Tagged: payments

February 18, 2026 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Caption has chosen Mangopay to help scale its investment infrastructure platform. Caption is licensed in France as an asset management company regulated by the AMF (Clint Capital) and by the ACPR. It operates a proprietary technology platform that supports private and professional investors, issuers, and… Read More

February 18, 2026 @ 7:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that the landscape of financial transactions has evolved considerably and the United Kingdom has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past 20 years. According to insights from UK Finance, this month marks the anniversary of when Chip and PIN technology fully… Read More

February 16, 2026 @ 6:02 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Levl, a unified platform powering fiat and stablecoin global payments, announced this week it has closed $7 million in seed funding. The round was led by Galaxy Ventures with participation from Protagonist, Deus X, Blockchain Builders Fund, OpenFX, FalconX, CMCC, Variant Fund, and a strategic… Read More

February 16, 2026 @ 2:20 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ:RZLV), a global facilitator of AI-driven commerce and payments infrastructure, has acquired Reward, a provider of customer engagement and commerce media, for $230 million. The acquisition brings together Reward’s engagement, intelligence and activation capabilities with Rezolve Ai’s conversational commerce and agentic AI platform… Read More

February 16, 2026 @ 7:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key update signaling its plans for the European market, global digital payments firm Checkout.com has named Ashley Paulus as its new Vice President and Head of Revenue for the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA). This strategic appointment, revealed on February… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 12:56 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Lydian has built an application to allow Clover merchants worldwide to accept digital assets as a form of payment. Clover merchants can download the Lydian app and offer a “Pay with Crypto” option at checkout. This announcement marks the first all-inclusive digital asset payment solution… Read More

February 14, 2026 @ 5:39 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

New research from AutoRek fins that 80% of payments organizations experience moderate to significant operational disruption from fragmented data. Despite heavy investment in front-end innovation like AI and instant payments, back-office operations remain stuck in manual processes – creating a critical gap that undermines growth,… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple Labs has submitted a detailed response to the U.S. Federal Reserve‘s request for input on a new payment account prototype. This initiative, outlined in Docket OP-1877, aims to enhance the efficiency and security of the nation’s financial infrastructure by allowing select non-bank entities, such… Read More

February 9, 2026 @ 1:20 am By Michael Wong  |  

Card payments in Spain are on track to top $550 billion dollars by 2029, as near-universal access to bank accounts, broad merchant acceptance and the continued shift to contactless transactions accelerate the move toward electronic payments, data provider GlobalData forecast. The value of card payments… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) unveiled its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings on February 5, 2026, showcasing impressive operational momentum despite broader market uncertainties. The San Francisco-based fintech reported revenue of $1.12 billion, surpassing analyst projections of $1.06 billion by approximately 5.7%. This marked… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 12:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech Airwallex, originally established in Australia, has officially rolled out its services in Germany, marking a significant step in its European expansion strategy. This move aims to streamline cross-border financial operations for businesses, addressing inefficiencies in international transactions. With a customer base exceeding 200,000,… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

During Late 2025In the closing months of 2025, Bank of Ireland experienced a remarkable uptick in contactless payment activity, marking new highs in both digital wallet usage and traditional tap-and-go methods. This growth reflects a broader shift toward seamless, cashless transactions among consumers, driven by… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 7:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payments platform Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) has partnered with Fresha, a marketplace for salons, spas, and beauty professionals. The collaboration has resulted in the introduction of Fresha Capital, an embedded lending service that provides rapid access to working capital. Currently, more than $5.5 million in… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 2:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital payments leader Checkout.com revealed a new collaboration with Spotify on February 3, 2026. This alliance positions Checkout.com as the provider of international acquiring services, aiming to streamline secure and dependable transactions for Spotify’s user base spanning more than 180 nations. Spotify, one of the… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Affirm Holdings (NASDAQ: AFRM) has recently forged key collaborations to broaden its flexible payment solutions. These moves aim to integrate seamless financing options into everyday business and consumer tools, addressing growing demands for transparent and accessible credit alternatives. By partnering with established players in accounting… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) has recently announced its backing for Google‘s newly introduced Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). This open standard aims to revolutionize how AI agents interact with commerce platforms, facilitating a smoother end-to-end shopping experience that spans product discovery, transactions, and after-sales service. UCP represents a… Read More

February 4, 2026 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has officially obtained full authorization for its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg’s financial regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). This development comes after an initial provisional nod last month, with Ripple reportedly meeting all stipulated requirements. As a result,… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 4:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

Revolut Business, part of the portfolio of offerings by digital bank Revolut, says it has integrated account-to-account, online, and in-person payments in Australia. In the last 12 months, Revolut Business reports a 235% increase in monthly transaction volumes in Australia. Calling the service a first… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 11:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently released insights into the euro area’s economic landscape, highlighting persistent hurdles in business financing and robust growth in digital payments. Drawing from recent surveys and statistics, these updates paint a picture of cautious optimism amid tightening credit conditions… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AllUnity, a licensed electronic money institution based in Europe, has revealed plans to roll out a new stablecoin pegged to the Swiss franc. This development now aims to position the company as a key player in creating regulated digital assets compliant with the European Union‘s… Read More