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Network International signs MOU with West African payment scheme GIM-UEMOA

Network International, a leading payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with GIM-UEMOA, the regional payment scheme which promotes electronic payments across the banking, financial and public administration sectors in West Africa.

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Moneyhub appoints Alastair McGill as CEO

Moneyhub is a leading financial technology company known for its expertise in several areas: Open Banking, data analytics, financial decision-making, and account-to-account payments.

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Former Holvi leader joins German fintech Ivy

German Fintech company Ivy is preparing for a global rollout, strengthening its team by appointing payment expert Sascha Bross as Managing Director of its regulated Finnish subsidiary, Ivy Pay Oy.

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Mollie enables Tap to Pay on iPhone for businesses in the UK

Mollie, one of Europe’s fastest-growing financial service providers, has enabled Apple’s Tap to Pay on iPhone for its UK customers.

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New data shines a light on changing consumer patterns of ‘cashless kids’

New research from payments company Caxton reveals the income and spending patterns of ‘cashless kids’, as more and more childhood spending moves online.

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Noda delivers no-code payment pages

Noda, a leader in open banking innovation, has launched No-code Payment Pages, a new tool that enables gaming streamers and creators to design personalised payment pages in minutes using AI technology.

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Japan's Life Card to roll out biometric payment cards

IDEX Biometrics enters a new market, together with LIFE CARD, Japan’s most innovative credit card issuer.

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PagBrasil receives payment institution licence

PagBrasil, a technology company focused on digital payments, has received authorization from the Central Bank of Brazil to operate as a Payment Institution (PI) in the electronic money issuer category.

28 January 2025

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Bybit Pay launches in Brazil with Pix integration

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Bybit Pay in Brazil, introducing a cutting-edge payment solution that integrates seamlessly with PIX, the country’s leading instant payment system.

27 January 2025

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Navyz scores $35 millionn investment from First Finance

NAVYZ, a leader in innovative payment solutions, is proud to announce a $35 million equity investment from First Finance (FFL), a globally renowned financial partner.

27 January 2025

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Banque Misr to issue prepaid card in association with Money Fellows and Mastercard

Mastercard announced a collaboration with Money Fellows, a mobile app for money circles, also known as ROSCA model (Rotating Savings and Credit Association) and Banque Misr to launch Money Fellows prepaid card in Egypt.

27 January 2025

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Nuvei launches in Japan after clinching acquisition of Paywiser

Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”), the Canadian fintech company, today announces an expansion in Asia-Pacific (APAC), having completed the acquisition of Paywiser Japan Limited, including its acquiring license granted by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

27 January 2025

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