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  • Published on Feb 5, 2026

    Lightyear Capital to Acquire Mobile Payments Firm PayByPhone

    Lightyear Capital, a New York-based private equity firm with over US$7 billion in assets under management, has signed an agreement to acquire PayByPhone, a global leader in mobile parking payments, from Corpay (NYSE: CPAY). For over 25 years Lightyear has …

    Source: FinTecBuzz - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 3, 2026

    Pay-by-Phone: The Future of Fast Mobile Payments

    Mobile payments are clearly reshaping how people in towns like Bromsgrove shop, pay bills and access entertainment. From the High Street to online platforms, pay-by-phone is certainly becoming a familiar part of everyday life. “Online banking usage in the …

    Source: Bromsgrove Standard - Pending
  • Published on 10:59 GMT

    Piero Cipollone: The digital euro: strengthening Europe’s payments ecosystem

    Speech by Piero Cipollone, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at the event “The digital euro in Cyprus” Nicosia, 6 February 2026 It is a pleasure to be in Cyprus today. I would like to thank Governor Patsalides and the organisers for inviting me. …

    Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry
  • Published on 04:31 GMT

    Economist Warns Informal Sector Formalization Critical to Economic Stability

    Ghana’s economic stabilization efforts risk failure unless deliberate measures are taken to formalize the informal sector, which accounts for approximately 70 percent of economic activity, an economist has cautioned. Dr Worlanyo Mensah told the Ghana News …

    Source: News Ghana - Indeterminate
  • Published on 11:16 GMT

    China unveils digital upgrades to improve visitor experience

    China's cyberspace regulator, along with 10 other agencies, have rolled out new guidance to make the country's app-driven daily life easier for foreign visitors and people from outside the Chinese mainland, addressing persistent challenges in …

    Source: China Daily Global - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 09:22 GMT

    11 EcoCash scammers arrested

    11 EcoCash scammers arrested HARARE, Feb. 6 (NewsDay Live) The Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Criminal Investigation Department has busted a well-connected EcoCash scamming syndicate, arresting 11 suspects.  The accused are: Mpho Ruzwidzo (22) of 3377 Unit D, …

    Source: NewsDay Zimbabwe - Neutral
  • Published on 11:18 GMT

    IRS offers tax refund tracking online

    Feb. 6, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ET Tax season may have just started, but those early filers may already be asking the big question: When will I get my refund? According to the Internal Revenue Service, the answer to that question depends on when you filed. More on …

    Source: Burlington County Times - New Jersey - Neutral
  • Published on 06:34 GMT

    Cybersecurity Threats in Ghana: A Comprehensive Analysis

    Ghana is rapidly becoming one of West Africa's most digitized nations. Accelerated fintech adoption, expanding e-commerce, mobile money penetration, and ambitious national digitalization programs have dramatically increased the country's …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on 12:30 GMT

    China welcomes global interest as 'Becoming Chinese' trend goes viral

    Foreign visitors pose for a group photo at a tourist spot in Beijing, China, January 31, 2026. /VCG Foreign visitors pose for a group photo at a tourist spot in Beijing, China, January 31, 2026. /VCG China's Foreign Ministry on Friday welcomed …

    Source: CGTN - Gov't Propaganda
  • Published on 11:04 GMT

    Inside China’s biggest show: What it says about the country

    For millions of people in China, Chinese New Year’s Eve begins the same way: a long journey home, a table slowly filling with dishes, and conversations that stretch late into the night. It’s the one evening of the year when distance shrinks - between …

    Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
  • Published on 01:43 GMT

    Firm empowers SMEs with AI-based payment technology

    Nearpays, the fintech platform founded by Victor Daniyan, is transforming how small businesses across Africa accept payments by introducing AI-powered Soft POS and contactless payment solutions. The platform allows merchants to process transactions with …

    Source: Punch - Indeterminate
  • Published on 12:47 GMT

    Nasa allows astronauts to use iPhones in space to capture ‘special moments’

    Nasa astronauts venturing deeper in space than any human has travelled will be able to document and share images from the landmark moon mission next month using Nasa-provided Apple iPhones. Crews undertaking a lunar fly-by as part of the Artemis programme, …

    Source: South China Morning Post - Indeterminate
  • Published on 00:50 GMT

    3 Wireless Non-US Stocks Likely to Sail Through Buoyant Industry

    The Zacks Wireless Non-US industry appears well poised to benefit from healthy demand trends stemming from the increasing user propensity to stay connected in this digital age. However, high capital expenditures for infrastructure upgrades, margin erosion, …

    Source: Nasdaq - Neutral
  • Published on 00:16 GMT

    China’s AI giants launch “red envelope” marketing blitz for Lunar New Year

    Chinese artificial-intelligence titans are gearing up for an intense marketing blitz in the run-up to the Lunar New Year, dishing out digital “red envelopes” filled with cash and releasing cutting-edge model updates in an effort to capture hearts and minds …

    Source: Rest of World - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 5, 2026

    Still carrying these 10 items in your wallet? Here's why that's risky

    At some point, most of us have experienced the stress of losing a wallet — or worse, having it stolen. But the real stress comes next. Beyond replacing your cards and IDs is the bigger question of what damage someone could do with what's inside. Some …

    Source: AOL - Pending
  • Published on Feb 5, 2026

    Digital payments clock 13% growth as physical cards retreat

    Super-apps reduce dependency on traditional products by bundling diverse financial tools. The Asia-Pacific (APAC) payments market is expected to grow to $17.86t in 2026, reaching $33.08t by 2031, a report by Mordor Intelligence showed. This also means a …

    Source: Asian Banking & Finances - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 1, 2026

    CBE launches Soft POS service for contactless mobile payments to cut merchant costs

    The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has officially launched a contactless electronic payment acceptance service that allows merchants to use smartphones and tablets as electronic points of sale (POS). The service utilizes Soft POS applications, enabling smart …

    Source: Daily News Egypt - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 5, 2026

    Vancouver-based PayByPhone to Be Acquired by U.S. Private Equity Firm Lightyear Capital

    Vancouver-based PayByPhone to Be Acquired by U.S. Private Equity Firm Lightyear Capital Vancouver, BC, February 5, 2026--(T-Net)--Vancouver-based PayByPhone, a global leader in mobile parking payments, announced today that it has signed an agreement to be …

    Source: T-Net - Pending
  • Published on Feb 5, 2026

    European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin – November/December 2025

    Summary of Key Developments — November/December 2025 The "European Antitrust Bimonthly Bulletin" breaks down the major antitrust developments in Europe during the past two months into concise and actionable takeaways.  UK Competition and …

    Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral

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