From cryptocurrency to buy now, pay later, consumers are all in on leveraging new ways to pay for goods and services. In fact, 46 million consumers said they’d consider using cryptocurrency for retail purchases, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) adoption is through the roof, generating $100 billion in sales as of September 2021.

But, as we’ve seen before, where consumers go, fraudsters aren’t far behind. In many ways, fraudsters’ activities act as a barometer of economic trends because they always follow the flow of money. Cue the increase in bad actors targeting alternative payment methods. So, as a merchant, what are your risks in accepting cryptocurrency or buy now, pay later?

Watch the on-demand webinar here: https://resources.sift.com/webinar/the-alternative-payments-predicament-to-accept-or-not-accept/

Blockchain masterminds, NFT creators, DeFi spearheads, AI forerunners, artists, gaming tycoons, data analysts, Metaverse instigators and other experts interested in creating and nurturing the Web 3.0 world will converge to Dubai for major MetaWeek event, which will combine high-level offline networking and content and all-around metaverse experience.

Blockchain and its computing power is the main pillar for global digital transformation, so the current state of blockchain industry and the variety of protocols and solutions for FinTech, enterprise, logistics, entertainment, asset tokenisation, IoT and AI will also become part of the 2-day conference agenda.

Join here: https://www.themetaweek.com/

Bringing together global Fintech leaders, startups and Financial Centers, Fintech Surge is set to be the Middle East & North Africa’s most impactful and visionary event for the regional Fintech ecosystem. From Digital Banking to Paytech, Insuretech, Wealth & Asset management and Regtech, the event will see the financial industry’s biggest tech revolutions and path-breaking talks.

Fintech Surge serves as the epicentre of the financial industry’s biggest tech revolutions and path-breaking talks to drive an immediate and immense impact. Join us in contributing to the global future of your industry.

See more details here: https://www.fintechsurge.com/

The 5th Future Blockchain Summit, the MENA region’s first and largest blockchain conference and exhibition, will return to Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 10-13 Oct 2022, serving as a meeting point for the world’s most disruptive business technology trends.

Over four days at the Future Blockchain Summit, industry experts will leverage countless networking opportunities, an expert conference programme and transformational workshops to explore distinct themes including blockchain for Enterprise, The Future of Digital Assets and Into the Metaverse.

See more details at: https://www.futureblockchainsummit.com/

IFINTEC Finance Technologies Conference and Exhibition will be held on 18 - 19 October 2022 in Istanbul, Turkey. IFINTEC is a global conference which is one of the biggest and most important conferences in EMEA region with its focus on Retail Banking, Digital Banking, Core Banking, Payment Systems, Banking Technologies, Banking IT Solutions, Digital Transformation, Banking Innovation, Secure Banking and Finance Technologies. With 850+ attendees, 30+ speakers, 30+ speaking sessions, the last edition of the conference was organized very successfully. An intensive participation is expected to the IFINTEC 2022 Conference from Turkey and many other countries. IFINTEC 2022 Conference is an unmissable conference.

IFINTEC Conference serves a platform at where speakers will share their experience, knowledge, visions and future forecasts with the visitors. The conference speeches will be either Turkish or English and simultaneous translation to Turkish or English will be available. There will be an exhibition area at where the sponsors will demonstrate their solutions to the visitors.

For more information about IFINTEC 2022 Conference, please visit event website www.ifintec.com or contact: info@ifintec.com

Seamless is the region's leading payments and commerce technology conference and exhibition. The event has separate conference agendas covering the world of Payments, Fintech, E-commerce and Retail.

Register here: http://bit.ly/2OtB8kL

Join Bahrain Fintech Festival in Bahrain on the 16th & 17th of November, 2022, which will bring together global thought leaders, corporates, fintechs, startups, investors, and entrepreneurs.

Register your interest: http://bahrainfintechbay.com/fintechfestival

By bringing together the brightest minds from across e-commerce, retail, payments, fintech and identity, Seamless ignites new ideas and inspires the audience to think differently.

You will be stimulated by innovators, disrupters, business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the globe.

Leveraging its extensive relationships and experience in the field, Seamless can ensure the ultimate experience to spark and inspire change. Underlined by networking, ideas, forums and cutting-edge product profiling, Seamless aims to push the boundaries of current market thinking. The event promise access to the right people at the right time in an environment that drives opportunity.

Register here: https://www.terrapinn.com/exhibition/seamless-middle-east/