Tired of filling out forms for every online purchase? Stripe's president says AI is coming to do that for you, but don't expect it to pick your outfit.
Banks and credit unions are getting a massive upgrade. equipifi just snagged $34 million to embed flexible payment options right where customers already bank.
Stripe just dropped 288 new features at Sessions 2026, signaling a seismic shift towards AI-powered commerce and hyper-programmable payments.
The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC) just dropped a report saying instant payments need crystal-clear dispute rules. Apparently, 'trust' hinges on it. Who knew?
The UK Parliament is set to introduce new legislation addressing two critical, yet often intertwined, issues: the persistent scourge of late payments and the ever-present specter of cyber threats. This move signals a significant regulatory push to create a more secure and reliable business environment.
The checkout counter isn't a counter anymore; it's a dynamic, intelligent gateway. From mobile dominance to the rise of AI agents, the way we pay online is undergoing a seismic shift.
Forget subtle scams. Free trial abuse is on a rampage, up 6.2x since last year. Stripe's latest weapon? An AI that's suddenly making those endless freebies a lot less free for the fraudsters.
Exodus, the crypto wallet giant, just shed a significant chunk of its Bitcoin reserves. The goal? To bankroll an ambitious push into the payments sector.
The U.S. Senate has finally unveiled the much-anticipated Clarity Act, a landmark bill aiming to integrate the crypto industry into regulated finance. But does this mean a smoother ride for digital assets, or just more red tape for everyday users?
Boku has officially gone live with Pix payments in Brazil, opening the door for global merchants to tap into the country's massive real-time payment ecosystem. The integration use Brazil's rapidly ascendant digital payment infrastructure.
Admiral Money is ditching some traditional credit checks for AI-powered insights drawn from open banking data. The move signals a deeper shift in how lenders are assessing risk and, crucially, pricing loans.
This week's fintech rundown highlights a significant acceleration in AI's impact on cybersecurity and the burgeoning utility of digital assets in everyday payments. Expect to see increased focus on robust AI defense mechanisms and innovative solutions bridging crypto and fiat, alongside continued strategic consolidation in the payments modernization space.
Circle just dropped a new way for AI agents to pay for tiny bits of service. Think a millionth of a cent. It’s the kind of thing that could actually make 'agentic economies' a thing.
Stockholm's buzzing with the NextGen Nordics 2026 event, but let's cut through the jargon. Are we building a future of money, or just admiring the blueprints?
Forget cookie-cutter payments. Fun just snagged $72 million to architect a new era of deeply integrated, high-converting payment flows for the world's biggest apps.
Are your favorite banks trading balance sheets for swipe fees? Wells Fargo, PayPal, and SoFi are signaling a major shift, and it's not just about lending anymore.
Exodus' payments division is making a calculated pivot, ditching volatile crypto swaps for steadier, recurring revenue streams. It's a move that marks a significant shift in their financial strategy.
Temenos is extending its cloud-native banking software onto Amazon Web Services, aiming for a full-suite SaaS offering. The question is: will banks bite on this unified digital and payments play?
UAE fintech VaultsPay is linking arms with Mastercard, aiming to boost its card and merchant services. It's a crowded market, and this deal raises the perennial question: who's actually making money here?
Tech Mahindra just swallowed Avant Techno Solutions, a move that scrambles the deck in the payments modernization and wealth management tech space. This isn't just about adding headcount; it's about architecting a more strong future for financial services.