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Promenaut agent workflow platform now live at HSBC
The US-based agentic workforce platform Promenaut has been deployed for production use at HSBC, providing enhanced agent orchestration for specialized banking operations.
MiFinity Launches MiRewards Loyalty Programme for eWallet Users
MiFinity, a global payment provider, has introduced MiRewards, a new loyalty program for its eWallet users that allows them to earn and redeem points for cash credits and other benefits, aiming to enhance customer engagement and retention.
MiFinity Nominated for Three Awards for People and Customer Experience
MiFinity, a payment solutions provider, has been shortlisted for three industry awards, including recognition for excellence in talent acquisition and customer experience in financial services, highlighting its HR practices and service quality.
Danish FSA Inspection Reveals Inpay Compliance Gaps
The Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has released the findings from its recent assessment of Inpay A/S.
Unlimit Rebrands Business Accounts to Stable.com
The article reports that Unlimit has rebranded its business accounts division as Stable.com and is in the process of migrating European clients to this new platform, which will integrate existing services with future digital asset offerings.
OpenPayd CCO: Crypto Tech to Reshape Global Money Movement
An interview with OpenPayd CCO Lux Thiagarajah reports on his company's plans for global expansion, its role in bridging fiat and blockchain, and his perspective on the future of stablecoins in B2B settlements.
Premier Payment Solutions Ltd Enters Liquidation, FCA Confirms
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has verified that Premier Payment Solutions Ltd, also known as PPS Money and MTBS, has gone into liquidation.
Bank of Ireland Taps Stripe for Digital Transformation
Bank of Ireland has reportedly partnered with Irish payments fintech Stripe to advance its digital transformation efforts, marking a significant step for the institution.
Indonesia's E-Wallets: Dana vs OVO Ecosystem Strategies
The article from lime-pay.com outlines the key distinctions between Indonesia's prominent e-wallets, Dana and OVO, detailing their differing ecosystem strategies and user experiences within the nation's digital payments sector.
WeChat Pay: How Tencent's Super-App Dominates Digital Payments
The article by Lime Pay details WeChat Pay, a mobile payment solution by Tencent, explaining its functionality, integration within the WeChat ecosystem, and its role in transforming digital transactions, particularly for Chinese consumers.
Limepay: Powering Global Business Growth with Payment Systems
The article from Lime Pay explains the importance and mechanics of international payment systems for businesses aiming for global expansion, detailing how these systems facilitate cross-border transactions and support operational efficiency.
Kora launches virtual USD card issuing for businesses
Kora has announced the introduction of its new API-driven service for issuing virtual USD cards to businesses, allowing them to provide customers with cards for online shopping and bill payments, or for corporate use.
Kora Achieves SOC 2 Type II, Bolsters African Payment Security
Kora has achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance, independently validating its security controls for clients and partners, and highlighted the role of payment infrastructure at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit and the country's evolving systems for fighting digital fraud.
FCA Cancels O B Payments' Authorization to Operate
The UK Financial Conduct Authority has officially withdrawn O B Payments Ltd's authorization to conduct regulated operations.
Unlimit Secures Hong Kong MSO Licence for APAC Expansion
Unlimit, a global financial infrastructure firm, has secured a money service operator licence from the Hong Kong Commissioner of Customs and Excise, marking an expansion of its operations in the Asia-Pacific region.
Mastercard's Wallet Pay Aims to Boost Digital Wallet Adoption
Mastercard has introduced Wallet Pay, a new suite of solutions designed to enhance the interoperability and innovation of digital wallets for contactless, QR code, and online transactions globally.
Kora Frontend Engineering: Fostering an Ownership Mindset
The article by Kora provides an internal perspective on its frontend engineering culture, highlighting the company's emphasis on employee ownership in developing financial technology solutions.
Kora: Nigeria's Digital Fraud Infrastructure is Evolving
Kora's Compliance Manager, Sydney Okparaeke, reportedly shared insights on the evolving digital fraud landscape and the necessity of secure payment systems in Nigeria during a fireside chat at the Nigeria Fintech Forum 2026.
Kora: Payment Infrastructure Key to Africa Stablecoin Adoption
Kora participated in the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit, where its Global Head of Sales discussed the importance of payment infrastructure for stablecoin adoption and cross-border transactions across Africa.
Kora: Holiday Social Engineering Scams to Watch For
Kora, a payment provider, has published an article advising on social engineering red flags to raise security awareness, focusing on phishing, QR code scams, ransomware, and social media attacks.
