Tagged: payments

January 21, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex has announced a new collaboration with Arsenal Football Club to streamline hospitality payments at Emirates Stadium. As the club’s Official Software Partner, Airwallex is embedding its advanced Payments Acceptance technology into Arsenal’s operations, creating a unified system for handling transactions related to premium seating,… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech company Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) has announced an upgrade to its underwriting system. The financial technology firm, known for its relatively more transparent payment solutions, is now integrating advanced real-time data points to provide a more accurate snapshot of users’ financial health… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Rising consumer interest in digital wallets, debit and credit cards, BNPL and even cryptocurrency has small business owners accepting more forms of payment than ever before, which puts third-party merchant services providers at the center of their livelihoods. According to the J.D. Power 2026 U.S…. Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 5:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Department of Education has announced a temporary halt to seizing tax refunds and wages from individuals with delinquent student loans. This decision arrives shortly after the agency indicated it would begin issuing garnishment orders to an initial group of about 1,000 borrowers this… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 9:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) has introduced a fresh capability allowing users to make immediate transfers to others directly through its mobile application. This development aims to streamline everyday financial interactions, such as dividing expenses among friends or sending monetary gifts, positioning the company as a more comprehensive… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) this week announced a strategic partnership with Pay.com, a payments orchestration platform. The partnership sees Paysafe become one of the recommended acquirers for card transactions for online merchants using the Pay.com platform, which has also integrated Paysafe’s Skrill and Neteller digital wallets… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Insight (NASDAQ: NSIT) this week announced an expanded global partnership with Stripe to help enterprises modernize legacy financial infrastructure, improve checkout conversion, and harness the next era of AI-driven commerce. The collaboration brings together Stripe’s programmable financial services platform and Insight’s Solutions Integrator capabilities to… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 9:24 am By Michael Wong  |  

Global payment volumes on cryptocurrency-linked cards climbed to about $1.5 billion a month in August, up from roughly $100 million a month in January 2023, as stablecoins increasingly move from trading and remittances into everyday spending, digital finance data platform Artemis said in a report…. Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 12:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to streamline financial operations for SMBs and managed service providers (MSPs), Benji Pays has introduced its latest product update: Benji Payments. This new offering harnesses the capabilities of Adyen for Platforms to deliver seamless payment processing embedded directly into the Benji Pays… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 11:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London’s High Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought by major payment processors Mastercard (NYSE: MA), Visa (NYSE: V) and digital bank Revolut against proposed limits on cross-border card transaction fees. The ruling, issued on January 15, 2026, affirms the authority of the UK’s Payments Systems… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

dLocal Ltd, a payments platform specializing in emerging markets, is set to significantly strengthen its footprint in Asia during 2026. The Uruguay-based fintech company, which enables global merchants to seamlessly connect with consumers in high-growth regions across Latin America and Asia, views the continent as… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) has officially wrapped up its purchase of Worldpay from FIS (NYSE: FIS) and GTCR, while simultaneously offloading its Issuer Solutions division to FIS. This strategic overhaul, announced recently this month, from Atlanta, positions the company as a commerce solutions specialist, catering… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 10:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OnePay, the fintech company supported by retail giant Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT), has reached a valuation of more than $4 billion, marking a significant leap in its growth trajectory. This new milestone came through a recent share buyback program for employees, which priced the company’s shares at… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Polygon Labs says it has signed a deal to acquire Coinme and Sequence in a transaction valued at around $250 million. The Sequence transaction is expected to close this month, and the Coinme transaction is expected to close in Q2 2026 subject to normal regulatory… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 1:42 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Nuvei and FreedomPay are partnering to provide enterprise merchants with a unified payments approach for in-store and digital commerce across global markets. As brands accelerate their omnichannel transformations, they require flexible payment systems that seamlessly connect commerce experiences across every physical and digital touchpoint. By… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 9:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mollie, one of Europe’s payment service providers or PSPs, has officially become a Principal Member of the European Payments Initiative (EPI). Announced recently this month, this partnership positions Mollie at the core of the EPI’s efforts to create a sovereign payment infrastructure for businesses and… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 6:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen‘s (AMS: ADYEN) latest Retail Report for the US unveils a surge in consumer trust for AI-driven shopping. Released this month, the report highlights how artificial intelligence is evolving from a mere recommendation tool to a full-fledged autonomous buyer, potentially reshaping the entire commerce landscape…. Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:09 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Rain, which provides infrastructure that lets companies issue stablecoin-linked wallets and payment cards, said it raised $250 million in a Series C round led by ICONIQ, valuing the company at $1.95 billion. The financing also drew participation from Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer Venture Partners, Galaxy… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 2:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Yowpay, a technology company specializing in SEPA-based account-to-account payment solutions, is partnering with Akurateco, a white-label payment software provider used by PSPs, enterprise merchants, and banks worldwide. Through this integration, Akurateco’s clients, including payment service providers (PSPs) and enterprise merchants, will gain streamlined access to… Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 4:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we enter into 2026, many US consumers are eyeing potential financial inflows amid economic uncertainties. While rumors swirl about fresh stimulus checks, official sources clarify that no new federal economic impact payments are slated for January. The last round of such aid wrapped up… Read More