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OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards
Crypto

OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards

Australian OKX users can now move stablecoins instantly and earn up to 10% on USDG balances, as the group pushes into payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
Revolut posts record results as Australia turns domestic
Crypto

Revolut posts record results as Australia turns domestic

Revolut posts record 2025 results as Australian users shift from travel spending to everyday banking, driving surging local profits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push
Disaster Recovery

Revolut hits 1m Aussie users, plans AUD $400m push

Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Feb 2026

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Rain launches payments alliance for agentic commerce
Digital Transformation

Rain launches payments alliance for agentic commerce

Card networks and fintech groups are trying to set rules for AI-driven purchases before a projected USD $3 trillion market fragments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Shoppers want pricing, not personalisation in apps
Customer Relationship Management

Shoppers want pricing, not personalisation in apps

Exclusive pricing and discounts matter more than personalisation for most shoppers, as too many app alerts and poor rewards drive them away.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Payment firms expand into broader merchant services
Customer Relationship Management

Payment firms expand into broader merchant services

Merchants could soon get payments, loyalty, lending and checkout tools from one supplier as firms chase fuller control of commerce.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Spade raises USD $40 million to boost payments data
Fintech

Spade raises USD $40 million to boost payments data

Banks and fintechs are increasingly using payments data for fraud checks and rewards as Spade expands its merchant-matching platform with fresh funding.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Capital.com launches public bug bounty programme with Intigriti
Cybersecurity

Capital.com launches public bug bounty programme with Intigriti

Capital.com has unveiled a public bug bounty programme on Intigriti, inviting ethical hackers to enhance its cybersecurity and protect user data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app in Paris
Payment Technologies

Jio Financial Services launches JioFinance app in Paris

Jio Financial Services has launched its JioFinance app in Paris, easing digital transactions for tourists and enhancing payment options.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Veracode unveils enhanced global partner programme amid AI boom
Application Security

Veracode unveils enhanced global partner programme amid AI boom

In response to the AI-driven evolution in software security, Veracode has unveiled its upgraded Veracode Velocity Partner Programme.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Impact.com launches new referral marketing platform
Software-as-a-Service

Impact.com launches new referral marketing platform

impact.com rolls out impact.com/advocate, a new referral marketing platform to foster brand-customer engagement through customised, automated referral programs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024

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iGoDirect names Greg Duncan to lead New Zealand push
Digital Transformation

iGoDirect names Greg Duncan to lead New Zealand push

The appointment comes as iGoDirect targets faster growth in New Zealand's expanding corporate gift card market, forecast at NZD $2.25 billion by 2028.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Shakepay opens Canada waitlist for physical prepaid card
Crypto

Shakepay opens Canada waitlist for physical prepaid card

Customers can move up the queue by tapping a virtual card in shops, as Shakepay uses a points game to roll out its new prepaid card.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Southern Co-op to launch digital loyalty app with Lobyco
Digital Transformation

Southern Co-op to launch digital loyalty app with Lobyco

Southern Co-op partners with Lobyco to launch a digital loyalty app featuring games, challenges and personalised rewards across 300 UK stores.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation
Digital Transformation

Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Codatech rebrands to Finity, unveils 'recfintech' platform
Fintech

Codatech rebrands to Finity, unveils 'recfintech' platform

Software provider Codatech has rebranded as Finity, launching a new recfintech platform to streamline recruitment payments for the temporary sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign
Payment Technologies

Heymax & Visa launch sustainable travel rewards campaign

Heymax and Visa launch a campaign promoting sustainable travel in Singapore, offering 2 million miles for MRT and bus rides, aiming to boost green practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024