The Fintech Revolution Summit in Bahrain took place just a few weeks before the geopolitical landscape in the region shifted dramatically. Just as the summit’s conclusions on where the kingdom stands in a regional fintech race were still circulating among the event attendees, US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, followed by Iranian retaliatory […]
Unlike lab simulations or sandbox experiments, AI agent transaction facilitated by Mastercard and Banco Santander was processed through real banking infrastructure, turning theoretical “agentic commerce” discussions to operational reality.
Global payouts startup Dots has secured $8.9 million in Series A funding, led by venture capital firm DCM with participation from Y Combinator, enabling the platform to move forward in scaling international payout infrastructure and product offerings.
Thanks to the globalized financial system, fintech businesses can function efficiently even if some of their branches are located far away from their headquarters. With this in mind, it can be tempting to think about moving the central office out of the UK and into a jurisdiction with lower maintenance costs and a more friendly […]
A prolonged technological outage at Bancolombia, one of Colombia’s largest financial institutions, has reignited debate among industry leaders and regulators about how to ensure minimum availability standards and robust response protocols for critical shared infrastructure such as Bre-B, the nation’s instant payment system.
Mexico’s banks have spent decades paying savers little to nothing. For a while now, three of the world’s most aggressive fintechs have been dangling 15% annual yields to pull those customers away. However, today, these economics shifting. Here’s the full picture, and what it means for your money.
The fintech infrastructure company completed a tender offer on 26 February, valuing it at $8 billion, up 31% from April 2025. The money went to employees, not the business. And that distinction tells the more interesting story.
As 2026 unfolds, much of the fintech discussion continues to focus on artificial intelligence. But the reality is: while AI will remain a central theme across financial services this year, in embedded lending and SME finance, the defining developments are rooted in more fundamental dynamics. The trajectory of 2026 is being shaped by three key […]
A new deal between Pesalink and PAPSS will let Kenyans send money across African borders in local currencies, cutting out the correspondent banking chains that have long made such transfers slow and expensive.
Drivers across the UK can now pay for MOTs, tyres, servicing, and other vehicle work with an American Express card — both in Kwik Fit centre and online.
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) ecosystem in India is being upgraded to allow biometric authentication for transactions of up to ₹5,000. Users can now authorize payments using fingerprint or facial recognition on their devices, providing a faster and more convenient alternative to the traditional UPI PIN.
A new integration between Triple-A’s remittance-as-a-service platform and Mastercard’s money movement network will let European financial institutions offer near real-time cross-border payouts without building the underlying infrastructure themselves.
Uno de los sistemas de pagos instantáneos más utilizados del mundo ya no se limita a las fronteras de su país de origen. Pix, la infraestructura creada por el Banco Central do Brasil, está ampliando su presencia internacional gracias a alianzas con fintechs y proveedores de pago en América Latina. Argentina y Uruguay se han […]
The African fintech Grey has rolled out USD corporate accounts, bulk payouts to 170+ countries, and USDC stablecoin support — all on a single platform aimed at businesses that find international banking slow and expensive.
Branch expansions, banking service overhauls, fintech tie-ups, and stablecoin forecasts: here’s how major banks like Chase, Lloyds, Banco Ganadero, and Standard Chartered are adapting to the changing global finance landscape in 2026.
Las nuevas medidas arancelarias de Estados Unidos podrían cambiar de golpe la forma en que España vende al mundo. Para los e‑retailers y fintech, cada pago internacional ahora viene con una pregunta: ¿cuánto nos costará realmente cruzar la frontera?
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