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/security

Mastercard takes GenAI to the Dark Web

Mastercard is using generative AI to double the speed at which it can detect potentially compromised cards.

/payments

Google Pay lets customers ditch CVVs for biometrics

Google Pay has received a revamp to make it easier for shoppers to see card benefits, use BNPL on more sites, and ditch CVV codes in favour of biometrics at checkout.

/retail

Synapse fallout leaves Copper customers unable to access funds

The collapse of BaaS platform Synapse has forced teen finance app Copper to suddenly discontinue its bank deposit accounts and debit cards, leaving some customers unable to access their funds.

/crypto

Ex-Revolut team launch DeFi wallet and crypto card

A team of ex-Revolut employees have released Zeal, a DeFi wallet and debit card combination that enables direct cryptocurrency spending on everyday items, eliminating the need for conversion to fiat currency.

/payments

PSR steps back from capping Visa and Mastercard fees despite lack of competition

The UK's Payment System Regulator (PSR) has stepped back from imposing financial penalties on Visa and Mastercard scheme and processing fees, despite evidence that the firms are running an effective duopoly in the supply of services to merchants.

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Visa unveils suite of new products for the digital age

Visa has unveiled a suite of new digital-first products and services that it claims will revolutionise the card and address the future needs of businesses, merchants and consumers and the financial institutions that serve them

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Kima bids to build a 'DeFi credit card’

Israeli startup Kima is running a project with Mastercard's FinSec Innovation Lab to connect decentralised finance (DeFi) applications with fiat systems.

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Mastercard starts domestic payments processing in China

US card giant Mastercard, through a joint venture, has finally begun processing domestic payments in China.

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JP Morgan taps Visa Direct for faster payments

JP Morgan is promising faster domestic payments in the US, through the Visa Direct network.

/security

Mastercard harnesses AI to take on scammers

Mastercard is tackling the growing threat of scams through the launch of an AI-based product suite and several cross-industry partnerships.

/regulation

RBI bars Kotak Mahindra from digitally onboarding new customers

The Reserve Bank of India has ordered Kotak Mahindra Bank to stop onboarding new customers via digital channels and to pause issuing new credit cards because of failures with the lender's IT systems.

/payments

OakNorth partners Marqeta to offer SMEs commercial debit cards

UK small business lender OakNorth has teamed up with Marqeta to offer commercial debit cards to its customers.

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UniCredit rolls out accessible cards for visually impaired

UniCredit is upgrading all its debit, credit and pre-paid cards with features designed by Mastercard for blind and partially sighted people.

/startups

Pomelo raises $35m for credit-building remittance product

US startup Pomelo has raised $35 million in a Series A funding round for its credit-building remittance app and card.

/inclusion

Wagestream raises £17.5m

Financial wellbeing app Wagestream has raised £17.5 million in a funding round joined by a British Business Bank subsidiary.

/payments

Mastercard launches virtual card app to simplify travel and business expenses

HSBC Australia and Westpac have signed on as the first banks to offer a new Mastercard app that enables virtual commercial cards to be added to digital wallets.

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Ramp sees valuation bounce back on $150 million raise

Finance automation and corporate credit card startup Ramp has raised $150 million in a funding round co-led by Khosla Ventures and Founders Fund.

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PayPal Ventures leads €18 million series A extension in Pliant

PayPal Ventures has led an €18+ million Serie A extension for Berlin-based corporate card platform Pliant as it prepares for expansion into the UK.

/payments

TokenEx and Ixopay to merge

Cloud tokenisation provider TokenEx has agreed a merger with payments orchestration platform Ixopay. Financial terms were not disclosed.

/inclusion

Credit fintech Petal agrees sale to Empower

Empower Finance has agreed to buy US credit fintech Petal and closed the acquisition of Philippines-based Cashalo.