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Metroblox Unveils Ride USD Stablecoin for Everyday Transportation Payments
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Metroblox Unveils Ride USD Stablecoin for Everyday Transportation Payments

Metroblox has launched Ride USD, a new stablecoin designed to modernize how consumers and operators pay for transportation, targeting faster settlement and lower costs across mobility services.

How to Achieve Payment Sovereignty: EU Version
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How to Achieve Payment Sovereignty: EU Version

Despite strong internal payment infrastructure, the EU’s practical sovereignty in transactioial respect is limited. A large share of everyday electronic payments in the euro area still depends on non-European payment networks and technology, especially U.S.-based card schemes. In times of global geopolitical turbulence, this reliance raises several strategic and economic questions. Thankfully, Europe has a […]

Fiserv and Affirm Expand Partnership to Bring Pay-Over-Time to Debit Cards
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Fiserv and Affirm Expand Partnership to Bring Pay-Over-Time to Debit Cards

Pay-over-time, a flexible payment model, historically closely tied to card-based credit, will now extend to debit products as well, as Fiserv and Affirm expand their long-standing partnership.

OneBill and linked2pay Partner to Streamline Billing and Payments for Merchants
Fintech & Ecommerce

OneBill and linked2pay Partner to Streamline Billing and Payments for Merchants

OneBill and linked2pay have announced a strategic integration designed to simplify how businesses bill customers and process payments.

UPI Trial in Japan: What to Expect
Fintech & Ecommerce

UPI Trial in Japan: What to Expect

In FY 2026, the global payments industry will be watching Japan closely. That’s when India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is expected to begin a trial rollout in the country, marking one of the most significant cross-border expansions of the world’s largest real-time payment system.

The Future of Secure Transactions in Online Casinos
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The Future of Secure Transactions in Online Casinos

As online casino gaming continues to grow, so too does the focus on player safety — particularly when it comes to financial transactions. For players engaging with a licensed online casino UK platform, secure deposits and withdrawals are just as important as fair play and responsible gaming tools.

Mercuryo and Visa Partner to Expand Global Crypto-to-Fiat Off-Ramping via Visa Direct
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Mercuryo and Visa Partner to Expand Global Crypto-to-Fiat Off-Ramping via Visa Direct

Crypto-to-fiat just got faster: Mercuryo and Visa are teaming up to streamline off-ramping with Visa Direct.

OnePay Integrates Rakuten Card-Linked Offers to Make Rewards Easier and More Valuable
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OnePay Integrates Rakuten Card-Linked Offers to Make Rewards Easier and More Valuable

OnePay has partnered with Rakuten’s Card Linked Offer Network to bring merchant cashback offers directly into the OnePay app, responding to strong consumer demand for embedded rewards in payments.

Flutterwave Adds Stablecoin Wallets as African Merchants Accelerate Digital Dollar Adoption
Blockchain & Crypto

Flutterwave Adds Stablecoin Wallets as African Merchants Accelerate Digital Dollar Adoption

Flutterwave has expanded its payments platform with embedded stablecoin wallets, reflecting the growing role of blockchain-based dollars in African commerce and cross-border payments.

Thunes and UnionPay International Boost Instant Cross-Border Transfers to China
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Thunes and UnionPay International Boost Instant Cross-Border Transfers to China

Global money transfer platform Thunes and UnionPay International have launched a direct payment connection enabling faster transfers into China’s mainland, supporting real-time or near-real-time crediting to UnionPay debit cards.

Gr4vy and Ecommpay Partner to Simplify Global Payments Through Single Integration
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Gr4vy and Ecommpay Partner to Simplify Global Payments Through Single Integration

Gr4vy and Ecommpay have announced a strategic partnership that enables merchants to access a wider range of payment methods through a single integration, improving checkout flexibility and operational efficiency.

Razorpay Secures RBI PA-P Licence, Expanding Fully Regulated In-Store Payments Across India
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Razorpay Secures RBI PA-P Licence, Expanding Fully Regulated In-Store Payments Across India

Razorpay has received the Reserve Bank of India’s Payment Aggregator – Physical (PA-P) licence, marking a significant step in strengthening compliant, scalable in-store payments for merchants nationwide.

Capital One to Acquire Brex in $5.15B Deal, Strengthening Business Payments and AI-Driven Financial Tools
Fintech & Ecommerce

Capital One to Acquire Brex in $5.15B Deal, Strengthening Business Payments and AI-Driven Financial Tools

Brex’s technology enables businesses to issue cards, manage budgets, automate approvals, and track spending in real time — capabilities that complement and enhance Capital One’s existing commercial card and treasury services.

Picnic and Noah Partner to Bring USD Stablecoin-Native Payroll and Settlement to Brazil’s Workforce
Blockchain & Crypto

Picnic and Noah Partner to Bring USD Stablecoin-Native Payroll and Settlement to Brazil’s Workforce

Picnic, a Brazil-focused fintech wallet provider, and global payments infrastructure firm Noah have announced a strategic partnership designed to enable USD-native payroll and stablecoin settlement services for Brazilian professionals.

Money20/20 Asia 2026: Meet the Banks
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Money20/20 Asia 2026: Meet the Banks

Come April, the startup world isn’t scattered across boardrooms and Zoom calls – it’s all in one place at Money20/20 Asia 2026. 

Qonto Launches Credit Card and Overdraft to Address SMEs Cash Flow Gaps
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Qonto Launches Credit Card and Overdraft to Address SMEs Cash Flow Gaps

European SMEs continue to face short-term cash flow gaps, and Qonto is responding with two new financing tools: credit card and overdraft built directly into its business banking platform.

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.