Nina Bobro

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Virtual Card Payments Go Mainstream in U.S.

4 days ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

Not only do Gen Z and millennials in the U.S. embrace virtual cards, but also older age cohorts resort to this innovative payment method if providers manage to raise proper awareness. A consumer survey published by PYMNTS Intelligence and Elan revealed that more than 40% of U.S. shoppers used a virtual card in the past six months, with 65% saying they’re likely to use this payment method in the year ahead. The two firms surveyed 2,516 U.S. buyers between Feb. 12, 2025, and Feb. 28, 2025.
Wirex Business Expands Corporate Stablecoin Payments to BASE

1 week ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

Wirex Business aims to make stablecoin payments mainstream in corporate settings, integrating them with both BASE and traditional enterprise-grade infrastructure. Wirex, a crypto-focused fintech company, has expanded its Business solution to the BASE blockchain incubated by the popular crypto exchange Coinbase. Wirex Business is the firm’s newly-launched corporate banking platform tailored for Web3 and crypto companies.
From Cards to Direct Transfers: The A2A Payment Transformation in Europe and Beyond

1 week ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

The global payment landscape is rapidly changing driven by a seismic shift in popular transaction methods. A closer look at payment statistics reveals that account-to-account (A2A) transfers are ascending in importance. Its growing dominance among other payment types is especially evident in the European market. An ordinary consumer or a merchant rarely wonders what happens behind the curtains of their daily transactions.
Nordics and Estonia Roll Out Offline Card Payment Backup

1 week ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

Several European countries are rushing to strengthen the resilience of their payment systems against any sabotage, striving to make card payments available to citizens even offline in case of internet outages. As Bank of Finland board member Tuomas Valimaki revealed to Reuters, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Estonia are all preparing their backup offline card payment solutions.
GoCardless and Cloud Market Tools Integrate for Fully Automated Payment Collection

1 week ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

With the full integration of GoCardless within the Cloud Market Tools suite, MSP businesses can manage collections and reconciliations without leaving their routine billing system. Giacom, a UK-based cloud services distributor, has announced an integration of its flagship Cloud Market Tools billing platform with GoCardless, a fintech company that specialises in account-to-account (A2A) recurring payments.
Binance to Facilitate National Tourism Crypto Payment System in Bhutan

1 week ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

The tourism industry in Bhutan is the first globally to explore a nationwide cryptocurrency payment system powered by Binance Pay and DK Bank. A popular crypto exchange, Binance, has announced the launch of a nation-level payment initiative in Bhutan, in partnership with DK Bank, the country’s first fully digital bank.
AI Washing Gains Traction: Red Flags to Watch Out For

1 week ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

While we haven’t yet figured out how to prevent greenwashing in the corporate space, a new threat arises in the form of AI washing. What is it and how do we deal with AI washers? Let’s explore. Artificial intelligence is the top priority for modern investors. All companies that boost their operations with AI have higher chances to attract the attention of both customers and sponsors. They also easily outdo competitors who are slower to adapt to innovative technology.
OakNorth Taps OpenAI Tech to Deliver AI-Led Digital Banking

1 week ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

OakNorth wants to embed custom-built GPT tools powered by OpenAI into the core of its digital banking platform that serves over 215,000 customers. OakNorth, a digital bank of British origin, has collaborated with the developer of the popular ChatGPT bot, OpenAI, to improve the speed, personalisation, and efficiency of its services for mid-sized businesses.
Vistra Acquires iiPay to Boost Multi-Country Payroll Solution

1 week ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

The combined business of Vistra and iiPay is expected to process about ten million payment records each year in over 170 markets around the world. Vistra, a Hong Kong-based professional services provider, has reached a strategic acquisition agreement with iiPay (Integrated International Payroll Limited), a global provider of cloud payroll solutions. The aggregated capabilities of the two firms will enable multi-country payroll in over 170 countries and regions.
Rise in Crypto ATM Scams: What You Should Know to Protect Yourself

1 week ago | payspaceworld.com | Nina Bobro

Victims of crypto ATM scams lost hundreds of millions of dollars last year, and the year before that. Bitcoin ATMs, though created for user convenience, are now fervently exploited by scammers. The thing with stolen crypto is that it’s next to impossible to retrieve. Therefore, consumer awareness is key to protection from this kind of scheme. How Crypto ATMs Turn From Cash Out Tools to Scam SourceBitcoin ATMs remind your regular cash machines just with a special symbol on them.