19:23:44 (UTC) 06-20-2025
Fides ONEHub wins top honor for cross-border payments excellence
19:22:23 (UTC) 06-20-2025
Enkrypt integrates SPACE ID's Payment ID for seamless CEX transfers
19:20:26 (UTC) 06-20-2025
The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the US inched down in May
19:18:19 (UTC) 06-20-2025
Uber expands AI data platform to power next-gen enterprise, AI lab needs
19:15:52 (UTC) 06-20-2025
Argentina prepaid card, digital wallet intelligence report 2025 available
19:13:17 (UTC) 06-20-2025
Sweden prepaid card, digital wallet intelligence report 2025 available
19:10:40 (UTC) 06-20-2025
Netherlands prepaid card, digital wallet market report 2025-2029 available
19:08:07 (UTC) 06-20-2025
NetXD unveils end-to-end TradFi-DeFi infrastructure platform
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Alipay+ and Meizu debut smart‑glasses e‑wallet payment in Hong Kong
Ant International's Alipay+ announced it has reached a global milestone, completing the world's first real-world e-wallet payment using smart glasses. In partnership with global technology company Meizu, the transaction leveraged the Meizu StarV Snap AR glasses and AlipayHK in Hong Kong.
Money has always been about an exchange of value. In prehistoric times, someone might have requested a handful of pucca shells in exchange for a wheel or cutting implement. Today, that exchange of value might involve cash, a check, or a credit/debit card. Or, it could involve a cryptocurrency – a digital or virtual currency that is secured by cryptography.
This week's featured contributor:
Viktoria Soltesz is the CEO and founder of PSP Angels and The Soltesz Institute. She is a leading advocate for strategy-led financial operations, ethical industry practices, and structured education in an area too often overlooked in traditional business training. PSP Angels is a globally awarded, independent payment and banking consultancy that has supported over 1,000 companies in building scalable, secure financial infrastructures. The Soltesz Institute is the first and only independent online organization offering EU-accredited training and certifications focused exclusively on payments and banking.
June 16th, 2025
Too many merchant sales agents treat this industry like a side hustle—and end up paying the price. In this week’s episode, James Shepherd sits down with Ben Ross, COO of Green Payments, to unpack the biggest mistakes agents make when choosing a partner, signing agreements, and scaling their business. From dangerous contract terms to misunderstood comp plans, they break down how to avoid common traps and instead build a long-term, residual-focused business with the right support and solutions. Whether you're new to the industry or reevaluating your ISO partnership, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical takeaways to help you succeed.