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Impressive Stablecoin Surge: Nearly 40% of Crypto Users Now Get Paid in Digital Dollars
Blockchain & Crypto

Impressive Stablecoin Surge: Nearly 40% of Crypto Users Now Get Paid in Digital Dollars

A new global survey shows stablecoins are rapidly moving beyond speculative assets into everyday financial use, including paychecks and daily spending, according to a research commissioned by London-based payments firm BVNK.

India’s Fintech Powerhouse Cashfree Payments Expands AI Ambitions with ‘Cashfree Here’ Launch
Fintech & Ecommerce

India’s Fintech Powerhouse Cashfree Payments Expands AI Ambitions with ‘Cashfree Here’ Launch

Cashfree Payments, one of India’s leading payments and API banking firms, is accelerating its push into AI-driven commerce following the launch of its new in-chat payments solution, Cashfree Here, unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

Airport FX Giant Travelex Adds 150,000 Members in 10 Months as Loyalty Push Gains Momentum
News

Airport FX Giant Travelex Adds 150,000 Members in 10 Months as Loyalty Push Gains Momentum

Global foreign exchange specialist Travelex International Limited has signed up more than 150,000 members to its new UK loyalty programme, Travelex Plus, less than a year after launch, underscoring renewed momentum in the travel money market as international travel demand remains resilient.

Dutch Fintech Quantoz Taps Visa to Turn Digital Tokens Into Everyday Payments
News

Dutch Fintech Quantoz Taps Visa to Turn Digital Tokens Into Everyday Payments

Utrecht-based fintech Quantoz Payments B.V. has partnered with global card network Visa Inc. in a move that could accelerate the real-world use of regulated stablecoins across Europe.

26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 (East Africa Edition)
Events

26th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 (East Africa Edition)

Date: 11 March 2026Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Nairobi Upper Hill, Nairobi, KenyaHost: International Center for Strategic Alliances (ICSA)Event Type: Conference & Awards Ceremony

West Africa Gears Up for Silver Jubilee Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

West Africa Gears Up for Silver Jubilee Edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026

Accra, Ghana: As West Africa’s financial sector accelerates its transition into a digital‑first era, industry leaders, policymakers, innovators and technology strategists are preparing to gather for the landmark 25th Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 on 25 February 2026 in Accra.

Airlines & Travel Payments B2B Summit 2026 Approaching: Come to Discuss AI, Fraud, and the Future of B2B Payments
Fintech & Ecommerce

Airlines & Travel Payments B2B Summit 2026 Approaching: Come to Discuss AI, Fraud, and the Future of B2B Payments

The airline and travel payments industry is entering a pivotal moment as AI-driven innovations, regulatory changes, and evolving B2B payment models converge. The Airline & Travel Payments B2B Summit 2026 (ATPS B2B 2026), taking place 24–25 February, promises to provide industry leaders with actionable insights into these rapidly shifting dynamics.

Binance Rolls Out Mastercard Crypto Card Across CIS
Blockchain & Crypto

Binance Rolls Out Mastercard Crypto Card Across CIS

Binance has expanded its prepaid Mastercard crypto card to several CIS countries, marking a major step in making cryptocurrency usable for everyday payments.

GAINSCO Auto Insurance Extends Partnership with One Inc, Upgrades to Latest ClaimsPay Solution
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GAINSCO Auto Insurance Extends Partnership with One Inc, Upgrades to Latest ClaimsPay Solution

GAINSCO Auto Insurance has extended its partnership with One Inc and upgraded to the newest version of ClaimsPay, One Inc’s digital outbound payments platform. The move enhances policyholder flexibility and accelerates claims disbursements through modern payment options including Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal.

PayPay Files for Nasdaq IPO, Targeting $10B–$19B Valuation in Major Cross-Border Fintech Debut
Fintech & Ecommerce

PayPay Files for Nasdaq IPO, Targeting $10B–$19B Valuation in Major Cross-Border Fintech Debut

Japan’s PayPay Corporation has filed for a U.S. IPO on Nasdaq under ticker PAYP, seeking a valuation between $10 billion and $19 billion in one of the largest fintech listings of the year.

Airline & Travel Payments Summit B2B 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

Airline & Travel Payments Summit B2B 2026

Fueling the Future of Travel Payments — Airline & Travel Payments Summit B2B, February 24–25, 2026, London, UK

From AI Price-Checkers to Credit Card Confessions: Kurv Study Finds How Americans Shop and Spend in 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

From AI Price-Checkers to Credit Card Confessions: Kurv Study Finds How Americans Shop and Spend in 2026

In 2026, shopping in the U.S. is evolving at a pace few could have predicted. From rising credit card balances to the growing influence of AI tools, consumers are navigating a complex mix of financial pressures and technological opportunities. Recent data from Kurv Pay sheds light on these shifts, revealing how Americans are spending, borrowing, […]

Abhi Hosts Wages Well-Being Workshop in Riyadh to Promote Employee Financial Wellness Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030
News

Abhi Hosts Wages Well-Being Workshop in Riyadh to Promote Employee Financial Wellness Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030

As Saudi Arabia advances its Vision 2030 workforce reforms, Abhi Saudi convened HR and business leaders in Riyadh to examine how earned wage access (EWA) and financial well-being strategies are reshaping employee engagement, retention, and performance.

KAST Partners Pudgy Penguins for IP-Backed Stablecoin Card
News

KAST Partners Pudgy Penguins for IP-Backed Stablecoin Card

A new partnership between KAST and Pudgy Penguins is bringing stablecoin payments into everyday commerce with the launch of a co-branded crypto card designed for digital asset spending worldwide.

Alipay AI Payment Exceeds 120M Transactions a Week as Agentic Commerce Accelerates in China
Fintech & Ecommerce

Alipay AI Payment Exceeds 120M Transactions a Week as Agentic Commerce Accelerates in China

Alipay has just announced that its AI Pay payment solution, enabling secure and seamless transactions between AI agents, exceeded 120 million transactions in the past week, as agentic commerce volume surges in China. 

Elon Musk Confirms X Money External Beta Launch Within Months as Payments Feature Nears Rollout
Fintech & Ecommerce

Elon Musk Confirms X Money External Beta Launch Within Months as Payments Feature Nears Rollout

Elon Musk has announced that X Money, the long‑anticipated payment system integrated into the social platform X, will enter an external beta in the coming weeks to months, marking a major step toward launching financial services within the app’s broader ecosystem.

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.