With most banks now having mobile banking applications as a standard part of their service, here is an infographic showing some of the top places where US consumers like to check their finances.

MCB Bank has entered into a partnership with Union Pay International, allowing the firms to provide mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) devices to small businesses across Pakistan.

The Indian Government is attempting to move away from cash transactions by rewarding merchants and consumers with a tax rebate if they use more electronic payment methods.

Tango Card, the online rewards system, has partnered up with Snapcard, the bitcoin wallet and payment processor, to allow users to receive the crypto-currency as a reward option.

Currency Cloud has closed its third Series C funding round, raising $18m. The cash injection will be used to help the firm expand internationally, as well as improving its payments division.

Blockchain Capital, the bitcoin focussed VC fund, has closed its second fund that raised $7m and will continue to invest in companies that work with blockchain-enabled technology. The fund has also rebranded itself from Crypto Currency Partners.