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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Revolut is making a decisive push deeper into crypto. The fintech giant has now surpassed $1 billion in on-chain transactions on Polygon. This milestone highlights the firm’s own growing blockchain footprint while also signaling how quickly mainstream users are moving toward on-chain finance.
The Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel’s latest investment surprisingly isn’t in chips or chatbots. It’s a New Zealand startup putting artificial intelligence (AI) around the necks of cattle, and the implications reach far beyond the farm.
G R Infraprojects has captured the attention of investors after winning a major contract from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) worth ₹2,440.87 crore. The award, announced on March 23, 2026, involves the construction of a key section of National Highway 33 (NH‑33), connecting Mokama to Munger in Bihar. With a project completion timeline […]
The global retail real estate sector is entering a new phase following the death of CEO David Simon, the long-time chief executive who transformed Simon Property Group into the world’s largest shopping mall operator. His passing in March 2026 has prompted a swift and closely managed leadership transition, while also triggering ripple effects across Europe […]
The latest social security beneficiaries update 2026 reveals a system undergoing rapid change, as modest benefit increases, major Social Security office changes, and new tax dynamics converge to reshape retirement income in the U.S.
A new partnership between DNB and Two is aiming to reshape the Nordic B2B payments landscape through artificial intelligence (AI), as financial institutions increasingly target one of the least digitized segments of global commerce.
New data from EBANX and World Data Lab highlights a clear divide in global e-commerce demographics, with the United States showing a mature, older consumer base, while emerging markets are led by younger shoppers under 30. The findings point to contrasting growth patterns in digital payments, consumer spending, and online retail adoption across regions.
Adflex has announced a partnership with SAP Taulia aimed at accelerating the adoption and automation of virtual card payments across the UK and Europe. The collaboration integrates Adflex’s STP (Straight-Through-Processing) technology into SAP Taulia’s platform to reduce manual handling of payments and streamline supplier transactions.
Circle Internet Group has announced a new collaboration with Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, aimed at expanding access to USDC stablecoin and strengthening digital financial infrastructure in Africa. The partnership focuses on reducing transaction costs, improving settlement speeds, and enabling more efficient cross-border payments across key African markets.
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