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Mastercard launches Wallet Pay for digital wallets
Fintech

Mastercard launches Wallet Pay for digital wallets

Digital wallet users will gain wider cross-border acceptance as Mastercard links Wallet Pay to Alipay+ and regional providers worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Last month
Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments
Gaming

Appcharge study finds local acquiring lifts gaming payments

Local banks approved in-country gaming payments 8.4 percentage points more often than cross-border routes, Appcharge said.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026
Fragmented payment systems are costing your business
Digital Transformation

Fragmented payment systems are costing your business

Reconciliation delays and duplicate admin are draining cash flow as businesses juggle card, wallet and debit payments across separate systems.

By Masseh Haidary • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2026

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Moomoo adds real-time deposits via Visa & Apple Pay
Crypto

Moomoo adds real-time deposits via Visa & Apple Pay

The change gives eligible US users 24/7 card-based funding, making it easier to add money outside banking hours and trade faster.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Kord launches custody network to cut law firm fraud
Fintech

Kord launches custody network to cut law firm fraud

The new service aims to curb payment diversion fraud in property and legal deals by verifying recipient accounts before client money is sent.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
Bunjang opens official store on Carousell Singapore
Customer Experience

Bunjang opens official store on Carousell Singapore

Singapore shoppers can now buy Korean secondhand goods in one checkout, with fees included and trusted delivery for fan collectibles and fashion.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Ecommpay guide urges SMEs to test Black Friday checkout
Fintech

Ecommpay guide urges SMEs to test Black Friday checkout

Tighter margins and lower shopper participation mean checkout failures could cost SMEs sales this Black Friday, according to Ecommpay.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand
Fintech

Wise launches multi-currency account and card in Thailand

Thai travellers and expatriates can now hold and spend in more than 40 currencies as Wise widens its services beyond transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
LoanPro launches AI guardrails & card disbursement
Fintech

LoanPro launches AI guardrails & card disbursement

Borrowers could get funds on a Friday night as LoanPro folds real-time card disbursement, payments and AI servicing into one platform.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
US consumers demand flexible bill payments as strain grows
Fintech

US consumers demand flexible bill payments as strain grows

More than three in five bill payers want control over payment timing, as 59% lack enough savings to cover a USD $1,000 emergency.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
HES FinTech expands UK payments deal with Acquired
Fintech

HES FinTech expands UK payments deal with Acquired

Lenders using HES LoanBox and CollectionAgent will gain more repayment and payout options through a single integration, reducing friction for borrowers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs
Fintech

Walmart adds tap-to-pay at select US stores & clubs

Shoppers will soon be able to tap phones and cards at Walmart tills, as the retailer rolls out contactless checkout across US stores by 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Aug 2026
The design decisions that move the needle most on Shopify conversion rates
Personalisation

The design decisions that move the needle most on Shopify conversion rates

Conversion gains on Shopify usually come from mobile-friendly product pages, faster checkout and site speed, not cosmetic redesigns.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
Ecommpay warns failed subscriptions can cost SMEs 9%
Fintech

Ecommpay warns failed subscriptions can cost SMEs 9%

Failed card charges are putting subscription revenue at risk, with Ecommpay saying SMEs can lose 9% as customers cancel over payment friction.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026
Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta
Fintech

Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta

Users in more than 100 countries can now spend USDT or USDC through a virtual Visa card as Cashi begins its public beta.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
UK merchants want point-of-sale tech beyond payments
Software-as-a-Service

UK merchants want point-of-sale tech beyond payments

Merchants are prioritising stock, data and software links over card acceptance as point-of-sale systems become part of daily operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2026
Google expands Wallet for children with Marqeta support
Fintech

Google expands Wallet for children with Marqeta support

Children and teenagers can now tap to pay in stores using Google Wallet, while parents keep controls over spending and balances.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Aug 2026