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Global E-commerce Software Market Projected to Reach $29.48 Billion by 2032
Fintech & Ecommerce

Global E-commerce Software Market Projected to Reach $29.48 Billion by 2032

The market for e-commerce software is expected to grow steadily over the next decade, driven by increased online shopping and digital adoption worldwide.

Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks Partner to Launch Operator-as-a-Service Platform Across Africa
Science & Technology

Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks Partner to Launch Operator-as-a-Service Platform Across Africa

Cassava Technologies and AXON Networks present a new Operator-as-a-Service platform that combines fibre, satellite, and wireless networks with AI-driven management tools, aiming to streamline network operations across Africa

CWAN Survey Finds Data Integration Biggest Challenge for APAC Insurance Asset Managers
Fintech & Ecommerce

CWAN Survey Finds Data Integration Biggest Challenge for APAC Insurance Asset Managers

Data complexity and asset intricacy in insurance sector are outpacing system capabilities, creating operational gaps that could define competitive advantage, finds APAC CWAN study.

SkipCash Integrates PayLater for Seamless, Flexible Checkout
Fintech & Ecommerce

SkipCash Integrates PayLater for Seamless, Flexible Checkout

SkipCash now offers merchants direct access to PayLater BNPL options, allowing customers to split payments seamlessly through the platform’s gateway and payment links.

Altek AI Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Autonomous Hotel Guest Communication Platform
Science & Technology

Altek AI Raises Pre-Seed Funding to Expand Autonomous Hotel Guest Communication Platform

Oslo-based startup Altek AI secures €423,000 (about $500,000) to scale its AI-powered platform that automates guest communication and supports hotel operations.

Nets Partners with Triple to Improve Transaction Transparency and Reduce Chargebacks
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nets Partners with Triple to Improve Transaction Transparency and Reduce Chargebacks

The new partnership between Nets and Triple aims to enhance digital banking experiences by turning raw payment data into clear, recognisable merchant information, helping banks cut support costs and improve customer trust.

Orbital Secures €50M to Deepen AI Platform for Real Estate Law
Fintech & Ecommerce

Orbital Secures €50M to Deepen AI Platform for Real Estate Law

London-based LegalTech company Orbital has raised €50 million in Series B funding to expand its AI platform and embed it more deeply across the real estate legal workflow.

Metroblox Unveils Ride USD Stablecoin for Everyday Transportation Payments
Blockchain & Crypto

Metroblox Unveils Ride USD Stablecoin for Everyday Transportation Payments

Metroblox has launched Ride USD, a new stablecoin designed to modernize how consumers and operators pay for transportation, targeting faster settlement and lower costs across mobility services.

Equifax Expands Credit Reports With Verified Employment and Income Data
Fintech & Ecommerce

Equifax Expands Credit Reports With Verified Employment and Income Data

Equifax has rolled out a new service Income Confirm that allows lenders to access verified employment and income information alongside traditional credit reports, marking a significant shift in how creditworthiness is assessed during credit card origination.

NEXA Lending Launches Chat & Social AI for Loan Originators
Fintech & Ecommerce

NEXA Lending Launches Chat & Social AI for Loan Originators

The new AI features are integrated directly into NEXA’s lending platform and include tools for drafting personalized messages, managing communication with borrowers, and automating routine tasks.

Footprint Firm Closes €76M Fund to Back 30 Climate and DeepTech Startups in Northern Europe
Finance & Economics

Footprint Firm Closes €76M Fund to Back 30 Climate and DeepTech Startups in Northern Europe

The Footprint Fund I has reached its target size, now ready to fully focus on investing the capital into sustainable projects and businesses.

GoCanopy Raises €2.1M to Build AI Operating System for Institutional Real Estate Investors
Fintech & Ecommerce

GoCanopy Raises €2.1M to Build AI Operating System for Institutional Real Estate Investors

GoCanopy, a Paris-based AI platform for institutional real estate investors, has raised €2.1 million in seed funding, ending its bootstrapping phase as it looks to scale its AI-driven operating system and expand internationally.

Fiserv and Affirm Expand Partnership to Bring Pay-Over-Time to Debit Cards
Fintech & Ecommerce

Fiserv and Affirm Expand Partnership to Bring Pay-Over-Time to Debit Cards

Pay-over-time, a flexible payment model, historically closely tied to card-based credit, will now extend to debit products as well, as Fiserv and Affirm expand their long-standing partnership.

OneBill and linked2pay Partner to Streamline Billing and Payments for Merchants
Fintech & Ecommerce

OneBill and linked2pay Partner to Streamline Billing and Payments for Merchants

OneBill and linked2pay have announced a strategic integration designed to simplify how businesses bill customers and process payments.

Key Retail Growth Forecasts for 2026 from Bain & Company
Finance & Economics

Key Retail Growth Forecasts for 2026 from Bain & Company

Bain & Company Predicts Slower Retail Sales Growth in the US, UK, France and Germany in 2026

Mine Raises $14M to Launch AI Money Agent for Gen Z As Young Adults Lean on AI for Financial Advice
Finance & Economics

Mine Raises $14M to Launch AI Money Agent for Gen Z As Young Adults Lean on AI for Financial Advice

The world is witnessing a clear shift in how younger consumers seek money guidance, preferring quick accessible AI tools to personal professional consultations, and Mine’s latest funding round underscores that change.