Visa Raises High-Risk Registration Fee
Recently, the Visa high-risk fee for registration was raised, affecting the bottom line of merchants considered high-risk. In a landscape where payment processing fees are substantial, merchants must proactively tackle...
Google Expands Real-Money Gaming on Play Store
On January 11, 2024, Google announced that it would expand the support for Real-Money Gaming (RMG) apps on Google Play. After several years of test programs, Google Play will permanently...
Top NFT Trends to Watch in 2024
Since their inception in 2014, Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) have captured global attention, leading to record sales and transforming perceptions in sports, music, and art. As we move into 2024, several...
Shift4 CEO Deemed the Buyout Offers Insufficient
Last year, Shift4, a leading payment processing and financial technology solutions provider, announced its interest in potential acquisition offers. Jared Isaacman, while disclosing the news at that time, revealed that...
Visa Report Highlights Scams Proliferating in 2024
Visa has published the Biannual Threats Report for Fall 2023. It highlights emerging frauds and scams that threaten the economy on a global scale. The report suggests a significant increase...
eCommerce Security for Payment Gateways: Ensuring Safe Transactions
eCommerce is thriving, allowing you to make more money from your online store. However, always stay on top of your payment security to keep your transactions safe from unauthorized access,...
Retail Sales Projected to Top $5.23 Trillion in 2024
Despite the loom of recession in 2023, the year turned out to be unexpectedly better for all retailers across the US. In the forecasted recession, which never materialized, consumers remained...
Visa and MasterCard Reach Agreement to Put a Cap on Swipe Fees in a Settlement
March 26th marked a significant day for the merchants as Visa and MasterCard reached a landmark agreement involving nearly a $30 billion settlement. This settlement aims to significantly lower merchants’...
Nuvei Acquisition: Advent Set to Purchase Fintech Backed by Ryan Reynolds for $6.3 Billion
Advent International has acquired Nuvei to take it private. The Nuvei acquisition news came just two weeks after the announcement Nuvei was forming a team to evaluate advanced buyout transactions...
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