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Visa Tests 7-Day Stablecoin Settlement With Nium in Singapore
Blockchain & Crypto

Visa Tests 7-Day Stablecoin Settlement With Nium in Singapore

Stablecoin payment settlement is not a niche crypto conversation anymore: here’s what Visa is testing with Nium in Singapore.

Cloudflare Kitesurf & X402 Protocol Tools Fast Track Agentic AI Checkout 
Science & Technology

Cloudflare Kitesurf & X402 Protocol Tools Fast Track Agentic AI Checkout 

Cloudflare Kitesurf and the x402 agent payments protocol could bring AI agents one step closer to shopping and paying without human help. 

Wells Fargo Study Finds Entrepreneurship Reshapes American Dream
Society & Lifestyle

Wells Fargo Study Finds Entrepreneurship Reshapes American Dream

The entrepreneurship American Dream 2026 may look very different from the one previous generations grew up with. New Wells Fargo research suggests that owning a business is increasingly tied to financial independence, while younger Americans are also navigating significant economic pressure.

SEC Regulation Crypto Assets 2026: New Token Rules Could Reshape US Crypto Issuance
Blockchain & Crypto

SEC Regulation Crypto Assets 2026: New Token Rules Could Reshape US Crypto Issuance

SEC Regulation Crypto Assets could mark a turning point in how the US treats companies that raise money through digital tokens. The proposal is detailed, technical but still open to change, and its approach could have consequences well beyond American crypto markets. Here is what the new framework could mean for token issuers, fintech companies […]

Wero ING Deutschland Hits 700K Users: Can Wero Challenge Visa?
Fintech & Ecommerce

Wero ING Deutschland Hits 700K Users: Can Wero Challenge Visa?

Wero ING Deutschland has reached a milestone that could say a lot about Europe’s payment ambitions. After one year of real-world use, the numbers are starting to show whether Wero can move towards its promising role in European payments. Read on to see what the latest figures reveal and what they do not.

Walmart Finally Adds Tap to Pay for Stores and Sam’s Club
Fintech & Ecommerce

Walmart Finally Adds Tap to Pay for Stores and Sam’s Club

After years of steering shoppers toward its own checkout apps, Walmart is opening the door to Apple Pay, Google Pay and every other tap-to-pay wallet, which says a lot about who really controls how we pay at the register.

US to Share AI Leadership With China, Say 56% of Investors: Robocap
Science & Technology

US to Share AI Leadership With China, Say 56% of Investors: Robocap

The era of undisputed US dominance in artificial intelligence may be numbered. At least according to the people who decide where billions of investment dollars go next.

Rain’s Hidden Stablecoin Network Moves Towards Agentic Commerce
Blockchain & Crypto

Rain’s Hidden Stablecoin Network Moves Towards Agentic Commerce

Stablecoins — digital tokens pegged to the US dollar, are supposed to be the future of payments. It turns out, for one crypto infrastructure company, that future is already here, and most merchants have no idea it’s happening under their noses.

PaySpace Magazine Global Named Media Partner for Cyber Secure Forum
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PaySpace Magazine Global Named Media Partner for Cyber Secure Forum

PaySpace Magazine Named Media Partner for Cyber Secure Forum, 9th November 2026, Hilton London Canary Wharf bringing together senior leaders from across the cyber security sector.

Major Banks Embrace Tokenised Deposits as Stablecoin Alternative
Blockchain & Crypto

Major Banks Embrace Tokenised Deposits as Stablecoin Alternative

Tokenised deposits may sound like just another fintech buzzword. But this week’s cross-border settlement between two global banks suggests they’re anything but.

Surcharging May Not Cost Small Businesses the Sale, Kurv Data Shows
Fintech & Ecommerce

Surcharging May Not Cost Small Businesses the Sale, Kurv Data Shows

What if charging customers a little extra at checkout didn’t send them running for the exit? New research on the topic of credit card surcharge small business strategy suggests that the long-held fear may not match reality. The numbers behind it are worth a closer look before any merchant decides how to price a transaction […]

Consumers Trust the Payment Method More Than the Retailer Reveals Fresh Report
Fintech & Ecommerce

Consumers Trust the Payment Method More Than the Retailer Reveals Fresh Report

When shoppers reach the final click, payment methods consumer trust is quietly overriding traditional brand loyalty in ways online sellers never anticipated.

It’s Not Vacations Breaking Household Budgets, It’s the Grocery Bill
Society & Lifestyle

It’s Not Vacations Breaking Household Budgets, It’s the Grocery Bill

The paycheck to paycheck 2026 squeeze is surprisingly coming not from summer vacations but from common places like the grocery aisle, the utility bill and the gas pump. Thus, the pressure doesn’t end when the season does. Many turn to BNPL but does it really help?

China’s Digital Yuan Bank Network Triples to 30 Institutions
Blockchain & Crypto

China’s Digital Yuan Bank Network Triples to 30 Institutions

China’s digital yuan e-CNY network expansion tripled in less than a year showing how quickly central-bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can scale.

Fintech Unicorn Bilt Partners With Equinox on Rewards
Society & Lifestyle

Fintech Unicorn Bilt Partners With Equinox on Rewards

Bilt, a rewards platform for renters, and luxury gym chain Equinox have launched a joint membership benefit that lets Bilt members earn points toward Equinox classes and spa services.

SBC Summit 2026 to Combine CPD-Accredited Learning With Product Innovation and Hands-On Masterclasses
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SBC Summit 2026 to Combine CPD-Accredited Learning With Product Innovation and Hands-On Masterclasses

SBC Summit and the co-located Affiliate Leaders Summit will bring a broader focus on professional development to Lisbon this September, with every conference session, academy and masterclass across the two events now officially accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by The CPD Certification Service.