PaymentFacilitator’s News Roundup is a curated mix of the past week’s news and articles from around the web, including company announcements, global payments news, and other coverage and analysis of topics relevant to payment facilitators.
State Regulator Wins Latest Round in Battle Over National Fintech Charter
A state regulator won the latest round this week in the battle over U.S. regulation of nonbank financial service providers.
MINDBODY Invests in Fitt Wellness Platform
Further raising its profile within the global health and wellness space, MINDBODY has made a strategic investment in Fitt, a location-based healthy living platform that helps users find nearby fitness studios, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and events.
Square Assistant: AI at Your Service
In an effort to help small businesses better manage their scheduling woes, Square has launched Square Assistant.
India Officially Launches New MDR Policy; Paysafe Slated for IPO: News Roundup
PaymentFacilitator’sNews Roundup is a curated mix of the past week’s news and articles from around the web, including company announcements, global payments news, and other coverage and analysis of topics relevant to payment facilitators.
Payment Facilitators vs Marketplaces. What’s the Difference?
Marketplaces and payment facilitators are two of the ways the payments system has evolved to meet the needs of the current economy. But what are the differences between these two models?
CSBS Petitions for Public Input on Model Payments Law
The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has requested public input on preliminary language for a model payments law that could be used in all 50 states, helping to standardize state-by-state money transmission and payments regulation.
Paytm Profitable at Contribution Level; WhatsApp Months Away From Data Localization Compliance: News Roundup
PaymentFacilitator’sNews Roundup is a curated mix of the past week’s news and articles from around the web, including company announcements, global payments news, and other coverage and analysis of topics relevant to payment facilitators.
Stripe Sets Up Shop in Malaysia
Payments leader Stripe announced this week that it is launching in Malaysia.
Square Comes Full Circle With CBD: New Program Announced
Now officially part of the CBD support group, Square has launched its CBD early-access program, which allows U.S. businesses to sell CBD products on Square “quickly, easily and securely.”