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Marqeta & zerohash link stablecoins to card payments
Fintech

Marqeta & zerohash link stablecoins to card payments

Users could soon spend digital dollar balances at shops as the firms seek to make stablecoins usable on existing card networks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Digital wallets top online payments in New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Digital wallets top online payments in New Zealand

New figures show shoppers are increasingly choosing digital wallets and BNPL, even as cards still dominate spending across New Zealand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
Hello Clever appoints Justin Grooms to drive expansion
Data Analytics

Hello Clever appoints Justin Grooms to drive expansion

Expansion into the US payments market gets a seasoned operator as Hello Clever looks to scale real-time transaction products beyond Australia.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Cash still to account for 9% of Australian payments
Digital Transformation

Cash still to account for 9% of Australian payments

Digital wallets are gaining ground in Australia, but cash is still expected to account for 9% of point-of-sale value by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
Adfin raises USD $18 million to tackle late payments
Software-as-a-Service

Adfin raises USD $18 million to tackle late payments

The funding will help more UK SMEs cut overdue invoices, freeing cash and staff time as Adfin expands beyond collections.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 13th May 2026
Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds
Crypto

Digital wallets dominate Asia-Pacific payments, study finds

Wallet use has cemented Asia-Pacific's lead in digital payments, with Hong Kong and Thailand now shifting towards instant bank transfers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Solana launches platform for banks, payments groups
Disaster Recovery

Solana launches platform for banks, payments groups

Solana unveils an API-based developer platform for banks and payment firms, backed by Mastercard, Worldpay and Western Union pilots.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Modern Treasury joins Mastercard crypto partner push
Crypto

Modern Treasury joins Mastercard crypto partner push

Modern Treasury joins Mastercard's Crypto Partner Program to power fiat-crypto on/off-ramps and cross-border blockchain payment flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 14th Mar 2026
Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women
Fintech

Building trust & confidence in hybrid work for women

As hybrid work reshapes careers, leaders are urged to build trust, model boundaries and help women silence self-doubt to truly thrive.

By Alison Morris • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
A deep dive into ANZ's travel insurance landscape - through the lens of payments
Airlines

A deep dive into ANZ's travel insurance landscape - through the lens of payments

In ANZ's booming travel insurance market, slick payments now make or break policy sales, customer loyalty and rapid claim payouts.

By Worldpay • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Bolt & Paysecure integrate one-click for merchants
Fintech

Bolt & Paysecure integrate one-click for merchants

Bolt and Paysecure integrate one-click checkout into Cashier, promising faster repeat purchases while preserving merchant routing and risk controls.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Five insurance payment trends shaping Australia and New Zealand
Crypto

Five insurance payment trends shaping Australia and New Zealand

Rising claims, digital demands and real-time payments are reshaping how insurers across Australia and New Zealand collect and pay out.

By Abbigail Granada • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Banking Circle joins AP+ committee to boost fintech pay
Fintech

Banking Circle joins AP+ committee to boost fintech pay

Banking Circle wins 2026 AP+ committee seat, vowing to champion fintech needs and speed instant payment adoption across Australia.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026

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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 • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
AI is driving the next wave of fintech acquisitions - but most acquirers aren't ready for what comes next
Data Analytics

AI is driving the next wave of fintech acquisitions - but most acquirers aren't ready for what comes next

AI-fuelled fintech mega-deals are surging, but most buyers lack the operating model and culture to turn shiny assets into real value.

By Ghaleb El Masri • 8 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Drukair chooses Worldpay to boost global payments
Data Protection

Drukair chooses Worldpay to boost global payments

Bhutan's Drukair has picked Worldpay as its new global payment gateway to cut cross-border declines and streamline online bookings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly
Crypto

Worldpay link lets Australians buy crypto instantly

Block Earner links with Worldpay to let Australians fund accounts instantly and buy crypto via major cards and mobile wallets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025