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Infinity Ventures, co-founded by former PayPal executives Jeremy Jonker, Jay Ganatra, and Mario Ruiz, has launched its inaugural $158 million fund aimed at supporting fintech infrastructure and commerce enablement. Since its first close in June 2021, the firm has invested in 11 companies addressing financial infrastructure challenges. The fund aims to invest in approximately 25 global startups, focusing on enhancing scalability and security in fintech solutions. With a booming $27 trillion financial services market, Infinity Ventures seeks to capitalize on the rapid growth of fintech startups.

According to a new study by Juniper Research, global spending on QR code payments is projected to exceed $3 trillion by 2025, up from $2.4 trillion in 2022, representing a 25% growth. Key drivers include enhanced financial inclusion in developing regions and alternatives to traditional payment methods. The report ranks Alipay as the leader in QR payments, followed by PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL). The increasing adoption of national QR code schemes, particularly in India, is expected to significantly boost transaction values.

Justin Sun, the Ambassador of Grenada and TRON founder, advocates for blockchain and cryptocurrency in the documentary 'Aligning The Future.' He emphasizes the importance of eliminating financial infrastructure barriers, drawing parallels with El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender. Sun believes Caribbean nations can benefit similarly, promoting digital economies. He highlights TRON's efficiency, processing $12 billion in daily transactions at a cost of under $1 million, outperforming PayPal and traditional banks. His aim is to champion Financial inclusion through blockchain technologies.

Anne Geddes is launching her first NFT collection, the Mother’s Day 2022 NFT Collection, on May 6, 2022, featuring nine digital artworks. The collection will be available on the WAX marketplace and can be purchased through various payment methods including PayPal (PYPL), Bitcoin, and Ethereum. A pre-sale commences on May 5, 2022. Additionally, a private photo shoot auction will support mothers and children in Ukraine, with proceeds going to The American Red Cross.

Aon and PayPal have launched a digital insurance initiative aimed at helping small business customers in the U.S. access insurance more easily. This program allows businesses to shop for, purchase, and manage insurance coverage through Aon's CoverWallet solution integrated into the PayPal Commerce Platform. As many small businesses struggle with selecting adequate insurance, this initiative simplifies the process by providing personalized advice and real-time visibility into coverage options. The program started on April 4, 2022, and aims to enhance financial protection for small businesses.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) reported its first quarter 2022 results on April 27, revealing significant financial metrics for the period ending March 31, 2022. The company continues to lead in digital payments, serving 429 million users globally. A conference call discussing these results is scheduled for 2:00 PM PT, with a webcast available for 90 days. For more details, visit their investor relations page.

Paymentus Holdings Inc. (NYSE: PAY) announced its participation at CS Week Conference 46, scheduled for May 4-5 in Phoenix, AZ. The event will feature presentations on key topics such as credit card payments in the field and payment platform replacement, showcasing how Paymentus enhances payment processes for utility providers. Notable speakers include leaders from ConEd and Puget Sound Energy. Paymentus aims to drive innovation through improved consumer digital payment experiences and will host a booth (#113) at the conference.

Juniper Research projects that digital wallet transaction values will surpass $12 trillion by 2026, up from $7.5 trillion in 2022. Key drivers include increasing merchant acceptance at eCommerce checkouts and the integration of APIs to enhance cross-border transactions. The research emphasizes that leading companies like PayPal are diversifying their offerings, incorporating solutions like buy-now-pay-later and cryptocurrencies. PayPal and Alipay are ranked as the top digital wallet providers.