Visa stories

Velocity secures USD $10M to build stablecoin platform
3 days ago
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Velocity raises USD $10 million in pre-seed funding to build a stablecoin platform, aiming to simplify cross-border payments for enterprises.

Singapore cardholders can use rewards to offset carbon footprint
Last week
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Singapore cardholders can convert up to 8% of DCS Visa Platinum Card spending into carbon offsets, supporting biodiversity via a new app feature from June.

Temu joins global council to step up fight against online fakes
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Temu has joined the International Anti-Counterfeiting Coalition's Marketplace Advisory Council to strengthen efforts against online counterfeit goods.

Are stablecoins the new superstars of crypto?
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Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.

Stripe unveils AI payments model & stablecoin accounts amid growth
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Stripe unveils AI-powered payments model and stablecoin accounts, enhancing fraud detection and global money management in 101 countries.

Ecommpay shortlisted for three categories at PayTech Awards 2025
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted for three awards at the PayTech Awards 2025, recognising innovation in payments, anti-fraud, and diversity leadership.

PayPal launches Complete Payments to boost Singapore trade
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PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore, enabling businesses to accept payments from 200+ markets with rapid settlement and multi-currency support.

Visa & Sektor join to highlight payment innovation at event
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Visa partners with Sektor as co-host for the 2026 Hamilton Island Conference, focusing on payment innovation and tech collaboration in Australia and New Zealand.

ServiceNow unveils AI Platform to unify operations
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ServiceNow launches a new AI Platform unifying data, intelligence and orchestration to boost enterprise-wide automation and operational efficiency globally.

WithU partners with Sir Mo Farah to launch global running app
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British fitness brand WithU teams up with Sir Mo Farah and top athletes to launch URUNN, a personalised running app set for release later this year.

Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards
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Ecommpay has been shortlisted in two categories at the FinTech Awards London, recognising its innovation and collaboration with The Money Platform.

Visa launches AI-assisted shopping with security focus
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Visa has launched Intelligent Commerce, partnering with AI leaders to enable secure, AI-assisted shopping and payments tailored to user preferences.

Vietnam Airlines enhances global payments options with Adyen
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Adyen has expanded its partnership with Vietnam Airlines, enabling global acquiring to improve payment options for international travellers across key markets.

Ecommpay appoints Roy Blokker to lead European sales push
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Ecommpay appoints Roy Blokker as Head of Strategic Sales to boost its European expansion and tailor payment solutions for top-tier merchants.

Pismo names Vishal Dalal as global CEO amid leadership changes
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Pismo appoints Vishal Dalal as global CEO and Rodrigo Melato as Chief Commercial Officer amid plans for customer-centric growth and international expansion.

HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain
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HiQi partners with Ecommpay to enhance app payments in Portugal and Spain, enabling faster, compliant top-ups with diverse payment options.

Visa grows Auckland tech talent with Code & Connect event
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Visa's Code & Connect in Auckland nurtures NZ tech talent, with 51 students engaging in mentorship and 10 graduate roles offered for 2026 intake.

Ecommpay shortlisted for 2025 ICA Compliance Award
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Ecommpay has been named a finalist in the ICA Compliance Awards Europe 2025 for its innovative Risk Control Management System developed with Cable.

Extend teams with Visa to enhance virtual card solutions
Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Extend has partnered with Visa to improve virtual card solutions for middle-market businesses, enhancing spending control and security for users.

Ecommpay wins top award for payments innovation in 2025
Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Ecommpay has clinched the Payments Innovation of the Year title at the FStech Awards 2025 for its pioneering global payments platform, enhancing user experience.