Walmart to Let AI Agents Shop for Its Customers
Walmart Agent Profiles allows third-party AI agents (autonomous AI-powered assistants) to independently search for products and make purchases on the user’s behalf
Fintech & Ecommerce
Payment Fraud Prevention Efficiency Depends on Data: Sis ID’s Patrice Bouexel
As businesses race to automate more of their finance operations, Sis ID’s GM for Europe, Patrice Bouexel, argues that one fundamental problem is being overlooked: AI and automation are only as reliable as the financial data they are acting on.
Robinhood to Enter Middle East Through Dubai License in 2027
Regional retail investing platform launch is expected next year, as Robinhood secured authorisation from the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
EBANX Partners Top Nigeria Bank for Digital Wallet Direct Debit
In a country where only 5% people use credit cards, OPay’s digital wallet has 40 million monthly active users. EBANX will be the first global business to leverage the wallet for subscription payments.
51% of New Online Spending in Emerging Markets Will Come from Consumers Over 45
People aged 45 and over will account for 51% of the increase in annual online spending in emerging markets through 2036, or $4.4 trillion.
Mesh and Visa to Enable Crypto and Stablecoin Payments Directly from Wallets Across Visa’s Network
An agreement between Mesh and Visa will allow digital wallet holders to pay with cryptocurrency and stablecoins directly from their balances, both in physical stores and online, wherever Visa is accepted.
Mastercard Opens Early Access to Agent Pay for Machines for AI Agent Payments
Mastercard has begun the phased rollout of its payment solution, with Agent Pay for Machines now in early access.
Block Selects Marqeta to Power the Square Credit Card
Marqeta is powering the new Square Credit Card, Square’s business credit card for sellers, backed by the American Express network.
Mastercard Launches Stablecoin Security to Address Risks in Payments
Mastercard introduced a new risk intelligence solution called Stablecoin Security. Borderless.xyz and Keyrails are the initial partners.
Payment Regulation Tracker 2026
Payment regulation is something that affects both providers of financial services and customers who make payments daily.
Checker Partners With MoneyGram to Support Treasury and FX Operations Using Stablecoins
Checker has announced a partnership with MoneyGram, one of the world’s largest cross-border payment networks.
Movere Launches AI Platform for Payment Acceptance and Business Expansion into New Markets
Movere has launched an AI-native platform that allows businesses to accept payments and scale into international markets through a single integration.
Beyond Automation: AI’s Expanding Role in Banking Operations
By Tamsin Crossland, Principal AI Architect, Icon Solutions. The relationship between Banks and AI has entered a new phase. No longer confined to innovation teams and proof-of-concept projects, AI is becoming increasingly embedded in day-to-day operations, particularly within payment functions.
Visa Direct Moves Stablecoin Payments From Pilots Into Commercial Production
Visa has announced that Visa Direct’s stablecoin capabilities are advancing from the pilot stage into full commercial deployment.
Mastercard and BVNK Launch Global Money Platform for Fiat and Stablecoins
Mastercard and BVNK have announced the launch of the Mastercard Global Money Platform. A unified infrastructure combines Mastercard’s global payments capabilities with BVNK’s stablecoin technology through a single API.
iFX EXPO Asia 2026 Brings the Global Trading Industry Together in Hong Kong for Two Days of Business and Connections
More than 5,000 attendees, 150+ exhibitors and 120+ speakers came together at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, turning two days of industry discussions into new opportunities across trading, fintech and financial services.
