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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. 
VCFC Partners with Profile to Revolutionize Digital Banking
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
VCFC Partners with Profile to Revolutionize Digital Banking

Valletta Credit Finance Corporation Ltd (VCFC) has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Profile, a renowned international provider of financial solutions. This collaboration aims to bring significant advancements to VCFC’s digital banking capabilities. By incorporating Profile’s state-of-the-art Finuevo Core banking platform, VCFC seeks to modernize its operations and enhance its digital service offerings. This partnership is set to fully automate payment

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Taxpayers to Spend Refunds on Debt Relief Amid Digital Payment Shift
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Taxpayers to Spend Refunds on Debt Relief Amid Digital Payment Shift

The recent income tax survey conducted by ACI Worldwide in collaboration with YouGov reveals insightful data on taxpayer behavior and payment preferences. According to the survey, nearly 40% of taxpayers intend to use their tax refunds for debt relief, signifying a strong desire to alleviate financial burdens such as credit card and loan payments. This tendency points to a growing

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PayPal and TerraPay Partner to Boost MEA Financial Inclusion
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
PayPal and TerraPay Partner to Boost MEA Financial Inclusion

PayPal has announced a significant collaboration with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to offer real-time fund transfer services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This groundbreaking partnership aims to enhance financial connectivity and inclusion, enabling businesses and individuals in these regions to actively participate in the burgeoning global digital economy. By addressing the existing challenges of cross-border financial

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How Will Digital Payments Transform Financial Institutions by 2025?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Digital Payments Transform Financial Institutions by 2025?

The landscape of the financial sector has undergone monumental shifts in recent years, driven by the rapid adoption of digital payment solutions. The influence of these transformations is palpable across various dimensions of financial institutions. Enhanced efficiency, improved security measures, and the ability to meet evolving consumer expectations are just a few of the significant advancements borne from this digital

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

The strategic partnership between PayPal and TerraPay signifies a groundbreaking transformation in the realm of cross-border payments in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) region. In recent years, the demand for fast, secure, and efficient payment solutions has surged, fueled by the burgeoning digital economy. By combining their strengths, PayPal and TerraPay aim to bridge financial gaps, advance economic growth,

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How Will Mastercard and Unipaas Transform SME Payments?
E-Commerce
How Will Mastercard and Unipaas Transform SME Payments?

The significant partnership between Unipaas, an embedded payments provider, and Mastercard, a global payment network leader, marks an essential turning point for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). By focusing on enhancing card acceptance for SMEs leveraging vertical SaaS platforms, this collaboration aims to tackle a critical challenge faced by SMEs: slow digital payment adoption and predominantly manual, offline transactions. This

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Can Digital Payments Transform Small CPG Businesses?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Can Digital Payments Transform Small CPG Businesses?

The advent of digital payment solutions carries transformative potential for the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, particularly for small businesses. This shift from cash-based transactions can drive financial inclusion and introduce operational efficiencies that are vital for growth. The Market Potential Unveiling a $448 Billion Opportunity Market insights reveal that a staggering $448.4 billion opportunity exists for digital payment solutions

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How Will Affirm and Shopify’s Global Expansion Boost E-Commerce?
E-Commerce
How Will Affirm and Shopify’s Global Expansion Boost E-Commerce?

The expansion of Shop Pay Installments spearheaded by Affirm and Shopify marks a significant milestone in the evolution of global e-commerce. By extending this convenient payment solution beyond its initial U.S. borders to Canada, the U.K., and eventually Australia and Western Europe, both companies aim to reshape the international shopping experience. Through localized efforts involving merchants, shoppers, capital partners, and

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How Did Jeton Achieve Top Growth in Europe’s Payments Industry?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Did Jeton Achieve Top Growth in Europe’s Payments Industry?

Jeton, a global payment service provider, has garnered significant recognition in the Financial Times’ 2025 FT1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. This remarkable achievement underscores Jeton’s impressive growth trajectory and substantial impact on the payments industry. Securing a spot on the FT1000 list for the second consecutive year, Jeton has demonstrated a consistent pattern of expansion and innovation. Last year,

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Sabre and CellPoint Digital Boost Airline Payment Solutions
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Sabre and CellPoint Digital Boost Airline Payment Solutions

Sabre, a prominent travel technology company, has formed a strategic partnership with CellPoint Digital aimed at enhancing the airline payment ecosystem by integrating diverse payment methods and services into Sabre’s existing platforms, SabreSonic and Radixx. This collaboration is designed to streamline payment processes, enhance customer experiences, and reduce operational costs for airlines, thereby addressing the evolving demands of the airline

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Is Digital Payment Revolution in Latin America the Future of Commerce?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Is Digital Payment Revolution in Latin America the Future of Commerce?

Digital payments have significantly altered the financial landscape in Latin America, transitioning away from the traditional cash-based transactions that have dominated the region. By 2030, projections indicate that digital payments will account for two-thirds of Latin America’s eCommerce transaction value and nearly half of its point-of-sale (POS) value. Over the past decade, the shift from cash to digital payment methods

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How Will Maybank’s QR Payments Revolutionize Regional Trade?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Maybank’s QR Payments Revolutionize Regional Trade?

The integration of digital payments has become an essential feature in today’s globalized economy. Maybank has made significant strides in this area with the expansion of its QR payment systems, particularly with the cross-border QR payment linkage between Malaysia and Cambodia. This initiative positions Maybank at the forefront of financial connectivity, poised to revolutionize regional trade by simplifying transactions and

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