China’s digital currency could challenge Bitcoin and even the dollar
China has begun a pilot program for an official digital version of its currency—with the likelihood of a bigger test at the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.
Virtual economy bolsters payments industry amid COVID-19 crisis, says Monoova
When high-street shops were closed and people were quarantined in their homes, the virtual economy ensured an alternative supply of everything.
Novatti’s acquisition of Emersion is now successfully integrated and beating expectations
Novatti’s acquisition of business process integration platform, Emersion, in April this year, has been completed smoothly and is beating expectations.
Zip accelerates global expansion with the acquisition of US-BNPL player, QuadPay and raises up to $200m to drive growth
Zip Co announce today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining shares in the New York based “Buy Now, Pay Later” provider QuadPay.
Traders in Australia can now make hassle-free payments to China in USD and other major currencies with Harbour & Hills
Traders, corporates and SME/VSE businesses Down Under can now make hassle-free payments to China in USD, EUR and other major currencies.
PayPal on crime-fighting crusade as virus drives online payment surge
“Post COVID will be a very different world for e-commerce and payments,” said PayPal Australia’s new chief executive, Paul Ryan.
UK Fintech TransferWise enables Australian dollar direct debits, introduces “Pay with TransferWise” with Xero
TransferWise account holders can also manage all direct debits from their accounts, and receive notifications about upcoming payments or low balances.
Afterpay says no to credit checks, warns of big bank dominance
Afterpay has told a Senate Committee on fintech regulation that credit checks were irrelevant to its younger customer base.
