All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

FPC and X9 forge alliance to enhance faster payments in US 

A Joint Standards Steering Committee will be formed to provide direction and oversee joint standards projects.

Coinbase seeks national trust charter to expand payment services 

The charter is intended to facilitate the company’s expansion into payment and related services. 

Crunchfish announces strategic partnership with AltPayNet

This collaboration aims to ensure seamless transactions even in regions with limited or disrupted connectivity in Philippines.

South Korean firm COOCON expands global payment platform 

The company aims to establish a payment distribution network that will include various payment methods and stablecoin integration. 

Checkout.com announces employee share buyback at $12bn valuation 

The payments provider aims to exceed a 30% net revenue growth target in its core business for the current fiscal year. 

Valor PayTech partners with 4LeafLabs for POS solutions  

This move aims to provide small businesses with tools to streamline their operations and improve customer experiences. 

Swift sets new rules for global retail payments 

The initiative involves collaboration with over 30 banks that have volunteered to adopt these early changes. 

Cashfree Payments enables Apple Pay support for international cards

This integration aims to reduce payment friction and facilitate borderless e-commerce.

PhonePe files confidential papers for IPO with SEBI 

The company is reportedly looking to raise around Rs120bn ($1.35bn). 

Mastercard and Central Bank of Syria sign MoU for digital payments

The partnership will explore integration opportunities between banks and financial institutions in Syria.