Tagged: payments

August 26, 2026 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A longtime Bitcoin Core contributor has flagged a noticeable decline in routine bitcoin transactions within El Zonte, the Salvadoran coastal community better known as Bitcoin Beach. Jon Atack, active on Bitcoin Core since 2019 and living in El Salvador since 2022, described a recent lunch… Read More

August 25, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TerraPay, a global money movement specialist, has reportedly entered into a collaboration with Deutsche Bank (NYSE:DB) to improve the efficiency and reliability of international fund transfers. The arrangement gives TerraPay access to the bank’s extensive correspondent banking network, advanced payment technologies, and foreign exchange services, enabling smoother… Read More

August 25, 2026 @ 5:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Absa Group is actively pursuing collaborations with financial technology firms as part of a broader effort to attract new customers. The approach centers on integrating the bank’s offerings into digital platforms that people already frequent regularly, according to insights shared by a top executive. This… Read More

August 24, 2026 @ 3:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fasset, a Los Angeles-based platform focused on stablecoin-powered digital banking, has secured a $1 billion valuation after closing a $68 million Series C funding round. Japan’s SBI Group (TYO: 8473) has reportedly led the investment, reinforcing support for the company’s strategy centered on cross-border payments… Read More

August 23, 2026 @ 10:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Calgary-based payments company Helcim has raised C$53 million ($38 million) in a Series C funding round led by BDC Capital’s Growth Venture Fund, lifting its valuation to C$250 million as it seeks to capture growing demand from small and mid-sized businesses. The round included new… Read More

August 23, 2026 @ 5:36 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Chinese fintech firm Lianlian DigiTech is expanding into AI-powered agentic payments as its global payments business recorded double-digit growth in the first half of 2026, according to its latest Hong Kong stock exchange filing. The digital payments company said it is developing an Agent Wallet… Read More

August 23, 2026 @ 12:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MoonPay has introduced support for Cash App Pay, enabling eligible customers in the United States to fund purchases of digital assets directly from their Cash App account balances. The company positions itself as the sole platform currently providing this payment option specifically for buying cryptocurrencies… Read More

August 22, 2026 @ 9:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is introducing contactless payments across its US stores and Sam’s Club locations, ending years as one of the last major retailers without broad support for the technology.The retailer announced on August 21, 2026, that Tap to Pay will begin appearing at selected Walmart… Read More

August 21, 2026 @ 12:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK Finance has published a report on payments which shares trends in digital and cash payments in the country. According to their research, debit cards remained the most‑used payment method and card payments accounted for 64 percent of all payments. Today, the UK has over… Read More

August 21, 2026 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

X, owned by Elon Musk, is reportedly examining the use of stablecoins as a method for distributing payments to digital content creators and influencers. According to individuals familiar with the matter, the platform is engaged in discussions about leveraging digital assets pegged to traditional currencies,… Read More

August 21, 2026 @ 6:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Eskimo, a provider of travel connectivity solutions, has launched support for stablecoin transactions on its platform by teaming up with payment specialist Triple-A. This development allows customers to complete purchases of global eSIM data plans using stablecoins directly at checkout, expanding the range of payment… Read More

August 19, 2026 @ 7:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Total payment volumes in the UK reached 49.7 billion in 2025, marking a 2% year-on-year rise, according to data from UK Finance. This figure reflects a maturing digital payments landscape in which consumers drove the majority of activity—41.6 billion transactions—while businesses, government bodies and not-for-profit… Read More

August 19, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based payments Fintech Modulr has reached a key milestone by becoming a direct pa rticipant in the CHAPS high-value payment scheme, settling transactions straight through the Bank of England. This development positions the company as a non-bank payment service provider in the United Kingdom with… Read More

August 19, 2026 @ 6:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PPRO announced a collaboration with BLIK aimed at advancing agentic commerce capabilities specifically for domestic payments in Poland. The partnership focuses on integrating the popular Polish mobile payment system into the growing ecosystem of AI-driven shopping experiences, where autonomous agents handle discovery, selection, and transactions… Read More

August 19, 2026 @ 12:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea’s regional banking landscape is taking a step forward in digital finance. Jeonbuk Bank has entered a partnership with Ripple to implement Ripple Payments for international remittances, positioning the lender as the first regional bank in the country to adopt the platform for this… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 12:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) recently released a report on digital payments, comparing them with cash payments. While crypto payments remain a small share, overall digital payments are rising. At the same time, cash is king. The report outlines payment acceptance among euro area companies… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 12:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ingenico, a global provider of payment acceptance solutions and terminals, has announced the successful completion of a major capital injection totaling €150 million. The funding forms part of a broader agreement to reshape the company’s capital structure, bringing in fresh equity while addressing its existing… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

American Express (NYSE: AXP) has introduced enhanced features for its virtual card offerings, aimed at making payment processes more straightforward for commercial clients across the United States. These updates focus on integrating virtual cards into tools that businesses already rely on for managing expenses and… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 2:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zilch has unveiled a substantial product update, introducing two new membership levels alongside a pair of features designed to enhance how users handle everyday finances. The company is rolling out Extra and Plus membership options, together with Pay Monthly and Advance tools, all aimed at… Read More

August 16, 2026 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citigroup’s (NYSE: C) US consumer cards division has entered into an agreement to purchase Kard Financial, a technology firm focused on commerce media and rewards solutions. The move is designed to enhance how the bank delivers tailored incentives and opportunities to its base of cardholders… Read More