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Kraken rolls out Mastercard crypto debit card in UK and Europe

Kraken has launched a Mastercard debit card in the UK and Europe, allowing users to spend from a wide range of cryptocurrency and cash balances.
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ACE Money Transfer and Visa collaborate on AFTs for cross-border transfers

ACE Money Transfer, a UK-based remittance provider, has partnered with Visa to support cross-border money movement.
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Mastercard in early talks to sell majority stake in Vocalink– report

Mastercard acquired Vocalink from a consortium of 18 UK lenders in 2016. Credit: The Bold Bureau / Shutterstock.com. Mastercard is considering a potential sale of a majority stake in its UK-based ...
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Japan lenders pursue $700m in claims after Zentoshin bankruptcy

The collapse has left 63 creditors with claims totalling $709m. Credit: valiantsin suprunovich/ Shutterstock.com. Lenders in Japan are seeking to recover more than $700m after payments firm Zentoshin ...
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European Parliament clears path for digital euro talks

EU lawmakers have backed plans to enter negotiations on legislation that would establish a digital euro, as the bloc seeks to reduce reliance on US-based card networks and mobile ...
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Swift readies blockchain ledger for tokenised cross-border payments

Swift, the global network for financial messaging, has announced that its blockchain-based ledger is ready for initial use.
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Tag Systems helps UK banks and fintechs prepare for the next generation of payment card security

Tag Systems has strengthened its ability to support UK payment card issuers with the transition to the latest Visa and Mastercard payment specifications. In the process, it become ...