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Hey Payments Fanatic! RD Technologies just closed a $40 million Series A2 as it prepares to apply for a stablecoin issuer license under Hong Kong’s new rules, kicking in this Friday, August 1. Led by Norman Chan, former HKMA chief, and Rita Liu, ex-head of Alipay U.K., the

Hey Payments Fanatic! Airwallex just closed the first half of 2025 with a 109% revenue increase in its UK division, outpacing even its more established markets, like Singapore and Australia. With a team of 100+ in London, it’s outgrown its current office. The FinTech is moving to a larger

Hey Payments Fanatic! Stablecoins just got their big break. Or should I say ANOTHER ONE? FIS, the $10 trillion payments giant, is teaming up with Circle to bring USDC into the heart of traditional banking. Soon, thousands of banks will be able to move money both domestically and across borders

Hey Payments Fanatic! What started as a small pilot in a company cafeteria in 2019 is now spreading across South Korea. Facial recognition is moving beyond phones and airports, showing up in stores, gas stations, and on university campuses. Naver Pay and Toss have added new momentum to facial payments.

Hey Payments Fanatic! UPI is having a moment, and not just in India. With over 18 billion monthly transactions and expansion plans into new countries, India’s digital payments juggernaut is poised for global growth. But even as the ecosystem scales, the question no one wants to ask is now