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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. 
Can Tokenized Credit Revolutionize Investing and Lending?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Can Tokenized Credit Revolutionize Investing and Lending?

Financial markets are witnessing a significant shift with the emergence of tokenized credit, a concept that transforms conventional credit products like loans, bonds, and debt instruments into digital tokens on a blockchain. This innovative approach is reshaping the financial sector by democratizing access to investment opportunities, boosting liquidity and transparency, and addressing long-standing industry barriers. The purpose of this analysis

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How Secure Are Online Payment Systems in 2025?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Secure Are Online Payment Systems in 2025?

In an era where every purchase and money transfer can be completed with a few clicks or swipes, the security of online payment systems has become a paramount concern. As the world fully embraces the digital economy, questions arise: How secure are these systems that we rely on daily? What protections exist against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats? The volume of

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IDEMIA and NAPAS Enhance Vietnam’s Digital Payment System
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
IDEMIA and NAPAS Enhance Vietnam’s Digital Payment System

In a significant move towards modernizing Vietnam’s digital payment landscape, IDEMIA Secure Transactions has partnered with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) with a goal to transform and enhance the country’s payment infrastructure. The collaboration employs IDEMIA’s advanced Token Platform within the NAPAS network that encompasses more than 40 banks across the nation. This initiative primarily caters to Vietnam’s

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IDEMIA and NAPAS Enhance Vietnam’s Digital Payments with Tokenization
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
IDEMIA and NAPAS Enhance Vietnam’s Digital Payments with Tokenization

In a strategic effort to enhance Vietnam’s digital payment landscape, IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST) has partnered with the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS). This collaboration aims to integrate IST’s Token Platform into NAPAS’s network, which includes over 40 banks, providing a more streamlined and user-friendly payment experience. The integration will enable NAPAS to meet the increasing demand for contactless

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Central Banks Unite to Launch Global Real-Time Payments Network
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Central Banks Unite to Launch Global Real-Time Payments Network

The ambitious Project Nexus, a major initiative under the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), is poised to revolutionize the global payments landscape by interlinking domestic real-time payment systems. With a vision to provide a centralized connection for instant payment networks worldwide, Project Nexus leverages ISO 20022 message specifications and specialized APIs. Following a successful proof-of-concept trial in 2022 involving the

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Payment Orchestration: A Necessity for E-Commerce in APAC
E-Commerce
Payment Orchestration: A Necessity for E-Commerce in APAC

E-commerce in the APAC region is evolving rapidly, with digital commerce seeing unprecedented growth. This expansion brings with it a myriad of payment methods, creating complexities for merchants striving to deliver optimal checkout experiences. To navigate these challenges, payment orchestration platforms have become essential tools for e-commerce businesses. The Boom of Digital Commerce in APAC Surge in Online Shopping The

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How Will Visa+ Transform Digital Remittances in the UAE?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Visa+ Transform Digital Remittances in the UAE?

With the rapid technological advancements that have swept through various sectors, the spotlight now falls on the financial industry, which is undergoing significant transformation. Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT region, has recently partnered with Visa to introduce Visa+ (Visa Direct Alias Directory) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This collaboration propels Emirates NBD into the spotlight

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Can PayPal and TerraPay Revolutionize MENA Cross-Border Payments?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Can PayPal and TerraPay Revolutionize MENA Cross-Border Payments?

In recent years, the financial landscape of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has undergone significant transformations, driven by rapid technological advancements and an increasing demand for digital payment solutions. Two prominent players, PayPal and TerraPay, have recognized this shift and embarked on a strategic partnership that aims to revolutionize cross-border payments in the region. By leveraging PayPal’s

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How Will eBay’s Checkout.com Partnership Transform Payments?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will eBay’s Checkout.com Partnership Transform Payments?

The landscape of digital payments has evolved rapidly, with e-commerce giants continually seeking to enhance transaction processes for a global audience. eBay has taken a decisive step in this direction through its strategic partnership with Checkout.com. Designed to revolutionize its payment infrastructure, this collaboration aims to offer faster, more secure, and seamless transactions across eBay’s extensive user base, covering 190

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Revolutionizing Transactions: The Impact of Real-Time Payments
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Revolutionizing Transactions: The Impact of Real-Time Payments

In a world where instant communication and immediate gratification have become the norm, the financial sector is following suit with the advent of real-time payments. Real-time payments involve instantaneous fund transfers through networks operational round the clock, significantly differing from traditional Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers that can take several business days to process. These immediate transfers bring a new

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How Does Lili Simplify Financial Management for E-Commerce?
E-Commerce
How Does Lili Simplify Financial Management for E-Commerce?

The expanding landscape of e-commerce has brought about unique challenges in financial management, especially for small business owners working independently. One significant and emerging trend in this domain is the integration of tailored financial tools directly into e-commerce platforms. Lili, a financial platform dedicated to small business owners, has made remarkable strides in this area. Lili Connect, an innovative embedded

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Klarna and Clover Partner to Modernize U.S. Retail Payments
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Klarna and Clover Partner to Modernize U.S. Retail Payments

Klarna, the renowned Swedish Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) company, has embarked on a groundbreaking partnership with Clover, a leading point-of-sale (POS) system, to bring flexible payment solutions to over 100,000 businesses in the United States. This strategic collaboration aims to transform the in-store shopping experience by integrating Klarna’s diverse payment methods, such as immediate debit and interest-free installment plans,

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