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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. 
Adyen and Zalando Enhance Payment Security and Customer Satisfaction
E-Commerce
Adyen and Zalando Enhance Payment Security and Customer Satisfaction

In a move set to revolutionize the payment landscape for online fashion retail, Adyen, a leading financial technology platform, and Zalando, Europe’s foremost online fashion retailer, have expanded their strategic partnership to bring advanced payment solutions to 15 European markets. This expansion positions Adyen as one of Zalando’s key payment partners and designates it as the exclusive provider for several

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Can Your E-Commerce Store Handle Holiday Checkout Demands Efficiently?
E-Commerce
Can Your E-Commerce Store Handle Holiday Checkout Demands Efficiently?

As e-commerce merchants brace for the festive season’s surge in shopping activity, the ability to manage and streamline the checkout process becomes crucial for capitalizing on heightened consumer interest. During peak shopping periods such as Black Friday and the holidays, customers are more likely to abandon their carts if they encounter any friction in the checkout process, emphasizing the importance

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Can Virtual Cards Revolutionize Travel Agency Payments?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Can Virtual Cards Revolutionize Travel Agency Payments?

The introduction of the Emirates NBD Wholesale Travel Solution, a B2B virtual card payment product tailored for travel agencies, presents a thought-provoking shift in the way financial transactions are handled within the travel industry. This initiative, developed in collaboration with Mastercard, aims to simplify and digitize payment processes between travel agencies and their suppliers, leveraging the capabilities of Mastercard’s advanced

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Mastercard Partners with Qover to Offer Return Shipping Protection
E-Commerce
Mastercard Partners with Qover to Offer Return Shipping Protection

In a move that could greatly enhance the online shopping experience for Mastercard credit cardholders in Belgium and Luxembourg, Mastercard has teamed up with insurtech firm Qover to introduce a new service aimed at addressing a common pain point of online shoppers: the cost of shipping returns. Given that nearly 90% of Belgians shopped online in early 2024, this initiative

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Rapid Finance Expands Prepaid Mastercard Access for LOC Clients
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Rapid Finance Expands Prepaid Mastercard Access for LOC Clients

Rapid Finance, a premier small business financing platform, has announced the expansion of availability for its Rapid Access Prepaid Mastercard® to all eligible Business Line of Credit (LOC) clients, following a successful pilot program in April 2024. This strategic move, in collaboration with Galileo Financial Technologies and SoFi Technologies, Inc., is set to revolutionize the way small businesses manage their

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Mastercard Enhances Payment Credential Lifecycles to Reduce Declines
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Mastercard Enhances Payment Credential Lifecycles to Reduce Declines

In the fast-paced world of digital commerce, ensuring seamless and frictionless payment experiences is paramount. Mastercard is at the forefront of addressing the critical issue of card declines, which can significantly impact both merchants and consumers. By focusing on credential lifecycle management, Mastercard aims to optimize payment processes and reduce the incidence of declined transactions. The Impact of Outdated Payment

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Volante Introduces Payments Intelligence for Banks’ Operational Control
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Volante Introduces Payments Intelligence for Banks’ Operational Control

Volante Technologies, renowned globally for their leadership in Payments as a Service (PaaS), has launched a revolutionary solution aimed at enhancing financial institutions’ control and visibility over their payments business. Known as Volante Payments Intelligence, this sophisticated new solution integrates seamlessly into the Volante Payments Platform, offering a modular approach to address the increasing volume and intricacies of the payments

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Future Payments: Digital Wallets, Open Banking to Lead by 2025
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Future Payments: Digital Wallets, Open Banking to Lead by 2025

Consumer preferences for more convenient and secure payment options are driving impressive changes within the payments landscape. A recent survey conducted by payabl., a leading European financial services provider, underscores the significant role digital wallets and Open Banking are expected to play in shaping the future of payments by 2025. The findings reveal a strong inclination among merchants toward adopting

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Digital Wallets Transform Into Multifunctional Financial Ecosystems
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Digital Wallets Transform Into Multifunctional Financial Ecosystems

Over the past few years, the digital wallet industry has evolved significantly, expanding from simple payment tools into complex, multifunctional financial platforms. These digital wallets now play a significant role in the broader financial landscape, providing various services, such as account management, financial insights, and access to a variety of financial products, including lifestyle services like travel, restaurants, and events.

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How Will Adyen and Zalando’s Partnership Enhance Payment Solutions?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Adyen and Zalando’s Partnership Enhance Payment Solutions?

In a strategic move to refine and elevate the payment experience for online shoppers, Adyen, a global financial technology platform, has partnered with Zalando, a prominent European online multi-brand fashion retailer. This collaboration designates Adyen as Zalando’s exclusive local payment partner in 15 European countries, including handling specific local payment methods like Cartes Bancaires in France and Bancontact in Belgium.

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Are UK Consumers Ready to Embrace Biometrics for Enhanced Security?
E-Commerce
Are UK Consumers Ready to Embrace Biometrics for Enhanced Security?

The age of digital transformation is rapidly changing how we think about personal security, and UK consumers are notably at the forefront of this trend, driven by the increasing sophistication of fraud attacks and a desire for better security measures. As revealed by a recent study from Visa, which surveyed 2,000 UK consumers, there’s a clear shift towards biometric technology

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Robinhood and Daffy Partner to Streamline Crypto Donations to Charities
E-Commerce
Robinhood and Daffy Partner to Streamline Crypto Donations to Charities

In an unprecedented move for the fintech and charitable giving sectors, Daffy.org, a cutting-edge platform for donations, has partnered with Robinhood, a prominent player in financial technology. The collaboration enables Robinhood users to donate their crypto assets to nearly any U.S. charity via Daffy’s donor-advised fund (DAF), streamlining the process through Robinhood Connect. This initiative is aimed at making charitable

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