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Rabobank moves iDEAL to Wero in instant payment shift
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Rabobank moves iDEAL to Wero in instant payment shift

Dutch shoppers will gain around-the-clock settlement as iDEAL is shifted onto instant SEPA rails and linked with Wero across Europe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2026
Mastercard launches machine payments for AI agents
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Mastercard launches machine payments for AI agents

Automated buying by AI systems could soon run at machine speed, with Mastercard backed by more than 30 partners to enable it.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2026
ACI Worldwide to host EMEA payments summit in London
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ACI Worldwide to host EMEA payments summit in London

Senior payments executives will debate fraud, instant transfers and AI-led commerce as Europe faces pressure to reduce dependence on non-European rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Token.io appoints Gil Danziger as Chief Technology Officer
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Token.io appoints Gil Danziger as Chief Technology Officer

Pay by Bank providers face rising pressure to win digital payments share as Token.io adds a veteran engineer to its leadership team.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
UQPAY links global accounts to Circle payments network
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UQPAY links global accounts to Circle payments network

Businesses using UQPAY's Global Account should see smoother cross-border collections, payouts and FX as Circle's stablecoin network links the rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Mastercard expands offers network across Asia Pacific
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Mastercard expands offers network across Asia Pacific

Banks in Asia Pacific are set to use Mastercard's offers platform to counter super apps and prove more sales from promotions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Backbase & Mastercard tie-up boosts cross-border payments
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Backbase & Mastercard tie-up boosts cross-border payments

Banks could launch international transfers faster, as the Backbase integration cuts the complexity of linking to Mastercard Move.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jun 2026
Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay
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Juspay joins Mastercard Engage to expand Click to Pay

Singapore merchants will get a faster online checkout as Juspay brings Mastercard Click to Pay to the city-state and wider Asia-Pacific region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026
Mastercard adds stablecoin settlement across network
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Mastercard adds stablecoin settlement across network

Card issuers and acquirers will gain round-the-clock settlement choices as the network adds regulated stablecoins alongside fiat payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 5th Jun 2026

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Ecommpay wins Retail Systems fraud prevention award
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Ecommpay wins Retail Systems fraud prevention award

Retailers are under pressure to curb networked payment fraud without harming checkout conversion, a challenge Ecommpay's award-winning tool targets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Gamma targets small firms with PCI payment security
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Gamma targets small firms with PCI payment security

Small firms taking card payments by phone face fraud, chargeback and compliance risks that Gamma says have been overlooked.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2026
FinTech North marks 10 years with Leeds conference
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FinTech North marks 10 years with Leeds conference

The North's fintech sector now employs 20,000 people directly, as FinTech North returns to Leeds to mark its 10th anniversary.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Ecommpay named finalist for eCommerce Awards payment
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Ecommpay named finalist for eCommerce Awards payment

Failed checkouts and currency confusion remain a drag on online sales, making Ecommpay's shortlist a nod to tools that can lift conversion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Adyen launches agentic commerce APIs for US merchants
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Adyen launches agentic commerce APIs for US merchants

Enterprise merchants can now connect once to multiple AI shopping platforms, as Adyen's limited US rollout aims to cut repeated integration work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2026
Most executives say AI has moved beyond pilot phase
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Most executives say AI has moved beyond pilot phase

Most large companies have shifted AI into live use, but senior leaders remain split on whether it will drive hiring or cuts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia
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MYOB & Mastercard test AI payments for SMEs in Australia

Small firms could ease cash flow pressure as the pilot lets owners set rules for paying bills, timing and payment methods.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards
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OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards

Australian OKX users can now move stablecoins instantly and earn up to 10% on USDG balances, as the group pushes into payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026