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Hokkoku and Soft Space to roll out SoftPOS tool that supports stablecoin transactions

Hokkoku Financial Holdings is working with Soft Space to develop a SoftPOS product that enables merchants to accept both contactless card payments and regulated stablecoin payments using only a smartphone or tablet.

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South African fintech Lesaka to buy Bank Zero

Lesaka Technologies, the South African fintech firm formerly known as , is set to buy South African digital-only institution Bank Zero Mutual Bank in a deal worth R1.1bn (US$62m).

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Starling eyeing US bank acquisition

UK challenger bank Starling Bank is reportedly considering the acquisition of a US lender as part of its expansion plans.

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BBVA launches digital bank in Germany

Spain's BBVA continues its European expansion, launching a 100% digital retail bank in Germany.

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Revolut to buy Argentina's Banco Cetelem - Bloomberg

Fintech giant Revolut is set to buy Small Argentinian lender Banco Cetelem from BNP Paribas, according to Bloomberg.

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Chase launches UK credit card

UK digital challenger bank Chase is launching its first credit card, offering customers 0% interest on purchases for up to 15 months.

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NAB hires Lloyds' Pete Steel for new digital, data and AI role

Australia's NAB has appointed Lloyds Banking Group's Pete Steel to the newly created role of group executive, digital data and artificial intelligence.

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Zopa launches current account

Half a decade after pivoting from P2P lending to become a bank, Zopa has entered the UK current account market.

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Money 20/20: EPI details drive on Wero with Worldline and Revolut

Revolut users in France, Belgium, and Germany will be able to send and request payments using EPI’s digital wallet, Wero, from July.

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ABN Amro targets young customers with new neobank

The team behind ABN Amro's Tikkie payments app has developed a full-service neobank designed for young people.

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BBVA mobile banking app uses AI to protect users from shoulder-surfing

BBVA has added an artificial intelligence engine to its mobile banking app that hides user's data when it detects when more than one pair of eyes is viewing the screen.

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Monzo surpasses £1bn revenue milestone

UK fintech Monzo has recorded a sharp rise in profitability and posted revenue in excess of £1bn for the first time.

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Lloyds adds travel booking feature to app

UK bank Lloyds has teamed up with travel technology platform Hopper to let customers book flights and accommodation directly from its app.

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Major US banks consider joint stablecoin venture

US big banks, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo have held discussions on potentially launching a stablecoin that will improve transaction speeds whilst managing competition from encroaching crypto firms.

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Curve Wallet to compete with Apple Pay on iOS devices

After arriving on Android, London-based digital wallet curve has taken advantage of the opening up of the iPhone NFC interface to provide a compelling alternative to Apple Pay on iOS devices.

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BBVA overhauls mobile app with AI and virtual financial coach

BBVA has overhauled its mobile app to offer faster response times and more personalisation through AI integration.

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Spanish mobile networks go dark

Spain has been struck by a widespread outage across all mobile networks just four weeks after suffering from a nationwide electricity blackout, highlighting the perils of relying solely on online payment systems and apps.

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Paythru partners with Adyen on electric vehicle charging payments platform

The new EV payments platform will help to standardise how drivers pay at EV charge points. EV drivers primarily pay for charging using credit or debit cards, either by tapping their cards on a payment terminal or by using a kiosk. Other methods include using charging cards (RFID), smartphone apps, and 'Plug & Charge' technology. Some stations also allow for online payments or payments through QR codes.

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TSB offers free access to personal safety app Hollie Guard Extra

UK bank TSB is offering customers who are fleeing or experiencing abuse free access to personal safety app Hollie Guard Extra for a year.

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Nubank launches tap-to-pay Pix

Brazilian digital banking giant Nubank is rolling out a feature that lets customers tap their phones for ins-store transactions via the country's Pix instant payments system.