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72% of Global Consumers Are Interested in a Super App
72% of Global Consumers Are Interested in a Super App
July 22, 2022  |  Mobile Applications

Global consumers want a super app, according to “The Super App Shift,” a PYMNTS and PayPal collaboration based on a survey of 9,904 consumers in...

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PayMate Integrates Utility Payments Using Credit Cards
PayMate Integrates Utility Payments Using Credit Cards
July 22, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Business-to-business (B2B) payments and services provider PayMate India Limited is launching a new solution on its platform that integrates utility bill payments using Visa and...

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French Digital Bank Qonto to Acquire Penta
French Digital Bank Qonto to Acquire Penta
July 22, 2022  |  Acquisitions

Qonto, the French digital bank for small businesses and freelancers, on Friday (July 22) announced its intent to acquire German rival Penta. The purchase price...

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MENA Weekly: Crypto, eCommerce Reaffirm UAE’s Position as Cornerstone of Regional Economy
MENA Weekly: Crypto, eCommerce Reaffirm UAE’s Position as Cornerstone of Regional Economy
July 22, 2022  |  International

In news from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), the United Arab Emirates is a cornerstone of the regional economy, attracting international investment and...

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CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
CFPB to Seek Feedback on Open Banking Rulemaking in November
July 22, 2022  |  Regulation

Open banking continues to grow and so do regulatory frameworks that aim at fostering its use. In countries like the U.K. or Europe, this process...

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From Healthcare to B2B and Beyond, Buy Now, Pay Later Finds Growth
From Healthcare to B2B and Beyond, Buy Now, Pay Later Finds Growth
July 22, 2022  |  Buy Now Pay Later

With inflation causing more spending introspection, buy now, pay later (BNPL) continues branching into new use cases and verticals, building on the fashion sector where...

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Weekly TechREG: US, UK Lawmakers Move Stablecoin Bills; CFPB Could Force Banks to Reimburse Scam, Fraud Victims 
Weekly TechREG: US, UK Lawmakers Move Stablecoin Bills; CFPB Could Force Banks to Reimburse Scam,...
July 22, 2022  |  Regulation

This week, the U.K. government introduced the Financial Services and Markets Bill, which would amend banking regulations to include stablecoins as a new payment method....

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Real-Time Payments, APIs and Infrastructure Unlock New Consumer Use Cases
Real-Time Payments, APIs and Infrastructure Unlock New Consumer Use Cases
July 22, 2022  |  API

Historically, developers who wanted to build on top of the existing payments infrastructure have struggled to access the data needed to build real-time, engaging experiences....

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FinTechs Resolve Banking Barriers, Empower Egypt’s Unbanked With Mobile Technology
FinTechs Resolve Banking Barriers, Empower Egypt’s Unbanked With Mobile Technology
July 21, 2022  |  Financial Inclusion

Until recently, it could take up to three days to transfer funds between accounts in Egypt, but the introduction of instant banking payments has completely...

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