Visa gets Beijing’s green light after 40-year wait to crack China
While Visa gets preliminary approval to enter a USD 143.9 trillion market dominated by UnionPay and mobile wallets, a final licence still remains elusive...
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Syria’s first international card payments signal return to global finance
Visa and Mastercard transactions come days after Washington removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list...
Visa, M-Pesa pick Congo as testing ground for stablecoin-driven cross-border payments
Visa, M-Pesa, along with cross-border payments company Onafriq, have piloted a system that settles mobile money top-ups using stablecoins...
Open USD: 140 rivals to share one single cryptocurrency
Visa, Mastercard and Google sit among the Open USD's founding backers, with Fireblocks on board as a key infrastructure partner...
With parliamentary nod, digital euro inches closer to reality
The digital euro, as an electronic wallet guaranteed by the ECB but marketed by banks, will allow eurozone residents to make payments both online and in person...
Start-up of the Week: Flatpay emerges as European fintech unicorn challenger
Flatpay's payment options help SMEs thrive by streamlining their order and payment processes, giving the business owners more time and freedom to focus on operational growth...
Georgia climbs the tech ladder
Georgian startups are attracting the attention of technologists worldwide...
Neo Pay Iraq: A trusted partner for seamless transactions
Neo Pay Iraq has four types of payment cards available for its customers...
IF Insights: Why Brazil struggles to attract international tourists despite its riches
Brazil isn't cheap for international travellers, particularly those expecting an affordable, high-quality experience...
South Africa introducing visa reforms to boost economy: Minister Leon Schreiber
Currently, foreigners who receive job offers in South Africa may have to wait months or even years to receive a visa, and their requests may occasionally be denied for unclear reasons...