July 17, 2026 @ 10:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

S&P Global has announced a strategic investment in SSImple, a fintech firm specializing in Standing Settlement Instructions (SSIs). The development, revealed on July 14, 2026, builds on an existing partnership and highlights the financial industry’s push toward greater efficiency, reduced risks, and smoother transitions to… Read More

 Tagged data, investments, s&p global, ssimple

July 17, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stable, the Layer-1 blockchain developed in close alignment with Tether and backed by entities like Bitfinex, has rolled out StablePay, its flagship consumer application designed to transform how people and businesses handle stablecoin transactions. This move marks a significant step forward in creating practical, everyday… Read More

 Tagged digital assets, stablecoins, stablepay, usdt

July 17, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Feathery has closed a new funding round totaling $30 million. This capital infusion aims to expand the company’s capabilities as a comprehensive AI operating and decisioning system tailored for the insurance and wealth management sectors. The round underscores growing investor confidence in solutions that streamline… Read More

 Tagged ai, artificial intelligence, feathery, funding round

July 17, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has introduced a comprehensive new platform that streamlines the use of stablecoins for banks, fintech companies, and other payment providers. This development marks another milestone in the payments giant’s ongoing efforts to integrate blockchain technology into mainstream financial operations, offering a unified,… Read More

 Tagged digital currencies, payments, stablecoins, visa

July 17, 2026 @ 6:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture investment in financial technology companies worldwide totaled $28.6 billion in the opening six months of 2026, according to Crunchbase data. This performance highlights ongoing interest in digital finance solutions even as the broader venture ecosystem experiences intense concentration around artificial intelligence initiatives. The total… Read More

 Tagged data, Fintech funding, research, vc

July 17, 2026 @ 1:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Remitly Global, Inc. has obtained a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license paired with an Exchange Business Category IV authorization from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). This approval positions the company among the early international remittance specialists to gain such credentials in… Read More

 Tagged middle east, payments, remitly, uae

July 16, 2026 @ 5:21 pm By James Simcox  |  

The digital euro is a promising step forward for Europe, with the potential to transform how money moves across the continent. So far, much of the debate has centred on payments sovereignty and consumer wallets, and both certainly matter. A trusted form of central bank… Read More

 Tagged cbdc, digital euro, equals, james simcox, payments, perspective, uk, united kingdom

July 16, 2026 @ 4:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital payments processor Visa (NYSE: V) has highlighted how stablecoins could unlock a new wave of ultra-small-scale transactions, particularly suited to an economy driven by intelligent, self-operating AI systems. As artificial intelligence evolves from helpful tools into proactive agents capable of handling complex tasks independently,… Read More

 Tagged agentic ai, artificial intelligence, payments, visa

July 16, 2026 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Linux Foundation has officially activated a new initiative aimed at creating standardized, built-in payment capabilities for the web. This effort centers on the x402 protocol, designed to make financial transactions as straightforward as data exchanges between machines, applications, and AI systems. The x402 Foundation… Read More

 Tagged digital commerce, linux foundation, payments, stablecoins, x402

July 16, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech division of Brazil’s digital bank Inter has announced the introduction of its innovative contactless payment wearables to customers in the United States. This expansion brings stylish, convenient payment solutions—specifically designed rings and wristbands—directly to the US market, allowing users to make seamless transactions… Read More

 Tagged banking, brazil, digital bank, inter, payments, wearables