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Bitget Wallet Crypto Card Launches in Select APAC Markets
Blockchain & Crypto

Bitget Wallet Crypto Card Launches in Select APAC Markets

Bitget Wallet Card enables everyday use of crypto by linking self-custodied digital assets directly to Mastercard’s network of over 150 million merchants and Visa’s presence in more than 200 countries.

Africa Trade Gateway Takes Digital Trade to the Next Level With National Adoption Awareness Initiative in Rwanda
Finance & Economics

Africa Trade Gateway Takes Digital Trade to the Next Level With National Adoption Awareness Initiative in Rwanda

In a landmark move for Africa’s digital transformation, the Africa Trade Gateway (ATG) has launched its national adoption awareness campaign in Rwanda — a step that positions the country at the forefront of driving the AfCFTA’s vision of one integrated African market.

Visa, SCB, and Soft Space Expand Tap to Pay Across Bangkok’s Iconic Shopping Districts to Fuel Tourist Spending
Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa, SCB, and Soft Space Expand Tap to Pay Across Bangkok’s Iconic Shopping Districts to Fuel Tourist Spending

With Visa, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), and fintech innovator Soft Space joining forces, contactless payments are now arriving at Bangkok’s bustling street markets, Chatuchak and Pratunam, transforming how locals and tourists shop, pay, and experience Thailand’s most vibrant marketplaces.

EFT Corporation Boosts E-Commerce Offering with Happy Pay BNPL
News

EFT Corporation Boosts E-Commerce Offering with Happy Pay BNPL

As BNPL demand among consumers grows rapidly, EFT Corporation enables its clients to add this flexible payment functionality to their checkout payment options via a partnership with Happy Pay.

Fintechs Double Down on AI: Revolut Buys Swifty, Klarna Joins Google AP2, Tabby Builds AI Factory, Singlife Teams with Salesforce
News

Fintechs Double Down on AI: Revolut Buys Swifty, Klarna Joins Google AP2, Tabby Builds AI Factory, Singlife Teams with Salesforce

Major fintech firms continue to accelerate their AI initiatives. Today, several AI-related deals were announced, involving Tabby, Revolut, Klarna, Singlife and Salesforce.

Bre-B in Colombia: Can New Instant Payment Rails Create More Inclusive Financial Ecosystem?
Articles

Bre-B in Colombia: Can New Instant Payment Rails Create More Inclusive Financial Ecosystem?

Colombia has taken a major leap toward faster, more inclusive payments with the national launch of Bre-B, the country’s new real-time payments rail. 

Paysend Launches Instant Global Transfers, Based on P2P Tech Stack
News

Paysend Launches Instant Global Transfers, Based on P2P Tech Stack

Paysend Instant Global Transfers are now live in Kyrgyzstan, with further rollout scheduled for Mexico and Colombia.

Unlimit Secures Dual Token Service Provider Certification from Mastercard and Visa in India
News

Unlimit Secures Dual Token Service Provider Certification from Mastercard and Visa in India

The new certification from both major payment networks in India strengthens Unlimit’s role in the nation’s expanding digital payments market.

HSBC Blockchain Banking Brings Digital Treasury Evolution to Singapore
Blockchain & Crypto

HSBC Blockchain Banking Brings Digital Treasury Evolution to Singapore

HSBC launches its 24/7 Tokenised Deposit Service in Singapore, extending its blockchain-based banking platform beyond Hong Kong to enable instant cross-border settlements and modernise treasury management at scale.

Bamboo & Solidgate Partner for Latam Reach Expansion
News

Bamboo & Solidgate Partner for Latam Reach Expansion

Latin America (Latam), being one of the most prospective fintech markets globally, was chosen by Solidgate as the next destination for its payment infrastructure expansion via the partnership with Uruguay-based startup Bamboo.

Amazon Bets on Family Payments and Wearables with UPI Circle to Deepen Its Fintech Footprint in India
News

Amazon Bets on Family Payments and Wearables with UPI Circle to Deepen Its Fintech Footprint in India

Amazon Pay has introduced the UPI Circle feature, enabling its 100 million UPI user base in India to share payments. Here’s how it could help the tech giant to capture a larger market share in one of the world’s fastest-growing fintech ecosystems.

Ecommpay Adds Humm to Its BNPL Options
News

Ecommpay Adds Humm to Its BNPL Options

The new flexible online finance solution powered by humm will be especially valuable for Ecommpay offerings in travel and high-value retail sectors.

PhonePe SmartPOD: What Is It and How It Makes Checkout Frictionless?
News

PhonePe SmartPOD: What Is It and How It Makes Checkout Frictionless?

PhonePe’s new SmartPOD bridges the gap between UPI and card payments, powering India’s next wave of digital commerce.

Pleo Taps Prospective Market With New Multicurrency Account: Why It Matters in 2025
Fintech & Ecommerce

Pleo Taps Prospective Market With New Multicurrency Account: Why It Matters in 2025

With the new multicurrency account service, Pleo automatically detects the transaction currency and deducts funds from the matching account balance, eliminating conversion costs and simplifying cross-border operations.

Lloyds App Feature Proves a Hit, Highlighting Resilient Cash Use in the UK
Fintech & Ecommerce

Lloyds App Feature Proves a Hit, Highlighting Resilient Cash Use in the UK

Lloyds Bank’s introduction of its barcode cash paying-in feature has proven to be a significant success, with over £3 million deposited at PayPoint locations since its launch in August 2025

PayPal CashBack on BNPL: A Smart Move in Anticipation of Holiday Season
Fintech & Ecommerce

PayPal CashBack on BNPL: A Smart Move in Anticipation of Holiday Season

While not entirely unique, PayPal introduction of a 5% cashback offer on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) purchases for the 2025 holiday season is a notable development in the fintech industry.

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.