Ripple CBDC Platform Unveiled And Other Digital Transactions News briefs from 5/18/23

Blockchain company Ripple unveiled its Ripple CBDC Platform, technology supporting central banks, governments, and financial institutions in issuing central bank digital currencies. More than 90% of the world’s countries are at some stage of development toward a CBDC, according to the Atlantic Council.
Matera, a U.S.-based instant payment and QR code technology provider, released a report on Pix, Brazil’s instant payment system that it said provides insights for U.S. financial institutions as they prepare for FedNow’s July launch.
Buy now, pay later provider Splitit said Atlantic-Pacific Processing Systems NV will offer Splitit’s white label BNPL product to its merchants.
Weave, which offers a customer-communication channel for small businesses, has added an online bill-pay capability that allows firms to collect payment through a customized online page.
Payments platform i2c Inc. announced an agreement to offer the Juzt Mastercard in the U.S. market. The card is issued in Bulgaria by Access Finance and aimed at “credit-challenged” consumers.
The payments provider Airwallex said it is working with Expedia to offer Airwallex users a 10% discount on hotel stays when booking with the travel company.
Cloud-communications provider Vonage said it is collaborating with Meta’s WhatsApp to offer payments through the messaging app in Singapore.

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