All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Reserve Bank of India opens UPI access for PPIs through third-party apps 

These third-party applications will enable PPIs to be linked to their payment service provider (PSP) handles. 

Naver Pay, WeChat Pay collaborate on mobile payments 

Naver Pay has been operational in China since September 2023, providing QR payment services through UnionPay and Alipay Plus.  

MoonPay vies for crypto payment firm Helio Pay  

Helio Pay is a self-service platform that allows content creators and eCommerce merchants to receive cryptocurrency payments.  

Klarna to become default payment option on WooPayments 

This move will support Klarna’s transition from an ‘alternative’ option to a retailer’s default choice. 

Fiserv enters $140m deal to acquire Payfare  

Fiserv will acquire all issued and outstanding common shares of Payfare for C$4 each in cash. 

MoonPay gains licence for money transmission services in Texas 

Texans can purchase 64 different cryptocurrencies through MoonPay using Venmo and PayPal.  

Mastercard closes $2.65bn purchase of Recorded Future  

In 2019, Insight Partners took a controlling interest in Recorded Future with an all-cash transaction exceeding $780m. 

Chargeback management company Justt scores $30m in Series C round 

The company aims to accelerate its mission to enhance chargeback management with its proprietary AI technology.  

Visa finalises purchase of paytech Featurespace  

Featurespace will now become part of Visa’s Risk and Identity Solutions business unit.  

Uruguayan paytech dLocal weighs sale  

The list of potential buyers includes private equity houses and financial technology companies.