Jumia Technologies in Africa is looking to keep building its eCommerce presence for the long term while adding to the momentum in its payments division, which now accounts for one-third of its overall business, according to a Wednesday (June 30) Bloomberg article. Get the Full...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has warned against letting big tech companies into financial services in the country, a report from the Economic Times of India says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
The EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation went into effect on Thursday (July 1), making it easier for citizens and residents of the EU who have been vaccinated to travel through the region. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Binance customers using U.K.-based payment system Faster Payments have been locked out, the Financial Times (FT) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...
SWIFT’s new transaction management platform received an endorsement from six international banks, which are getting ready to harness the system’s new functionalities to allow for new services, bolster efficiency and decrease expenses when it launches in November of next year, according to a Thursday (June...
Money transfer service Wise says it has given customers in Vietnam a faster way to receive money. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...
Google and Jio Platforms said that work is progressing on their jointly developed made-for-India smartphone, adding that the release date is set for Friday, September 10, according to a Thursday (June 24) press release. The concept is to provide an affordable phone that will meet...
Another super app competitor is stepping into the increasingly crowded Asian market as South Korea’s largest FinTech startup, Toss, has announced it has raised roughly $400 million, bringing the firm’s total valuation to $7.4 billion. The Seoul-based, Viva Republica-owned startup is now setting its sights...
The European Commission is busy forming a Joint Cyber Unit that will help to deal with rising cybercrime, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
