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Global Payments
Ripple Eyes China’s Cross-Border Payments Market
August 15, 2018

Ripple is eyeing the Chinese market, aiming to use blockchain technology to quicken cross-border payments. According to a report in CNBC, citing Jeremy Light, vice president of European Union (EU) strategic accounts at Ripple, the China market is a target for the company. Get the...

Cross-border Payments
Visa, Mastercard Replaced By MIR In Crimean Peninsula
August 15, 2018

Visa and Mastercard have been replaced on Russia‘s Crimean peninsula, as its largest bank has completed the process of switching all credit cards to Russia’s MIR payment system. According to a report in RT, citing the Crimean bank, the process was completed on Tuesday (Aug. 14.)...

Global Payments
Remitly Updates Money Transfer Service; Paysafe Plans Rebrand For iPayment
August 15, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes Remitly’s updates to its remittance service for sending funds to India. In addition, Japan’s Nippon Biodiesel Fuel plans to roll out an eMoney platform for farmers in Asia, and the U.K.’s...

Retail
How The Toy Industry Is Growing Around The World
August 15, 2018

Sales of toys around the world are on the move: The NPD Group found that toy industry sales topped $18.4 billion for the first half of the year, marking an increase of 4 percent from 2017. In terms of regions, Mexico saw the most toy industry...

Retail
New Guinness Brewery On Tap In Maryland
August 15, 2018

To bring a beer tour and tasting experience to its customers, Guinness has opened a $90 million brewery in Maryland. The location is the company’s first new brewery in 60 years, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Lowe’s Credit Card Payment Partnership
August 15, 2018

To help Lowe’s Companies bring new benefits and purchasing options to its customers, it’s extending its agreement with Synchrony. The agreement gives Lowe’s access to infrastructure related to in-app payments, along with an in-store credit app, Chain Store Age reported. “We are focused on exceeding...

Retail
Walmart Unveils New Fashion Line With Ellen DeGeneres
August 15, 2018

To bring a new women’s fashion line to its stores and website, Walmart is teaming up with Ellen DeGeneres. The move comes as the retailer seeks to expand its presence in the apparel space and grow its market share for clothing, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story...

Retail
Can Millennials Drive Mobile Payments For Gas?
August 15, 2018

43 percent: That is the amount of high-income millennials who said they would be more likely to visit a gas station if its app offered them convenience, loyalty and savings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

B2B Payments
DBS India Enables Global B2B Payments Visibility With SWIFT gpi
August 15, 2018

DBS India is the latest financial institution in the country to sign onto SWIFT’s global payments innovation (gpi) service, enabling corporate customers to track their cross-border payments in real-time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...