Nubank Secures Conditional Approval to Form U.S. National Bank
Brazilian digital banking giant Nubank has received conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish a national bank in the United States.
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Block Announces Opening of Strategic European Hub in Dublin
Block has expanded its European footprint with the opening of a new office in Dublin, strengthening its presence in one of Europe’s key financial services hubs.
Standard Chartered Employs AI to Boost Transaction Banking
Standard Chartered’s new AI-powered platform acts as a central hub of banking insights, products, and market capabilities, helping staff answer customer questions and find tailored solutions quicker and more precisely.
Brazilian Fintech PicPay Raises $434M in US IPO, Marking Return of Latin American Listings
Brazilian digital banking and payments platform PicPay has successfully priced its initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, raising approximately $434 million and marking the first significant U.S. listing by a Brazilian company in over four years.
Palm Payments: Promise and Reality
While biometric authentication is now a common part of the payment process, confirming transactions with a palm screen is still a novelty. Though this experimental payment tech has been around for several years now, most people know little about it, not to mention using it in real life. So, what are those mysterious palm payments […]
Mastercard Launches BIN Sponsor Plus Programme for UK Fintechs Looking for Card Launch
Mastercard BIN Sponsor Plus accreditation programme aims to facilitate card launch for fintech companies in the UK by connecting them with trusted financial institutions that can help them bring card products to market seamlessly.
Global E-commerce Software Market Projected to Reach $29.48 Billion by 2032
The market for e-commerce software is expected to grow steadily over the next decade, driven by increased online shopping and digital adoption worldwide.
CWAN Survey Finds Data Integration Biggest Challenge for APAC Insurance Asset Managers
Data complexity and asset intricacy in insurance sector are outpacing system capabilities, creating operational gaps that could define competitive advantage, finds APAC CWAN study.
How PayPal Uses Smart Strategic Shortcuts to Enter and Scale in New Markets
PayPal is back in Nigeria after 20 years simultaneously expanding its merchant reach in the UAE. All that without opening any new offices or creating local subsidiaries. Instead, the payment leader uses strategic market partnerships that make global payments work locally.
SkipCash Integrates PayLater for Seamless, Flexible Checkout
SkipCash now offers merchants direct access to PayLater BNPL options, allowing customers to split payments seamlessly through the platform’s gateway and payment links.
Nets Partners with Triple to Improve Transaction Transparency and Reduce Chargebacks
The new partnership between Nets and Triple aims to enhance digital banking experiences by turning raw payment data into clear, recognisable merchant information, helping banks cut support costs and improve customer trust.
Orbital Secures €50M to Deepen AI Platform for Real Estate Law
London-based LegalTech company Orbital has raised €50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI platform and embed it more deeply across the real estate legal workflow.
Equifax Expands Credit Reports With Verified Employment and Income Data
Equifax has rolled out a new service Income Confirm that allows lenders to access verified employment and income information alongside traditional credit reports, marking a significant shift in how creditworthiness is assessed during credit card origination.
How to Achieve Payment Sovereignty: EU Version
Despite strong internal payment infrastructure, the EU’s practical sovereignty in transactioial respect is limited. A large share of everyday electronic payments in the euro area still depends on non-European payment networks and technology, especially U.S.-based card schemes. In times of global geopolitical turbulence, this reliance raises several strategic and economic questions. Thankfully, Europe has a […]
NEXA Lending Launches Chat & Social AI for Loan Originators
The new AI features are integrated directly into NEXA’s lending platform and include tools for drafting personalized messages, managing communication with borrowers, and automating routine tasks.
GoCanopy Raises €2.1M to Build AI Operating System for Institutional Real Estate Investors
GoCanopy, a Paris-based AI platform for institutional real estate investors, has raised €2.1 million in seed funding, ending its bootstrapping phase as it looks to scale its AI-driven operating system and expand internationally.
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