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Hey Payments Fanatic! Qonto is stepping further into the payment space, following moves by peers like Revolut, Stancer, and SumUp. The FinTech company has announced its first-ever physical Point of Sale (POS) terminals, alongside Tap to Pay functionality and Payment Links, marking a significant expansion of its offering for its

Hey Payments Fanatic! Ripple, the blockchain powerhouse for financial institutions, has just inked deals with Zand Bank and Mamo in the UAE to power faster, more transparent cross-border payments via Ripple Payments. Backed by its newly secured DFSA license, the first of its kind for a blockchain-enabled payment provider in

Hey Payments Fanatic! What began as a national-level solution for instant payments across Europe has this year evolved into a trilateral bridge linking Portugal’s MBWay, Spain’s Bizum, and Italy’s BANCOMAT, connecting 45 million users. Now, it’s preparing to extend its reach northward. By 2026, five new

Hey Payments Fanatic! Trust goes beyond feelings, it’s a form of confidence, a belief that someone or something will act in your best interest. In the digital world, where most transactions are unseen and silent, trust becomes the hidden infrastructure behind every click, tap, and swipe. This week, Checkout.

Hey Payments Fanatic! Over the past few years, Lisbon has steadily built a reputation as a growing FinTech corridor. Now, another player is joining the scene. Mollie, the payment platform serving more than 250,000 businesses across Europe, is expanding its presence in Portugal. With its official launch in the

Hey Payments Fanatic! The payments landscape is shifting, and the first half of 2025 is offering a glimpse into how deep those changes might go. Stripe acquired Bridge, a $1.1 billion stablecoin payments platform. MoonPay picked up infrastructure provider Iron in a deal reportedly worth over $100 million. Ripple