Payments

As AI agents move from chat to checkout, Self Labs' new Agent Vault uses hardware-level security to keep your credit cards out of the hands of rogue bots.

A new partnership between Sionic and Unfiltered Ink Media aims to bring FedNow to restaurant checkouts, promising operators a 60% cut in processing fees.

Sunbound's acquisition of Richter Healthcare Consultants and $24M Series A reveals a brilliant new playbook for vertical AI: buying legacy trust.

Generative AI makes building an online storefront effortless, but for bladed-weapon retailers, legacy payment processors remain a formidable roadblock.

By embedding licensed payment infrastructure, fintechs are quietly solving the cross-border cash flow crisis for Latin American traders and global NGOs.

As traditional banking meets Web3, DogPay's new Enterprise Global Account reveals how Asian hubs are pioneering the next era of hybrid corporate treasury.

SailGP’s 100 km/h catamarans are coming to Victoria Harbour. We explore the tech, Amex's premium strategy, and Hong Kong's push for mega-event dominance.

A sudden 35% collapse in subscription dispute win rates exposes a massive visibility gap in retail banking and a new era of automated merchant defenses.

As Usio previews record Q3 ACH growth ahead of its fall investor roadshow, a 44% spike in returned checks reveals growing pressures on the U.S. consumer.

Priority Commerce's partnership with Notre Dame's Rally collective signals a shift from chaotic NIL payouts to enterprise-grade financial orchestration.

By hiring top executives from PayPal and Shopify, Convera is betting that consumer-grade tech can conquer the complex world of B2B cross-border payments.

Asian fintech YeePay has secured a crucial Dutch EMI license, signaling a major escalation in the global battle for Europe's B2B cross-border payment flows.

A new proof-of-concept from HSBC and Ant Digital Technologies shows how autonomous AI agents can execute regulated micropayments using tokenised deposits.

Gate’s partnership with Visa to launch a crypto-linked card across 40+ countries isn’t just about spending Bitcoin—it’s a calculated neo-banking land grab.

As MeWe integrates Payward's crypto wallets to build a direct-to-consumer economy, the privacy-first network faces the ultimate test of financial compliance.

By mandating interoperability over building from scratch, Colombia’s instant payment rail reached 83% adoption in one year, unlocking a vast cardless economy.

As One Inc secures its spot on the 2026 InsurTech100, George Millen explores why purpose-built payment rails are quietly dominating the P&C insurance sector.

As European fintechs race to capture Asia's digital banking boom, Tribe Payments appoints veteran Alex Lim to drive its modular, dual-processing expansion.

As AI-driven shopping surges, Constructor's new Stripe integration lets consumers buy directly inside chat windows, bypassing the traditional checkout cart.

America First Credit Union's new Vegas Golden Knights debit card goes beyond team pride, revealing a calculated strategy for regional banking dominance.