Mikhail Hamilton, Author at B2Bdaily.com

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Swift and Wise Unveil Groundbreaking Partnership to Redefine Cross-Border Payment Solutions

Swift, the global provider of secure financial messaging services, and Wise (formerly TransferWise), a leader in cross-border money transfers, have announced a groundbreaking partnership aimed at revolutionizing cross-border payment solutions. This strategic collaboration seeks to enhance the options available to financial institutions and their patrons, providing them with seamless, efficient, and secure global money movement capabilities. Objectives of the Collaboration

September 20, 2023

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Judo Bank Collaborates with Backbase to Enhance Digital Offerings for SMEs

Judo Bank, Australia’s pioneering challenger bank with a distinct focus on serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), has joined forces with Backbase, a renowned provider of the Engagement Banking Platform (EBP). This collaboration aims to elevate Judo Bank’s digital offerings for SME business banking and term deposit clientele, further enhancing its commitment to relationship banking. Judo Bank’s mission for digital

September 20, 2023

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Tap-to-Pay Technology and Open Banking: The Influence of Google and Apple

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital payments, two tech giants, Google and Apple, wield significant influence over the development of tap-to-pay technology and open banking. This article examines the stranglehold Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android have on these sectors and explores the implications for financial service providers, choice, innovation, competition, and consumer experience. Apple’s Monopoly on Tap-to-Pay Apple’s dominance

September 20, 2023

E-Commerce

Digital Asset Services Revolution: Exploring Expansions by PayPal, Franklin Templeton, Meta, and Coinbase

The digital asset landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with major players like PayPal and Franklin Templeton making significant moves. In this article, we will explore the recent developments in the cryptocurrency space, focusing on PayPal’s expansion of its digital asset services and Franklin Templeton’s application for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Additionally, we’ll delve into Meta’s development of a new AI

September 19, 2023

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Crypto Startup Ramp Network Integrates Pix, Easing Crypto Onboarding in Brazil

In a major development for the crypto industry, Ramp Network, a pioneering crypto startup, has successfully integrated Pix, a payment method offered by the Central Bank of Brazil. This integration is expected to greatly facilitate the onboarding process for both individuals and businesses in Brazil, making it easier than ever to enter the world of cryptocurrencies. Integration of Pix for

September 18, 2023

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Finastra partners with Fincom and ThetaRay for compliance screening in instant payments

In an effort to provide accurate and efficient compliance capabilities in the rapidly evolving landscape of instant payments, Finastra has announced a strategic partnership with Fincom and ThetaRay. This collaboration aims to deliver pre-packaged compliance screening solutions to banks, combining real-time sanctions screening and AI-powered anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring. With the availability of this new service through Microsoft Azure,

September 18, 2023

E-Commerce

Empowering Crypto Transactions: PayPal USD Joins BitPay’s Portfolio of Favored Cryptocurrencies

In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, stablecoins have gained significant traction for providing a reliable and stable digital asset. PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin powered by PayPal and issued by Paxos Trust, has emerged as a popular choice in the crypto payment space. Now, BitPay, a leading crypto payment provider, has announced its support for PayPal USD, further expanding the

September 14, 2023

E-Commerce

Revolutionizing Commerce: Wix and Stripe’s Tap to Pay on Android

In today’s digital age, managing an online presence is vital for businesses, and Wix has established itself as a leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform for this purpose. Building upon their successful partnership, Wix has collaborated with the payment processing platform Stripe to introduce an exciting new feature called Tap to Pay on Android. By leveraging the power of Android devices, this

September 14, 2023

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Flutterwave Launches Innovative Digital FX Solution “Swap” in Partnership with Wema Bank and Kadavra BDC

Flutterwave, a leading payments technology company in Africa, has recently joined forces with Wema Bank and Kadavra BDC to introduce a groundbreaking digital foreign exchange (FX) solution called “Swap.” With the aim of providing Nigerians with immediate access to foreign currencies at competitive exchange rates, Swap is set to revolutionize the way individuals and businesses engage in FX transactions in

September 14, 2023

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Revolutionizing Digital Finance: A Deeper Look into the Zip Co and Primer Strategic Alliance

In a strategic move to expand its presence in the US market, Zip has joined forces with Primer, a leading payment infrastructure provider. The collaboration aims to intensify Zip’s market penetration and leverage the immense potential offered by the US market. Partnership and Expansion With the objective of expanding and optimizing Zip’s payment stack, the partnership with Primer holds promising

September 13, 2023

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Fueling the Digital Transformation: Paymob and Inclusive Innovation Drive MENA’s Digital Payments Surge

With the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region experiencing a significant surge in digital payments, the projected growth from $204 billion in 2023 to $343 billion in 2028 showcases the potential of a digital-first economy (Mastercard). Inclusive innovation has emerged as a pivotal catalyst, enabling broader access to financial services and driving this exponential growth. At the forefront of

September 13, 2023

Digital Lending / Digital Payments

Speed, Cost, and Transparency: Driving the Future of Cross-Border Payments

The cross-border payments industry continues to evolve, driven by the need for faster, more cost-effective, and transparent transactions. In this article, we will delve into the key drivers behind the industry and highlight the importance of speed, cost, transparency, and convenience in shaping the future of cross-border payments. Additionally, we will explore Wise’s contributions to fast payments and showcase the

September 12, 2023