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Stripe in a test phase to accept Bitcoin payments

American digital payment company Stripe has announced it will soon accept Bitcoin payments and is currently running a closed beta test with encrypted backup service Tarsnap.

Alliance Data, Venus partner to launch credit card services

Alliance Data Systems, through its Retail Services business, has partnered with fashion retailer Venus to launch private label credit card services.

Vodafone launches NFC payment service to the Netherlands

London-based telecommunications company Vodafone has brought its NFC payment service SmartPass to the Netherlands, allowing customers to pay for goods and services with their smartphone.

Russian President backs plans to build own payment system

Russia’s plan to build its own card payment and processing system has received backing from the country’s President Vladimir Putin, after Visa and MasterCard removed their services from the country’s banks before reinstating again.

Jumio forms new identity security network with eight Bitcoin providers

Jumio has partnered with eight major Bitcoin providers to form the Bitcoin Identity Security Open Network (BISON) in order to facilitate greater transaction legitimacy.

BKM, Redsys partner to promote cross border transactions

Turkey-based BKM (Interbank Card Center) has partnered with Redsys of Spain for interoperability of iupay and BKM Express digital wallets across the borders.

Global Payments to implement MasterPass digital payments service

Global Payments is set to implement MasterCard’s MasterPass, a digital payments service, to provide consumers with flexibility to use any payment card or enabled device for a better shopping experience.

OB10, Camprova partner to deliver compliant e-Invoicing in Brazil

OB10, a part of Tungsten Corporation, has partnered with Brazilian certification service provider and digital signature platform, Comprova, to deliver compliant e-Invoicing in Brazil.

PayPal rolls out mobile payment app at 50 retail locations in Toronto

PayPal has introduced its mobile payment app at over 50 cafés, restaurants and food trucks across Toronto, enhancing the dining experience for customers in the city.

ATM users kneel before cash

An ATM outside Sainsbury’s supermarket in Nottingham has been installed just 15 inches off the ground, forcing locals to squat or kneel to get cash.