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In this issue of the PaymentEye e-newsletter, Adyen advises on how the payments industry can make the most of the Chinese New Year holidays.

Elsewhere, Norwich-based startup Thyngs exceeds £300,000 in crowdfunding to “disrupt the payment experience”, and Shane Leahy,
CEO, Tola Mobile, analyses the uses of mobile wallets in different regions worldwide.

Chinese New Year serves as a reminder to the payments industry to not underestimate the spending power of the Chinese shopper. By Myles Dawson, UK country manager, Adyen.

Shane Leahy, CEO, Tola Mobile, examines the effects of mobile wallets on merchants and consumers worldwide.

This new ecosystem marks the beginning of a new era for banking, for banks, and for their customers. By David Tolley, Industry Strategy Manager, Vocalink, a Mastercard company.

The Norwich-based startup is developing mobile technology that transforms any physical object into an instant point of sale.