PhonePe, one of India’s leading digital payments platforms, has introduced new AI‑powered voice and text features that allow users to interact with the app in a more natural, conversational way to make payments and complete other tasks.
European cybersecurity firm WALLIX has announced plans to reinforce its operations in the Middle East, responding to growing demand for digital sovereignty and robust data protection across the region.
Mastercard and Westpac Banking Corporation have completed New Zealand’s first fully authenticated AI‑assisted transactions, marking a milestone for the Asia‑Pacific region in digital payments innovation. Unlike traditional online shopping, these transactions were executed entirely by AI agents acting on behalf of the cardholder, while remaining fully verified, secure, and transparent across the payment network. The AI […]
Espresso (ESP) is a new cryptocurrency token that has been attracting attention across the crypto market over the past few weeks. This crypto tool is tied to efforts to support faster and more connected blockchain systems, which has made it interesting to both traders and observers of the broader digital asset ecosystem. However, real gains […]
TRM Labs partners with Finray Technologies to deliver audit-ready crypto transaction monitoring, helping B2B fintechs and banks meet MiCA compliance requirements with unified fiat and digital asset oversight
Fujitsu Limited has announced a major expansion of its Uvance for Finance offerings, aiming to accelerate digital transformation across the financial services sector. Building on its 2025 financial technology initiatives, Fujitsu’s enhanced portfolio now covers a comprehensive range of services for banking, insurance, securities, credit, and leasing, positioning the company to meet the evolving needs […]
Bitcoin struggles at $60K support baseline as tariff uncertainty, FOMO, and fear & greed drive market volatility.
Trump-backed USD1 stablecoin dips below $1 in coordinated crypto attack. Market volatility, FUD campaigns, and stablecoin risks explained for investors.
As AI adoption gained momentum during the 2026 Chinese New Year, Ant Group announced that both Alipay AI Pay and its AI health app AQ have each surpassed the 100 million user milestone.
Visa is ready to acquire Argentina’s Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay from Advent International, expanding digital payments, real-time processing, and fintech solutions in LATAM.
Ex-Amex and Visa executives launch Rhythmic startup with $4M funding to embed stablecoins into everyday consumer brands, bridging crypto and mainstream finance.
Global financial services are facing intensified regulatory pressure after a series of high‑profile control failures exposed weaknesses in risk management, compliance and cybersecurity across leading players in digital payments, banking and crypto trading.
Apple is under scrutiny in Brazil as local banks and regulators challenge its control over iPhone NFC payments. The dispute could reshape mobile payments, impacting Apple Pay, Pix integration, and competition in Brazil’s fintech market.
Akurateco, a leading global payment orchestration and white‑label platform, has launched a new integration with PAYOK, a worldwide payment aggregator known for secure, locally optimized payment solutions.
Meta Platforms is preparing to enter the competitive smartwatch arena with a new device planned for 2026, marking a major revival of its previously shelved wearable efforts.
eBay has rolled out a Pay by Bank payment option at checkout for UK buyers, who increasingly turn to open banking payments, through a strategic partnership with TrueLayer platform that processes over 40% of open banking transactions in the country.
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