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Circle Launches Global Payments Network to Take On Visa and Mastercard

Circle Launches Global Payments Network to Take On Visa and Mastercard

Hey Payments Fanatic! Circle is stepping out of the crypto lane and into the payments fast lane. The company behind USDC—the $60 billion stablecoin—is launching a bold new payments and remittance network aimed squarely at legacy giants like Visa and Mastercard. Set to be unveiled at Circle’s

Trace Finance Joins Borderless.xyz to Strengthen FX Liquidity and Stablecoin Payments in Brazil

Trace Finance Joins Borderless.xyz to Strengthen FX Liquidity and Stablecoin Payments in Brazil

Hey Payments Fanatic! Trace Finance, a Brazilian FinTech focused on cross-border transactions, has officially joined the BorderlessXYZ network, in an attempt to boost foreign exchange liquidity and stablecoin payment solutions throughout Brazil. This partnership is expected to benefit businesses and individuals engaged in international trade and remittances, providing them with

Global Payments Strikes $22.7B Deal to Acquire Worldpay, Bets Big on Merchant Growth

Global Payments Strikes $22.7B Deal to Acquire Worldpay, Bets Big on Merchant Growth

Hey Payments Fanatic! Global Payments is making waves with a $22.7 billion deal to acquire Worldpay, doubling down on its core merchant services business. The move combines Worldpay's enterprise and e-commerce strength with Global Payments' SMB focus—creating a payments powerhouse serving over 6 million customers

Checkout.com Lands Major Payments Deal with eBay, Aiming for Profitability in 2025

Checkout.com Lands Major Payments Deal with eBay, Aiming for Profitability in 2025

Hey Payments Fanatic! Checkout.com, a London-based fintech firm, has announced a significant partnership to provide payment services for eBay. This deal is a strategic move as Checkout.com targets profitability within the year. By collaborating with eBay, one of the world's leading e-commerce platforms, Checkout.com is

Banked Snaps Up VibePay to Boost Global Open Banking Expansion

Banked Snaps Up VibePay to Boost Global Open Banking Expansion

Hey Payments Fanatic! Banked, a Pay by Bank platform, has acquired UK-based consumer payment app VibePay, accelerating its push into global open banking and real-time payments. This strategic move integrates VibePay’s AI-driven recommendation tools and advanced merchant analytics, enabling personalized rewards for users and actionable insights for merchants. Since

Tapcheck Raises $225M to Transform Payday and Ease Employee Financial Stress

Tapcheck Raises $225M to Transform Payday and Ease Employee Financial Stress

Hey Payments Fanatic! Tapcheck, a US-based innovative payment solution provider, has secured $225 million through equity and debt financing, underscoring the rising demand for earned wage access services. The latest funding includes a $25 million Series A extension led by PeakSpan Capital and a $200 million credit line from Victory

CellPoint Digital & Checkout.com Partner to Simplify Travel Merchants’ Payments

CellPoint Digital & Checkout.com Partner to Simplify Travel Merchants’ Payments

Hey Payments Fanatic! Payments in travel have always carried a certain complexity—across borders, currencies, payment methods, and more. CellPoint Digital and Checkout.com are joining forces in a strategic partnership designed to streamline payment flows for travel merchants. Set to go live in June 2025, the integration will combine