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February 17, 2026
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Mastercard Completes Fully Authenticated Agentic Commerce Transaction in India
VARINDIA
"Mastercard announced the completion of a fully authenticated agentic commerce transaction on its payment network expanding the company’s global payment capabilities into the Asia Pacific region. Cards issued by Axis Bank and RBL Bank were used to complete the transaction. The purchase was processed through payment aggregators including Cashfree Payments, Juspay, PayU and Razorpay. Merchant participants included Swiggy, Instamart, Vodafone Idea (Vi), Tira and Zepto."
On the web
UnionPay Partners With NCR Atleos for Cashzone ATMs
ATM Marketplace
"UnionPay has partnered with NCR Atleos to enable cardholders to use surcharge free Cashzone ATMs in the U.K. Based in Shanghai, UnionPay issues cards in 84 countries and regions. With the partnership, cardholders can access cash at up to 13,000 Cashzone ATMs."
Stablecoin Issuer Quantoz Payments Becomes Visa Principal Member
Cryptopolitan
"Quantoz, a European stablecoin issuer, partnered with VISA to offer white-label card solutions to third parties. Quantoz is a certified stablecoin issuer for the Euro area, offering USD and Euro-backed tokens. Quantoz Payments will receive the status of a BIN-sponsor for VISA card issuance. The platform is now a direct VISA principal member and will be able to issue cards on behalf of third-party fintechs and platforms."
On the wires
Payoneer to Launch Stablecoin Capabilities, Powered by Bridge, Bringing Secure, Always-On Digital Money to Global Businesses
PR Newswire
"Payoneer announced plans to launch a suite of stablecoin capabilities embedded within the Payoneer platform. Powered by Bridge, a leading stablecoin infrastructure platform and a Stripe company, these new capabilities will enable businesses to securely receive, hold, and send stablecoins as part of their day-to-day global financial operations."
February 16, 2026
On the web
Visa’s Olympics Monopoly Highlights Europe’s Payment Headache
CNBC
"Anyone trying to buy a souvenir at the official Olympic stores at the Milano Cortina Games will have been exposed to an issue troubling Europe’s policymakers: the dominance of foreign payment providers and the fading role of cash. Under a sponsorship deal with the International Olympic Committee extended to 2032, Visa is the sole card provider at the Games, with signs reading “Card payment? We accept only Visa” and staff offering prepaid cards on the spot. By the next Winter Games in France in 2030, people could have another option if the European Central Bank meets its goal of launching a digital euro in 2029."
PayPal Makes Solana Default for PYUSD Stablecoin Payments
Live Bitcoin News
"PayPal has named Solana as the default blockchain for PYUSD stablecoin payments, marking a new step in its digital asset strategy. The company said the integration aims to provide faster settlement and near-zero transaction costs for users worldwide."
Klarna Launches on Google Pay in the UK
Klarna
"Klarna is now available on Google Pay in the UK. Google Pay users in the U.K. can choose Klarna’s interest-free payment options at checkout. Klarna on Google Pay will offer Google Pay’s UK consumers the flexibility of Klarna pay in 3 interest-free installment payment method."
February 13, 2026
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Fiserv Introduces INDX, a Real-Time Cash Settlement Platform for Digital Asset Companies
Fiserv, Inc.
"Fiserv, Inc. announced the launch of INDX, a real-time cash settlement platform that helps digital asset companies securely store and transfer US dollars in real-time 24x7x365. INDX is redefining fiat operations for digital asset companies by distributing their funds across the Fiserv Deposit Network, an ecosystem of more than 1,100 insured US-based financial institutions. This keeps cash securely off-chain while delivering the real-time settlement speed and operating windows demanded by digital asset companies."
On the web
Adyen and Uber Expand Global Partnership and Launch Uber Kiosks
Travel Daily News
"Adyen and Uber have expanded their partnership to new markets and supporting the rollout of Uber kiosks in airports, hotels and venues. New geographies include the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and the Caribbean. The collaboration also includes expanded local acquiring capabilities in markets such as Japan, Mexico, New Zealand and Australia. In parallel, Uber is adopting additional local and high-growth payment methods through Adyen, including Pix in Brazil, AfterPay in Australia and WeChat Pay globally."
Grab Accelerates Financial Services Roadmap with Acquisition of Digital Investing Platform, Stash Financial, Inc.
Grab
"Grab is expanding its international Financial Services footprint and accelerating entry into the mass-market investing segment by acquiring Stash, an AI-powered investing app. Acquiring Stash offers Grab access high-margin subscription-based revenue. This includes AI Money Coach, which serves as a financial companion offering guidance and execution tailored and adaptable to users’ life goals and financial circumstances."
