PayPal has introduced a scam prevention tool for PayPal and Venmo Friends and Family payments. Designed to proactively alert customers to potential scams and prevent losses in real-time, the alerts intervene when it matters most — before any funds are sent. “As scammers attempt to coerce people into sending payments that may not be eligible for refunds, including scams that originate on social media, we believe putting more information directly into customers’ hands will empower them to help stop scams in their tracks.” The system was designed to provide fraud mitigation and an improved user experience. The alerts appear when the system detects a possible scam, sharing information about the likelihood of fraud at the point of payments. The alerts can learn and adapt to scam tactics as they evolve, employing AI models that analyze billions of data points and update when patterns change. “This means our system can help more quickly detect a potential new scam, even if we have never seen that specific scam before,” PayPal said.
Coinbase lets mobile wallet users buy crypto with Samsung Pay
Coinbase says its North American app customers can now purchase cryptocurrency with Samsung Pay. “With just a few taps, eligible users can move from interest to action – without needing to switch apps or re-enter payment information,” the company wrote on its blog. “This new integration brings together the convenience of Samsung’s trusted mobile wallet with Coinbase’s secure and intuitive platform, unlocking a smoother path to crypto for millions of mobile users across North America. Whether you’re diving in or doubling down, Samsung Pay makes buying crypto feel as easy as tapping to pay.” Samsung Pay will begin rolling out as a payment and deposit option inside the Coinbase app for users in the United States and Canada, with plans to expand to additional geographies in the near future.
YeeldPay, a plug-and-play, compliance-driven payment page automates surcharge rules—accelerating cash flow and facilitating branded, surcharged payments for non-technical merchants
Yeeld official launch of YeeldPay, a no-code payment page built specifically for businesses that want to recover credit card processing fees through a solution designed for compliant surcharging. Built for businesses who lack in-house developers or custom checkout flows, YeeldPay offers a solution to start accepting surcharged payments – without compromising on branding or customer experience. Key Features: No-Code Setup: Launch a hosted payment page – no engineering support required; Automated Surcharging: Built-in logic automatically aligns with the latest state laws, card brand policies, and funding source restrictions; Stripe-Integrated: Seamless onboarding and processing for Stripe merchants; Accelerated Cash Flow: Reduce time-to-cash and eliminate manual reconciliation; White-Labeled Experience: Keep your brand front and center – no Yeeld branding. YeeldPay is tailored for: Businesses using invoicing, ERPs, Salesforce, or email-based payment flows; Merchants who need a fast, low-effort way to recoup credit card processing costs
Google Play Store adds ‘auto‑open when ready’: a default‑off toggle that launches new apps after install with a 5‑second countdown users can cancel
The Play Store will now allow users to “auto-open” new apps as they’re downloaded to their Android devices, as the functionality is rolling out widely this week. In what could be a handy option for idle app installs, the Play Store’s new “auto-open when ready” toggle will open up the application as soon as it’s fully installed. The new toggle appears beneath the install progress bar as soon as the install is started. It is turned off by default. When activated, the feature indeed opens the app automatically, but not quite as soon as it’s installed. Rather, you get a notification with a 5-second countdown before the app opens, giving you the chance to stop that process if needed. That might be helpful if the app you’ve chosen to auto-open is a game that took a while to download. The clear use-cases for this include the likes of downloading an app for travel, a restaurant, or somewhere else that you need to go into it immediately but where the download might take a moment. This new process means you can jump back to a message or something else while you wait.
ACH Same Day payments volume rises 15% during the second quarter compared to last year to 336.4 million; payments value increases 22% on year-on-year basis to $980.3 billion
The ACH Network says it has seen “significant” gains in same-day payments since last year. Those transactions were up 15% during the second quarter compared to last year, helping drive overall growth of 5%. “The continued robust growth of Same Day ACH shows how it is serving payments use cases for consumers, businesses, government agencies and other organizations,” Jane Larimer, president and CEO of Nacha, which operates the ACH network, said. In all, ACH Network growth continued during the quarter, with 8.7 billion payments valued at $23.3 trillion, respective increases of 5% and 7.9% year over year. The network saw 336.4 million same-day payments, moving $980.3 billion in value, up 15% and 22% respectively. During the first half of this year, Same Day ACH handled 662.4 million payments valued at almost $1.9 trillion. “Business-to-business ACH volume grew apace, with more than 2 billion payments, up 10.6% from the same period in 2024.” “Claim payments to healthcare providers grew by 9.9% to 138.2 million payments.”
Mastercard’s new A2A Protect will deliver an industry-wide standardised Authorised Push Payment fraud and loss reporting mechanism alongside a simple framework and set of multilateral standards addressing transactional and fraud protection issues
Mastercard is rolling out A2A Protect in the UK, a new service designed to help banks protect consumers from account-to-account payment fraud and resolve disputes. Mastercard A2A Protect will initially focus on the most acute needs, such as Authorised Push Payment fraud, providing a combination of preventative measures, consumer protections and a process to recover funds. Subsequent phases will establish a process for recovering funds across a broader range of scenarios, including where goods and services have been paid for. In the UK last year £592 million was lost to Account-to-Account fraud. The Payment Systems Regulator has also taken steps to address the concern, introducing a 50:50 liability model for APP fraud. Mastercard says A2A Protect will deliver an industry-wide standardised fraud and loss reporting mechanism alongside a simple framework and set of multilateral standards addressing transactional and fraud protection issues, as well as goods and services protection issues, where relevant for consumers. The product also features a uniform procedure for banks to resolve disputes and recover funds, across multiple use cases via Mastercard’s existing centralised platform. Jorn Lambert, chief product officer at Mastercard said “It lowers operational costs for financial institutions through standardised real-time fraud insights and streamlined dispute resolution, and all participants benefit from quicker and more predictable outcomes.”
