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UnionPay International Extends Partnership with Worldpay to Expand Global Online Acceptance

UnionPay International Extends Partnership with Worldpay to Expand Global Online Acceptance

Hey Payments Fanatic! Have you been following how global card networks are expanding their online acceptance footprint?! Today’s developments in Payments include a notable expansion in global card acceptance. UnionPay International is extending its 10-year partnership with Worldpay, adding UnionPay 3DS and ExpressPay to streamline e-commerce transactions worldwide. The

Build the future of FinTech media with me 🚀

Build the future of FinTech media with me 🚀

Hi Payments Fanatic! I have something important to share, especially if you or someone in your network wants to work in FinTech media, alongside me. Connecting the Dots in FinTech is growing faster than ever, and to keep up with the momentum, I’m expanding the team in a major

FCA Opens a Stablecoins Cohort within Its Regulatory Sandbox

FCA Opens a Stablecoins Cohort within Its Regulatory Sandbox

Hey Payments Fanatic! The FCA has launched a dedicated stablecoins cohort inside its Regulatory Sandbox, giving issuers a controlled environment to test products under the UK’s upcoming regulatory regime. The cohort supports firms preparing to issue stablecoins in the UK, offering guidance, feedback and the ability to test solutions

Nu Empresas Launches a Full, Free Payments and Collections Solution

Nu Empresas Launches a Full, Free Payments and Collections Solution

Hey Payments Fanatic! Today’s developments in Payments bring, among other updates, a new launch focused on streamlining how businesses handle their collections. Nu Empresas is rolling out a complete, free platform designed to simplify how entrepreneurs manage incoming payments. Everything is free of charge, giving entrepreneurs a more predictable

Bizum Prepares 2026 In-Store Payments Launch to Challenge Visa and Mastercard

Bizum Prepares 2026 In-Store Payments Launch to Challenge Visa and Mastercard

Hey Payments Fanatic! Bizum is preparing a major expansion for 2026 with a new in-store payment solution designed to reduce reliance on Visa and Mastercard. The Spanish bank-backed platform aims to let customers pay directly at physical merchants through a dedicated app. The service, known as Bizum Pay, will allow

Pay.com.au Reaches a $633 Million Valuation after New Funding Round

Pay.com.au Reaches a $633 Million Valuation after New Funding Round

Hey Payments Fanatic! Pay.com.au raised $25 million as the Melbourne-based FinTech prepares for its US expansion. The round was led by Morgans Corporate with participation from Wilson Asset Management, Thorney Group, and Ophir. The raise values the platform at $633 million pre-money. Revenue more than doubled year-on-year to

KuCoin Pay Integrates with Pix to Expand Instant Crypto Payments in Brazil

KuCoin Pay Integrates with Pix to Expand Instant Crypto Payments in Brazil

Hey Payments Fanatic! KuCoin Pay is expanding its Payments footprint in Latin America as it integrates with Pix, enabling millions of Brazilians to convert and spend more than 50 cryptocurrencies directly at any Pix-enabled merchant. The integration allows instant crypto-to-BRL transfers, letting users pay merchants or move funds to any