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Paystack Partners with PesaLink to Unlock Instant Bank Transfers for Kenyan Businesses
Fintech & Ecommerce

Paystack Partners with PesaLink to Unlock Instant Bank Transfers for Kenyan Businesses

Paystack new integration with Kenya’s real-time interbank network PesaLink unlocks direct bank payments 24/7, giving merchants faster cash flow and customers a simpler, card-free way to pay.

Coinbase and Tink Team Up to Introduce “Pay by Bank” Crypto Payments in Germany
Blockchain & Crypto

Coinbase and Tink Team Up to Introduce “Pay by Bank” Crypto Payments in Germany

By blending traditional account-to-account payments with blockchain-based finance in a Pay by Bank model, the partnership between Coinbase and Tink marks another step toward a more connected and interoperable financial ecosystem.

Nexi Expands Payment Capabilities with Visa and Mastercard to Accelerate Instant Transfers for Italian Businesses
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nexi Expands Payment Capabilities with Visa and Mastercard to Accelerate Instant Transfers for Italian Businesses

European PayTech Nexi becomes the first in Italy to offer Visa Direct and Mastercard Move, enabling faster, more efficient payments directly to customer cards.

Balance Launches MCP Server to Enable Real-Time, AI-Driven Management of B2B Payments
Fintech & Ecommerce

Balance Launches MCP Server to Enable Real-Time, AI-Driven Management of B2B Payments

Balance MCP server gives B2B merchants the ability to interact with their payments operations as naturally as they chat, querying transactions, uncovering buyer insights, and managing financial tasks instantly through their preferred AI interface.

OpenAI Partners with Nubank to Bring Exclusive ChatGPT Go Benefits to Brazilian Customers
Fintech & Ecommerce

OpenAI Partners with Nubank to Bring Exclusive ChatGPT Go Benefits to Brazilian Customers

With the new partnership, Nubank customers can access up to a one-year free ChatGPT Go subscription plan offered by OpenAI, generally priced at R$39.99/month.

Venmo and Bilt Announce Partnership to Simplify Rent and Mortgage Payments Across the U.S.
Fintech & Ecommerce

Venmo and Bilt Announce Partnership to Simplify Rent and Mortgage Payments Across the U.S.

For years, rent and mortgage payments have lagged behind the digital payment revolution, often tied to outdated systems, limited rewards, and fragmented experiences. Venmo’s new partnership with Bilt aims to change that, introducing a seamless, more rewarding way for millions of Americans to manage housing and neighborhood payments directly within the Venmo app.

Trump’s Truth Social to Launch Prediction Markets With Crypto.com
Blockchain & Crypto

Trump’s Truth Social to Launch Prediction Markets With Crypto.com

Social media platform Truth Social, backed by US President Donald Trump, is ushering in prediction markets functionality in a partnership with CFTC-registered cryptocurrency exchange and clearinghouse Crypto.com.

Saudi BNPL Landscape Expands With Tabby Displaying Valuation Surge While Tamara Secures UAE Central Bank License
Fintech & Ecommerce

Saudi BNPL Landscape Expands With Tabby Displaying Valuation Surge While Tamara Secures UAE Central Bank License

Together, Tabby valuation surge and Tamara regulatory milestone paint a clear picture of a rapidly maturing and increasingly institutionalized BNPL landscape in Saudi Arabia.

Western Union Joins Stablecoin Race With Own USDPT Stablecoin on Solana
Blockchain & Crypto

Western Union Joins Stablecoin Race With Own USDPT Stablecoin on Solana

Western Union goes one step further in its strategic initiative to modernize international money transfers by leveraging stablecoin potential with the launch of its USDPT stablecoin on Solana network.

Seamless Shopping Now in ChatGPT: OpenAI and PayPal Enable Instant Checkout
Fintech & Ecommerce

Seamless Shopping Now in ChatGPT: OpenAI and PayPal Enable Instant Checkout

PayPal expands into OpenAI ChatGPT, bringing millions of merchants instant checkout for AI commerce.

Ant Group’s AI Health Platform AQ Among China’s Top 7 AI-Native Apps, Leads in Growth Rate
Science & Technology

Ant Group’s AI Health Platform AQ Among China’s Top 7 AI-Native Apps, Leads in Growth Rate

Ant Group’s AI-driven healthcare platform AQ has emerged as one of China’s top seven AI-native applications, and the only one focused on healthcare in this list, according to the latest QuestMobile report.

Bank of America Reports Record Adoption of AI-Powered CashPro Tools Among Corporate Clients
Fintech & Ecommerce

Bank of America Reports Record Adoption of AI-Powered CashPro Tools Among Corporate Clients

Bank of America announced record usage of its AI-driven CashPro Chat and CashPro Search features, as corporate clients increasingly prioritize real-time insights and operational efficiency in treasury management.

One Inc Extends ClaimsPay Solution to Canada
Fintech & Ecommerce

One Inc Extends ClaimsPay Solution to Canada

Insurance carriers in Canada can now offer policyholders faster, more convenient claims payouts through popular platforms like Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle, with new One Inc support added for Canada’s Interac network.

Trulioo Introduces Next-Generation Identity Capabilities and Reports Record U.S. Growth at Money20/20 USA
Fintech & Ecommerce

Trulioo Introduces Next-Generation Identity Capabilities and Reports Record U.S. Growth at Money20/20 USA

Trulioo announced new product innovations and record-breaking U.S. growth at Money20/20 USA, highlighting the company’s expanding leadership in digital identity verification and compliance.

How Razorpay ACS Enables OTP-Free Biometric Authentication for Online Card Payments in India
Fintech & Ecommerce

How Razorpay ACS Enables OTP-Free Biometric Authentication for Online Card Payments in India

Razorpay, in partnership with Yes Bank, has recently launched a biometric-card-authentication system for online card payments, so that instead of entering a PIN/OTP, you can authenticate e-commerce purchases via fingerprint or face ID.

Invela Warns That the UK’s Smart Data Ecosystem Requires Stronger Protections Amid Rising Risks
Fintech & Ecommerce

Invela Warns That the UK’s Smart Data Ecosystem Requires Stronger Protections Amid Rising Risks

As the UK’s smart data ecosystem expands from open banking to open finance and broader cross-sector data sharing, managing risk in real time has become a critical priority. Invela’s new white paper explores how to strengthen defences against the rising risks tied to third-party providers.