June 16, 2026 @ 11:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

mBridge, a China-supported initiative aimed at transforming international financial transactions is poised to enter its commercial phase. The project, centered on a blockchain-enabled platform for settling payments across borders using digital currencies issued by central banks, promises faster, cheaper, and more direct exchanges that could… Read More

 Tagged asia, china, Cross-Border Transactions, digital currencies, mbridge

June 16, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

GoCardless has been named the integrated payment solution for Intelligent Billing. This partnership creates a fully automated end-to-end billing-to-cash process, helping companies handle complex recurring revenue models more efficiently. The collaboration integrates GoCardless’s bank payment capabilities— including Direct Debit and open banking—directly into the Intelligent… Read More

 Tagged gocardless, payments, uk, united kingdom

June 16, 2026 @ 1:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), Latin America’s prominent digital banking platform, has finalized a significant public offering of Financial Bills valued at R$1.59 billion. The deal highlighted robust market confidence, as investor subscriptions surpassed R$3 billion, allowing the company to secure favorable pricing with notably lower rates… Read More

 Tagged brazil, digital banking, latam, nubank

June 16, 2026 @ 12:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Feedzai has introduced Feedzai IQ Score, which is described as an AI-driven solution designed to enhance fraud prevention capabilities for banks worldwide. Announced on June 9, 2026, this new offering provides financial institutions with access to vast, network-sourced intelligence, enabling real-time detection of fraudulent activities… Read More

 Tagged ai, feedzai, financial crime, fraud

June 15, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MassPay Holdings LLC and  Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  have formed a strategic alliance to deliver seamless stablecoin-enabled disbursement solutions to enterprises around the globe. The collaboration integrates MassPay’s extensive payout network with Coinbase’s robust digital asset infrastructure, allowing businesses to handle funding, storage, and international transfers in USDC and… Read More

 Tagged coinbase, digital assets, masspay, payments, stablecoins

June 15, 2026 @ 2:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Charlie Javice, the founder of Frank, a Fintech that was purchased by JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) in 2021, only for the bank to regret the transaction, is seeking a pardon from President Trump, according to reports. Frank, a platform that helped aspiring college students tap into scholarships… Read More

 Tagged charlie javice, frank, jp morgan, pardon

June 15, 2026 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has indicated in a key update that Singapore continues to solidify its position as a key financial hub, as evidenced by recent gatherings that highlighted the rising adoption of advanced technologies in corporate finance. Over 250 senior executives from major… Read More

 Tagged ai, apac, bank of america, research

June 15, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Stripe is sharply focused on effectively enabling programmable finance by empowering AI agents to independently handle commercial transactions, particularly in procuring cloud infrastructure and related services. This development marks a significant step toward making autonomous AI systems full economic participants in the digital economy…. Read More

 Tagged payments, singapore, southeast asia, stripe

June 15, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The G7 Central Bank Quantum Technologies Working Group (QTWG) has unveiled its inaugural public report. Titled “Preparing for Quantum Technologies: Key Considerations for Financial Sector Participants,” the update offers a comprehensive yet neutral analysis of how quantum advancements could reshape the financial landscape. Released recently… Read More

 Tagged data, g7, quantum, research

June 15, 2026 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US-based fintech platform iCapital has significantly expanded its presence in Hong Kong, more than doubling its prime office space to capitalize on surging demand for wealth management services across Asia. According to an update recently shared by the SCMP, the company recently leased approximately 9,000… Read More

 Tagged asia, hong kong, icapital, wealthtech