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UK Merchants Advised to Prepare for Upcoming SCA Implementation

With the UK set to officially implement Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) rules, vendor Forter is alerting merchants that issuing banks are already applying soft declines...

Cashfree Payments Secures $53 Million in Funding

India's Cashfree Payments has secured $53 million in a funding round led by Korean digital entertainment platform Krafton, with participation from existing investor Apis Partners....

FICO to Incorporate BNPL Data into Credit Scoring Models

Following a year-long study with Affirm, Fico plans to integrate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into its credit scoring system. BNPL loans have gained...

Fraud Victims Lose £28,000 to Bank Transfer Scams Every Hour

Victims of bank transfer scams are losing more money every hour than the average UK worker earns in a year, according to research from Which?....

SEB and Crédit Agricole Introduce Eco-Friendly Blockchain Bond Platform

SEB and Crédit Agricole CIB are launching so|bond, a sustainable platform for digital bonds that utilizes blockchain technology to reward participants for enhancing their environmental...

Australia’s Banks Call on Parliament to Regulate Mobile Wallets

Australia's banks are calling on the government to promptly pass legislation to ensure that the country’s payments regulatory framework remains suitable as digital payments continue...

Bank of Papua New Guinea Finishes Field Trials for Digital Kina CBDC

The Bank of Papua New Guinea has announced the successful completion of field trials for the country’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The Proof of...

UK Government Takes Action Against Online Advertising Scams

The UK Government has announced a new legal duty under the Online Safety Bill, requiring major social media platforms and search engines to prevent fraudulent...

JPX Acquires Stake in Nomura-Led Blockchain Venture Boostry

Japan Exchange Group (JPX) is acquiring a stake in the Nomura-led blockchain initiative Boostry to advance the development of the security token market. JPX now...

FTX Partners with Stripe for Payment Processing and Identity Verification

Crypto giant FTX and its US subsidiary have partnered with Stripe to develop an onboarding and identity verification process for users joining the exchange, as...