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Stacked launches self-custody Bitcoin app in New Zealand

New Zealand users can now hold Bitcoin directly as the rebranded platform adds a self-custody wallet, bill payments and recurring buys.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Wallo Pay launches open banking push to cut NZ fees

Auckland startup Wallo Pay launches open banking service, targeting card surcharges it says drain over USD $1 billion a year from NZ.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Feb 2026

Global Stories

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Data Analytics

World Cup guide warns banks of scams & trafficking

Banks are being urged to watch for fraud and exploitation patterns as the 2026 World Cup is expected to fuel risky cross-border payments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Crypto

Venmo links with PayPal for global money transfers

Venmo now lets users send USD $ transfers directly to PayPal accounts in 90 markets, creating a global person-to-person payments link.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Crypto

Mastercard to buy BVNK in USD $1.8 billion stablecoin push

Mastercard to acquire stablecoin platform BVNK in a deal worth up to USD $1.8 billion, deepening its push into on-chain payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Crypto

Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy

Aleo Network Foundation appoints Yaya Fanusie as Global Head of Policy to lead privacy-focused blockchain payments amid global regulatory push.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Crypto

Banked acquires VibePay to drive global Pay by Bank use

Banked has acquired UK app VibePay to boost Pay by Bank with new incentives, expanding presence in UK, US, Australia, and accelerating global adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Generative AI

Pegasystems launches AI-enhanced solution for bank disputes

Pegasystems has launched enhanced generative AI and automation tools in Pega Smart Dispute to help banks manage rising payment dispute volumes efficiently.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024

Crypto

Capgemini report: instant payments to hit 22% by 2028

Capgemini Research predicts instant payments will hit 22% of non-cash transactions by 2028, driven by digital wallets, P2P and eCommerce growth.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

Marketing Technologies

'X Business' gears up for global expansion with 'everything app' vision

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

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Data Analytics

Alkami report shows digital banking gaps at US banks

High abandonment rates and thin business tools are blunting banks’ digital gains even as customer adoption of online services rises.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Disaster Recovery

Bloxley chooses Equals Money for cross-border push

The neobank can now tap infrastructure for accounts in more than 38 currencies as it prepares a launch in four countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Zelle & Truist test bill payments in network pilot

The pilot could give households clearer proof a bill was received, easing fears of late fees as Zelle moves beyond transfers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Crypto

MegPrime launches rewards app with homebuyer incentives

Buyers waiting for new homes could receive up to USD $15,000 in token rewards, as MegPrime ties payments to rent and mortgage bills.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Crypto

Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus

The app’s 3 million users will see no immediate changes as ownership shifts to Bolt Group, with the deal due to complete by June.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

OVHcloud joins ECB cloud programme for digital euro

OVHcloud has joined the ECB's digital euro cloud programme, providing EU-based infrastructure to support secure payment data exchange.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Fintech

Romance scam losses exceed £106m as Valentine's Day approaches

UK romance scam losses top GBP £106m as organised fraudsters exploit Valentine's surge, with average victims losing more than GBP £11,000.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Crypto

Viber Pay brings instant, fee-free payments to seven European nations

Viber Pay launches instant, fee-free payments and Visa virtual cards in seven European countries, integrating Paynetics' licensed payment system within its messaging app.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025