Peer-to-peer payments stories
Stacked launches self-custody Bitcoin app in New Zealand
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Stacked unveils New Zealand's first locally built self-custody Bitcoin wallet as it broadens beyond payments and targets Kiwi users.
Venmo links with PayPal for global money transfers
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Venmo now lets users send USD $ transfers directly to PayPal accounts in 90 markets, creating a global person-to-person payments link.
Mastercard to buy BVNK in USD $1.8 billion stablecoin push
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Mastercard to acquire stablecoin platform BVNK in a deal worth up to USD $1.8 billion, deepening its push into on-chain payments.
Wallo Pay launches open banking push to cut NZ fees
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Auckland startup Wallo Pay launches open banking service, targeting card surcharges it says drain over USD $1 billion a year from NZ.
Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.
Capgemini report: instant payments to hit 22% by 2028
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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Capgemini Research predicts instant payments will hit 22% of non-cash transactions by 2028, driven by digital wallets, P2P and eCommerce growth.
'X Business' gears up for global expansion with 'everything app' vision
Mon, 15th Jan 2024
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X Business is not just an app anymore, evolving to become the 'everything app' that blends experiences on a user-friendly interface, with 2024 set to bring its vision to life.
Peer-to-peer: Wellington ranks #2 in the world for sharing economy
Tue, 23rd May 2017
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Overall, the study finds that New Zealand offers the highest returns for investors on peer-to-peer money lending platforms.
Consumers still wary when it comes to mobile payments
Mon, 23rd Mar 2015
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While mobile and digital payments are on the rise, the majority of consumers still have concerns with adoption of the technology.