Amazon AI Tool Backlash: How E-Commerce Giant Justifies Unauthorized Listings?
Amazon may have introduced agentic AI shopping features, but third-party merchants are not that excited about it.
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Bunq Refiles for U.S. Banking License as It Charts a Strategic Path into American Market
European challenger bank bunq has formally submitted a new banking application with the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the next step in its multi-phase plan to establish full banking operations in the United States.
Blink Payment Unveils Card Present API to Simplify In-Person Payment Integration for ISVs
Blink Payment has launched a new Card Present API designed to help Integrated Software Vendors (ISVs) and merchants seamlessly integrate in-person payments with real-time reporting into their platforms for unified commerce experiences.
Mukuru and Travelex to Broaden Remittance Cash Withdrawal Options in South Africa
Via the new partnership, Travelex becomes an additional payout channel within the Mukuru network, expanding cash payout options for remittance customers across South Africa to Travelex’s nationwide branches, strategically located in high-traffic, easily accessible areas.
Libya Energy Summit 2026 Secures Top Legal and Advisory Leaders as Country Pursues New Hydrocarbon Growth
Libya’s drive to modernize its oil and gas sector and attract fresh international investment is taking center stage at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026, which has confirmed the participation of senior legal, advisory and energy-sector figures.
Flutterwave Acquires Mono in Rare African Paytech Integration
Flutterwave’s acquisition of Nigeria’s open-banking startup Mono marks a rare African fintech exit and creates one of the continent’s most comprehensive payment-and-data platforms.
AI Music Revolution Meets Crypto: JGGL Token Live on MEXC Unlocks New Creative Economy
AI-driven creative content is surging in popularity, with neural networks reshaping how music, lyrics, and multimedia are generated, and blockchain crypto tokens are now powering new incentives and participation.
Hong Kong IPOs Set For a New Record to Surpass $40 Billion in 2026
After regaining its ground as the world’s top IPO market, Hong Kong is readying to set new records, with $40 billion deal volume forecast for 2026 by PwC.
Stablecoin Platform KAST Expands Local Payouts to 11 New Currencies
The latest expansion of KAST’s Global Payouts strengthens the bridge between digital assets and everyday financial needs by making it easier for users to convert stablecoin tokens into local fiat currencies worldwide.
Alipay Tap! Surpasses 100 Million Daily Transactions Milestone
Alipay’s Tap! contactless payment service now processes more than 100 million daily transactions, underlining the fast-growing embrace of tap-to-pay and QR-based solutions in China and across Asia.
EU Payment Fraud Hits €4.2 Billion in 2024 as Remote Scams and Credit Transfers Surge
The latest joint EBA-ECB report shows payment fraud in the European Economic Area rose to €4.2 billion in 2024, driven by credit transfer and card payment scams despite strengthened security measures.
OceanFirst and Flushing Financial Announce $579M Merger to Create Strong Regional Banking Franchise
OceanFirst Financial and Flushing Financial have agreed to a $579 million all-stock merger that will significantly expand their banking footprint across New Jersey and New York and create a stronger, more competitive regional financial institution.
Crypto Firms in 48 Jurisdictions Required to Collect User Data from January 2026
Worldwide crypto regime CARF has just got activated, with industry players in 48 early-adopter countries obliged to collect user data as 2026 kicks in.
Crypto.com Integrates Benzinga Data to Boost Market Transparency for Traders
Crypto.com has integrated Benzinga financial data APIs into its platform to give traders deeper visibility into U.S. equity markets.
KuCoin Launches KIA AI to Revolutionize User Interaction and Crypto Insight
KuCoin has rolled out KIA, its bespoke crypto-native AI assistant designed to make navigating digital asset markets faster, clearer, and more intuitive for all users.
OpenAI Focuses on Audio-Driven Consumer Experience
As artificial intelligence (AI) assistance increasingly moves from text-based to audio-based, OpenAI doubles down on the development of audio-first consumer-facing experiences for its upcoming personal device launch.
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