Bison Bank Launches Two Stablecoins Linked to Euro and US Dollar
Portuguese Bison Bank has announced the launch of the first Portuguese stablecoins project.
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Payward to Buy Hong Kong’s Reap Technologies For $600 Million
Kraken’s parent company, Payward Inc., has agreed to acquire Reap Technologies for $600 million. The deal combines cash and Payward stock. The stock portion is priced at a company valuation of $20 billion, according to Payward co-CEO Arjun Sethi.
Amazon Introduces AgentCore Payments With Stablecoin Support From Coinbase And Stripe
Amazon Web Services announced a preview version of Amazon Bedrock AgentCore payments on May 7. The feature allows AI agents built on the AgentCore platform to make payments for APIs, web content, MCP servers and other digital services during task execution.
Unlimit And Decentro Expand Cross-Border Payments Access For Indian Businesses
On- and off-chain payment provider Unlimit said Indian fintech infrastructure company Decentro has integrated its paytech stack to expand cross-border payment access for businesses operating in India.
Nexi Posts €821 Million In Q1 2026 Revenue As European Payments Shift To Digital
Europe’s push toward digital payments infrastructure, driven by new EU regulations and declining cash use, is the backdrop against which Nexi S.p.A. released its first-quarter 2026 financial results on May 7. The Milan-listed payments company reported revenues of €821.4 million for the three months ending March 31, 2026.
SBC Summit 2026 Returns to Lisbon with Reimagined Six-Stage Conference Agenda
SBC Summit will return to Lisbon from 29 September to 1 October, bringing together a six-stage conference agenda, offering a comprehensive, 360-degree view of today’s global iGaming industry.
GSMA Report: Mobile Money Transactions Exceed $2 Trillion in 2025
Mobile money growth is part of the broader trend of digital financial services expansion across global economies. In 2025, global mobile money transactions exceeded $2 trillion, according to the latest report by GSMA.
Top Global Fintech & AI Startup Funding Rounds: April 2026
Global venture funding reached $56 billion in April, doubling year over year from $26 billion — the third-largest monthly total in the past 12 months. AI commanded 66% of that capital, with model companies alone absorbing $26.7 billion. Two AI mega-deals set the tone for the month, but smaller fintech funding rounds also showed the […]
Solana Foundation & Google Cloud Launch Pay.sh, Connecting AI Agents to 50+ API Providers
The rise of agentic AI, software that acts and transacts without human input, is reshaping how developers think about payments infrastructure. Pay.sh, launched on May 5, 2026, is one response to that shift.
Icon Solutions Receives King’s Award For Enterprise 2026
In the context of ongoing digital payments modernisation, UK-based fintech company Icon Solutions has received a King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category.
Why Self-Hosted Payment Infrastructure Is the Future for Gaming Platforms in Emerging Markets
The online gaming industry across South Asia and Southeast Asia has experienced explosive growth over the past three years. Markets like India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Vietnam, and the Philippines now represent billions of dollars in annual transaction volume. With mobile internet penetration reaching record highs and smartphone adoption accelerating in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, the addressable […]
Trescon to Convene AI and Finance Leaders in Jakarta with World AI Show and Finance 2045
Jakarta, 6th May 2026: Following a strong run of global editions that have consistently brought together enterprise leaders, policymakers, and investors, Trescon announces the Jakarta edition of World AI Show Indonesia alongside the launch of Finance 2045, scheduled for 7–8 July 2026 at Sheraton Grand Jakarta. The co-located platform is set to convene over 2,000 […]
RS2 Signs Multi-Million-Euro Payment Processing Deal To Enter 8 New Latin American Markets
Payment processor RS2 has signed a five-year processing agreement with an undisclosed financial services company in Latin America. The deal, worth several million euros, covers both acquiring and issuing services across multiple new markets.
Bre-B Records 7 Million Transactions and COP $1.48 Trillion Moved in a Single Day
As instant payment systems expand across Latin America, Colombia’s Bre-B posted its highest transaction volume since launch on April 30, 2026: 7 million operations processed and COP $1.48 trillion ($1.48 billion Colombian pesos, in the local “billones” scale) moved in a single day.
Money20/20 Asia Delivers Record-Breaking Show as Fintech’s Biggest Players Converge in Bangkok
Asia’s fintech ecosystem reached new heights with Money20/20 Asia breakthrough announcements and industry-defining moments that will reshape the region’s financial landscape
The Online Trading Industry Converges at iFX EXPO International 2026
The upcoming event in Cyprus highlights the urgency for strategic partnerships in financial technology.
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.
