5 Myths of Contactless Payments Security
Today, we debunk the 5 most common myths which may prevent you from using contactless payments.
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AFS Launches Tap to Pay on iPhone in Bahrain
Merchants in Bahrain can now accept contactless payments with an iPhone instead of using a separate payment terminal.
Pliant Raises $80 Million to Push B2B Payments Toward AI Agents
Berlin fintech Pliant has raised $80 million in a Series C round led by Seaya Nova and Speedinvest. Illuminate Financial, Motive Partners and Molten Ventures also took part.
Revolut Moves 2,000 Engineers to Self-Hosted Chinese AI Model
Revolut has moved around 2,000 engineers from Claude Code and OpenAI’s Codex to a self-hosted model developed by Chinese AI company Z.ai.
How to Accept Bitcoin Lightning Payments (Step-by-Step Guide)
Bitcoin has evolved beyond an asset which people usually hold. With the Lightning Network, people can transfer Bitcoin in seconds, almost instantly making it more feasible for everyday use. Whether you’re sending money to a friend, receiving money from another country, or managing digital assets, Lightning-enabled wallets simplify the experience.
TBC Becomes First Bank in Georgia to Launch Palm Payments
TBC Georgia has become the first bank in the country to introduce palm payment, a biometric technology that lets customers pay by scanning their palm.
Corefy Competitors in 2026
Corefy added payouts company Sends as a ready-made connector on May 28, 2026, a few weeks after a paytech connector went live on the same platform. Its catalog stood at 300 integrations in April 2023 and passed 600 in January 2026. A longer catalog won’t change where the platform runs or which plan carries your […]
Trust Payments Launches Virtual Cards for Travel Companies With Weavr
Trust Payments has introduced single-use Visa virtual cards for travel businesses that need to pay hotels, airlines, and other approved suppliers.
EU and Canada Discuss Link Between Real-Time Payment Systems
Canada and the EU are discussing a link between their instant payment systems.
Adyen Competitors in 2026
Adyen spent 2026 building businesses next to its payments one. It bought loyalty platform Talon.One for €750 million and billing platform Orb, closing both deals on July 1, and in October it said heavier spending on its team and products would hold its 2026 margin at 50%. Processing isn’t the weak spot, with third-quarter volume […]
Mastercard and OpenAI Team Up on Agentic Payments and AI Services
Mastercard has entered a strategic partnership with OpenAI to work on agentic payments and broader AI initiatives.
PhotonPay Raises $40 Million in Series C Round Led by Blockchain Capital
PhotonPay has secured $40 million in a new funding round as it looks to expand its payment infrastructure for businesses.
ECB Selects Two Network Providers to Connect Institutions to the Digital Euro Platform
The European Central Bank has selected two groups of network service providers to connect payment service providers and national central banks to the digital euro service platform.
TBC Georgia to Accept American Express Cards in Stores and Online
TBC Georgia and American Express have signed an agreement that allows TBC to accept Amex cards at merchant locations and online in Georgia.
Visa Supports Senegal Digital Transformation
Visa and a government institution in Senegal agreed to foster cooperation on digital payments, financial innovation, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance for the next two years.
Money20/20 Asia 2027
Money20/20 Asia is the place where Asia does business. Now in its fourth year, Money20/20 Asia will return to Bangkok’s state-of-the-art Queen Sirikit National Convention Center from 27 to 29 April 2027.
Payments are the transfer of money between two parties in exchange for goods, services, or to settle obligations. They can be made through various online and offline methods like cash, cards, bank transfers, mobile wallets, or digital currencies.
Payments are foundational to the fintech industry. They represent the most frequent and essential financial interaction between individuals, businesses, and institutions. In fintech, innovations in payments focus on making transactions faster, affordable, more secure, and inclusive.
These money transfers are often the entry point for broader digital financial services, such as lending, insurance, or investment, and play a key role in driving financial inclusion and global commerce.
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