Defense Against Money Mules

Account-to-account scams are becoming more common, growing with the introduction of real-time payment systems.

Digital Currency Update

Brazil’s central bank announced it would launch a CBDC pilot, with public testing taking place at the end of 2024. Bybit, a digital currency exchange, launched a Mastercard debit card for customers in Europe. Users will be able to spend from several digital currencies with automatic conversion to fiat at the point of sale, as […]

BNPL Investments & Acquisition Deals

Since January 2022 there have been 39 transactions in the buy now, pay later (BNPL) industry in 20 countries. Among those transactions, 35 were investments or credit facility deals and 4 were acquisitions. The acquisitions were: UK-based Zopa Bank acquired UK-based BNPL provider DivideBuy, Japan-based MUFG Bank acquired 70% of Japan-based BNPL provider Kanmu, FinAccel […]

OpenWay SaaS Platform for CaaS Providers

Operating from the cloud allows OpenWay and its customers to use Way4 to offer a dedicated SaaS, including those wanting to offer their clients a Cards-as-a-Service platform.

Global Network Card Brands US — 2022

Consumer and commercial credit, debit and prepaid cards issued in the US carrying the American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa brands generated $9.563 trillion in purchase volume in 2022, an increase of 13.0% over 2021.