Currency Conversion news and trends

Ripple Eyes (x)Rapid For X-Border Funds; Europeans Row Over Payments
International // August 23, 2018

Digital tokens have had a hard time of it, but in recent cross-border news, Ripple is helping XRP and xRapid make inroads in remittances. Plus, a bit of saber rattling comes from Europe on payments systems, and Chinese tourists may find it a bit easier to...

Mistertango Teams Up With EXMO; Onfido Partners With TransferGo
Global Payments // August 09, 2018

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes provider Onfido’s partnership with global remittance company TransferGo. In addition, ASHBURN International is rolling out dynamic currency conversion, and Mistertango is teaming up with crypto exchange EXMO for instant transactions. Mistertango is...

American Express Accused Of Secretly Raising Prices In Forex Dept.
Business // July 30, 2018

American Express, the payments company, is facing allegations that it would lure foreign exchange business clients its way by offering them low rates to convert currency only to quietly raise the prices. People familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that American Express...

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American Express Accused Of Secretly Raising Prices In Forex Dept.

July 30, 2018
American Express, the payments company, is facing allegations that it would lure foreign exchange business clients its way by offering them low rates to convert currency only to quietly raise the prices. People familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that American Express engaged in the practice for more than a decade, with […]