Global

NAB Acquires Banked To Expand Real-Time Payments Capabilities

Pulse 2.0

“National Australia Bank announced it has acquired Banked, a fintech company that enables businesses and customers to make and receive payments instantly through account-to-account payment technology. The acquisition strengthens NAB’s payments capabilities and supports the bank’s strategy to help businesses receive payments faster and at a lower cost. Banked’s platform powers “Pay by Bank” transactions, […]

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Global

Britain's Stablecoin Pivot Looks Like Concession, but It's Really About Financial Positioning

U.Today

“The decision by the Bank of England to soften certain aspects of its proposed stablecoin regime will inevitably be portrayed as a win for the cryptocurrency sector. The BoE retreated from its initial 2023 framework, which mandated that stablecoin reserves be held solely in non-interest-bearing central bank deposits, following months of pressure from issuers and […]

Companies

Visa: Your Card, Your Security. Tap: A Safer Way to Verify Identity — Visa, Keyno, and Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Lead the Transformation

Visa

“Visa announced a major step forward in how consumers verify their identity in the digital era, with the first-ever deployment of its Tap to Confirm and Tap to Activate technology for issuing banks. Launched in collaboration with fintech partner Keyno and Fidelity Bank (Bahamas) Limited, this innovation represents a paradigm shift in how consumers prove […]

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Industry

7shifts Launches New Tip Payout Solution Through On-Demand Pay Product With Clair

PR Newswire

“7shifts, the leading scheduling and payroll platform for restaurant operators, today announced the launch of On-Demand Pay for Tips, a new product powered by embedded fintech leader Clair. The integrated solution allows restaurant employees to access a portion of their earned tips shortly after a shift, rather than waiting for a traditional pay cycle.”

Companies

Visa Completes AI Agent Payments Trial With BOCHK in Hong Kong

Fintech Hong Kong

“Visa and Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK) have completed testing for AI agent payments in Hong Kong.  The trial enabled an AI programme to execute real-world purchases on behalf of a consumer over Visa’s existing network. The system required explicit user consent and verification at every step to maintain issuer control and authentication standards.”

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Companies

Solana and Google Cloud Launch Pay.sh for AI Agent Payments Using USDC

Coinpedia Fintech News

“Solana Foundation and Google Cloud launched Pay.sh for AI agent payments using stablecoins.  AI agents can access and pay for over 75 APIs using USD Coin on Solana network.  Platform removes subscriptions and billing accounts, allowing AI agents to pay directly per API request.”

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Global

Shopify and National Bank of Canada Are Among Backers of a New Digital Currency Built to Settle Trades 24/7

CoinDesk

“Tetra Trust launched CADD, the first CAD-pegged stablecoin from a regulated Canadian financial institution, approved by Alberta Treasury Board and Finance. CADD is aimed at institutional use for 24/7 cross-border settlement, real-time corporate treasury, and direct fintech transfers, replacing old batch systems. The token is live on Base, Ethereum, and Tempo, with Solana support planned. […]

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Global

Top Trends from Money20/20 Asia 2026

Fintech Singapore

“Money20/20 Asia explored how the next wave of financial innovation is delivering tangible outcomes across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. The conference examined the region’s rapid financial innovation, characterized by enhanced cross-border interoperability and strengthened digital infrastructure.”

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Industry

Pace Act: Bill Seeks to Expand Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems

The National Law Review

“Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and Rep. Sam Liccardo (D-CA) introduced a bill in the House of Representatives entitled the Payments Access and Consumer Efficiency (PACE) Act. The bill seeks to modernize the payment system by allowing qualified nonbank financial companies, including certain FinTech and digital asset businesses, to directly access Federal Reserve payment infrastructure, including […]

Global

Alipay Brings Mobile Payments to the Car

Finews

“At the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2026, Chinese tech firm Banma Intelligence and fintech giant Alipay unveiled a new AI-powered in-car system that allows drivers to make purchases using only their voice.”

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Companies

Cryptocurrencies How Mastercard Plans To Process Card Payments Through Stablecoins

CoinSpot

“Mastercard is integrating stablecoins into card settlements. Banks will be able to use digital dollars like SoFiUSD. A partnership with SoFi Technologies will allow SoFi Bank to settle in SoFiUSD. The Galileo platform will open up this model to other banks and fintech companies as well. This is specifically about the post-payment settlement stage. Nothing […]

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Companies

Euronet Expands Omnichannel Payment Solutions with Strategic Acquisition of PaynoPain

Euronet

“Euronet Worldwide announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire PaynoPain, a Spanish fintech company recognized for its digital-first, online payment solutions serving businesses of all sizes—from SMEs to large enterprises—across industries including ecommerce, hospitality, microfinance, and marketplace platforms. The acquisition strengthens Euronet’s direct merchant acquiring footprint in Spain and Portugal and supports the […]

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Embedded Finance Merchants Payment Facilitation

Episode 291 - The Complex and Growing World of Platform Payments, with Blake Breathitt, Adyen

In this episode, Chris Uriarte speaks with Blake Breathitt, Senior Vice President of Platforms and Financial Services at Adyen, about one of the biggest growth engines in the industry over the past few years - platform payments. Listen in as they discuss the nature of this interesting segment of the industry, the nuance behind platform payments, and just what's driving this platform payment phenomenon.

Industry

OpenAI Has Bought AI Personal Finance Startup Hiro

TechCrunch

“OpenAI has acquired personal finance startup Hiro Finance, founder Ethan Bloch announced and OpenAI confirmed to TechCrunch. The startup was backed by A-list fintech VC firm Ribbit, as well as General Catalyst and Restive. The company was founded in 2023 and launched its AI tool about five months ago. Hiro offered AI-powered financial planning for consumers. […]

Companies

Velera Enhances Fintech Engagement Program to Deliver Exclusive Benefits

Velera

“Velera announced an evolution of its Fintech Engagement Program, introducing an inaugural cohort of six fintech partners offering exclusive benefits, such as discounted pricing or waived fees, to Velera credit unions. The new group includes six fintech companies: Coverbase: AI-native third-party risk & procurement platform InvestiFi: Integrated digital investing platform Larky: Proactive account holder engagement […]

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