Kora Details Cross-Border African Payment Flow Architecture
KoraHQ published a technical guide detailing its payment processing architecture for cross-border African transactions, covering payins and settlement flows.
Kora powers Detail Africa's fashion expansion in West Africa
Kora showcases a success story featuring Detail Africa, a fashion brand, highlighting their use of Kora's payment solutions to expand their business across Nigeria and Ghana.
BVNK and Marqeta Partner for Stablecoin Card Issuance
BVNK and Marqeta have formed a strategic alliance to introduce stablecoin-backed card services for both crypto-focused and traditional businesses, as reported by the source.
Sage Capital Management Taps OpenPayd for Digital Asset Banking
Sage Capital Management has chosen OpenPayd to enhance its banking functionalities for institutional digital asset clients, according to this report.
Kora Explains PCI DSS Compliance for Business Security
Kora, a payment provider, outlines how its adherence to PCI DSS standards safeguards customer data and protects businesses from financial and reputational risks, emphasizing its commitment to payment security.
Kora Explains Pretexting: A Social Engineering Scam Tactic
Kora, a payment provider, published an article explaining pretexting, a social engineering technique used by scammers to manipulate individuals into divulging information or sending money through fabricated stories.
Kora: Biometrics Enhance African Payment Security Over OTPs
An industry insights article discusses the role of biometric authentication in enhancing security within African payment systems, highlighting its advantages over traditional methods while addressing implementation challenges and the importance of identity verification.
Kora: Nigeria's Digital Fraud Defenses Evolving
Kora's Compliance Manager, Sydney Okparaeke, discussed the evolving fraud landscape and the need for secure digital payment systems at the Nigeria Fintech Forum 2026, emphasizing the country's infrastructure for fraud prevention.
Kora Achieves SOC 2 Type II Compliance for Payment Security
Kora, a provider of payment infrastructure, announced it has successfully attained SOC 2 Type II compliance, marking a significant security milestone and validating its robust control environment for clients and partners.
Mastercard and Flowcart Boost East African Social Commerce Payments
Mastercard has reportedly partnered with Flowcart to integrate secure card payment capabilities into social commerce platforms across East Africa.
Intercash: Branded Payment Cards Boost Revenue and Data
Intercash published an article detailing the advantages of branded payment cards, explaining how these products can boost brand recognition, generate revenue, and provide valuable customer data.
Intercash: Prepaid Cards Streamline Clinical Trial Payments
Intercash highlights how prepaid cards provide a reliable and controlled method for disbursing stipends and reimbursements to clinical trial participants, streamlining payment administration for sponsors and research organizations.
Intercash: How Disbursement Cards Streamline Business Payouts
The article explains the operational mechanics of disbursement cards for businesses, detailing the process from program definition and funding to recipient enrollment and transaction authorization.
Intercash: Key Factors for Choosing Corporate Gift Card Solutions
Intercash, a Cards-as-a-Service provider, outlines the crucial elements for businesses to consider when selecting corporate gift card solutions for various reward programs.
Intercash: Streamlining Clinical Trial Patient Stipend Payments
The article from Intercash.com provides an operational guide for sponsors on managing patient stipend disbursements in clinical trials, detailing best practices for control frameworks, ownership assignments, and event-to-payment translation.
X replaces Stripe with X Money for US creator payouts
The article reports that X (formerly Twitter) has replaced Stripe with its own payment service, X Money, for creator payouts in the United States, giving the platform more control over financial transactions.
Nexi Partners JCB, UnionPay for Italian Transit Payments
Nexi, a European PayTech firm, announced strategic collaborations with JCB and UnionPay International to broaden the acceptance of their payment networks for public transit services in Italy's Campania region, encompassing Naples.
BitGo grows Singapore base on APAC client surge
BitGo has expanded its Singapore office, reporting a significant increase in its Asia Pacific client base and a doubling of its Singapore trading volumes, following the receipt of its Major Payment Institution license.
HSBC, BNP Paribas Trial Swift Blockchain for Corporate Treasury
BNP Paribas and HSBC have reportedly executed their initial corporate treasury transaction leveraging Swift's blockchain-based ledger for Siemens.
Inpay Explains Eastern Europe Payment Processing Times
Inpay published an article explaining the factors influencing international payment processing times to Eastern Europe, detailing how different currencies and regions impact transfer speeds and highlighting solutions for faster cross-border transactions.
SoFi and Kraken Forge Strategic Alliance for Banking and Crypto Integration
SoFi Technologies and Payward, the entity behind Kraken, have formed a strategic alliance to integrate banking, payment, liquidity, and digital asset markets, with Payward joining the SoFi Exchange Network and listing SoFi's stablecoin, while SoFi will utilize Kraken Prime.
