Marcel van Oost

Hey Payments Fanatic! Checkout.com has become the first acquirer in the UAE to launch Visa Direct Push-to-Card solution, enabling near real-time fund disbursements to eligible Visa cards. The platform connects over 190 markets with access to more than 8.5 billion card, account, and wallet endpoints through a single-entry

Hey Payments Fanatic! Before the news, a quick favor—my friend Chiara Liqui Lung is launching her own project, and I’m thrilled for her! She’s spent years helping FinTech startups grow and scale, and now she’s sharing her expertise with founders. If you’re tackling the challenges

Hey Payments Fanatic! Satispay is mapping out its next move. The Italian payment network, valued at over €1.2 billion, is preparing internally for an IPO while actively seeking acquisitions in the €10 million to €50 million range. Profitability remains the key milestone, with the company expecting to break even

Hey Payments Fanatic! Regulation just met innovation! 🚀 Bitpanda has secured FCA approval to expand into the UK, solidifying its position as one of Europe’s most regulated crypto platforms. With this milestone—alongside its MiCAR license—Bitpanda is setting a new standard for secure and compliant digital asset investing. This

Hey Payments Fanatic! Real-time payments just hit a significant milestone! BNY Mellon and The Clearing House have successfully processed the largest instant payment in U.S. history—$10 million—following the RTP® network’s transaction limit increase from $1M to $10M. This game-changing move highlights the growing demand for high-value,

Hey Payments Fanatic! Sweden’s automatic payments just got a major upgrade! Kivra and Trustly have launched an enhanced version of Autogiro, making it easier than ever to set up direct debits. With just a quick BankID confirmation, users can activate payments instantly—no more manual data entry, no more