Kurv Appoints Mark Alsentzer as Chief Technology Officer
Payments platform Kurv has appointed Mark Alsentzer as Chief Technology Officer, the company announced.
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Abhi Partners With TAM Aerospace & Defense to Expand Earned Wage Access in Saudi Arabia
Abhi Saudi, powered by Alraedah Digital Solutions, has announced a partnership with TAM Aerospace & Defense, an aviation services provider in Saudi Arabia, to introduce Earned Wage Access (EWA) for the company’s workforce.
Alipay Widens AI Agent Access to 30 Million Tap! Devices
Hangzhou-based Alipay has integrated an AI agent into its Tap! payment devices, extending AI-powered services to the millions of offline merchants that use the hardware. The company describes the update as the basis for the world’s first large-scale AI-powered offline business operations network.
Melanion Digital, Fipto Enable Direct Stablecoin Settlement For Fund Subscriptions
Melanion Digital has integrated Fipto’s payment infrastructure to support subscriptions in stablecoins for its Luxembourg-domiciled Sigma Market Neutral Fund.
AI, Live Data and Integrity Tech Headline SBC Summit’s New Sports Betting Innovation Track
SBC Summit will spotlight the technologies driving the next generation of sports betting with a dedicated Sports Betting Innovation track. Featuring leading operators and technology experts, the agenda will explore the innovations helping sportsbooks deliver faster, smarter, and more engaging betting experiences.
Float Launches in the UK With Card-Linked Instalments That Use Existing Credit Card Limits
Float has launched its card-linked instalment platform in the UK, introducing a payment option that allows consumers to split eligible credit card purchases into interest- and fee-free monthly instalments using the credit already available on their existing Visa or Mastercard. The company says its model differs from traditional buy now, pay later (BNPL) products because […]
Payfuture Adds Shopify Integration to Expand Local Payment Options for Merchants in India
Global payments company Payfuture has launched a new integration with Shopify that enables merchants to accept popular local payment methods in India through a single connection. This system is aimed at streamlining payment processing in this growing market.
Damisa Appoints Nick Watkins as Chairman Ahead of Planned Series A Funding Round
Cross-border payments company Damisa has appointed Nick Watkins as Chairman of the Board, strengthening its leadership team as it prepares for a Series A funding round expected to begin later this year.
FSMA Flags Six Unauthorized Crypto-Asset Providers Operating in Belgium
Belgium’s Financial Services and Markets Authority (FSMA) issued a warning on July 6, 2026, against six companies offering crypto-asset services in Belgium without the authorization required under EU law. The regulator advised the public not to accept offers from these firms and added them to its list of fraudulent crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
Klarna Applies for US Banking License
Klarna Group submitted applications to the Utah Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to establish Klarna Bank USA, a proposed Utah-chartered industrial bank.
Revolut Delists USDT for European Users as MiCA Rules Take Effect
European crypto investors need to figure out how to rearrange their fintech portfolios as fintech giant Revolut begins removing support for Tether’s USDT. The decision came about as new regulations established by the European Union (EU) on cryptocurrency were introduced fully on July 1, 2026.
Bitcoin ETF Outflows May Ease in July as Macro Conditions Improve, Says Sygnum Strategist
After a turbulent June that saw U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) record their worst month on record, some market participants believe investor sentiment could begin to recover in July as macroeconomic conditions become more supportive and on-chain indicators strengthen.
Outpost24 Updates CyberFlex for AI-Driven Cyber Risks
Swedish cybersecurity company Outpost24 has introduced the next generation of its CyberFlex managed application security program. Its latest update reflects a gap in how organizations used to approach cyber risk and tries to raise the bar for app cybersecurity as artificial intelligence reshapes both digital transformation and the threat landscape.
Applications for SBC Summit’s First Pitch Now Open
Applications are now open for the 2026 edition of SBC First Pitch, where five early-stage betting and gaming startups will earn the opportunity to pitch live in Lisbon for a prize package valued at more than €80,000.
Visa Underestimates Friendly Fraud Share Reveals New Report
Merchants may be significantly underestimating the role of friendly fraud in the chargeback ecosystem, according to the newly released 2026 Chargeback Field Report from Chargebacks911. While merchants surveyed for the report estimated that friendly fraud accounts for an average of 43.8% of their chargebacks, Visa has previously estimated that approximately 75% of chargebacks are linked […]
AWS: Only 22% Of European Businesses Use AI For Advanced Use Cases
More than half of European businesses now use AI, but fewer than a quarter have reached the most advanced stage of adoption, according to Sasha Rubel, Head of AI and Generative AI Policy, EMEA, at Amazon Web Services (AWS). “Less than a quarter have reached the most advanced stage of adoption, using it primarily for […]
