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Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn
Crypto

Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges
Marketing Technologies

Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges

Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Mastercard adds stablecoin wallet payouts to expand global reach
Fintech

Mastercard adds stablecoin wallet payouts to expand global reach

Mastercard partners with Thunes to enable near-instant payouts to stablecoin wallets via Mastercard Move, enhancing global digital payment options.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Ripple achieves USD $1B RLUSD milestone, major deals & USD $500M boost
Crypto

Ripple achieves USD $1B RLUSD milestone, major deals & USD $500M boost

Ripple's RLUSD stablecoin tops USD $1 billion market cap as firm boosts custody with Palisade acquisition and secures USD $500M strategic investment.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
HSF Kramer appoints Ilona Logvinova as Chief AI Officer
Digital Transformation

HSF Kramer appoints Ilona Logvinova as Chief AI Officer

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer appoints Ilona Logvinova as global Chief AI Officer to lead AI and legal tech strategy from November 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Gr4vy partners with Mastercard to simplify global payment access
Unified Communications

Gr4vy partners with Mastercard to simplify global payment access

Gr4vy teams up with Mastercard to offer merchants worldwide seamless access to advanced payment solutions via its no-code platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025

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2026: Payments in Singapore are about to get more personal, more portable and more purposeful
Crypto

2026: Payments in Singapore are about to get more personal, more portable and more purposeful

By 2026, Singapore's payments will become more personal, portable and purposeful, with AI-driven security and mobile solutions reshaping retail experiences.

By Ben Wong • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Manchester fintech sector surges with GBP £1bn annual boost
Fintech

Manchester fintech sector surges with GBP £1bn annual boost

Manchester's fintech sector, now worth over GBP £1 billion annually, hosts FinTech North's conference highlighting innovation, diversity, and growth in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
GCash launches PocketPay to boost contactless card payments
Payment Technologies

GCash launches PocketPay to boost contactless card payments

GCash launches PocketPay with BPC to enable contactless Visa and Mastercard payments on Android devices, aiding 6 million Philippine businesses go cashless.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Constantinople & Paymentology team up to expand Aussie bank card tech
Data Analytics

Constantinople & Paymentology team up to expand Aussie bank card tech

Constantinople teams up with Paymentology to enhance Banking-as-a-Service in Australia, boosting card issuing and payment tech for local banks and fintechs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Vault gains Mastercard Principal Issuer status for direct card issuing
Fintech

Vault gains Mastercard Principal Issuer status for direct card issuing

Melbourne's Vault Payment Solutions has gained Mastercard Principal Issuer status, enabling direct card issuing and faster rollout of payment programmes in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Techtimeout Tuesday urges UK workplaces to take hourly screen break
Payment Technologies

Techtimeout Tuesday urges UK workplaces to take hourly screen break

Over 2.5 million UK workers took part in Techtimeout Tuesday, urging an hourly screen break to improve wellbeing and productivity at work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers
Agricultural Technology

GrowPay launches to offer flexible digital finance for farmers

New Zealand's GrowPay launches a digital platform offering farmers flexible loans and payments to match seasonal cash flows and ease financial stress.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Ecommpay merchants see higher approval rates with Click to Pay
Digital Transformation

Ecommpay merchants see higher approval rates with Click to Pay

Ecommpay merchants in the UK and Europe report a 3-6% rise in approval rates and fewer checkout abandonments after integrating Mastercard's Click to Pay.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds
Firewalls

Three-quarters of consumers more worried about cybersecurity, survey finds

A Mastercard survey finds 76% of consumers are more anxious about cybersecurity in 2025, driven by AI-powered phishing attacks and evolving digital threats.

By Ulrike Niemann • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
Open Banking could boost Australia by AUD $10 billion annually
Digital Transformation

Open Banking could boost Australia by AUD $10 billion annually

Open Banking in Australia could boost the economy by AUD $10 billion annually as consumer data sharing and digital services usage rapidly grow.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%
Customer Experience

Ecommpay enhances recurring payments, boosting renewal rates by 3%

Ecommpay's upgraded Subscriptions service boosts recurring payment success, increasing merchant renewal rates by up to 3% and reducing involuntary churn.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025