Visa Secures Initial PBOC Approval for China Clearing Operations
Visa has announced that the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) has approved its Application to Prepare.
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Samsung Is Integrating USDC Stablecoin Transactions Into 82 Million Galaxy Smartphones
Samsung has announced a major update to its Samsung Wallet app.
Meta Unveils Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full Models for AI Agents
Meta has announced two new models — Muse Wonder and Muse Wonder Full. These are the company’s most capable models to date, designed to power personal and professional AI agents.
French Finance Committee Backs Crypto Reporting Requirement for Wallets Over €100,000
French lawmakers have approved an amendment requiring holders of self-custodied crypto assets worth €100,000 ($112,000) or more to report their holdings or face fines of up to €10,000.
Morgan Stanley Plans to Launch Tokenized Stock Trading in 2027
Morgan Stanley has postponed the launch of tokenized stock trading through its alternative trading system until the first quarter of 2027.
Microsoft Exec: AI Faces Weaker Safety Rules Than Everyday Products
Microsoft President Brad Smith has said that milk and washing machines currently face stricter safety rules than artificial intelligence.
Standard Chartered Adds RLUSD Custody and Prepares Collateral Framework
Standard Chartered has launched custody services for Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger (XRPL).
Mastercard and WEX Join Forces on Fleet Payments in Asia-Pacific
WEX and Mastercard are working together on a fleet payments network that will bring several types of vehicle-related expenses into one system.
Pay Space Magazine Named Media Partner for Ecommerce Forum 2027
Pay Space Magazine Named Media Partner for Ecommerce Forum, 4th February 2027, Hilton London Canary Wharf, bringing together senior leaders from across the ecommerce sector.
PayDo Partners With Convera to Expand International Payment Capabilities
PayDo has partnered with Convera to expand its SWIFT payment capabilities, allowing customers to receive international transfers and manage onward payments through its existing platform.
Polygon Blockchain Payment Settlement Platform Expands to TRON
Polygon Open Money Stack now supports world’s largest network for USDT (TRC-20)
Connected Africa 2026 to Bring Africa’s Telecom Leadership Together in Johannesburg
Johannesburg will become a focal point for Africa’s telecommunications and digital transformation agenda on 15 October 2026 at the NH Johannesburg Sandton, when the 7th Edition Connected Africa – Africa’s Premier Telecom Summit brings together senior telecom executives, digital leaders, technology innovators, infrastructure providers and industry experts.
iFX EXPO Asia 2026 Day One: Hong Kong’s Financial and Fintech Community Comes Together for a Packed Opening Day
A busy exhibition floor, high-level discussions and thousands of face-to-face conversations set the tone as iFX EXPO Asia 2026 officially gets underway at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
SBC Summit Europe Builds on Amsterdam Move With Regulated Markets Focus
SBC Summit Europe will bring together the businesses, regulators and policymakers shaping the future of regulated gambling across the continent when it takes place at RAI Amsterdam from 19–21 April 2027.
PwC: AI Faces Biggest Cybersecurity Preparedness Gap
A new PwC survey suggests that massive AI systems and cybersecurity investments are not yet translating into resilience against threats, as organizations are not so well prepared for attacks on their AI infrastructure yet.
MAS Finalizes AI Risk Management Guidelines for Singapore’s Financial Institutions
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has issued its finalized Guidelines on AI Risk Management for financial institutions. The rules ask firms to manage risks across the full life of an AI system. They also cover risks that come from third-party providers. The final version follows a public consultation held in November 2025.
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