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Energy Markets Turn More Geopolitical, More Expensive, and More Pragmatic
Finance & Economics

Energy Markets Turn More Geopolitical, More Expensive, and More Pragmatic

Energy markets today are being shaped less by theory than by shock management. Oil prices surged above $110 per barrel in March 2026 as disruptions tied to the Iran war tightened global supply lines, while U.S. gasoline jumped above $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022, putting fresh pressure on commuters and consumers. […]

Ezeepay Launches UPI Cash-Out for Easy Withdrawals Through Retail Network
Fintech & Ecommerce

Ezeepay Launches UPI Cash-Out for Easy Withdrawals Through Retail Network

UPI can not just move money digitally now but also bring cash to Indian users within minutes at a neighborhood store. The functionality is soon-to-be available via Ezeepay new UPI Cash-Out service.

“International Finance & Banking Summit 2026” to be Held in Baku
Finance & Economics

“International Finance & Banking Summit 2026” to be Held in Baku

On June 9–10, 2026, Baku will host the “International Finance & Banking Summit 2026”. The summit is designed as a high-level platform to accelerate the integration of Turkic-speaking countries’ financial systems into the global financial space. The event is organized with the support of the Council of the Banking Associations of the Turkic States (CBATS), […]

Fintech News Digest: Visa Targets Subscription Chaos, Venmo Goes Global, Nium Bets on Stablecoins, and More
Fintech & Ecommerce

Fintech News Digest: Visa Targets Subscription Chaos, Venmo Goes Global, Nium Bets on Stablecoins, and More

From subscription management to stablecoin and blockchain infrastructure, this week delivered a concentrated burst of fintech news that signals where the industry’s attention and capital is pointing in early 2026. Here are the five stories shaping the conversation.

SUNRATE Expands Kuala Lumpur Footprint as Malaysia Cements Southeast Asia Fintech Status
Fintech & Ecommerce

SUNRATE Expands Kuala Lumpur Footprint as Malaysia Cements Southeast Asia Fintech Status

Global payment and treasury management platform SUNRATE has relocated its Kuala Lumpur operations to a larger office at Menara Binjai, as the Singapore-headquartered company deepens its presence in one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing fintech markets.

RS2 Launches Consumer Payment Card in Shift Toward Integrated Issuing
Fintech & Ecommerce

RS2 Launches Consumer Payment Card in Shift Toward Integrated Issuing

RS2 has spent decades powering payments behind the scenes. Now it’s stepping into the consumer card payments spotlight and the $17.55bn co-branded card market it’s entering explains why.

AI in Fintech News Digest: From Real-Time Payments to a $5 Trillion Agentic Economy
Science & Technology

AI in Fintech News Digest: From Real-Time Payments to a $5 Trillion Agentic Economy

This week’s AI developments make one thing clear: artificial intelligence is moving deeper into the mechanics of finance, shaping how payments are approved, how trades are executed, and how financial systems are built behind the scenes.

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.