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RaveDAO links $RAVE token to Bitget Wallet payments
Fintech

RaveDAO links $RAVE token to Bitget Wallet payments

Token holders can now spend $RAVE at selected merchants and events, as RaveDAO pushes the asset beyond trading into real-world use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
bunq opens banking platform to European businesses
Software-as-a-Service

bunq opens banking platform to European businesses

European firms can now embed regulated accounts and cards into their apps as bunq widens its banking-as-a-service push beyond Blockrise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
MoonPay launches Trade & expands Hyperliquid access
Blockchain

MoonPay launches Trade & expands Hyperliquid access

The new platform aims to reduce friction for institutions moving money across more than 200 blockchains and into Hyperliquid's stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Tirana Bank launches omnichannel retail service on Backbase
Digital Transformation

Tirana Bank launches omnichannel retail service on Backbase

Customers can now open accounts, apply for loans and use Apple Pay in one app as Tirana Bank replaces its fragmented legacy setup.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Apple blocks USD $2.2 billion in fraudulent App Store fraud
Encryption

Apple blocks USD $2.2 billion in fraudulent App Store fraud

The report underscores the scale of policing required to protect users and developers on one of the world's largest mobile marketplaces.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Digital Transformation

The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die

Merchants could win back lost sales as tokenised checkout trims friction, reduces card-not-present fraud and keeps payment data in bank rails.

By Suzana Kordumova • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul
Digital Transformation

Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul

Faster checkout and more local payment options helped the travel loyalty group raise product-page conversions to 9.8% across Asia Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

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Hyundai Card sees strong teen uptake for Apple Pay cards
Fintech

Hyundai Card sees strong teen uptake for Apple Pay cards

Younger consumers drove almost seven in 10 sign-ups for Hyundai Card's Apple Pay rewards debit and hybrid cards within 50 days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Tensor marks 40 years of sales director Rob Cochrane
Digital Transformation

Tensor marks 40 years of sales director Rob Cochrane

The veteran sales chief says biometrics and payroll integration have reshaped workplace systems since he joined Tensor in 1986.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 7 min read • This month
Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore
Fintech

Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore

Families in Singapore can now give children controlled access to overseas spending, with limits, monitoring and no foreign transaction fees.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Revolut launches business platform for New Zealand SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Revolut launches business platform for New Zealand SMEs

New Zealand SMEs can now access multi-currency accounts and cheaper cross-border payments as Revolut expands its business platform in the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending
Crypto

Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending

Recognition could help Block Earner gain credibility with mainstream borrowers as crypto-backed loans move closer to regulated consumer finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards
Crypto

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 • Last month
Lloyds launches Accept with Stripe for UK small firms
Fintech

Lloyds launches Accept with Stripe for UK small firms

Small UK firms can now take card and digital wallet payments via smartphones, payment links and terminals after Lloyds teamed up with Stripe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Ecommpay adds Apple Pay & Google Pay express checkout
Fintech

Ecommpay adds Apple Pay & Google Pay express checkout

Guest shoppers could face fewer checkout steps as merchants using Ecommpay can now surface Apple Pay and Google Pay earlier in the process.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers
Crypto

Sezzle launches virtual card for Canadian shoppers

Canadian shoppers can now split payments in stores such as SoftMoc and JD Sports as Sezzle broadens its buy now, pay later reach beyond online checkout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea
Wearables

Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

International visitors to South Korea can now tap iPhone and Apple Watch for subway, bus and taxi fares, avoiding cash and local cards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026