The British government has launched a public consultation on which firms should be supervised by a new consumer payments regulator, in a bid to inject more competition into a rapidly changing sector.

Speed Commerce, Inc, an omni-channel e-commerce services provider, has launched a customised e-commerce solution for Lowe’s Companies, Inc, the world´s second-largest home improvement retailer, to support its operations in Mexico.

Card processor and Global Acquiring network Payvision announced today that it has teamed up with the security company ControlScan to help clients meet Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance requirements.

Square has added a feature to its Square Cash app that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to make payments to any nearby Cash customer.

Wave Crest has unveiled MyChoice, the first global payments programme featuring a prepaid debit card for European businesses of all sizes.

Coins.ph has released a mobile bitcoin wallet app that aims to address payment problems faced by emerging markets, especially the Philippines.

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