Are crypto prices driving Square and Coinbase?
October 5th, 2022
We look at Coinbase and Blockto find out if crypto-involved companies' value is more determined by the value of crypto than the wider stock market.
De-dollarisation: The impact on cross-border payments
October 4th, 2022
The Russia-Ukraine war, as well as the dollar’s growing strength amidst a broader downturn, is reigniting the topic of de-dollarisation.
Latin America sees growing payments activity
October 3rd, 2022
Western Union's acquisition of Brazilian e-wallet Te Enviei comes amidst a flurry of payments activity in LatAm as players in key markets expand outwards.
The impact of remittances in Pakistan
September 28th, 2022
The recent Pakistan floods have been devastating for the country. Some money transfer players have adjusted their services in response.
How acquisitions are fast-tracking banks’ growth in payments capabilities
September 27th, 2022
Last week J.P. Morgan announced that it was acquiring Renovite Technologies. But how important are acquisitions to banks looking to innovate in payments?
Is crypto a viable alternative to volatile fiat currencies?
September 26th, 2022
It has been suggested that cryptocurrencies are a viable alternative to particularly volatile fiat currencies, but how do the volatility levels compare?
Boosting financial inclusion for women worldwide
September 20th, 2022
Financial services companies, including some in the cross-border space, are working to close the financial gap between men and women worldwide.
Cash App: The next rival to Apple Pay?
September 13th, 2022
Block's move to support payments to ecommerce merchants beyond its Square network suggests Cash App could be looking to compete with mobile rivals
FedNow: Inside the US’s next payment rails
September 12th, 2022
The US Federal Reserve has announced that its FedNow instant payment system is expected to launch in mid-2023
Remittance players see growth rate decline in Q2 2022
September 5th, 2022
Leading remittance players once again saw slowing growth across their consumer money transfer revenues in Q2 2022.
Banking Circle’s interoperability push
August 31st, 2022
European banking services provider Banking Circle has made interoperability a key focus, and this will only continue as it gears up to launch in the US.
Adyen share prices fall despite revenue rise
August 30th, 2022
Despite posting a net revenue increase of 37% YoY payments processor Adyen saw its share price fall by as much as 11% after releasing its H1 22 earnings.
dLocal grows merchant revenues in Q2 22
August 29th, 2022
Uruguayan payment processor dLocal is reaping the benefits of expansion, reporting revenue growth of 72%, to $101.2m, in Q2 22.
Paysafe growth slows in Q2 22 as European headwinds bite
August 23rd, 2022
Paysafe felt the effects of European headwinds in Q2 22, with a 1% decline to $379m, as well as a 13% decrease in adjusted EBITDA.
Remitly acquires Rewire as it looks to add complementary products
August 22nd, 2022
Digital remittance major Remitly has announced that it is acquiring Rewire, an Israeli financial services provider for migrants.
Coinbase bears brunt of crypto winter in Q2 2022
August 16th, 2022
Coinbase continues to feel the impact of the crypto slump, with a 61% YoY revenue decline to $803m and an adjusted EBITDA margin of -19% in Q2 2022.