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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. 
How Can Small Businesses Set Up Effective Online Payment Systems?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Can Small Businesses Set Up Effective Online Payment Systems?

In today’s digital age, setting up effective online payment systems is crucial for small businesses aiming to thrive in e-commerce. With more consumers preferring online transactions, businesses must provide seamless and secure payment experiences to meet customer expectations and enhance sales. Implementing an efficient online payment system can significantly improve customer satisfaction and streamline business operations, ultimately contributing to growth

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Saudi Arabia Introduces Google Pay by 2025 Through mada System
E-Commerce
Saudi Arabia Introduces Google Pay by 2025 Through mada System

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has recently signed an agreement with Google to introduce Google Pay in Saudi Arabia by 2025 through the national payment system, “mada.” The initiative is a significant step in aligning with Saudi Vision 2030, a strategic framework aiming to diversify the Kingdom’s economy and reduce its reliance on oil. By enhancing the Kingdom’s digital payments

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Trustly Unveils Enhanced Pay N Play® for Faster, Seamless Transactions
E-Commerce
Trustly Unveils Enhanced Pay N Play® for Faster, Seamless Transactions

Trustly, a pioneer in Pay by Bank technology, has announced the next generation of its Pay N Play® payment solution at ICE 2025 in Barcelona, promising to significantly enhance user experiences with reduced login times and faster transactions. The new version of Pay N Play® will drastically cut login times from the current 48 seconds to under 10 seconds, while

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Can Lync Transform Global Payments and Liquidity for Emerging Markets?
E-Commerce
Can Lync Transform Global Payments and Liquidity for Emerging Markets?

In a significant move set to revolutionize the financial landscape of businesses in emerging markets, Waza has introduced Lync, a groundbreaking multi-currency account platform. This innovative solution primarily targets businesses incorporated in the US, UK, or EU but operating in high-growth regions that often struggle with access to traditional banking services. Such businesses regularly encounter obstacles due to arbitrary compliance

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How Will Belvo and J.P. Morgan Innovate Recurring Payments in Mexico?
E-Commerce
How Will Belvo and J.P. Morgan Innovate Recurring Payments in Mexico?

Belvo and J.P. Morgan Payments have entered into a strategic partnership to revolutionize the recurring payments ecosystem in Mexico through the automation and efficiency of direct debit solutions. This collaboration aims to streamline financial operations, enhancing user experience and customer retention across various industries such as utilities, subscription services, insurance, lending, and automotive. By leveraging the advanced technology of Belvo’s

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How Will Mastercard and Cairo Amman Bank Transform Payments in Jordan?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Mastercard and Cairo Amman Bank Transform Payments in Jordan?

In a move poised to revolutionize the financial landscape in Jordan, Mastercard has teamed up with Cairo Amman Bank to introduce pioneering solutions in the realm of cross-border payments. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion while fostering a more accessible digital economy by facilitating money transfers from Jordan to 37 different countries. By leveraging Mastercard’s extensive capabilities, Cairo

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Paysend Achieves 10M Customers, Expands Global Payments Network
E-Commerce
Paysend Achieves 10M Customers, Expands Global Payments Network

Reaching a monumental milestone, Paysend, a UK-based global payments platform, celebrated having 10 million consumer customers worldwide. This achievement solidifies Paysend’s position as a dominant force in the cross-border payments market, projected to soar to USD 60 trillion by 2030. This feat is backed by Paysend’s innovative infrastructure that facilitates seamless money transfers across cards, wallets, and accounts in over

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How Can Digital Payments Transform Government Services?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Can Digital Payments Transform Government Services?

The push for efficient and transparent government services is more vital than ever, with digital payments emerging as a transformative force. Governments face the dual pressures of improving public administration and managing extensive payment flows involving welfare, pensions, and tax refunds. Digital payments offer a streamlined approach that not only simplifies transactions but also bolsters economic growth by encouraging transparency

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Is Algeria’s DZ MOB PAY the Future of Mobile Payments?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Is Algeria’s DZ MOB PAY the Future of Mobile Payments?

Algeria is poised to make a historic leap in its financial landscape with the planned launch of its groundbreaking mobile payment system, “DZ MOB PAY,” in January 2025. Announced by Mohand Bourai, President of the Association of Banks and Financial Institutions, this ambitious initiative represents a significant step forward in the country’s ongoing journey towards digital transformation. This innovative system

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Tech Groups Sue to Block CFPB Rule on Payment Apps and Digital Wallets
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Tech Groups Sue to Block CFPB Rule on Payment Apps and Digital Wallets

In a significant pushback against federal regulatory authority, two technology trade groups, NetChoice and TechNet, have filed a lawsuit to block a new rule by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This rule grants the CFPB supervisory power over payment apps and digital wallets offered by large non-banking entities such as Apple Wallet, Google Pay, and Venmo. The suit, filed

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Thunes Partners with Hyperwallet to Enhance APAC Merchant Payout Access
E-Commerce
Thunes Partners with Hyperwallet to Enhance APAC Merchant Payout Access

Thunes, a prominent global financial technology company, has announced an innovative partnership with Hyperwallet, a PayPal service specializing in global payouts, to significantly enhance payout access for merchants across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic alliance aims to provide a secure, efficient, and real-time payment solution to over 450 million mobile wallets and bank accounts in countries such as Bangladesh,

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CaaS Revolution: Transforming Card Issuance for Banks and Fintechs
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
CaaS Revolution: Transforming Card Issuance for Banks and Fintechs

One of the key points highlighted in the Paymentology report is the ability of CaaS to drastically reduce time-to-revenue by up to 50% compared to traditional card issuance methods. This is primarily achieved through instant card issuance and the utilization of cloud-based infrastructure that fast-tracks time-to-market. Such a model not only speeds up processes but also provides operational scalability that

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