Tagged: fintech

May 5, 2026 @ 9:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Meta (Facebook) (NASDAQ:META) has started with supporting stablecoin payouts to certain social media content creators, effectively enabling them to accept earnings in Circle’s USDC on the Solana or Polygon crypto networks. In the past, Meta has been known to aggressively pursue a range of (mostly unsuccessful)… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes and WireBarley have unveiled a partnership designed to streamline international money transfers. Announced recently, during Money20/20 Asia, the collaboration aims to deliver instant, efficient cross-border payment options for both businesses and consumers, particularly targeting key routes involving South Korea, the United States, Australia, and… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 11:49 am By Michael Wong  |  

UAE-based Fintech VaultsPay has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mastercard, in a move that could strengthen its card issuance and merchant acquiring capabilities as competition intensifies in the country’s digital payments market. Under the agreement, VaultsPay will use Mastercard’s global network and payments technology… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 2:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) is now said to be ramping up its focus on the financial technology sector by actively applying for key regulatory clearances across the United States. The e-commerce powerhouse aims to expand its capabilities in handling payments and broader financial offerings for merchants… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 12:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V), like most other Fintechs at this time and even tech giants like Meta to some extent, is pushing ahead with its stablecoin strategy, announcing the integration of five additional blockchains into its global settlement pilot program. The expansion gives issuers and acquirers… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Fintech Airwallex has introduced an nitiative called Latitude 37 aimed at nurturing Australia’s emerging cohort of artificial intelligence entrepreneurs. Announced on April 30, 2026, from Melbourne, the program seeks to empower young founders in the critical early phases of their ventures by injecting vital… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 7:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nigel Morris, Managing Partner at QED Investors, says he has never witnessed a shift as profound as the one driven by agentic AI. In his view, this technology is reshaping the entire Fintech industry in ways that go far beyond previous cycles of innovation. His… Read More

April 28, 2026 @ 5:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Block Inc.,(NYSE: XYZ), the financial technology firm behind Square and Cash App and closely associated with Jack Dorsey, has unveiled its latest proof-of-reserves disclosure for the first quarter of 2026. This announcement spotlights the company’s substantial Bitcoin position, which stands at a total of 28,355… Read More

April 26, 2026 @ 5:51 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Southeast Asia is emerging as Asia’s most concentrated Fintech market, underscoring both the region’s maturity and the significant growth potential in less-developed ecosystems across the continent, according to a new study. The analysis by Singapore-based UnaFinancial found that Southeast Asia hosts an average of 14… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 11:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology provider, has deepened its longstanding collaboration with lastminute.com, Europe’s prominent player in dynamic vacation packages. The latest development introduces Adyen’s issuing capabilities, enabling the travel platform to streamline supplier disbursements through Visa-branded prepaid virtual cards. This move is designed… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 2:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Plaid has released its latest research, The State of Intelligent Finance: AI, Agents and Trust, offering a snapshot of how artificial intelligence is transforming everyday money management. The Spring 2026 study shows that AI is no longer a novelty for consumers—it has become an essential… Read More

April 19, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

American Express (NYSE: AXP) appears to be quietly rewriting the rules of corporate expense management by agreeing to acquire Hyper, a specialist in agentic AI tools that automate everything from receipt categorization and policy checks to report filing and budget alerts. Financial terms of the… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 7:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has rolled out version 2 of its MCP Server, marking a significant overhaul of the platform that connects artificial intelligence assistants to its trading infrastructure. The update aims to prioritize scalability, easier upkeep, and enhanced dependability, allowing developers and traders to interact with markets… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 10:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s Emerging Tech Research team released its Q1 2026 Fintech & Payments Public Comp Sheet and Valuation Update recently, painting a rather sobering picture of the public payments ecosystem. Despite carrying considerable momentum into the new year, publicly traded fintech and payments companies shed roughly… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Meta (Facebook) (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly considering significant staff cuts that could affect at least 20% of its employees. According to unnamed insiders who shared insights with Reuters, the specifics—such as the exact schedule—remain undecided. A company representative dismissed the claims, describing them as “hypothetical speculation on… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 11:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Thredd—the AI-powered issuer processing platform—has joined forces with Cross River Bank, a provider of embedded financial infrastructure. The strategic partnership, unveiled on March 11, 2026, aims to simplify and accelerate how overseas fintech innovators establish operations in the United States, blending technology with regulatory know-how… Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 5:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Polygon Labs’ recent move into stablecoins has been viewed positively by Fintech industry professionals. Artur Firstov, Chief Business Officer at Mercuryo, a payment infrastructure platform in the digital token space, has shared key insights with CI on this latest development. Artur Firstov of Mercuryo stated:… Read More

April 10, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cash App has introduced a new capability that lets customers transform their peer-to-peer money transfers into structured installment plans. Rather than settling the full amount in a single transaction, users can now spread the payment over several weeks or months, turning what was once an… Read More

April 7, 2026 @ 11:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the Middle East, fintech investors are increasingly channeling resources into sturdy domestic infrastructure as geopolitical tensions mount. While war-related instability is clearly dampening the speed of deal-making across the region, it does not appear poised to shut off capital inflows entirely. Instead, funding is… Read More

April 7, 2026 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Miami-based fintech company Pepper Pay LLC has entered Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The company sought to streamline digital payment solutions for small businesses. The voluntary filing, submitted on March 31, 2026, to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in the Southern District of Florida, signals the start of… Read More