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Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Cloudflare's latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.
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Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.
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Gr4vy partners with Mastercard to simplify global payment access

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Gr4vy teams up with Mastercard to offer merchants worldwide seamless access to advanced payment solutions via its no-code platform.
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AI-driven shopping surges, raising new risks for merchants

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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A survey shows 73% of shoppers use AI tools, raising new fraud risks and liability concerns for merchants during the rise of agentic commerce.
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Findi to acquire Sphere for Good, driving climate fintech in India

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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Findi Group will acquire Sphere for Good in an all-share deal to expand climate fintech solutions across India's vast market.
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PayPal launches Fastlane to boost guest checkout in Australia

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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PayPal has launched Fastlane in Australia, speeding up guest checkout to cut cart abandonment and boost conversion rates for local retailers.
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LegitScript unveils automated KYB checks to boost onboarding

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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LegitScript has launched automated Global Business Identity Check and U.S. TIN Verification to speed and improve merchant onboarding worldwide.
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Ecommpay adds Visa Instalments to streamline high value payments

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Ecommpay integrates Visa Instalments, letting merchants offer customers fixed payment options on high-value purchases via familiar Visa credit cards.
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Trek enhances BOPIS with Gr4vy for seamless shopping

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Trek has teamed up with Gr4vy to enhance its Buy-Online-Pickup-In-Store service, improving payment processing and real-time inventory for customers.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for four Retail Systems Awards 2023

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Ecommpay has been named a finalist in four categories at the Retail Systems Awards, recognising its innovations in payment solutions and fraud prevention.
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Australian retailers face rise in crime & cybersecurity woes

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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Retail crime is surging in Australia, with a 22% rise in return fraud. Experts urge government investment in technology to combat these threats.
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Airwallex partners with Discover to expand payment options

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Airwallex has partnered with Discover Global Network to enhance payment options for merchants in key regions, boosting flexibility and reducing cart abandonment.
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Searchspring reports 55% surge in 2024 Black Friday sales

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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Searchspring reports a staggering 11 billion search requests processed in November, with 1.75 million per minute on Black Friday, marking a 55% rise year-on-year.
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Yuno introduces Mastercard's Click to Pay for clients

Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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Yuno now offers Mastercard's Click to Pay, a secure checkout solution aimed at reducing cart abandonment and enhancing the eCommerce experience.
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United Cellars wins at Asia eCommerce Awards 2024 for innovative CX

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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United Cellars has been honoured at the Asia eCommerce Awards 2024 for leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences with SmartOSC's support.
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Printful & Printify announce merger for sustainable growth

Fri, 8th Nov 2024
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Printful and Printify have merged to enhance eCommerce offerings, aiming to expand production-on-demand capabilities and reduce environmental impact.
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J.P. Morgan partners with Quest to enhance Aussie payments

Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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J.P. Morgan has teamed up with Melbourne's Quest Payment Systems to enhance retail payments in Australia, promising streamlined transactions and improved customer experiences.
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Sydney startup Pyng aims to eliminate surcharge fees

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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A Sydney startup, Pyng, offers Australians a solution to save billions in annual tap-and-go surcharge fees by facilitating surcharge-free payments through its innovative app.
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Ecommpay unveils new brand identity & inclusivity initiative

Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Ecommpay unveiled a new brand identity and the 'Ecommpay for Good' inclusivity programme, focusing on accessibility, inclusivity, and sustainability.
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Loop launches customisable order tracking to boost shopper engagement

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Loop has launched a customisable order tracking solution to enhance shopper engagement, aiming to transform post-purchase experiences for retailers.