Global

Revolut to Delist USDT as MiCA Regulations Take Effect

Tekedia

“The decision by Revolut to delist USDT on August 31 marks a significant development in the evolving cryptocurrency regulatory landscape. As one of Europe’s leading financial technology platforms, Revolut’s move reflects the pressure on digital asset service providers to comply with stricter regulations. Under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, digital asset providers must ensure […]

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Companies

UAE Central Bank Licenses Adyen for Expanded Operational Capabilities

Zawya

“Adyen announced that it has obtained its Retail Payment Services Category II license from the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE). The reaching of this regulatory milestone represents the strategic evolution of Adyen’s established presence in the UAE, beginning in 2020, where it has powered payments for leading brands including Careem, Ellington Properties, Gargash Group, […]

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Companies

Backbase Acquires Kasisto, Leading the Industry Shift to Agentic Banking

Backbase

“Backbase announced the acquisition of Kasisto, a pioneer in agentic AI for banking and financial services. Kasisto’s agentic platform, financial services intelligence, and New York-based team are now part of Backbase and the AI-native Banking OS. Together, Backbase and Kasisto deliver the only AI-native solution built for the full complexity of agentic banking in regulated […]

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HSBC and Mastercard Accelerate Growth of Digital B2B Payments with Launch of Mobile Virtual Card Solution

Zawya

“HSBC and Mastercard announced the launch of a mobile virtual card solution in the UAE that enhances commercial card programs with tokenized virtual cards accessible through digital wallets. The solution connects businesses to a comprehensive range of benefits through Mastercard’s mobile virtual card app. The capability is powered by Mastercard In Control®, the company’s industry‑leading […]

Companies

Money 20/20 Amsterdam | Keith Grose, Coinbase, on The Future Of Crypto and Stablecoins [Video]

YouTube

“Keith Grose is the UK CEO and Senior Country Director at Coinbase. Coinbase distinguishes itself as the only crypto exchange listed on the S&P 500, positioning Grose as a leading voice on bridging the gap between decentralized digital assets and highly regulated traditional financial institutions. Keith explores the shifting landscape of cryptocurrency, highlighting Coinbase’s expansion […]

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American Express Announces Proposed Acquisition of TheFork, a Leading European Restaurant Booking Platform

American Express

“American Express announced a proposed acquisition of TheFork, a leading online restaurant reservation and management platform in Europe, from Tripadvisor, Inc., growing its dining offering in the region. The proposed acquisition builds on American Express’ broader dining strategy and its successful acquisitions of digital dining platforms Resy and Tock.”

Companies

Nuvei to Acquire Payoneer for $2.75 Billion, Creating a Leading Global Platform for Local and Cross-Border Commerce

Nuvei

“Nuvei and Payoneer announced they have entered into an agreement under which Nuvei will acquire Payoneer. A key component of this infrastructure is Payoneer’s established regulatory footprint across major jurisdictions around the world. Payoneer holds multiple licenses and authorizations, including licensing for online payment services in mainland China and authorization in principle as a cross-border payment aggregator […]

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ACI Worldwide Powers Next-Generation PSP Expansion in Africa with Kwik Payments Go-Live

ACI Worldwide

ACI Worldwide announced that Kwik Payments, a South Africa-based payments service provider (PSP), has successfully gone live on the ACI Payments Orchestration Platform, to power the next phase of digital commerce growth across South Africa and the wider African market.  Anchored by a strong local presence, ACI’s payment orchestration platform streamlines payment processing by seamlessly connecting POS, ATM, […]

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Industry

Shopware Launches Shopware Payments in Partnership with PayPal

TNGlobal

“Shopware, a leading open-source ecommerce platform, announced the launch of Shopware Payments, its platform-native payments solution powered by PayPal. The solution enables merchants to activate and manage payments directly within Shopware while providing access to a comprehensive portfolio of market-relevant payment methods at checkout, including cards, digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay, […]

Companies

TrueLayer Expands Into Credit Following Acquisition of in3

TrueLayer

“TrueLayer, Europe’s leading Pay by Bank network, announced the acquisition of in3, a Dutch fintech specialising in consumer credit via bank payments. The deal makes TrueLayer the only Pay by Bank network in Europe to offer both debit and credit at checkout, and means consumers will be able to choose to pay immediately or over […]

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Companies

ROLLER Partners with Adyen to Empower Over 3,000 Venues with Fast, Embedded Financing through Capital

Adyen

“Adyen announced that ROLLER, the leading all-in-one venue management platform for the leisure and attractions industry, has successfully launched ROLLER Capital with Adyen. The integration allows ROLLER to provide its users with fast, flexible business financing directly within its platform, using Capital, Adyen’s embedded finance offering. The partnership has already seen US$1 million in business […]

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Companies

Centerbase Selects AvidXchange as the Exclusive Partner to Power Embedded Payments

AvidXchange

“AvidXchange  announced that it has been selected by Centerbase, a leading provider of legal practice management software, as the exclusive partner to power embedded payments through its Accounts Payable as a Service solution. This solution delivers a modernized payment workflow designed specifically for the operational, compliance, and security needs of today’s law firms.”

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Industry

WSPN Launches W Agent: A Stablecoin Payment Skill Built for the AI Agent Economy [Singapore]

PR Newswire

“WSPN, the issuer of the WUSD stablecoin and a leading provider of Web3 payment infrastructure, announced the launch of W Agent, a new AI Agent payment skill that enables autonomous agents to discover merchants, place orders, and settle payments in stablecoins end-to-end. W Agent is among the very few that simultaneously cover payment and acquiring, […]

Companies

Google Teams with Affirm, Klarna for Flex Payments in AI, Search

Chain Store Age

“Google is partnering with two leading flexible payment platforms to provide new options for checkout with Google Pay in its AI and search environments. The tech giant is collaborating with Affirm and Klarna to bring flexible payment opportunities to its Google Gemini agentic AI engine and its search offering, including AI mode, via the Google Pay digital payment tool in […]

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Blackhawk Network Brings Digital Gift Cards to TikTok Shop, Opening New Path for Brands to Reach Shoppers

Business Wire

“Global branded payments leader Blackhawk Network (BHN) has introduced a new in-app digital gift card experience within TikTok Shop. TikTok users can purchase digital gift cards for leading brands without ever leaving the app. BHN also allows users to purchase digital gift cards alongside physical products in a unified shopping journey. By embedding digital gift […]

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