Global cryptocurrency adoption is accelerating faster than ever in 2026, with new data showing a dramatic surge in usage across Asia-Pacific (APAC), while India and the United States continue to lead the world in overall adoption, according to recent crypto adoption statistics 2026 compiled from industry data and highlighted by NFTPlazas.
Cash remains the preferred payment method for most international travellers, according to a new report from leading foreign exchange provider Travelex, which highlights evolving global travel money habits.
Digital wallets are becoming the backbone of the global financial system. With 4.5 billion users today and projections pointing to 6 billion by 2029, the digital wallet market is entering a new phase of scale and influence.
Fraud risks in the auto lending industry are increasing, but many lenders say they remain uncertain whether current artificial intelligence (AI) tools can effectively detect increasingly sophisticated threats.
New research reveals a troubling side effect of Australia’s anti-scam education push: 2.4 million people are now too cautious to act on legitimate banking messages.
The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency is entering a new phase, with crypto platforms beginning to build infrastructure specifically designed for autonomous AI agents while regulators warn about the growing influence of AI-driven financial advice on younger investors.
Mother’s Day (celebrated on March 15 in the UK and May 10, 2026, globally) arrives at a moment when many countries are re-examining the unpaid labour and legal protections that shape mothers’ lives. As public celebrations and family gatherings approach, researchers and policy makers point to persistent gaps in how societies value caregiving — gaps […]
Bank of America says customer engagement with its digital banking tools reached record levels in 2025, with clients interacting with their finances approximately 30 billion times through digital logins, AI solutions and automated alerts, according to a company update. The figure represents a 14% increase compared with the previous year.
Inflation in the United States has stabilized in recent months, but economists warn that the apparent calm may not last. While consumer prices are rising at a slower pace than during the inflation surge earlier in the decade, persistent cost pressures and slowing wage gains are leaving many households uncertain about their financial outlook.
New research from Lloyds Merchant Services reveals how contactless payments, mobile wallets and integrated systems are reshaping hospitality and restaurant experience, and why busy occasions like Mother’s Day put the spotlight squarely on checkout.
Digital payment solutions are accelerating financial inclusion worldwide, with 79% of adults now owning financial accounts, according to World Bank data. Yet 1.3 billion people remain unbanked.
From an AI agent secretly mining crypto to workers suffering mental burnout from overuse, the unintended consequences of artificial intelligence are arriving faster than anyone predicted, and what’s worse – they’re getting stranger.
A growing number of retailers are abandoning cash payments as digital transactions continue to dominate consumer spending habits worldwide.
The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is entering a new phase of rapid expansion in 2026, fueled by rising trading volumes, the growth of tokenized real-world assets, and increasing adoption of stablecoins across digital finance ecosystems.
After years of predictions about the “death of the mall,” a new trend is turning that narrative upside down: younger consumers, especially those born around 1997 – 2012 and commonly known as Generation Z (Gen Z), are helping revive in‑person shopping hubs across the U.S. and beyond.
As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026, the fintech sector finds itself at a crossroads: celebrated for its innovation and disruption, yet still grappling with deep-rooted gender imbalances that limit its true potential. The numbers tell a clear story and so do the women working within the industry.
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