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Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard and Westpac Launch New Zealand’s First Live AI‑Assisted Payments

Feb 25, 2026

Mastercard and Westpac Banking Corporation have completed New Zealand’s first fully authenticated AI‑assisted transactions, marking a milestone for the Asia‑Pacific region in digital payments innovation. Unlike traditional online shopping, these transactions were executed entirely by AI agents acting on behalf of the cardholder, while remaining fully verified, secure, and transparent across the payment network. The AI […]

Blockchain & Crypto

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

Feb 24, 2026

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.

Science & Technology

Ant Group’s Alipay AI Pay and AI Health App AQ Each Surpass 100 Million Users During CNY Highlighting AI Adoption Growth in China

Feb 24, 2026

As AI adoption gained momentum during the 2026 Chinese New Year, Ant Group announced that both Alipay AI Pay and its AI health app AQ have each surpassed the 100 million user milestone.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa Expands Latin America Footprint: to Acquire Argentina’s Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay

Feb 24, 2026

Visa is ready to acquire Argentina’s Prisma Medios de Pago and Newpay from Advent International, expanding digital payments, real-time processing, and fintech solutions in LATAM.

Blockchain & Crypto

Ex‑Amex and Visa Execs Raise $4M to Embed Stablecoins in Everyday Brands

Feb 24, 2026

Ex-Amex and Visa executives launch Rhythmic startup with $4M funding to embed stablecoins into everyday consumer brands, bridging crypto and mainstream finance.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Apple Faces Regulatory Heat in Brazil Over iPhone NFC Access

Feb 23, 2026

Apple is under scrutiny in Brazil as local banks and regulators challenge its control over iPhone NFC payments. The dispute could reshape mobile payments, impacting Apple Pay, Pix integration, and competition in Brazil’s fintech market.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Akurateco Strengthens Global Payment Network with New PAYOK Integration

Feb 23, 2026

Akurateco, a leading global payment orchestration and white‑label platform, has launched a new integration with PAYOK, a worldwide payment aggregator known for secure, locally optimized payment solutions.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Beyond Cards and Wallets: eBay Shoppers in UK Can Now Use Pay by Bank While E-Commerce Giant Invests in TrueLayer

Feb 23, 2026

eBay has rolled out a Pay by Bank payment option at checkout for UK buyers, who increasingly turn to open banking payments, through a strategic partnership with TrueLayer platform that processes over 40% of open banking transactions in the country.

Fintech & Ecommerce

The Sixth Edition of The Digital Uzbekistan International PLUS-Forum Will Be Held in Tashkent

Feb 23, 2026

The International PLUS-Forum Digital Uzbekistan will be held in Tashkent on May 19-20, 2026. This is the largest event in Central Asia dedicated to the digital transformation of public services, the financial sector, payment infrastructure, and the development of the fintech ecosystem.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Worldline Scales “One Commerce” After UK Debut Ahead of EuroShop 2026 Showcase

Feb 21, 2026

Worldline expands its unified commerce platform after initial launch in the UK and prepares to present One Commerce at EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf, highlighting its omnichannel payment integration and multi-acquirer capabilities.

Fintech & Ecommerce

GoCardless Unveils AI-Native MCP Tool to Let Businesses Communicate with Payments Platform in Natural Language

Feb 20, 2026

GoCardless launches a Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool enabling natural-language interaction with its payments platform. The move highlights broader adoption of MCP technology by non-AI native fintech and enterprise companies.

Fintech & Ecommerce

India Extends UPI One World Pilot for International Visitors at AI Impact Summit 2026: Does It Signal Global Rollout?

Feb 19, 2026

India has temporarily broadened access to UPI One World for international visitors this month but the implications for global rollout may be more modest than headlines suggest.

Blockchain & Crypto

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

Feb 18, 2026

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.

Fintech & Ecommerce

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

Feb 18, 2026

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.

Fintech & Ecommerce

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

Feb 17, 2026

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.

Blockchain & Crypto

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

Feb 17, 2026

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.

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.