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) to bolster the resilience of the country’s digital environment. The agreement sets out plans…
06 Feb 2026
Zip US adds two-instalment option with launch of ‘Pay in 2’
Digital financial services provider Zip US has rolled out a new flexible payment feature, ‘Pay in 2’, giving shoppers the ability to split a purchase into two instalments over a…
05 Feb 2026
Vault Payment Solutions taps Thredd to drive expansion
Vault Payment Solutions has chosen Thredd to underpin new card programmes on Mastercard’s global network. The Australian payments firm plans to roll out new prepaid, debit and private-label card products…
05 Feb 2026
PhotonPay taps Stripe to scale online acquiring capabilities
PhotonPay has entered into a new partnership to integrate Stripe’s payment infrastructure into PhotonPay’s platform. The move is aimed to support PhotonPay’s online acquiring services and help merchants expand across…
04 Feb 2026
PayPal reports growth in Q4 profit
PayPal has reported a net income of $1.44bn in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025, up 28% from $1.12bn in the same period of 2024. Total Payment Volume for the…