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Episode 295 - Fanning the Flames - 2026 Mid-Year Payments Industry Trends Update

The Glenbrook team is taking stock in June 2026 to see how the predictions from our January episode are holding up. Tune in for updates on trending topics in payments, including agentic commerce, stablecoins, cross-border and instant payments, risk and fraud, and the regulatory landscape. We also share insights on the “hot off the presses” news on tokenized deposits and the Visa/Mastercard interchange settlement.
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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 […]
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PayPal Cooperates with PPRO to Add 30+ Local Payment Methods, Helping Merchants Convert More International Shoppers

PPRO

“PayPal is expanding its global payments platform with the addition of more than 30 local payment methods, introduced in cooperation with PPRO, its long-standing technology provider. The expansion helps merchants better serve international shoppers by offering the payment options people already know and trust in their local markets. New additions include Swish in Sweden, MB […]
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Agentic AI Commerce Comes to Samsung’s Smart TVs

Fast Company

“Samsung’s smart TVs are getting smarter. An agentic commerce experience is launching across Samsung smart TVs in the United States, the electronics giant announced. The launch is thanks to new integration with Glance, an AI software company owned by InMobi. In effect, Glance’s AI platform will run on Samsung’s Tizen operating system, and allow Samsung […]
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