Starbucks Taps Adyen to Power In-Store Payments Across 940+ European Stores
Adyen
"Adyen has partnered with Starbucks Coffee Company to transform its payment infrastructure in Europe and the UK. Adyen has partnered with Starbucks in a multi-market European rollout, which spans 943 Starbucks stores across the UK, Austria, and Switzerland, supported by 2,375 Adyen payment terminals. This expansion builds on an existing partnership between Adyen and Alsea, Starbucks’ licensee, for which Adyen already powers payments for Alsea Mexico."
Education: What Is Agentic Commerce?
IBM
"Agentic commerce is an approach to buying and selling in which AI agents act on behalf of consumers or businesses to research, negotiate and complete purchases, often without direct human intervention. With agentic commerce, AI-powered shopping assistants proactively gather requirements, scan multiple retailers in real time, evaluate products against user preferences and constraints, and make purchases or recommendations on the user’s behalf. Thus streamlining the process. Read on for Agentic Commerce Use cases."
February 12, 2026
On the web
Cash App to Sell Its Credit Score
Yahoo Finance - Payments Dive
"Digital payments company Block is working to expand the reach of its internal Cash App credit scores, betting that lenders will pay for more data about non-traditional payments and installment loans. A company spokesperson said Block will charge for the scores, but declined to reveal pricing."
Uber Eats Layers Agentic AI Into Grocery Shopping
EMARKETER
"Uber Eats is boosting its grocery delivery push with an AI assistant. The feature, called Cart Assistant, helps customers build a shopping cart using text or images, such as a handwritten grocery list or screenshot of recipe ingredients. It can automatically consider product availability and offer store-level details like prices and applicable promotions. Zooming out: The new tool is part of a larger effort from Uber to integrate agentic AI across its platform and provide more value to users,"
74% of Asia Pacific Consumers Already Use AI to Shop, But Trust and Transparency Hold the Key to Checkout: Visa Survey
Visa
"Visa released new survey findings on the state of digital commerce in Asia Pacific, revealing that while consumers are increasingly using AI to shop, concerns over security and transparency are creating hesitation at the crucial moment of checkout. With Asia Pacific’s rapid shift towards digital commerce and mobile-first shopping, the research shows that consumers are drawing a clear line between using AI to help them browse and trusting the same technology to handle their money and personal data. Demonstrating clearly how AI is used to spark discovery and securely handle payments is critical for consumers to feel confident using the technology to shop and pay."
Banks Caution Against Relaxing Standards for Fed Account Access to Preserve Financial Stability
The Clearing House
"The Bank Policy Institute, Financial Services Forum and The Clearing House Association responded to the Federal Reserve’s request for input on a special-purpose payment account, sometimes referred to as a “skinny master account.” This proposal would relax Federal Reserve master account access standards by introducing a new type of account aimed at payments companies. The associations warned that granting direct access to the Fed’s payment infrastructure to lesser-regulated institutions without sufficient guardrails could increase payment system risks and undermine financial stability."
American Express Launches Flexible Payment Option to Help Support Small Business Cashflow
American Express
"American Express announced the introduction of Flexible Payment Option (FPO), a feature designed to offer businesses greater ability to manage and control their cashflow needs with an instant line of credit. FPO is available for new American Express Business Platinum and Gold Cardmembers, providing them the option to repay their statement balance in full or pay a portion over time, with interest. Business Cardmembers also continue to get up to 54 calendar days interest free until their payment is due."
On the wires
Sabre, PayPal, and Mindtrip Partner to Deliver the Industry’s First End-To-End Agentic AI Experience for Travel
PR Newwire
"Sabre Corporation, PayPal Holdings, and Mindtrip, announced a strategic partnership to deliver a next-generation agentic AI experience that reimagines how consumers discover, plan, book, and manage travel. The collaboration unites Mindtrip's agentic consumer platform, PayPal's agentic commerce capabilities, and Sabre's enterprise-grade travel technology and agentic AI expertise. The companies are set to launch in Q2 2026."
February 11, 2026
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Zelle® Posts 20% Growth with $1.2 Trillion Sent, Far Outpacing Consumer Spending and Cementing Its Role in the U.S. Economy
Early Warning
"In 2025, American consumers and small businesses sent more than $1.2 trillion using Zelle®, marking the second consecutive trillion-dollar year and delivering 20% year-over-year growth in total dollars sent. That growth occurred at a nearly six-times-faster clip than U.S. consumer spending (3.5%) and business investment (3.2%) in the third quarter of 2025, underscoring the vital role the Zelle plays as a foundational financial tool in the U.S. economy."
On the web
Jack Dorsey’s Cash App Eliminates Fees on Large Bitcoin Purchases and Recurring Buys
Crypto Briefing
"Jack Dorsey-backed Cash App is eliminating fees on Bitcoin purchases exceeding $2,000 and all recurring buys, according to a recent announcement. The policy change, which targets both transaction fees and spreads, is part of a set of Bitcoin-focused updates aimed at making the leading digital asset more practical for everyday use, the team stated."
