digital payments

6 Fintech Executives Give Their Predictions for 2021
Technology

6 Fintech Executives Give Their Predictions for 2021

How will the changing winds of 2020 shift the direction of fintech this year?
By Lauren Muskett | February 1, 2021
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PayPal Crushes Estimates, Posts 25% Sales Gain
Payments

PayPal Crushes Estimates, Posts 25% Sales Gain

“Our record performance in the second quarter — our strongest quarter ever — reaffirms the relevance of PayPal in the unfolding digital future."
By Matthew Heller | July 30, 2020
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Ant Financial Makes Move on Singapore Market
Strategy

Ant Financial Makes Move on Singapore Market

The Chinese electronic payments company has applied for a digital banking license in Singapore as it continues its shift toward overseas markets.
By Matthew Heller | January 2, 2020
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PayPal Pulls Out of Facebook’s Crypto Project
Technology

PayPal Pulls Out of Facebook’s Crypto Project

The payments company was reportedly concerned Facebook had not done enough to address the regulatory backlash against the Libra plan.
By Matthew Heller | October 7, 2019
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PayPal Investment Positions It for China Entry
Technology

PayPal Investment Positions It for China Entry

The company will become the first foreign platform to offer digital payment services in China by acquiring 70% of a domestic provider.
By Matthew Heller | October 1, 2019
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Global Payments Agrees to Buy Total System Services
Technology

Global Payments Agrees to Buy Total System Services

The merger is the latest in a series of deals involving large financial technology firms.
By Lauren Muskett | May 28, 2019
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Global Payments Buys ACTIVE Verticals for $1B
Technology

Global Payments Buys ACTIVE Verticals for $1B

"We are adding an enterprise software business operating in two new vertical markets that are highly fragmented."
By Matthew Heller | August 3, 2017
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MasterCard Shares Surge on 12% Profit Gain
Financial Reporting

MasterCard Shares Surge on 12% Profit Gain

The company is benefiting from healthy consumer spending but faces increased costs as it spends on digital payment initiatives.
By Matthew Heller | May 2, 2017
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