All articles by Aninda Chakraborty
Aninda Chakraborty
Alipay+ and PVS expand QR payment access for travellers in Argentina
Transactions will be processed as cross-border payments via Alipay+ using the Transferencias 3.0 acceptance infrastructure.
BitPay’s European unit wins MiCA approval to support EU cross-border payments
The company described the licence as a “significant growth point” in its ability to serve European customers.
Crypto.com secures $400m from Citadel Securities at $20bn valuation
The company plans to use the proceeds support its expansion across asset classes.
Visa updates Visa Infinite in Asia Pacific with three-tier card suite
The updated portfolio includes a three-tier card suite, spanning Visa Infinite and two new tiers.
Payments-focused stablecoin startup Cyclops raises $20m
The company will use the proceeds to accelerate product development and expand local teams and licencing efforts.
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Emirates NBD enables blockchain-based payments via Partior
The launch follows a “successful live” USD transaction, where JP Morgan acted as the settlement bank and the beneficiary bank.
ECB picks 36 PSPs for digital euro pilot due to start next year
The selected participants for digital euro pilot include banks and non-bank providers.
ACE Money Transfer and Visa collaborate on AFTs for cross-border transfers
ACE Money Transfer said the move is intended to support “faster and more seamless” international money transfers.
Mastercard in early talks to sell majority stake in Vocalink– report
Vocalink reported a net loss of £12.4m in 2024, compared with a profit of £1.9m in 2023.
Japan lenders pursue $700m in claims after Zentoshin bankruptcy
Zentoshin reported total liabilities of about Y115.2bn ($710m) when it submitted its bankruptcy filing last week.