Western Union explores issuing stablecoin for non-US markets, enabling savings-like balances and seamless crypto on/off-ramps to bridge traditional finance and digital wallets globally
Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan said the remittance company is exploring issuing a stablecoin, particularly in non-US markets. He told Bloomberg that the company is interested in offering stablecoin balances in those countries “almost like a savings account.” This is mirrors the stablecoin accounts recently launched by Stripe. McGranahan said that stablecoins represent an opportunity rather than a threat. He cited this savings use case, plus the ability to move money internationally faster. Additionally, he highlighted that the company is extremely well placed as an on and off-ramp. This on/off-ramp capability is particularly valuable, with Capstone suggesting that stablecoin issuer Circle could be rather interested in this. Circle recently launched the Circle Payments Network to partner with various companies to provide on and off-ramps. As an acquisition target, Circle could probably afford to buy Western Union, given its market capitalization is around $40 billion compared to Western Union’s $2.75 billion. Western Union could indeed become an takeover target. However, a quick analysis highlights why Western Union may not be a priority for Circle, but could be for someone else.
Ripple and Circle backs Tazapay which provides local collections and payouts in 70+ markets, institutional‑grade compliance, and a robust fiat–stablecoin bridge powering faster cross‑border settlement
Tazapay announced the successful close of its Series B funding round with investment from Peak XV Partners, Ripple (US), Circle Ventures, Norinchukin Capital (Japan), and GMO VenturePartners (Japan). Existing investor Peak XV Partners led the round and 2 other existing investors January Capital and ARC180 joined the round. Tazapay provides seamless local collection and payout capabilities in over 70 markets, supporting a growing base of global enterprises and platforms across industries. Tazapay processes more than $10 billion in annualized payment volume, has reached operational breakeven, and is growing at 300% year-over-year. Tazapay has a differentiated and cutting-edge product offering that our clients value for its breadth and depth. The platform delivers comprehensive coverage across alternative payment methods, cards, virtual bank accounts ,payouts and stablecoins. Combined with institutional-grade security and compliance across multiple jurisdictions, and a robust fiat bridge for stablecoin settlements in emerging markets, Tazapay offers an unparalleled solution for global businesses. The company is already licensed in Singapore, Canada, and the EU, and will use the new funding to accelerate its licensing roadmap across key global markets. Applications are underway for licenses in the UAE, US, Hong Kong, Australia, and for a Digital Payment Token (DPT) license in Singapore. The investments from Ripple and Circle, two of the world’s most prominent players in blockchain-based and stablecoin-powered payments infrastructure, reinforce Tazapay’s role in connecting traditional finance with the evolving world of digital currencies.
Clover’s solution for SMB healthcare providers streamlines the payment journey from end to end by offering financing options, recurring billing, text-to-pay, QR codes, and online payment portals through a unified platform
Clover has announced Clover PracticePay™, an all-in-one payments platform designed specifically to support small and medium-sized healthcare providers. Developed in partnership with Rectangle Health, Clover PracticePay™ simplifies the way healthcare practices manage payments and enhance practice efficiencies, offering the digital tools that providers and patients expect. Powered by Rectangle Health’s trusted Practice Management Bridge® technology and Clover’s hardware and value-added services, the Clover PracticePay™ solution is designed to comply with HIPAA and PCI requirements and enables providers to streamline the payment journey from end to end. Key features include financing options, recurring billing, text-to-pay, QR codes, and online payment portals, all available through a branded Clover dashboard that works alongside a provider’s practice management software. Clover PracticePay™ will provide a powerful tool for a wide range of providers, including primary care, dental services, behavioral health, and more. The solution is slated to launch in early 2026.
Startup Due’s embeddable API enables FinTechs to access, send, receive, and settle global fiat and stablecoin transactions in real-time in 80+ markets with a single integration
Due, a borderless payment startup, has raised €6.3 million to launch its new API platform, enabling businesses to access stablecoin payments as blockchain technology reshapes global finance. The round was led by Speedinvest, Semantic, Fabric Ventures, Strobe Ventures, Polymorphic Capital, and other investors. Due empowers businesses with a seamless borderless account, allowing them to send and receive funds directly between local and foreign fiat currencies and stablecoins. The company offers an embeddable API designed for FinTech companies, allowing them to access, send, receive, and settle global fiat and stablecoin transactions with a single integration. Due offers real-time FX and settlement in 80+ markets with a single integration, stitching together local payment rails, liquidity markets, and blockchain networks into one unified infrastructure. Over 500 companies use Due to move money globally, including Rainforest Builder, regional neobanks, Extended, Mexico-based importers, Neverless, and Ledn. The fresh capital will be used to extend and scale Due’s Global Stablecoin APIs, enabling faster, broader access to real-time settlement infrastructure. Due aims to increase its coverage to over 100 countries in terms of payments rails and currencies by the end of the year.