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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 Will Apron’s $30M Series B Funding Transform SMB Payments?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Apron’s $30M Series B Funding Transform SMB Payments?

Apron, a payment solutions provider, recently completed its Series B funding round, securing a significant $30 million investment. This substantial financial boost reflects the growing confidence in Apron’s mission to revolutionize payment processes for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). By providing an integrated platform that combines tools for invoice capture and payment processing, Apron focuses on addressing the unique financial

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How Will Klarna and Adyen’s Partnership Transform In-Store Payments?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Klarna and Adyen’s Partnership Transform In-Store Payments?

In the evolving landscape of retail payments, the partnership between Klarna and Adyen promises to bring significant changes. Both companies have established a reputation for innovation in the FinTech space. Klarna is renowned for its Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) solutions, while Adyen is a leading payment technology provider. This collaboration aims to extend flexible payment options from the digital

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Mastercard Enhances AI Technology to Shield Consumers from Real-Time Scams
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Mastercard Enhances AI Technology to Shield Consumers from Real-Time Scams

In an era where digital transactions have become the norm, protecting consumers from financial fraud is more critical than ever. Mastercard has stepped up to this challenge by extending its Consumer Fraud Risk (CFR) solution, an AI-powered tool aimed at identifying and preventing Authorized Push Payment (APP) fraud. This innovation marks a significant advancement in the field of cybersecurity and

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Worldline Powers Anadolubank’s Compliance with Instant Payments Solution
E-Commerce
Worldline Powers Anadolubank’s Compliance with Instant Payments Solution

The financial landscape is continually evolving, with regulations becoming more stringent and technology accelerating at an unprecedented pace. Anadolubank Nederland N.V., a mid-size bank, is at the forefront of this transformation, thanks to its recent partnership with Worldline. Worldline, a global leader in payment services, has provided Anadolubank with a cloud-based instant payments solution, ensuring that the bank remains compliant

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Galileo Launches Inclusive Secured Credit with Real-Time Updates
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Galileo Launches Inclusive Secured Credit with Real-Time Updates

Galileo has launched its Secured Credit with Dynamic Funding, a new financial solution aimed at streamlining the credit-building process for consumers and clients, particularly focusing on the needs of the underbanked and underserved. This initiative offers a revolutionary approach to managing financial transactions by consolidating and securing both debit and credit balances, providing a unified and simplified user experience for

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Revamping Financial Services in LAC: Paymentology and ViaCarte Unite
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Revamping Financial Services in LAC: Paymentology and ViaCarte Unite

The Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region is poised for a financial revolution, thanks to a groundbreaking partnership between Paymentology, a global issuer-processor, and ViaCarte, a customizable and user-friendly payment platform. Together, these companies aim to transform card issuance and payment processing across the region by leveraging cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions. This collaboration promises to bring advanced, scalable, and

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How Will Visa’s New Smart Credentials Revolutionize Digital Payments?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Will Visa’s New Smart Credentials Revolutionize Digital Payments?

The landscape of payment technologies has been evolving rapidly, with significant advances made in the past five years. Visa has been at the forefront of these changes with the introduction of its new smart credential system aimed at adapting to modern consumer preferences. This technological leap promises a more secure, flexible, and user-friendly payment experience. Visa has been leading the

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EIB Grants Nexi Group €220 Million to Boost Europe’s Digital Payments
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
EIB Grants Nexi Group €220 Million to Boost Europe’s Digital Payments

In a landmark move underscoring the drive toward digital transformation in Europe, the European Investment Bank (EIB) announced the provision of €220 million in financing to Nexi Group, Europe’s preeminent PayTech company. This investment aims to spearhead innovation within the digital payments sector, catalyzing modernized, secure, and efficient payment systems across the continent. EIB Vice-President Gelsomina Vigliotti and Nexi Group

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CBI and Banfico Partner to Enhance Global Financial Transaction Security
E-Commerce
CBI and Banfico Partner to Enhance Global Financial Transaction Security

The world of finance is increasingly interconnected, with transactions crossing borders daily and bringing both opportunities and risks, particularly concerning security and accuracy in fund transfers. To address these challenges, CBI, a leading fintech company with over three decades of expertise, has joined forces with Banfico Ltd, a specialist in open banking, open finance, and account verification solutions. This partnership

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Anadolubank Nederland Partners with Worldline for Instant Payments
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Anadolubank Nederland Partners with Worldline for Instant Payments

Anadolubank Nederland, the international banking arm of Turkey’s Anadolubank, has entered into a pivotal partnership with Worldline, a renowned French paytech company. This collaboration aims to leverage Worldline’s cloud-based instant payments solution to comply with new EU instant payment regulations. The move signifies more than just a regulatory compliance effort; it marks a substantial step in Anadolubank Nederland’s digital transformation

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How Will Fime and BancNet Transform Instant Payments in the Philippines?
E-Commerce
How Will Fime and BancNet Transform Instant Payments in the Philippines?

The financial landscape in the Philippines is set for a major transformation with the collaboration between Fime and BancNet aimed at boosting instant payments through InstaPay. By leveraging advanced technology and international standards, this partnership promises to make financial transactions faster, more secure, and accessible to a broader segment of the population. This initiative is not only in line with

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How Is Fintech Innovation Reshaping Digital Payments and Financial Security?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
How Is Fintech Innovation Reshaping Digital Payments and Financial Security?

Digital transformation has been a driving force behind the reshaping of financial services, with fintech innovation sitting at its core. From the adoption of digital payment solutions to the implementation of sophisticated security measures, the financial landscape is evolving at a rapid pace. The Rise of Digital Payments Consortium-Driven Market Expansion Digital payments are becoming the norm, driven by strategic

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