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Versatile Credit CEO: Economic Uncertainty Drives Pay-Later Merchant Benefits

Versatile Credit CEO: Economic Uncertainty Drives Pay-Later Merchant Benefits
Versatile Credit CEO: Economic Uncertainty Drives Pay-Later Merchant Benefits
March 28, 2025  |  BNPL

Here’s the net-net on the pay-later economy: The predictability of paying for purchases over time in fixed monthly installments is appealing to consumers who value...

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Singapore’s Small Businesses Know the Score With Digital Wallets for Cross-Border Payments
Singapore’s Small Businesses Know the Score With Digital Wallets for Cross-Border Payments
March 28, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

Singapore stands at a crossroads in the digital payments revolution. While digital wallets are reshaping how businesses handle cross-border transactions, a noticeable gap persists in...

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Fraud Uncertainty Climbs to 28%, Disrupting Operations for Mid-Market Firms
Fraud Uncertainty Climbs to 28%, Disrupting Operations for Mid-Market Firms
March 28, 2025  |  Security & Fraud

There is a growing concern for middle-market firms in the United States, and it surrounds fraud and risk management. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Utila CEO: ‘Everyone Will Enter the Stablecoin Era’
Utila CEO: ‘Everyone Will Enter the Stablecoin Era’
March 28, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

Multinational corporations, FinTech platforms and even banks are increasingly eyeing blockchain solutions for cross-border payments, liquidity management and programmable finance. Get the Full Story Complete...

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FinTech IPO Index Slips 1.3% as Huize Sinks After Earnings
FinTech IPO Index Slips 1.3% as Huize Sinks After Earnings
March 28, 2025  |  Fintech Investments

FinTech IPO Index names were mostly in the red this past week, and the companies that did manage to post gains barely made it out...

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Perplexity, firmly Build Merchant Network to Power GenAI Commerce
Perplexity, firmly Build Merchant Network to Power GenAI Commerce
March 27, 2025  |  eCommerce

In a bold bet on the future of GenAI-driven commerce, Perplexity.ai has announced a partnership with firmly.ai that could change how consumers discover and purchase...

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Galileo Bets Big on Debit Rewards to Boost Loyalty Among Credit-Wary Consumers
Galileo Bets Big on Debit Rewards to Boost Loyalty Among Credit-Wary Consumers
March 27, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

About 90% of U.S. consumers have debit cards. Forty-six million consumers don’t have established credit histories — which means they don’t have credit cards. Get...

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Marketplaces Go Global in Pursuit of $20 Trillion Payments Opportunity
Marketplaces Go Global in Pursuit of $20 Trillion Payments Opportunity
March 27, 2025  |  Payments Innovation

Marketplaces have transformed the global economy, creating ecosystems where buyers and sellers converge in the digital universe. But as they evolve, so must the infrastructure...

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Data Silos, Meet GenAI: The Next Frontier for CFOs Seeking AP Excellence
Data Silos, Meet GenAI: The Next Frontier for CFOs Seeking AP Excellence
March 27, 2025  |  Accounts Payable

CFOs and payments leaders are faced with a challenge. To unlock the true potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in areas like accounts payable (AP), they...

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