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Hey Payments Fanatics! Brazil’s Central Bank and major banks just hit a standstill, delaying long-promised rules for Pix Parcelado. The rules were expected in October to bring clarity to consumers. Nothing came out. And every bank keeps pushing its own version of the product, with zero standardization. It’s

Hey Payment Fanatics! Klarna just rolled out Tap to Pay across 14 European markets, pulling flexible payments straight into physical retail. With over 80% of European shopping still happening in stores, Klarna wants the checkout experience to feel like online shopping. One app. One tap. No juggling cards or switching

Hey Payments Fanatics! Wise just secured its first licence on the African continent, opening South Africa after conditional approval from the Reserve Bank. It’s a Category 2 FX Dealer licence. This approval is foundational for future service expansion. South Africa is the largest economy in Africa and a G20

Hey Payments Fanatic! Have you been following how global card networks are expanding their online acceptance footprint?! Today’s developments in Payments include a notable expansion in global card acceptance. UnionPay International is extending its 10-year partnership with Worldpay, adding UnionPay 3DS and ExpressPay to streamline e-commerce transactions worldwide. The

Hi Payments Fanatic! I have something important to share, especially if you or someone in your network wants to work in FinTech media, alongside me. Connecting the Dots in FinTech is growing faster than ever, and to keep up with the momentum, I’m expanding the team in a major

Hey Payments Fanatic! The FCA has launched a dedicated stablecoins cohort inside its Regulatory Sandbox, giving issuers a controlled environment to test products under the UK’s upcoming regulatory regime. The cohort supports firms preparing to issue stablecoins in the UK, offering guidance, feedback and the ability to test solutions