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Mikhail Hamilton

Mikhail Hamilton specializes in E-Commerce, Digital Lending, and Digital Payments. Passionate about the expansion of these industries, Mikhail's work is credited with having helped businesses in these sectors grow, develop their teams, and deliver outstanding results. 
Real-Time Payments Drive Global Economic Growth and Financial Inclusion
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Real-Time Payments Drive Global Economic Growth and Financial Inclusion

Real-time payments have significantly transformed financial transactions by enabling instant money transfers between consumers and businesses, fostering seamless and delay-free financial interactions. ACI Worldwide’s analysis highlights the substantial economic impact and the promising opportunities within this evolving technological landscape. Economic Impact According to ACI Worldwide, real-time payments contributed a staggering $164 billion to the global GDP in 2023, equating to

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Maximize Ecommerce Success by Incorporating Personal Selling Techniques
E-Commerce
Maximize Ecommerce Success by Incorporating Personal Selling Techniques

Amid the rapid growth of ecommerce, businesses must find effective ways to connect with their customers on a personal level. One powerful method is personal selling, which focuses on building relationships to drive sales. While it requires an investment in time and resources, the potential returns in customer loyalty and business growth can be substantial. This article outlines how ecommerce

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Mastercard and Noon Payments Launch Biometric Payment Service in UAE
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Mastercard and Noon Payments Launch Biometric Payment Service in UAE

Mastercard and noon Payments have joined forces to bring an innovative biometric payment service to the Middle East, marking a significant advancement in the region’s e-commerce landscape. This partnership aims to enhance the online shopping experience by introducing the Mastercard Payment Passkey Service, which leverages biometric authentication for secure, efficient transactions. The move is set to revolutionize payment systems in

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Thunes Expands Financial Inclusion with Cross-Border Mobile Payments
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Thunes Expands Financial Inclusion with Cross-Border Mobile Payments

In a groundbreaking move aimed at enhancing global financial inclusivity, Thunes, a leading global B2B company specializing in cross-border payments, has unveiled a new solution. This innovation leverages existing Swift connectivity, allowing banks to directly process mobile wallet payments across an expansive, multi-national network. With this advancement, traditional financial institutions can now extend their reach into mobile-centric markets, addressing the

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PriceSpider and Intellias Form Strategic Partnership to Boost Ecommerce
E-Commerce
PriceSpider and Intellias Form Strategic Partnership to Boost Ecommerce

In a move set to revolutionize the ecommerce landscape, PriceSpider and Intellias have embarked on a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing ecommerce capabilities for global brands. PriceSpider’s renowned data-driven solutions, combined with Intellias’ technological expertise, herald a new era for brand commerce worldwide. This partnership unites the strengths of both companies to offer cutting-edge ecommerce solutions tailored to meet the

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How Will Sharegain and DriveWealth Transform Securities Lending?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Sharegain and DriveWealth Transform Securities Lending?

In a significant move to revolutionize the securities lending landscape, Sharegain, a leading fintech company in agency lending, has announced a partnership with DriveWealth, an innovative financial technology platform known for its Brokerage-as-a-Service offerings. This collaboration aims to enhance securities lending capabilities for brokers by leveraging the combined strengths and technologies of both companies. Integration of Sharegain and DriveWealth Technologies

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November E-Commerce Surge: Turkey’s Expected $14.6 Billion Sales Boom
E-Commerce
November E-Commerce Surge: Turkey’s Expected $14.6 Billion Sales Boom

Turkey’s e-commerce market is gearing up for what is anticipated to be a record-breaking month in November, with sales projections soaring to 500 billion Turkish Liras, equivalent to $14.6 billion. This staggering figure, representing a 110 percent increase from the previous year, underscores the burgeoning influence of online shopping in the country. Hakan Çevikoğlu, president of the Association of E-Commerce

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How Will Mastercard Move Change Cross-Border Commercial Payments?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Mastercard Move Change Cross-Border Commercial Payments?

Cross-border payments have been a critical area in global finance, but they’ve long been plagued by inefficiencies, unpredictability, and a lack of transparency. Mastercard’s new innovation, "Mastercard Move Commercial Payments," unveiled at the Sibos conference in Beijing, promises to address these persistent issues. This article explores the impact this revolutionary solution will have on commercial cross-border transactions. Accelerating Payment Processing

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Cash App and Lyft Partner to Streamline Payments for Gen Z and Millennials
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Cash App and Lyft Partner to Streamline Payments for Gen Z and Millennials

In a major move destined to reshape the ride-sharing and digital payment landscape, Lyft has teamed up with Cash App Pay. This strategic partnership aims to provide a more seamless and convenient payment experience specifically catered to Gen Z and Millennials, who prefer non-traditional payment methods over the usual credit and debit card transactions. By integrating Cash App Pay directly

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How Will FinMont and Payválida Shape Global E-Commerce Payments?
E-Commerce
How Will FinMont and Payválida Shape Global E-Commerce Payments?

The recent partnership between FinMont, a global payment orchestration platform, and Payválida, a prominent payment processor in Latin America, is set to significantly impact the global e-commerce payment landscape. This strategic collaboration focuses on integrating alternative payment methods (APMs) to streamline both B2C (business-to-consumer) and B2B (business-to-business) transactions, with a special emphasis on the travel industry. Here’s how this partnership

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How Will BRI’s Nium Partnership Transform Cross-Border Payments?
E-Commerce
How Will BRI’s Nium Partnership Transform Cross-Border Payments?

The collaboration between Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and Nium marks a pivotal moment for Indonesia’s financial sector. Bank Rakyat Indonesia, known for serving an extensive customer base across the archipelago, has formed a strategic partnership with Nium to simplify and expedite cross-border payments. This move is not just a technological upgrade; it’s a transformative step that aligns with BRI’s larger

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Fime Unveils EMV C-8 Kernel to Streamline Contactless Payments
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Fime Unveils EMV C-8 Kernel to Streamline Contactless Payments

In a significant leap forward for the payments industry, Fime has launched the pioneering EMV® C-8 Contactless Kernel testing services. Designed to simplify the adoption of contactless payments, this new specification aims to eliminate costs and complexities typically associated with such systems. With enhancements in security and efficiency, this development impacts merchants, vendors, and solution providers, setting a new standard

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