Global

UPI New Rules From February: Key Changes for Google Pay, PhonePe & Paytm Users

ABP Live

“New rules for the UPI are set to take effect from February 2026, bringing significant changes to transaction speed, verification standards and user protections. Regulators have focused on improving real-time processing, tightening security controls and enhancing transparency for users who rely on UPI for everyday digital payments. The updated framework aims to make digital transactions […]

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Companies

Phixius by Nacha and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan Integration Goes Live, Expanding Multi-Responder Account Validation Network

Nacha

“Phixius by Nacha (Phixius) announced that its integration with Kinexys Liink, the world’s first bank-led peer-to-peer blockchain-based data sharing network, part of Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, is now live. With this integration, financial institutions and organizations that make ACH payments can benefit from a multi-responder account validation system. As part of the integration, Phixius serves […]

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Companies

Capital One to Acquire Brex

Capital One

“Capital One Financial Corporation announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brex, in a combination of stock and cash transaction valued at $5.15 billion. Brex is a modern, AI-native software platform offering intelligent finance solutions that make it easy for businesses to issue corporate cards, automate expense management and make secure, […]

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Industry

SEPA Instant Adoption in Europe Build It and They Will Come

ClearBank

“The EU Instant Payments Regulation’s (IPR) SEPA Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) mandate is a watershed moment for Europe’s payments market.  This research report examines the readiness of banks, electronic money institutions (EMIs) and payment institutions (PIs).  It also considers where the market is headed, the factors and developments that could influence real-time payment growth, […]

Industry

Acquired.com & Visa: Unlocking Real-Time Recurring Payment Solutions with cVRPs via Visa A2A

Acquired.com

“Recurring payments are the backbone of many businesses, especially those operating in subscription-based or recurring revenue models. Commercial Variable Recurring Payments (cVRPs) launched by Acquired.com are the next evolution in payment technology, enabling businesses to facilitate real-time, bank-to-bank transactions with unprecedented flexibility and transparency. Powered by Visa’s Account-to-Account (A2A) solution, cVRPs provide an alternative to […]

Companies

Modulr Expands to U.S. with FIS Partnership to Power Real-Time Payments for Banks

Modulr Finance

“Modulr announced its launch into the United States with a partnership with global financial technology leader FIS. Building on its success in the U.K. and Europe, this milestone marks Modulr’s first step in bringing its proven real-time, API-first payment capability to one of the world’s largest payments markets.”

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Companies

Cargill and J.P. Morgan Payments Transform Agricultural Payments in Brazil

J.P. Morgan

“The Pix implementation at Cargill presented an opportunity to further develop and evolve the payments process from the traditional electronic fund transfer system (TED) payment type and tap into the instant payment scheme that is increasingly being adopted across Brazil. By implementing Pix (Brazil real-time payments), an instant payment scheme created by the Banco Central […]

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Global

Central Bank of Liberia Launches Transformational Inclusive Instant Payments System (IIPS) Powered by Mojaloop

Mojaloop

“The Mojaloop Foundation and the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), in collaboration with Singapore-based ThitsaWorks and The AfricaNenda Foundation, announced the launch of the Liberian Inclusive Instant Payments System (IIPS), a modern real-time interoperable payments platform powered by Mojaloop, the open-source payments infrastructure built to advance digital financial inclusion. IIPS will principally enable mobile money transfers between two Mobile Network Operators, […]

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Global

NPP Adoption Climbs as Australia Shifts to Real-Time Payments

Australian Payments Plus

Australia’s payments system is transforming as consumers, businesses and government agencies increasingly move to real-time, data-rich digital payments. According to the RBA’s latest Retail Payments data, in the 12 months up to October 2025, 1.82bn transactions were processed through the NPP, a near 14% uplift year on year. AusPayNet has updated timing considerations for the […]

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Companies

Agentic Payments: The Next Evolution in the Payments Value Chain

Amazon Web Services

“The payments industry stands at a transformative inflection point. Traditional payment systems built on rigid rules, manual processes, and legacy infrastructure find it difficult to navigate the evolving landscape of modern commerce. Agentic payments leverage AI to create autonomous, intelligent payment systems capable of learning, adapting, and deciding in real-time across the entire cards and […]

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Global

UPI Accounts for Nearly Half of Global Instant Payments

IBS Intelligence

“The International Monetary Fund’s recognition of India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) as the largest retail fast-payment system globally has reinforced the country’s position as a leader in real-time digital transactions. UPI now accounts for nearly half of instant payments worldwide, underscoring the scale, interoperability, and accessibility that the platform has achieved over the past seven […]

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Companies

MoneyGram and Fireblocks Partner to Supercharge Global Treasury Management Using Stablecoins and Real-Time Payments

PR Newswire

“MoneyGram has partnered with Fireblocks, the infrastructure platform securing more than $5 trillion in digital asset transfers annually. The collaboration will further advance stablecoin-based settlement and multi-asset treasury operations across MoneyGram’s retail and digital footprint, enabling faster, lower-cost payments and real-time treasury operations throughout its network.”

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Companies

Wirex and Algorand Expand Stablecoin Payments with New USDC Integration

PR Newswire

“Wirex announced a strategic partnership with Algorand Foundation to bring USDC on Algorand to more than 7 million Wirex users and 80 million Visa-accepting merchants worldwide. Wirex users can now hold, send, and spend USDC on Algorand directly within the Wirex app, benefiting from Algorand’s efficiency and low fees. Through the Wirex Visa Card, users […]

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Global

Peru To Roll Out UPI-Like Payment System By Next Year

MSN

“Peru will implement by next year the UPI-like real-time digital payments system, according to Peruvian Ambassador Javier Manuel Paulinich Velarde. NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) and the Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) had first announced a landmark partnership to introduce the real-time payments system in Peru in 2024. Once implemented, it will make Peru […]

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Companies

dLocal Joins Circle Payments Network to Power Stablecoin Payouts Across Emerging Markets

dLocal

“dLocal has integrated with Circle Payments Network operated by Circle Technology Services, LLC, an affiliate of Circle Internet Group, Inc., to enable seamless payouts across emerging markets. Powered by Circle’s payment stablecoins, USDC and EURC, CPN connects financial institutions to enable real-time settlement of cross-border payments.”

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