Adyen Launches ‘Personalize’ to Tailor Checkout Experiences in Real-Time
Adyen
"Adyen announced the launch of Personalize, a new product within its Adyen Uplift payment optimization suite. Personalize allows businesses to adjust their checkout pages in real-time based on individual shopper preferences, making it easier for customers to pay while reducing processing costs for the merchant."
Stripe Adds X402 Integration for USDC Agent Payments on Base
The Block
"Stripe has unveiled a preview of machine payments on its platform, integrating the x402 protocol to enable developers to charge AI agents directly using the USDC stablecoin on the Base network. Jeff Weinstein, product lead at Stripe, wrote on X on Tuesday that the deployment would eventually expand to include additional protocols, currencies, and blockchains. The system utilizes the PaymentIntents API to allow businesses to programmatically charge AI agents for API usage, Model Context Protocol calls, and HTTP requests."
Intuit Launches New AI-Powered Construction Edition for Intuit Enterprise Suite
Intuit Inc.
"Intuit announced the launch of a new construction edition for Intuit Enterprise Suite, an AI-native, end-to-end ERP built specifically for the complex realities of the $2 trillion construction industry. Purpose-built for mid-market construction businesses, the new solution brings project, financial, and operational workflows together in one place, helping customers streamline operations, improve cash flow, and deliver real-time visibility into performance to drive profitable growth at scale. These new construction capabilities are also available as a module for Intuit QuickBooks Online Advanced customers."
February 10, 2026
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New Pay by Bank Offering Powers Amazon Purchases Directly From Shoppers’ UK Bank Accounts
Retail Technology Innovation Hub
"Amazon has launched Pay by Bank, a new payment method on amazon.co.uk that allows customers to complete retail purchases directly from their UK bank accounts, with the ability to do so for their Prime membership coming soon. This avoids the need to enter or store card details by establishing a connection between customers and their existing banks. Security is maintained through the customer's own banking app, using their established biometric authentication or PIN verification systems."
On the web
Social Engineering Breach Exposes 1.4 Million Betterment Customer Records
Digital Watch Observatory
"Betterment has confirmed a data breach affecting around 1.4 million customers after a January 2026 social engineering attack on a third-party platform. Attackers used the access to send fraudulent crypto scam messages posing as official promotions. The breach occurred after an employee was tricked into sharing login credentials, allowing unauthorised access to internal messaging systems rather than core investment infrastructure. Attackers used the access to send messages promising multiply cryptocurrency deposits sent to external wallets."
Adyen and Uber Expand Global Partnership to Power New Markets, Launch Uber Kiosks
Adyen
"Adyen and Uber announced the renewal and expansion of their global partnership. Building on more than a decade of successful collaboration first starting in 2012, Adyen continues to serve as a key payments engine supporting Uber's global footprint, which now spans over 70 countries across six continents. The expanded partnership reflects Uber’s growing use of Adyen’s global payments platform to enhance performance and offer more alternative payment methods, to support Uber’s continued international growth."
On the wires
accesso® and Adyen Expand Strategic Partnership to Enhance Platform Payments Capabilities at Global Scale
PR Newswire
"accesso Technology Group a technology solutions provider to leisure, entertainment, and cultural markets, announced the expansion of its long-standing strategic partnership with Adyen. This collaboration integrates embedded payments as a core platform capability across the accesso ecosystem. Together, accesso and Adyen's partnership is designed to deliver the scale and reliability required for complex, high-volume environments spanning multiple regions and sales channels."
Ingenico Launches Next-Generation AXIUM Payment Device Family and Ingenico 360 Unified Cloud Platform
PR Newswire
"Ingenico announced the launch of its next-generation AXIUM payment device family and Ingenico 360, a unified cloud platform designed to deliver consistent, enterprise-grade payment experiences while simplifying large-scale payment operations. The new AXIUM family is built on a common architecture that spans mobile, countertop, multilane, self-service, PIN pad, and SoftPOS form factors. Every AXIUM device shares the same core design principles, is certified to PCI PTS v7, and runs Android 14, ensuring consistent security, compliance, and behavior across global deployments."
February 6, 2026
On the web
Mastercard Collaborates With Cyber Security Council to Safeguard Uae’s Digital Ecosystem
Mastercard
"Mastercard has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) to strengthen trust in the nation’s digital ecosystem. Through this collaboration, both entities will work together to advance cybersecurity resilience by sharing global best practices and supporting the development of forward‑looking cybersecurity policies. The two entities are also launching a joint report on the current state of the country’s cybersecurity landscape."
On the wires
Zip US Expands Flexible Payment Options with Launch of Pay in 2
Business Wire
"Zip announced the launch of Pay in 2, a new payment option that allows consumers to split a purchase into two installments paid over two weeks. While Zip’s Pay in 4 offering has helped millions of customers manage larger purchases over six weeks, Pay in 2 is designed to help manage cash flow and everyday spending within a single billing cycle."
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