Zepz Acquires Pomelo to Bring Credit-Powered Transfers to Cross-Border Customers
Zepz’s strategic acquisition of Pomelo paves the way for affordable, credit-enhanced remittances and broader financial services for global migrant communities.
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Why Merchants May Soon Be Able to Refuse Certain Credit Cards: The Long-Running Swipe Fee Lawsuit Explained
A landmark legal settlement could soon change how merchants accept credit cards by allowing them to decline certain card types and surcharge others, ending decades of “honor all cards” rules. What does it mean for different payment ecosystem participants?
Network International Makes Processing Deal with Saudi Sudanese Bank to Support Digital Payments Expansion in Sudan
The agreement with the Saudi Sudanese Bank is part of Network International’s broader effort to expand its presence in Sudan and support local financial institutions with scalable payment infrastructure.
Open Banking Expo Canada Reveals First Wave of Trailblazing Speakers
Open Banking Expo has announced the first set of trailblazers joining the speaker line-up at Open Banking Expo Canada on March 5, 2026, and confirmed that Symcor will return as headline partner for the second consecutive year.
MPE 2026 – Europe’s Home for Merchant Payments
For nearly two decades, MPE has grown into Europe’s #1 Conference for the merchant payments ecosystem, uniting merchants, acquirers, innovators, Fintech’s, and regulators to tackle what drives the industry: from AI in payments, fraud prevention, stablecoins, optimisation, to A2A payments, PSD3 and more. Expect 1,600+ attendees, 500+ global merchants, 170+ speakers, and 90+ sponsors. New […]
Open Banking Expo Canada
Canada’s Consumer-Driven Banking framework has entered its next phase, and 2026 will be a defining year.
PhotonPay Secures U.S. Money Transmitter License as Its Global Stablecoin Strategy Accelerates
PhotonPay has obtained a U.S. Money Transmitter License (MTL), a regulatory milestone that strengthens the company’s ability to provide regulated payments and payout services across North America and advances its broader strategy to build a stablecoin-centric digital financial infrastructure.
Revolut Pay Joins Google’s Agent Payments Protocol as Agentic Commerce Gains Momentum
Revolut has joined the ranks of agentic commerce enablers, as payment providers worldwide accelerate efforts to enable AI-driven checkout; meanwhile, consumer and merchant trust and safeguards remain a work in progress.
How Target Is Pioneering Agentic Commerce in Retail
Agentic commerce — an innovative idea that AI systems and tools can not only recommend you the best products but also take real purchasing action on behalf of consumers, is moving rapidly from concept to execution. Among large global retailers, Target has emerged as one of the most visible and proactive adopters of this agentic […]
Ziina Executes UAE’s First Live Open Finance Payment with Lean Technologies
The UAE has recorded its first live Open Finance payment after Ziina successfully executed a customer-initiated account-to-account transaction in partnership with Lean Technologies.
PhotonPay Deepens UK Payment Stack With Local Rails Integration
PhotonPay customers in the UK can now access named GBP accounts and local payment rails, improving reconciliation, speed, and compliance across domestic payments.
Ingenico, Samsung, and Talus Introduce Mobile Business Operating Solution in North America
With demand growing for flexible and hardware-free payment acceptance, Ingenico, Samsung, and Talus have launched a mobile business operating solution for merchants across North America.
Akurateco and Payaza Partner to Streamline Payment Orchestration Across African Markets
Akurateco and Payaza have entered a strategic partnership to enhance payment acceptance and orchestration capabilities across Africa while maintaining access to global payment corridors.
Crypto Role in Informal Economy Payments
For a long time, one of the most common jokes in the tech world was something like: “Sure, crypto exists… but where can you actually use it?” One of the first Bitcoin uses was buying a pizza just to prove its real-world utility. That’s changed a lot by 2025, especially when it comes to powering […]
Worldline Showcases New AI Capabilities to Power Agentic Commerce
Worldline, a European payment services provider, has introduced new capabilities designed to enable AI agents to interact with its global payment infrastructure. The additions aim to make payment systems compatible with agent-based workflows and allow merchants to test AI-supported commerce use cases.
Klarna Evolves From BNPL Leader to Multi-Functional Fintech Platform With Instant P2P Payment Launch
BNPL pioneer Klarna is further expanding its service range with a new instant P2P payments feature now available in 13 European countries.
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.
