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AI Finance Converges: Upstart Seeks Bank Charter as Santander Deploys Agentic Payments Across Latin America
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AI Finance Converges: Upstart Seeks Bank Charter as Santander Deploys Agentic Payments Across Latin America

Two separate landmark moves from Santander and Upstart signal a new era of autonomous, AI-native finance infrastructure developed at all levels of fintech industry.

Revolut’s UK Banking Licence Signals London’s Growing Lead as Global Fintech Hub
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Revolut’s UK Banking Licence Signals London’s Growing Lead as Global Fintech Hub

London’s position as a global financial technology powerhouse gained new momentum this week as fintech giant Revolut received full regulatory approval to operate as a bank in the United Kingdom. The development comes as new industry data indicate that London has overtaken both New York and San Francisco to become the world’s leading fintech hub, […]

Chikwama Pay and Paymentology Launch Africa’s First WhatsApp-Based Borderless Neo-Bank
Fintech & Ecommerce

Chikwama Pay and Paymentology Launch Africa’s First WhatsApp-Based Borderless Neo-Bank

Global issuer-processor Paymentology has announced a partnership with South Africa-headquartered fintech Chikwama Pay, a neobank that enables borderless banking across Africa by allowing customers to bank, borrow, insure, save, and transact directly through WhatsApp, without the need for a separate app.

Worldline and ABN AMRO Renew Long-Term Payment Partnership in the Netherlands
Fintech & Ecommerce

Worldline and ABN AMRO Renew Long-Term Payment Partnership in the Netherlands

European payment processor Worldline has extended its multi-decade contract with Dutch banking giant ABN AMRO, reinforcing the partner’s role at the heart of the Netherlands’ digital payment infrastructure.

TD Bank Expands Embedded Banking with Workday Integration for U.S. Business Clients
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TD Bank Expands Embedded Banking with Workday Integration for U.S. Business Clients

TD Bank has expanded its embedded banking capabilities by integrating financial functionality directly into Workday, allowing U.S. business clients to access banking services within the enterprise software platform many already use for finance and HR operations. The move reflects growing demand for embedded financial services that simplify corporate banking and automate treasury processes.

Airwallex Launches Yield Accounts in the U.S., Supercharging Business Payments With Interest-Earning Balances
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Airwallex Launches Yield Accounts in the U.S., Supercharging Business Payments With Interest-Earning Balances

Global payments and financial platform Airwallex has expanded its treasury management capabilities with a new feature for U.S. customers that allows businesses to earn yield on idle balances held within its payments infrastructure.

Drone Strike on Cloud Infrastructure Disrupts Major UAE Banks
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Drone Strike on Cloud Infrastructure Disrupts Major UAE Banks

AWS cloud data-centre fire triggers outages at First Abu Dhabi Bank, Emirates NBD, and other UAE banks and financial institutions, raising alarm on cloud service over-dependence.

Nubank Accelerates in Early 2026 as Mexico and Colombia Expansion Gains Pace, But Can Digital Banks Fully Replace Traditional Banking This Year?
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nubank Accelerates in Early 2026 as Mexico and Colombia Expansion Gains Pace, But Can Digital Banks Fully Replace Traditional Banking This Year?

Latin America’s largest digital bank entered 2026 with fresh momentum. In late February, Reuters reported that Nubank closed 2025 with approximately 131 million customers, marking roughly 15% year-over-year growth, alongside a 50% rise in quarterly net profit. The results reflect not only continued dominance in Brazil but sustained expansion in Mexico and Colombia — the […]

25th Connected Banking Summit – West Africa 2026 Concludes Successfully, Celebrating a Landmark Silver Jubilee Edition
Fintech & Ecommerce

25th Connected Banking Summit – West Africa 2026 Concludes Successfully, Celebrating a Landmark Silver Jubilee Edition

The 25th Connected Banking Summit – West Africa | Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 concluded successfully at the prestigious Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City, Accra, marking a historic Silver Jubilee Edition and celebrating 25 impactful editions of shaping banking innovation across Africa.

CaixaBank Rolls Out AI Agent in App as Spanish Digital Banking Adoption Surges
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CaixaBank Rolls Out AI Agent in App as Spanish Digital Banking Adoption Surges

CaixaBank has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) agent inside its mobile app that assists customers in selecting and purchasing financial products, marking a notable advance in the use of generative AI in mainstream European retail banking.

Chase, Lloyds, Banco Ganadero, Standard Chartered: Big Moves in Global Banking and Payments 2026
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Chase, Lloyds, Banco Ganadero, Standard Chartered: Big Moves in Global Banking and Payments 2026

Branch expansions, banking service overhauls, fintech tie-ups, and stablecoin forecasts: here’s how major banks like Chase, Lloyds, Banco Ganadero, and Standard Chartered are adapting to the changing global finance landscape in 2026.

Is the AI Party Ending? Why Investors Are Rotating Back to Banks as Tech Euphoria Cools
Science & Technology

Is the AI Party Ending? Why Investors Are Rotating Back to Banks as Tech Euphoria Cools

As investors rotate from AI-heavy US stocks to European markets, traditional banks, surprisingly, are stabilizing indices like Spain’s Ibex 35. Here are some thoughts on what the cooling AI hype means for banking, investing, and the future of automation.

Cripto Institucional: Bit2Me Conecta con Bancos Españoles Convirtiendo en Hubs Cripto de Europa
Blockchain & Crypto

Cripto Institucional: Bit2Me Conecta con Bancos Españoles Convirtiendo en Hubs Cripto de Europa

Bit2Me se integra en el sistema financiero español bajo MiCA, colabora con BBVA y Bankinter y transita de cripto retail a infraestructura de liquidez para bancos e instituciones.

AI Meets Finance: Fujitsu Expands Uvance for Finance to Transform Banking and Insurance
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AI Meets Finance: Fujitsu Expands Uvance for Finance to Transform Banking and Insurance

Fujitsu Limited has announced a major expansion of its Uvance for Finance offerings, aiming to accelerate digital transformation across the financial services sector. Building on its 2025 financial technology initiatives, Fujitsu’s enhanced portfolio now covers a comprehensive range of services for banking, insurance, securities, credit, and leasing, positioning the company to meet the evolving needs […]

Surge in ATM Jackpotting Attacks Raises Alarm, FBI Warns Millions Lost, Offers Safety Tips
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Surge in ATM Jackpotting Attacks Raises Alarm, FBI Warns Millions Lost, Offers Safety Tips

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning about a dramatic rise in so‑called ATM jackpotting attacks, a cyber‑enabled theft technique that has cost financial institutions over $20 million in losses in 2025 alone and resulted in more than 1,900 incidents reported since 2020.

Invest Bank Partners with AUTON8 to Enhance Digital Resilience and Operational Agility
Fintech & Ecommerce

Invest Bank Partners with AUTON8 to Enhance Digital Resilience and Operational Agility

Invest Bank has announced the outcomes of a strategic partnership with AUTON8 aimed at strengthening regulatory resilience, operational efficiency, and customer-focused agility across its core and digital banking operations in the UAE.