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Why payments are leading the fintech charge

Payments now make up 55% of global fintech revenues at USD $126 billion, driven by innovation, regulation, and demand for instant, secure transactions.

By Laurent Descout • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

UK retailers hit by surge in AI-powered phishing & vishing scams

UK retailers like M&S and Harrods face soaring AI-driven phishing and vishing scams, with phone attacks rising 449% and losses hitting hundreds of millions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Crypto

Mobile wallets rise among young UK shoppers as card use persists

Mobile wallets are gaining popularity with young UK shoppers, while older generations continue to prefer debit and credit cards for online purchases.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025

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Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets

One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025

Buy Now Pay Later

Australians embrace AI & flexible payments for online sales

Seventy percent of Australians plan to shop online this holiday season, with AI tools and Buy Now, Pay Later options driving a digital surge in sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025

Digital Transformation

One Inc posts 244% revenue growth & joins Fast 500 rankings

One Inc achieved 244% revenue growth, ranking 311th on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, signalling rapid expansion in digital payments for insurance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Supply Chain

Ship4wd unveils platform helping US SMBs buy direct from China

Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Crypto

Bluwhale launches AI Stablecoin Agent as market tops $300bn

Bluwhale launches AI-powered Stablecoin Agent to manage digital dollars as stablecoin market tops $300bn, aiming to boost individual investor returns.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Payment Technologies

PayPal partners with Liverpool FC to launch fan reward scheme

PayPal becomes Liverpool FC's official digital payments partner, launching PayPal+ loyalty scheme for fans to earn rewards on matchday purchases.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Phishing attacks surge as criminals exploit trusted platforms in 2025

Phishing attacks surged in 2025, with a 67% rise exploiting trusted platforms like Zoom and PayPal, and a 449% increase in phone-based vishing incidents targeting businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025

Unified Communications

AI-driven platforms drive efficiency & service quality gains

Organisations using NiCE's AI-driven CXone Mpower platform report faster response times, better service quality, and improved staff efficiency across sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025

Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

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Digital Transformation

Mutual Benefit Group adopts digital claims payments via One Inc

Mutual Benefit Group has launched One Inc's ClaimsPay platform to offer faster, digital claims payments and expanded vendor choices for 58,000 policyholders.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Crypto

BNPL popularity surges as young Australians demand flexible payments

One in three Australian online shoppers use BNPL services, with Gen Z and Millennials driving a rise in demand for flexible payments like PayPal Pay in 4.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Marketing Technologies

Singapore firms hit USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales

Singapore firms have reached USD $1.6 billion in global PayPal sales, driven by exports in gaming, fashion, and beauty sectors to markets like the US and Mexico.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025

Data Protection

PayPal launches PayPal Open for unified business payments in Australia

PayPal launches PayPal Open in Australia, a unified platform offering global payments, lending, and insights for businesses of all sizes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Fintech

PayPal provides $1.5 billion in flexible loans to Aussie SMBs

PayPal Australia has loaned over AUD $1.5 billion to 13,000+ SMBs via its flexible Working Capital programme, offering swift funding without collateral.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025