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17:31:40 (UTC) 10-30-2026

OPay makes history with New York Stock Exchange listing

17:29:57 (UTC) 10-30-2026

Bybit brings its new financial platform vision to Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026

17:28:44 (UTC) 10-30-2026

Holiday shoppers face greater financial pressure, making payment choice more important

17:26:25 (UTC) 10-30-2026

Global Credit Union launches Card Switch with MX to capture recurring spend

17:24:25 (UTC) 10-30-2026

Voice AI agents market size, share, trends, industry analysis now available

17:22:06 (UTC) 10-30-2026

47% of mid-market businesses lack formal payment strategy, AvidXchange finds

17:19:31 (UTC) 10-30-2026

DNA Payments, Zeal to launch loyalty, real-time customer insights service in UK

17:17:41 (UTC) 10-30-2026

Secret SantAI? Visa finds Americans quietly turning to AI for holiday shopping help



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OPay makes history with New York Stock Exchange listing

Friday, October 30, 2026 17:31:40 (UTC)

OPay Makes History with New York Stock Exchange Listing Oct 30, 2026, 11:07 ET NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- OPay Limited ("OPay" or the "Company"), a digital financial platform built to address the challenges of emerging markets, today commences trading under the ticker "OPAY" of its American Depositary Shares ("ADS") on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). Lars Boilesen, Co-Chief Executive Officer of OPay, said: "Today is a significant moment for OPay and Nigeria, wh...

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Bybit brings its new financial platform vision to Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026

Friday, October 30, 2026 17:29:57 (UTC)

Bybit Brings Its New Financial Platform Vision to Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 Oct 30, 2026, 11:27 ET LISBON, Portugal, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the New Financial Platform trusted by more than 80 million users worldwide, announced its participation in Hong Kong FinTech Week (HKFTW) 2026, Asia's premier fintech summit bringing together global financial leaders, regulators, and innovators at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from November 2 to 6, 2026. Bybit's...

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Holiday shoppers face greater financial pressure, making payment choice more important

Friday, October 30, 2026 17:28:44 (UTC)

Holiday Shoppers Face Greater Financial Pressure, Making Payment Choice More Important Seventh annual ETA-TSG study finds 44% of consumers feel more financially stressed, while 57% report negative consequences when merchants don't accept their preferred payment method WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Holiday shoppers are entering the 2026 season under greater financial pressure, and payment flexibility has become one of the clearest ways merchants can win and keep their business...

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Global Credit Union launches Card Switch with MX to capture recurring spend

Friday, October 30, 2026 17:26:25 (UTC)

Global Credit Union Launches Card Switch with MX to Capture Recurring Spend New capability helps members seamlessly move recurring payments to their Global Credit Union cards while strengthening digital engagement and financial relationships October 30, 2026 11:00 ET | Source: MX Technologies, Inc. ANCHORAGE, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Credit Union today announced the launch of Card Switch, a new in-app capability powered by MX Technologies, Inc. that makes it easier ...

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Voice AI agents market size, share, trends, industry analysis now available

Friday, October 30, 2026 17:24:25 (UTC)

Voice AI Agents Market Size, Share, Trends, and Industry Analysis - Global Forecast to 2036 | Market to Reach $43.83 Billion at 24% CAGR as Speech-to-Speech AI Scales Enterprise Automation Maximize voice AI ROI by automating high-volume service calls, using scalable platforms, and pairing AI with human support, compliance, and QA October 30, 2026 11:42 ET | Source: Research and Markets Dublin, Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "Voice AI Agents Market Size, Share, and Industry Analy...

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47% of mid-market businesses lack formal payment strategy, AvidXchange finds

Friday, October 30, 2026 17:22:06 (UTC)

The Payment Strategy Gap: 47% of Mid-Market Businesses Lack a Formal Payment Strategy, New AvidXchange Survey Finds Survey report uncovers businesses with formal accounts payable payment strategies modernize payments, increase financial value, and improve strategic decision-making October 30, 2026 12:00 ET | Source: AvidXchange CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, AvidXchange, a leader in AI-powered accounts payable (AP) and payments solutions for mid-market bu...

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DNA Payments, Zeal to launch loyalty, real-time customer insights service in UK

Friday, October 30, 2026 17:19:31 (UTC)

Oct 30, 2026 6:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time DNA Payments Partners With Zeal to Launch Loyalty and Real-time Customer Insights Service in the UK LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DNA Payments, one of the UK’s fastest-growing payment providers, has begun piloting a new loyalty programme for select UK merchants, in partnership with Zeal, the data and loyalty layer for card machines. This service lets participating merchants turn each transaction into an identified customer interaction, with fas...

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Secret SantAI? Visa finds Americans quietly turning to AI for holiday shopping help

Friday, October 30, 2026 17:17:41 (UTC)

Oct 30, 2026 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time Secret SantAI? Visa Survey Finds Americans Quietly Turning to AI for Holiday Shopping Help Two-thirds of U.S. consumers open to AI assistance this holiday season; Gen Z leads the way Fraud concerns remain top of mind with three-quarters of Americans taking precautions to safeguard themselves from losses SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--There may be a Secret Sant-AI behind your presents this year. New Visa research finds 41% of Americans w...

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Pateno Payments completes Acquisition of assets of XTM's EveryDay platform

Friday, October 30, 2026 17:16:01 (UTC)

Oct 30, 2026 11:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time Pateno Payments Inc. Completes Acquisition of the Assets of XTM Inc.’s EveryDay Platform CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pateno Payments Inc. (“Pateno”) today announced the closing of the acquisition of certain assets of XTM Inc. (“XTM”), including the EveryDay payment program and software (the “EveryDay Program”). Pateno Payments Inc. announces closing of the acquisition of certain assets of XTM Inc. and continuation of o...

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Viamericas, Banco G&T continue support of Viamistad in Guatemala

Thursday, October 29, 2026 17:57:28 (UTC)

A Place to Belong: Viamericas and Banco G&T Continue Support of Viamistad in Guatemala Transactions help fund camps and programs that support community, growth and belonging for adults with disabilities Coral Gables, October 29, 2026 – Viamericas, a leading provider of remittance and international money transfer services, and Grupo Financiero G&T Continental (Banco G&T Continental) announced the renewal of their annual fundraising campaign supporting Viamistad, which provides social, recre...

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