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RWA “Perpification” Gains Momentum as Retail Traders Reshape Global Derivatives Markets
Blockchain & Crypto

RWA “Perpification” Gains Momentum as Retail Traders Reshape Global Derivatives Markets

A new wave of blockchain-based trading is quietly redrawing the map of global finance and this time, it’s not about owning assets, but betting on them. Fresh DWF Labs research into so-called real-world asset (RWA) “perpification” suggests that blockchain-powered perpetual futures tied to traditional assets (e.g. oil or equities) are rapidly gaining traction, driven largely […]

IAMTN Partners With Next Generation NGPES to Bring Stablecoins Into Mainstream Cross-Border Payments
Blockchain & Crypto

IAMTN Partners With Next Generation NGPES to Bring Stablecoins Into Mainstream Cross-Border Payments

The line between traditional finance and decentralised finance is getting blurrier by the day and IAMTN has decided not to wait around for the dust to settle. The global trade association for cross-border payments has announced a strategic partnership with Next Generation NGPES, marking what both parties describe as a first-of-its-kind collaboration between an industry […]

Precios de la Vivienda en España Suben un 14,3% en Marzo y se Acercan a Máximos Históricos
Finance & Economics

Precios de la Vivienda en España Suben un 14,3% en Marzo y se Acercan a Máximos Históricos

El mercado inmobiliario en España sigue en plena escalada. Los precios de la vivienda en España aumentaron un 14,3% interanual en marzo de 2026, consolidando una tendencia alcista que los sitúa muy cerca de máximos históricos.

Seven Financial Rules Changing in India Today And Most People Aren’t Ready
Finance & Economics

Seven Financial Rules Changing in India Today And Most People Aren’t Ready

The new financial year doesn’t just flip a calendar page. From April 1, 2026, a sweeping set of regulatory changes reshapes how millions of Indians pay taxes, use credit cards, buy insurance, pay tolls, and access their savings. Most of these rules are already in effect as you read this.

Bitcoin a 67.500 Dólares: la Calma Inquietante que Desafía al BCE
Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin a 67.500 Dólares: la Calma Inquietante que Desafía al BCE

Bitcoin, la criptomoneda líder cierra marzo en una banda estrecha, aparentemente inmune a la retórica más agresiva del Banco Central Europeo (BCE) en años. JPMorgan confirma que Bitcoin está actuando como activo refugio durante la guerra con Irán, captando flujos que antes iban al oro. La aparente calma a 67.500 dólares tiene una explicación que […]

Bolsas al Alza por la Esperanza de Paz en Irán, Pero el Euro y la Energía en España Siguen Bajo Presión
Finance & Economics

Bolsas al Alza por la Esperanza de Paz en Irán, Pero el Euro y la Energía en España Siguen Bajo Presión

El Dow Jones sube más de 500 puntos y el Ibex 35 avanza al compás de Wall Street. Los rumores de negociaciones entre Washington y Teherán alimentan el optimismo bursátil, si bien el crudo permanece elevado y sus consecuencias sobre el tipo de cambio y los precios energéticos en España siguen siendo muy tangibles.

Nexi and PayPal Deepen European Partnership to Bring Unified Digital Payments to Merchants
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nexi and PayPal Deepen European Partnership to Bring Unified Digital Payments to Merchants

Nexi, the European PayTech, and PayPal have announced a significant expansion of their partnership, embedding PayPal’s payments ecosystem directly into Nexi’s merchant platform across five EU countries.

SBC Summit Malta 2026 to Tackle the Biggest Questions in Modern Marketing
News

SBC Summit Malta 2026 to Tackle the Biggest Questions in Modern Marketing

SBC Summit Malta 2026 will feature a dedicated marketing programme designed to help brands rethink acquisition and engagement for a modern era.

Razorpay Makes Visa and Mastercard Payments Seamless With Biometric Authentication Under RBI Compliance Rules
Fintech & Ecommerce

Razorpay Makes Visa and Mastercard Payments Seamless With Biometric Authentication Under RBI Compliance Rules

As OTPs become irrelevant in India starting tomorrow due to RBI new payment security policies, Razorpay, one of the local market leaders in digital payment processing, is introducing regulation compliant biometric authentication for card payments, in partnership with Mastercard and Visa.

MPE 2026: AI Agents, Quantum Security and A2A Payments Signal a New Era for the Payments Industry
Fintech & Ecommerce

MPE 2026: AI Agents, Quantum Security and A2A Payments Signal a New Era for the Payments Industry

The Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) event, held on March 17-19, brought together industry leaders to explore the forces reshaping the future of payments, with discussions pointing to a sector already in transition to emerging innovative ecosystem rather than one just awaiting disruption.

Acquirers Are Sitting on a Gold Mine of Data. RS2 Thinks AI Is the Key to Digging It Up
Fintech & Ecommerce

Acquirers Are Sitting on a Gold Mine of Data. RS2 Thinks AI Is the Key to Digging It Up

A new white paper from RS2 argues that merchant acquiring is at an inflection point where artificial intelligence emerges as a practical tool to address its structural inefficiencies and redefine how the sector operates.

Extend Expands Accounting Integrations as Banks Race to Match Fintech Spend Tools
Fintech & Ecommerce

Extend Expands Accounting Integrations as Banks Race to Match Fintech Spend Tools

Extend has announced new integrations with Sage Intacct, Xero, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, widening its accounting coverage and strengthening its position as a software layer for banks looking to modernize their commercial card offerings.

PayNearby Introduces Integrated UPI Cash Withdrawal Solution Through Retail Network
Fintech & Ecommerce

PayNearby Introduces Integrated UPI Cash Withdrawal Solution Through Retail Network

PayNearby has become the first Business Correspondent in India to roll out a fully integrated solution for cash withdrawals via UPI, expanding how users can access physical cash in a digital-first payments environment.

Global Inflation Fears Rise as Goldman Sachs Predicts ECB Rate Hikes and US Prices May Top 4%
Finance & Economics

Global Inflation Fears Rise as Goldman Sachs Predicts ECB Rate Hikes and US Prices May Top 4%

Rising inflation risks driven by escalating geopolitical tensions are forcing a rapid rethink of global monetary policy, with new forecasts pointing to higher prices and potential interest rate hikes across major economies.

Climate Science News: Controversial BOM Contractor Wins $16M Climate Data Deal Despite Backlash
Science & Technology

Climate Science News: Controversial BOM Contractor Wins $16M Climate Data Deal Despite Backlash

A major new contract aimed at strengthening Australia’s climate science capabilities has sparked debate across the climate research community, raising fresh questions about how governments invest in digital climate infrastructure.

Nexi and Danish Banks Expand Partnership to Deliver SEPA Direct Debit Services
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nexi and Danish Banks Expand Partnership to Deliver SEPA Direct Debit Services

European PayTech Nexi has broadened its agreement with local and nationwide banks in Denmark to provide SEPA Direct Debit (SDD) services, deepening the country’s integration with the European payments infrastructure.