Airwallex Raises $330 Million Series G at $8 Billion Valuation, Eyes U.S. Expansion
Airwallex secures $330 million in Series G funding, reinforcing its position as a global fintech leader and establishing San Francisco as a second headquarters.
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Worldline Exits Swedish Platform CoreOrchestration in Strategic Portfolio Shift
Worldline’s sale of its Swedish payments platform CoreOrchestration marks a significant strategic move as the company sharpens its focus on core businesses and operational resilience.
Socure Expands Into Real-Time BNPL Credit With Strategic Acquisition of Qlarifi
Socure has taken a major step toward redefining digital identity and credit decisioning with its acquisition of Qlarifi, the first real-time BNPL consumer credit database.
U.S. Household Debt Hits Record $18.6 Trillion as Economic Pressures Shift
U.S. household debt climbed to a record high in Q3 2025, underscoring a critical turning point for consumer finances and offering key signals for economists assessing the strength of today’s market.
Bitget Unveils Major GetAgent Upgrade, Expanding AI Trading Access
Bitget has rolled out one of its most significant GetAgent upgrades to date, marking a major step in making AI-powered trading tools more accessible, intuitive, and customizable for global crypto users.
One Inc and Benekiva Unveil Fully Digital Claims-to-Payment Experience for Insurers
One Inc and Benekiva have introduced a new fully digital claims-to-payment experience that marks a significant leap forward in insurance payments modernization.
Moldova’s E-Commerce Surge Signals a Digital Turning Point in Eastern Europe
Moldova’s e-commerce market is accelerating far faster than global averages in 2025, positioning the country for significant digital economic gains despite still being the least digitalized retail market in Europe.
APAC Insurers Shift Toward External Asset Management as Private Markets Expand, CWAN Survey Finds
A new Clearwater Analytics survey shows 67% of APAC insurers plan to increase their use of external asset managers as private markets grow and technology reshapes investment operations.
Bank Details Reveal the Truth: New Insights Show a Clear Path to Stopping Payroll Fraud
New findings highlight how simple checks on employee banking details can uncover payroll fraud that often goes undetected for years.
ClearBank and Plaid Partner to Unlock Real-Time Open Banking Payments in the UK
ClearBank and Plaid have joined forces to bring faster, seamless, and secure real-time open banking payments to UK businesses and consumers.
Côte d’Ivoire Joins Arab Africa Trade Bridges Program to Strengthen Regional Trade and Investment Integration
Côte d’Ivoire’s new membership in the Arab Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program supports deeper economic cooperation across high-growth Arab and African trade corridors, where intra-regional commerce continues to expand steadily.
Stripe to Acquire Metronome in $1B Bet on Usage-Based Billing
Stripe’s acquisition of Metronome signals a major shift toward usage-based billing as the norm for AI and cloud-era businesses.
Binance Introduces ‘Binance Junior’ to Help Kids and Teens Build Crypto Savings Safely
As digital assets become increasingly part of mainstream finance, Binance introduces a family-focused platform to help young users learn financial literacy and build crypto savings under parental supervision.
Fidelity International Enables Fast Account Top-Ups With Tink’s Pay by Bank
Fidelity International partners with Tink to offer secure, instant account funding via open banking for personal and advised investors.
Bank Norwegian Strengthens Secure Digital Invoicing With New Three-Year Tieto Indtech Partnership
A new three-year agreement will bring Tieto Indtech’s Multichannel services to Bank Norwegian operations across six European markets, enhancing secure digital invoicing and integrated payment communication.
Trulioo Joins Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) to Advance Trust in AI-Driven, Agent-Led Payments
Trulioo integrates with Google’s Agent Payments Protocol (AP2) to strengthen the identity layer needed for secure AI-driven transaction execution.
