Bizum Reaches 30 Million Users as It Expands Into In-Store Payments
Bizum is preparing to introduce in-store payments in Spain using a new NFC-based feature called Bizum Pay. The launch is scheduled for 18 May.
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BLIK Explores Joining European Payments Interoperability Coalition
Poland’s instant payment system BLIK is in discussions to join a European payments interoperability initiative that connects local payment solutions across multiple countries.
Block Profits Rise 27% After Company Lays 4,000 Middle Managers in Favour of AI Tools: Coincidence or Pattern?
As Block’s strategy has shifted to deep AI embedment into the core processes, CEO Jack Dorsey predicts all the company’s middle management layer can be ultimately substituted with smart tech, boosting fintech’s service efficiency. The direction Block has chosen is starting to pay off: after 4,000 layoffs, the company sees robust financial growth across all […]
Health Insurance Plans Ranked by Use Case: Which One Fits a Freelancer, a Nuclear Family or a Retiree
Health insurance should not be selected in the same way for every person. A freelancer may need steady personal cover because there is no employer policy to depend on. A nuclear family may need shared protection for the spouse and children. A retiree may need coverage that considers age-related medical care. This is why comparing […]
G+D Expands Convego Card Issuance Platform With AI Validation, NFC Mailers, And Kiosk Pickup
Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has announced three additions to its Convego product range, targeting the delivery and activation stage of payment card issuance: an AI-based address validation tool, NFC-enabled packaging, and a kiosk-based card pickup option.
Google Integrates Klarna & Affirm BNPL Options Into Its AI Pay Mode
Google Pay is boosting the AI Mode by embedding two popular BNPL methods from Affirm and Klarna providers into its Gemini app and Google search functionality. The update combines agentic commerce mechanisms with flexible checkout options.
Worldline Signs EcoFlow To Its Global Collect Platform
Payment processor Worldline and energy storage company EcoFlow have announced a commercial partnership. EcoFlow will use Worldline’s Global Collect platform to handle payments across multiple countries, including the US, UK, and markets across Europe.
Travelex & TSB Launch New Zealand Travel Money Partnership With 28 Store Access
Travelex and TSB Bank have launched a referral partnership in New Zealand focused on travel money services.
Money Movement Ecosystem Launches in Chicago, Uniting Leaders Across Banking, Fintech, and Retail & Corporates
Chicago, USA — September 9-10, 2026 — Building on over a decade of its flagship Instant Payments Summit, Kinfos Events is proud to announce the launch of the Money Movement Ecosystem, a premier two-day summit bringing together over 350+ leaders across banking, payments, fintech, and retail to explore the future of how money moves in the […]
Kinfos Events Opens PayTail Summit 2026 Registration With $695 Early Bird Pass In Chicago
As digital payments, AI-driven checkout experiences, and embedded finance continue to reshape retail commerce, the PayTail Summit 2026 will bring together payments, ecommerce, and fintech leaders in Chicago on September 10, 2026. Organized by Kinfos Events, the one-day event will focus on payment innovation, customer experience, fraud prevention, omnichannel commerce, and AI-powered payment decisioning, with […]
Alipay AI Pay Further Engages Its 100 Million Users With New Delegated Payment Feature on Taobao
Alipay has launched a delegated payment feature through its AI Pay product, allowing users to authorize an AI assistant to make purchases on their behalf. The feature is now live on Taobao, Alibaba’s e-commerce platform.
World AI Show Indonesia & Finance 2045 – Jakarta 2026
The World AI Show Indonesia and the launch edition of Finance 2045 will take place on 7–8 July 2026 at the Sheraton Grand Jakarta, Indonesia. The co-located events will bring together over 2,000 senior leaders from AI, banking, fintech, government, and investment communities for two days of focused discussions, networking, and collaboration.
Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026 to Feature Agentic AI, Fraud Prevention and Travel Payments Discussions in Dublin
The Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026 will return to Dublin in 2026 alongside the Mega Event 2026, bringing together professionals from the airline, travel, payments, fraud and loyalty sectors for a co-located industry gathering.
Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026
The 2026 edition of the Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026 returns to Dublin with a co-located format alongside the Mega Event 2026, bringing together airline, travel, loyalty, payments and fraud professionals under one roof. Hosted at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Airport, the event will explore the future of travel payments, fraud prevention, loyalty security, […]
Amazon Introduces AgentCore Payments With Stablecoin Support From Coinbase And Stripe
Amazon Web Services announced a preview version of Amazon Bedrock AgentCore payments on May 7. The feature allows AI agents built on the AgentCore platform to make payments for APIs, web content, MCP servers and other digital services during task execution.
Unlimit And Decentro Expand Cross-Border Payments Access For Indian Businesses
On- and off-chain payment provider Unlimit said Indian fintech infrastructure company Decentro has integrated its paytech stack to expand cross-border payment access for businesses operating in India.
