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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.

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Online Edition – Issue 25:06:01

Money, from pucca shells to bitcoin: a primer

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.

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Community Voices

This week's featured contributor:

Viktoria Soltesz

Viktoria Soltesz

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.

Merchant Sales Podcast

Merchant Sales Podcast

June 16th, 2025

Avoiding Agent Pitfalls and Building a Real Business

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.

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