Today, Klarna announces the launch of KlarnaUSD, a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, marking the company’s entry into blockchain-based payments. KlarnaUSD will initially operate on Tempo, the innovative layer-1 blockchain jointly developed by Stripe and Paradigm, with mainnet launch planned for 2026.
Small and medium-sized businesses across the UK now have a new way to manage payments and operations, as Worldline has launched its Android SmartPOS, an Android-based payment platform designed to go beyond traditional card terminals.
American Express expands its presence in the competitive British card market, as Amex Cardmembers can now use their Card at the UK’s leading self-storage brand.
Green Dot is entering a new chapter as the company prepares to separate into two independently owned businesses. The long-time fintech and banking provider will sell its regulated bank and its embedded-finance technology platform to different buyers, marking one of the most significant structural shifts in its 25-year history.
Popular neobank Monzo has passed the 14-million-customer mark, adding the latest two million in just six months — a milestone that highlights how quickly the UK fintech continues to scale.
Tietoevry has officially unveiled a major strategic shift: the company is renewing its brand and returning to the simplified name Tieto as it enters its next chapter of growth. The move comes after the divestment of its Tech Services division in September 2025, which sharpened the company’s focus on its core vertical software and digital […]
As BitMEX marks its 11th anniversary, the crypto derivatives exchange is using the milestone to spotlight the lessons it has learned across more than a decade of market cycles. Central to its message is a reaffirmation of Bitcoin’s long-term potential and a stark warning about the recurring dangers that still lurk in the fast-moving world […]
Mastercard confirmed that its Agent Pay platform, a breakthrough in agentic, AI-powered payments, is now live in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), making it the first market outside the U.S. to adopt this next-generation payments innovation.
Getnet and UnionPay have joined forces to expand UnionPay card acceptance across Spain and Portugal, making payments smoother for both retailers and international visitors.
The Republic of Sierra Leone has joined ICIEC as its 51st member, opening new avenues for Shariah-compliant insurance and investment solutions to boost trade and attract foreign investment in West Africa.
ABHI Saudi and Bayut KSA have teamed up to give employees a new level of financial flexibility, enabling instant access to earned wages and redefining how professionals manage their pay in the Kingdom.
An updated version of UltraFICO, developed by FICO and Plaid, maps cash-flow insights into the FICO Score scale so lenders can use a single, recognizable score that incorporates transaction-level account flows.
Statista’s new Model Context Protocol (MCP) server aims to bring over 1 million reliable data points directly into the AI platforms professionals use daily, as AI assistants and automation tools become integral to business decision-making.
As fintechs increasingly seek to balance rapid growth with high-quality customer service, AI-powered solutions are emerging as a key tool. Flametree’s collaboration with Mexican credit card issuer NOVACARD offers an example of how agentic AI is being deployed to streamline customer interactions while maintaining personalization.
In a landmark move for global finance, SWIFT has officially completed its migration to the ISO 20022 messaging standard, retiring its long-standing MT (Message Type) format.
As holiday shopping accelerates worldwide, Visa says payment security is undergoing rapid change and five major forces are driving it. The company’s latest analysis outlines what businesses and consumers should expect in the months ahead.
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