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The card lender took full control of Swisscard from UBS; the Financial Conduct Authority is bringing installment lending regulations in line with other consumer financial products; and more payments news from around the world.

As the company bolsters artificial intelligence-powered point of sale and battles other fintechs and the card networks, getting a boost with distribution has become a major priority.

Interchange fees and financial incentives for merchants, banks and mobile wallets could come under pressure if the government forces the card brand to alter its policies.

The payment company is enabling consumers to stack multiple cash-back offers as a way to lure consumers to its alternative digital wallet.

CEO Alex Chriss contends the payments company can get a boost from greater access to mobile payment technology while competing against the technology giant on other fronts.

The tech giant is enabling users to pay by holding smartphones together, potentially cutting into the market for Zelle, PayPal and Venmo.

PayPal has brought on expert pitchmen from Uber and Plaid to build an advertising platform for merchants. Its rivals are on a similar path.

Digital assets have never caught on for mainstream payments, but the card network isn't giving up hope. Its latest effort aims to reduce complexity by learning from the successes of digital wallets.

Payment firm BVNK is betting that PYUSD's potential to connect to PayPal's network of millions of consumers and businesses will make it more than another investment currency.

Mastercard launches service to fight instant-payment fraud, EU may green-light Apple's NFC-access plan, and more.