OpenPayd Secures Key US Money Transmitter Licences
OpenPayd, a financial infrastructure provider, announced it has obtained money transmitter licenses in various US states, enabling its expansion into the North American market.
BCP Technologies Debuts Digital Bond Settlement with tGBP
BCP Technologies, a British stablecoin issuer, has announced the successful completion of its initial transaction involving the $GOVY tokenised US T-Bill, which was executed by Archax and settled with tGBP, a UK-based stablecoin.
OpenPayd Secures 43 US State Licenses Ahead of Nasdaq IPO
OpenPayd is significantly expanding its regulatory footprint by acquiring 43 US state Money Transmitter Licenses through MSB USA Inc., positioning the financial infrastructure provider for accelerated growth in North America ahead of a planned Nasdaq listing with Titan Acquisition Corp.
OpenPayd Expands US Reach with 43 State Money Transmitter Licenses
The article reports that OpenPayd has gained significant access to the US market for its international clientele by acquiring 43 state Money Transmitter Licences through the integration of MSB USA Inc.
Carnival, Barclays Launch New Rewards Mastercard
LeapRate reports that Carnival Cruise Line and Barclays US Consumer Bank have introduced the Carnival Rewards Mastercard, a co-branded credit card integrated with Carnival's loyalty program for earning rewards.
MoonPay Integrates PayBox with xAI's Grok Assistant
MoonPay has expanded the availability of its PayBox service, enabling users of xAI's Grok assistant to prepare cryptocurrency transactions and online purchases through a custom connector, broadening its reach beyond other AI platforms.
Leverate integrates crypto deposits via CipherBC partnership
Leverate has integrated direct cryptocurrency deposit options into its Payment Gateway through a new partnership with Dubai-based CipherBC, offering brokers enhanced digital asset funding capabilities and two distinct wallet models.
Stripe and Advent End PayPal Acquisition Talks
Reports indicate that Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have ended their pursuit to acquire PayPal for over $53 billion, after PayPal's board deemed the offer insufficient and cited regulatory concerns.
HSBC, Standard Chartered Pioneer Swift Tokenised Deposit Transactions
The article reports that HSBC and Standard Chartered successfully executed the initial live interbank transaction on Swift's blockchain-based ledger, marking a shift toward real cross-border tokenized deposit transactions within their respective infrastructures.
Adyen Appoints Nicole Olbe as EMEA President
Adyen, a financial technology company, announced the appointment of Nicole Olbe as its new President for the EMEA region, effective September 1, 2026, with the current president transitioning to a global account management role.
Stripe buys AI gateway OpenRouter in fintech expansion
Stripe, a financial services technology firm, has reportedly entered into an agreement to purchase OpenRouter, an AI model gateway and routing platform.
Stripe Treasury Launches in Australia, Expanding Financial Services
Stripe announced the debut of its programmable financial service, Stripe Treasury, in Australia, expanding its product offerings and geographic presence.
JCB, Digital Garage explore stablecoin in-store payments
JCB and Digital Garage, in collaboration with Lawson, have agreed to conduct a proof of concept (PoC) for utilizing stablecoins in in-store payment systems.
Stripe Nears $7 Billion AI Infrastructure Acquisition
According to sources, Stripe is reportedly finalizing an acquisition of AI infrastructure firm OpenRouter for over $7 billion, aiming to expand its presence in the artificial intelligence software market.
Stripe Platform: The Enterprise and Startup Choice
FinTech Magazine discusses why both large enterprises and emerging businesses rely on Stripe's platform for their operations.
Unlimit Secures CySEC Crypto License Under MiCA Regulation
Unlimit, a global financial infrastructure firm, reports that its crypto division, Unlimit Crypto, has secured a Crypto-Asset Service Provider license from CySEC in compliance with the EU's MiCA regulation.
Flputnam Investment Buys Into Payoneer Global
Flputnam Investment Management Co. has reportedly acquired new shares in Payoneer Global Inc., marking a fresh investment in the payment technology firm.
AIMCo Buys $3.2M Stake in Payments Firm Payoneer
MarketBeat reports that Alberta Investment Management Corp (AIMCo) has acquired a $3.20 million stake in the global payment platform, Payoneer Global Inc. (PAYO).
Checkout.com Legal Case Continues Amidst CFPA Challenge
A recent report indicates that a Federal Administrative Law Judge is allowing discovery to continue in a legal case involving Checkout.com, as a challenge related to the CFPA is nearing.