Payments news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to payments:

1. Contactless Payments on the Rise

According to a report by the UK's Payments Association, contactless payments have increased by 15% in the past year, with 1 in 5 transactions now made using contactless methods. (Source: The Guardian)

2. Apple Pay Expands to More Countries

Apple has expanded its Apple Pay service to 10 new countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. The service allows users to make payments using their iPhone, Apple Watch, or iPad. (Source: Apple Newsroom)

3. PayPal Acquires iZettle

PayPal has acquired Swedish payment terminal company iZettle for $2.2 billion. The acquisition will allow PayPal to expand its presence in the physical retail space. (Source: The Verge)

4. Google Pay Launches in India

Google has launched its Google Pay service in India, allowing users to make payments using their Android devices. The service is available on over 100 million devices in the country. (Source: The Economic Times)

5. Cryptocurrency Payments on the Rise

A report by the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase found that 1 in 5 online shoppers in the US have used cryptocurrency to make a purchase in the past year. The report also found that 60% of online shoppers are interested in using cryptocurrency for future purchases. (Source: CNBC)

6. Mastercard Launches Biometric Payments

Mastercard has launched a new biometric payment system that uses facial recognition technology to authenticate transactions. The system is designed to be more secure and convenient than traditional password-based systems. (Source: The Verge)

7. Visa Launches Digital Wallet

Visa has launched a new digital wallet service that allows users to make payments using their mobile devices. The service is available in the US and will be rolled out to other countries in the future. (Source: Visa Newsroom)

8. Online Payments to Reach $6.5 Trillion by 2023

A report by the market research firm, Grand View Research, predicts that the global online payments market will reach $6.5 trillion by 2023, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 12.5%. (Source: Grand View Research)

9. Blockchain Payments to Reach $1.4 Billion by 2025

A report by the market research firm, MarketsandMarkets, predicts that the global blockchain payments market will reach $1.4 billion by 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate of 43.4%. (Source: MarketsandMarkets)

10. Contactless Payments to Reach 50% of Transactions by 2025

A report by the market research firm, Juniper Research, predicts that contactless payments will reach 50% of all transactions by 2025, up from 20% in 2020. (Source: Juniper Research)

These are just a few of the latest news articles and updates related to payments. If you have any specific questions or topics you'd like to discuss, feel free to ask!