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Group 1 - The core point of the news is that Dongfang Electronic Payment has been fully acquired by Ningzhi Information Technology, a subsidiary of Xiaohongshu Technology, which aims to enhance its commercial ecosystem and reduce reliance on external payment channels [1][2] - The registered capital of Dongfang Payment has increased to 200 million RMB, reflecting a trend of capital increases among third-party payment companies in response to regulatory changes [2] - The recent capital increase aligns with the upcoming implementation of the Non-Bank Payment Institutions Supervision Management Regulations, which sets a minimum registered capital requirement and links net asset requirements to reserve fund scales [2] Group 2 - Despite the acquisition, Dongfang Payment has faced financial difficulties, reporting net losses in 2024 and the first half of 2025, indicating challenges for small and medium-sized payment institutions [3] - The lack of genuine transaction flow and reliance on channel revenue sharing has made it difficult for these institutions to cover compliance and operational costs [3] - With the backing of a platform like Xiaohongshu, Dongfang Payment is expected to improve profitability by integrating high-frequency transaction scenarios into its own payment system, enhancing merchant engagement through features like revenue sharing and automatic settlement [3]