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Kraken buys bitcoin exchanges Coinsetter, Cavirtex

European bitcoin exchange Kraken has acquired bitcoin exchanges NYC-based Coinsetter and Canada-based CaVirtEx to expand into North American markets.

Western Union extend strategic partnership with Woodforest National Bank

Western Union has renewed its contract with Texas-based Woodforest National Bank, which now additionally includes plan to launch Western Union mobile money transfer on the bank’s mobile banking platform.

WorldRemit launches instant transfer services to Nigeria

WorldRemit, a UK-based online money transfer service, has launched instant transfer services to Nigeria.

2nd Annual Cards & Electronic Payments International (CEPI) Asia Awards 2015

Westpac to overhaul credit card limit increase processes

Australian banking major Westpac has agreed to step up its processes for boosting credit card limits after the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) flagged concerns over the practices.

Sam’s Club to accept Visa credit cards from 1 February

Visa has struck a deal with Wal-Mart Stores to enable acceptance of Visa credit cards in Sam’s Club locations.

American Express OPEN launches new business credit card

American Express OPEN has introduced SimplyCash Plus Business Credit Card, which will allow small businesses to make purchase above their credit limit.

KPN, Rabobank partner to launch SIM-based NFC mobile payment platform

Dutch mobile network operator KPN has teamed up with Rabobank to launch a SIM-based NFC mobile payment solution this spring.

MasterCard unveils new service to enable cardholders pay in installments

MasterCard has unveiled a new service, called MasterCard Instalments, which will allow cardholders to split purchases into payment cycles.

Diebold launches contactless checkout concept for retailers

Diebold, a provider of self-service solutions to retailers, has launched a new contactless self-checkout concept for the retail market.