Electronic Payments International

Blackstone is reportedly considering the sale of SP.LINKS, its Japan-based payments services provider.

The process could deliver a profit a little more than two years after Blackstone bought the company, Bloomberg

Crypto companies with Premier League sponsorship deals are facing increased scrutiny after the Financial Conduct Authority warned clubs about partnering with firms that are not authorised to operate in the UK.

The financial watchdog has told English top-flight clubs they could face enforcement action if they accept sponsorship money from crypto and trading businesse...

The global payments industry delivered another year of expansion in 2025, with network operators benefiting from international commerce and payment volume growth even as transaction processors faced slower merchant spending and intensifying competition. The world’s 20 largest listed payment companies generated a combined revenue base of $280bn in 2025, with growth increasingl...

DBS has launched a “tap-to-phone” feature that allows businesses to accept credit and debit card payments using an Android smartphone.

The capability enables eligible devices to function as payment terminals, allowing merchants to take in-person payments without an additional point-of-sale device.

The service is available through the DBS MAX app.

MoneyGram has launched a US dollar stablecoin intended to support a wider range of financial services across its global payments network.

In a statement, the money transfer company said the stablecoin, called MGUSD, will act as “connective tissue” as MoneyGram expands its payments infrastructure using blockchain technology.

MoneyGram introduced MGUSD in th...