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Pismo and Visa Launch AI-Native Payments Solution With Vivi Money in Australia
Fintech & Ecommerce

Pismo and Visa Launch AI-Native Payments Solution With Vivi Money in Australia

Global cloud banking platform Pismo and payments giant Visa have partnered with Australian fintech Vivi Money to roll out a new AI-native financial solution, signalling the next phase of intelligent, embedded finance.

Starling Bank Launches UK’s First Agentic AI Tool for Personal Finance Management
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Starling Bank Launches UK’s First Agentic AI Tool for Personal Finance Management

UK digital lender Starling Bank has rolled out what it describes as the country’s first agentic AI-powered personal finance assistant, marking a significant step toward autonomous banking.

SBC Summit Malta to Help Sportsbooks Prepare for 2026 World Cup
Society & Lifestyle

SBC Summit Malta to Help Sportsbooks Prepare for 2026 World Cup

With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, SBC Summit Malta will put sports betting strategy front and centre, helping the industry gear up for one of the biggest moments in the global betting calendar.

27th Connected Banking Summit – North Africa, Egypt 2026 Powering Inclusive Digital Banking and Technology-Enabled Financial Infrastructure in North Africa
Fintech & Ecommerce

27th Connected Banking Summit – North Africa, Egypt 2026 Powering Inclusive Digital Banking and Technology-Enabled Financial Infrastructure in North Africa

Cairo, Egypt – International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is pleased to announce the 27th Connected Banking Summit – North Africa, Egypt 2026, taking place on 23 September 2026 in Cairo.

Travel Money Trends: Travelex Report Reveals 69% Still Rely on Cash Overseas
Fintech & Ecommerce

Travel Money Trends: Travelex Report Reveals 69% Still Rely on Cash Overseas

Cash remains the preferred payment method for most international travellers, according to a new report from leading foreign exchange provider Travelex, which highlights evolving global travel money habits.

Nevermined Adds Multi-Currency Payments and AI Usage Analytics for the Growing Agentic Economy
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nevermined Adds Multi-Currency Payments and AI Usage Analytics for the Growing Agentic Economy

Nevermined has introduced a major upgrade to its AI payments infrastructure, adding multi-currency payments, API key analytics, and advanced payment controls as demand grows for infrastructure supporting the agentic economy and next-generation digital finance.

Apex Group and Polygon Support Debut of Compliance Blockchain Based on $32 Billion Tokenization Standard
Blockchain & Crypto

Apex Group and Polygon Support Debut of Compliance Blockchain Based on $32 Billion Tokenization Standard

A new T-REX blockchain network designed to standardize compliance across tokenized securities markets has been launched with backing from Apex Group and Polygon Labs.

Trump Administration’s Reported $10 Billion TikTok Deal Fee Raises Questions in Washington
Society & Lifestyle

Trump Administration’s Reported $10 Billion TikTok Deal Fee Raises Questions in Washington

Reports that the Trump administration could receive a $10 billion fee for brokering a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States are drawing growing scrutiny, with lawmakers questioning both the legitimacy and structure of the arrangement.

Stripe-Backed Tempo Unveils AI Payments Protocol, Aiming to Transform Automated & Intelligent Digital Transactions
Fintech & Ecommerce

Stripe-Backed Tempo Unveils AI Payments Protocol, Aiming to Transform Automated & Intelligent Digital Transactions

As AI continues to reshape financial infrastructure, Stripe-backed Tempo is introducing a new payments protocol designed to enable intelligent, programmable transactions at scale.

AI Doctor Avatars Signal New Era of AI in Healthcare as QuantumBlack and Ant Group Take Different Paths
Science & Technology

AI Doctor Avatars Signal New Era of AI in Healthcare as QuantumBlack and Ant Group Take Different Paths

AI in healthcare is entering a new phase as QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, and NVIDIA introduce a digital human avatar (DHA) designed to support frontline healthcare workers. The launch reflects a broader shift toward AI-driven healthcare systems, as hospitals and providers increasingly adopt advanced technologies to improve efficiency and patient care, with Ant Group AQ […]

Oil Markets Rally on Escalation Risk After Israel Targets Iran’s Key Gas Infrastructure, Analysts Warn War Could Extend Into May
Finance & Economics

Oil Markets Rally on Escalation Risk After Israel Targets Iran’s Key Gas Infrastructure, Analysts Warn War Could Extend Into May

Another day, another oil price hike: global oil markets surge into focus again this week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, following a major Israel strike on Iran gas energy infrastructure.

Huawei and YowPay Launch Open Banking Smartwatch POS App
Fintech & Ecommerce

Huawei and YowPay Launch Open Banking Smartwatch POS App

Huawei and YowPay have unveiled what they describe as the world’s first open banking smartwatch point-of-sale (POS) application, marking a significant step forward in wearable payments and pay-by-bank innovation.

Paysend Partners with BVNK to Expand Stablecoin Payments and Cross-Border Settlement
Blockchain & Crypto

Paysend Partners with BVNK to Expand Stablecoin Payments and Cross-Border Settlement

Global payments firm Paysend has partnered with BVNK to introduce stablecoin payments and settlement capabilities across its consumer and enterprise platforms, signaling growing momentum for blockchain-based payments in the global remittance market.

Klarna Hits 1 Million Merchants: BNPL Giant Signals Continued Global Expansion
Fintech & Ecommerce

Klarna Hits 1 Million Merchants: BNPL Giant Signals Continued Global Expansion

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Klarna has surpassed 1 million merchants globally, marking a major milestone in its expansion across retail, services, and everyday spending categories.

While U.S. Lawmakers Ponder on Stablecoin Yield, Traders Already Profit From It, Fresh Study Reveals
Blockchain & Crypto

While U.S. Lawmakers Ponder on Stablecoin Yield, Traders Already Profit From It, Fresh Study Reveals

As regulation decision-makers in Washington continue their debates on whether stablecoins should function strictly as digital payment tools rather than investment products, stablecoin yield is very much well-leveraged by local investors, who have been actively using onchain tools to earn yield on their stablecoin assets for several years now.

Six Months After Launch at ING Germany, Wero Hits Major Adoption Milestones and Strengthens European Payment Collaboration
Fintech & Ecommerce

Six Months After Launch at ING Germany, Wero Hits Major Adoption Milestones and Strengthens European Payment Collaboration

Six months after going live at ING Germany, the Wero digital wallet is showing significant momentum in its rollout across Europe, marking a key phase in the expansion of a unified European payment ecosystem.