Bluefin, a global leader in payment and data security, today announced a partnership with Allied Electronics to bring Bluefin’s PCI-validated point-to-point encryption (P2PE) solution, Decryptx®, to Allied’s NeXGen PRIME forecourt controller platform.

MB WAY, Portugal’s leading mobile payment app, is now the first euro-denominated application in Europe to offer NFC (Near Field Communication) payments on iOS devices. iPhone users can now make secure, contactless payments directly with MB WAY, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of mobile payments in Europe.

Exactly.com, a payment provider supporting UK eCommerce businesses, has strengthened its platform by integrating two widely used Portuguese payment methods: MB WAY and Multibanco. This strategic move enables merchants to boost their local presence and increase revenue potential.

Lithuania-based electronic money institution Genome has partnered with HUCH to enable instant detection of incoming SEPA payments.

Stablecoins are not just a trend — they are a foundational layer for the next evolution of financial infrastructure in Latin America. The most recent edition of the Crypto Landscape in Latin America report presented by Bitso reveals that the stablecoins dominated purchases in 2024, accounting for 39% of all digital assets acquired in the region.

Adyen has partnered with JOE & THE JUICE to revolutionize its in-store payment experience

Mango has emerged from stealth with $3 million in funding with the round was led by Ironspring Ventures

Volante Technologies, the global leader in Payments as a Service (PaaS), has released the fifth edition of its annual flagship research report, The Big Survey 2025: Modernising Payments.

Rydoo, a global leader in expense management solutions, has announced the acquisition of Semine, a leading European provider of AI-powered accounts payable automation (APA) technology.

Singapore-based fintech Chocolate Finance is taking the next step in improving the clarity of everyday cash management by integrating Snowdrop Solutions’ transaction enrichment API into its mobile app.

EximPe, a cross-border payment startup, today announced that it has secured the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Payment Aggregator Cross-Border (PA-CB) In-Principle licence (Export and Import). This achievement makes the company one of the first to receive this new regulatory authorization without any existing payments licences. With this licence, EximPe plans to enable compliant cross-border pay-ins and pay-outs for digital services, e-commerce, and B2B goods trade, serving businesses across Asian emerging markets.

Zambia’s financial sector is undergoing a meaningful digital shift. Nearly 70% of adults now access payment services – including bank accounts, mobile money and microfinance – marking steady progress toward a more integrated and inclusive payments ecosystem. With the government’s eGov modernisation efforts gaining momentum, the foundations are in place for connected, future-ready infrastructure. As digital adoption continues to rise, so too does the opportunity to strengthen and unify the country’s payments landscape.

The Americas (AMER) has fallen from the global top spot in payroll efficiency, driven by a decline in the number of payroll runs approved first time. However, contrary to initial inspection, this is a sign of the region's adoption of technology and automation capabilities. That's according to the 2025 Payroll Efficiency Index (PEI), from CloudPay, the global leader in payroll and payments solutions.

Lloyds is launching a tasty new student current account, offering £100 in cash and six months’ worth of Deliveroo vouchers, worth £90 - perfect for fuelling late-night revision sessions or post-lecture cravings.

Ageras, a leading software platform for accounting, admin and banking for small businesses in Europe, has acquired Dutch payroll software company Employes, marking its second acquisition in 2025 and its eighth to date. Ageras has already enhanced its local presence across other large European markets, for instance with the acquisition of Shine from Société Générale in 2024, and with the rollup of Employes, Ageras strengthens its position in the Netherlands by adding payroll software to its growing offering for Dutch small businesses.