digital payments

In a significant shift for digital payments, Google Wallet will drop support for PayPal accounts in the United States effective June 13, and users must act promptly to avoid disruption in their daily transactions. This move, recently confirmed by both official Google statements and technology...

Microsoft Edge users are in for a notable yet somewhat intangible transformation with the release of version 137, a browser update that is beginning its global rollout. In a move that signals both a rebranding effort and a subtle shift in user experience, Microsoft is officially sunsetting the...

In a financial ecosystem increasingly defined by complex digital interactions and ever-sophisticated fraud tactics, Chargebacks911’s announcement of Donald Kossmann as Chief Technology Officer signals a significant evolution—not just for the company, but potentially for the entire payments...

Chargebacks911, a global leader in chargeback management and digital trust, has announced a pivotal leadership appointment: Donald Kossmann joins the company as Chief Technology Officer. This move, coming on the heels of a rigorous and extended search, signals a new era in the company’s...

When Donald Kossmann stepped into the role of Chief Technology Officer at Chargebacks911, the stakes for the payments industry were already high. Digital transactions, scaling into the trillions globally each year, represent the very backbone of modern commerce. Yet, with every online purchase...

In the bustling heart of the Philippines’ local economies, an often-overlooked yet essential segment—nano and micro businesses—powers the daily rhythm of countless neighborhoods. These enterprises, frequently helmed by sari-sari store owners, solopreneurs, and housewives, act as the economic...

Driving digital transformation in emerging markets is a monumental challenge—requiring not only cutting-edge technology but also nuanced understanding of local business environments and constraints. This dynamic is at the heart of a groundbreaking partnership recently announced between Fawry...

Spotify's recent emancipation from Apple’s rigid payment ecosystem is nothing short of historic for the streaming giant and app developers at large. Following a U.S. court ruling declaring Apple to be in “willful violation” of an earlier injunction mandating fair competition, Spotify has wasted...

Egypt’s fintech landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked recently by the high-profile collaboration between Fawry, Microsoft, and KlayyTech aimed squarely at the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With Egypt’s digital economy charting remarkable growth, the...

Here's a summary of Mastercard's new AI shopping agent program, as reported by NewsBytes: Collaboration: Mastercard is working with Microsoft, IBM, and other AI companies on a program that enables AI agents to shop and pay for items on behalf of users. User Experience: Users can instruct the AI...

Mastercard's recent collaboration with Microsoft and IBM marks a significant advancement in integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the online shopping and payment experience. This initiative introduces AI agents capable of assisting users in product selection and facilitating...

In a significant move towards integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into financial transactions, Mastercard and PayPal have recently unveiled initiatives aimed at enhancing commerce through AI-driven technologies. These developments mark a pivotal shift in how consumers and businesses...

Google Wallet’s latest update is making waves by extending its digital payment capabilities to children – a bold innovation that brings convenience and increased control for families. Although this move might seem more aligned with the Android ecosystem, it raises interesting questions about how...

In an exciting development that marks a new era for fintech in the Gulf region, Sadad Payment Solutions has emerged as Qatar’s first cloud payment processor to adopt Microsoft Azure for its mission-critical operations. This strategic move not only underscores the rapid evolution of digital...

The Windows 10 team wants to help you take advantage of new simplified payment options for Windows 10 UWP apps. A not-so-appealing part of the ecommerce shopping experience to this day is the checkout process. The average documented shopping cart abandonment rate is 68.81 percent, and 27 percent...

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