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Melanion Digital, Fipto Enable Direct Stablecoin Settlement For Fund Subscriptions
Blockchain & Crypto

Melanion Digital, Fipto Enable Direct Stablecoin Settlement For Fund Subscriptions

Melanion Digital has integrated Fipto’s payment infrastructure to support subscriptions in stablecoins for its Luxembourg-domiciled Sigma Market Neutral Fund.

AI, Live Data and Integrity Tech Headline SBC Summit’s New Sports Betting Innovation Track
Science & Technology

AI, Live Data and Integrity Tech Headline SBC Summit’s New Sports Betting Innovation Track

SBC Summit will spotlight the technologies driving the next generation of sports betting with a dedicated Sports Betting Innovation track. Featuring leading operators and technology experts, the agenda will explore the innovations helping sportsbooks deliver faster, smarter, and more engaging betting experiences.

Float Launches in the UK With Card-Linked Instalments That Use Existing Credit Card Limits
Fintech & Ecommerce

Float Launches in the UK With Card-Linked Instalments That Use Existing Credit Card Limits

Float has launched its card-linked instalment platform in the UK, introducing a payment option that allows consumers to split eligible credit card purchases into interest- and fee-free monthly instalments using the credit already available on their existing Visa or Mastercard. The company says its model differs from traditional buy now, pay later (BNPL) products because […]

Payfuture Adds Shopify Integration to Expand Local Payment Options for Merchants in India
Fintech & Ecommerce

Payfuture Adds Shopify Integration to Expand Local Payment Options for Merchants in India

Global payments company Payfuture has launched a new integration with Shopify that enables merchants to accept popular local payment methods in India through a single connection. This system is aimed at streamlining payment processing in this growing market.

Damisa Appoints Nick Watkins as Chairman Ahead of Planned Series A Funding Round
Fintech & Ecommerce

Damisa Appoints Nick Watkins as Chairman Ahead of Planned Series A Funding Round

Cross-border payments company Damisa has appointed Nick Watkins as Chairman of the Board, strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a Series A funding round expected to begin later this year.

FSMA Flags Six Unauthorized Crypto-Asset Providers Operating in Belgium
Blockchain & Crypto

FSMA Flags Six Unauthorized Crypto-Asset Providers Operating in Belgium

Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) issued a warning on July 6, 2026, against six companies offering crypto-asset services in Belgium without the authorization required under EU law. The regulator advised the public not to accept offers from these firms and added them to its list of fraudulent crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).

Klarna Applies for US Banking License
Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna Applies for US Banking License

Klarna Group submitted applications to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish Klarna Bank USA, a proposed Utah-chartered industrial bank.

Revolut Delists USDT for European Users as MiCA Rules Take Effect
Blockchain & Crypto

Revolut Delists USDT for European Users as MiCA Rules Take Effect

European crypto investors need to figure out how to rearrange their fintech portfolios as fintech giant Revolut begins removing support for Tether’s USDT. The decision came about as new regulations established by the European Union (EU) on cryptocurrency were introduced fully on July 1, 2026.

Bitcoin ETF Outflows May Ease in July as Macro Conditions Improve, Says Sygnum Strategist
Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin ETF Outflows May Ease in July as Macro Conditions Improve, Says Sygnum Strategist

After a turbulent June that saw U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) record their worst month on record, some market participants believe investor sentiment could begin to recover in July as macroeconomic conditions become more supportive and on-chain indicators strengthen.

Outpost24 Updates CyberFlex for AI-Driven Cyber Risks
Science & Technology

Outpost24 Updates CyberFlex for AI-Driven Cyber Risks

Swedish cybersecurity company Outpost24 has introduced the next generation of its CyberFlex managed application security program. Its latest update reflects a gap in how organizations used to approach cyber risk and tries to raise the bar for app cybersecurity as artificial intelligence reshapes both digital transformation and the threat landscape.

Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch Now Open
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Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch Now Open

Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to pitch live in Lisbon for a prize package valued at more than €80,000.

Visa Underestimates Friendly Fraud Share Reveals New Report
Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa Underestimates Friendly Fraud Share Reveals New Report

Merchants may be significantly underestimating the role of friendly fraud in the chargeback ecosystem, according to the newly released 2026 Chargeback Field Report from Chargebacks911. While merchants surveyed for the report estimated that friendly fraud accounts for an average of 43.8% of their chargebacks, Visa has previously estimated that approximately 75% of chargebacks are linked […]

AWS: Only 22% Of European Businesses Use AI For Advanced Use Cases
Science & Technology

AWS: Only 22% Of European Businesses Use AI For Advanced Use Cases

More than half of European businesses now use AI, but fewer than a quarter have reached the most advanced stage of adoption, according to Sasha Rubel, Head of AI and Generative AI Policy, EMEA, at Amazon Web Services (AWS). “Less than a quarter have reached the most advanced stage of adoption, using it primarily for […]

Deutsche Bank Expands Klarna’s Payment Platform With MB Way and Bizum Acquiring Support
Fintech & Ecommerce

Deutsche Bank Expands Klarna’s Payment Platform With MB Way and Bizum Acquiring Support

Deutsche Bank is extending its partnership with Klarna to add new merchant acquiring services that will enable businesses to accept MB Way and Bizum, two of the largest local payment methods in Southern Europe (Portugal and Spain). With this expansion of their services via Klarna’s platform, merchants will now have access to both traditional local […]

Nuvei Completes In-Agent Payment Proof Of Concept With Visa, Multiple European Issuers
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Nuvei Completes In-Agent Payment Proof Of Concept With Visa, Multiple European Issuers

Nuvei has completed a live agentic-commerce proof of concept with Visa, merchant technology provider Arvato Systems, and fashion brand Kings and Priests.

30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 Returns to Riyadh to Accelerate the Kingdom’s Banking Transformation
Fintech & Ecommerce

30th Edition Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 Returns to Riyadh to Accelerate the Kingdom’s Banking Transformation

“Empowering the Future of Banking in the Kingdom: Innovation, Transformation & Growth” 30 September 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia