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Thailand Launches TouristDigiPay for Crypto Payments

Thailand Launches TouristDigiPay for Crypto Payments

Hey Payments Fanatic! Thailand just rolled out TouristDigiPay, a regulated system that lets foreign visitors convert crypto into baht for spending. No cash withdrawals are allowed. Tourists must register with both a licensed digital asset provider and an e-money provider, ensuring KYC and AML compliance. Funds sit in a regulated

SoftBank’s PayPay Files for US IPO

SoftBank’s PayPay Files for US IPO

Hey Payments Fanatic! SoftBank’s PayPay has confidentially filed with the SEC for a US IPO of its American depositary shares. The timing, size, and price are still undecided, with the listing subject to market conditions and SEC review. SoftBank has been moving to monetize assets, including a recent $3B

Worst Day Since 2023: Adyen Loses €9B

Worst Day Since 2023: Adyen Loses €9B

Hey Payments Fanatic! You know I don’t like starting the day with bad news, but this one you can’t miss. Adyen just had its worst day since 2023, wiping out nearly €9B in market value 🤯 Shares plunged 18% after the payments giant scrapped its forecast for faster growth

Nedbank Acquires SME Payment Startup iKhokha for $90M

Nedbank Acquires SME Payment Startup iKhokha for $90M

Hey Payments Fanatic! Nedbank, one of South Africa’s largest banks, is set to acquire payments startup iKhokha in an all-cash deal worth $90 million. This move will merge Nedbank’s established banking infrastructure with a platform already relied on by thousands of SMEs for payments, working capital, and business

Pix development process

Pix: Brazil’s Instant Payments Masterstroke

Think You’re a FinTech Pro? Time to Prove It

Think You’re a FinTech Pro? Time to Prove It

Hey Payments Fanatic! I have an exciting announcement: I’ve launched the FinTech Quiz! The first quiz is live now, and this round closes on August 14th at 12:30 PM CEST. If you’ve been reading my newsletters for a while, you know I love sharing the latest deals,

Shift4 Powers Crypto in Space, EBANX Brings Pix to Stripe

Shift4 Powers Crypto in Space, EBANX Brings Pix to Stripe

Hey Payments Fanatic! Shift4 and Blue Origin have made crypto payments a reality in space. Travelers aboard the New Shepard rocket can now pay with BTC, ETH, SOL, USDT, and USDC to cross the Kármán Line. Now back on land, Stripe users can accept Pix via EBANX, letting businesses process