Hong Kong-listed digital asset platform OSL Group has raised $200 million in fresh equity capital, earmarked for acquisitions and international growth in its regulated stablecoin trading and payments ecosystem, signaling a major push as institutional interest in blockchain-based finance intensifies.
In a major strategic pivot, Global Payments (NYSE:GPN) is shedding its issuer processing business to focus on merchant acquiring, fueled by its planned acquisition of Worldpay. The move aims to reshape its revenue streams and competitive edge in the evolving payments landscape.
India is negotiating with Ant International to link its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Alipay+ network, a move that could simplify overseas transactions for Indian travelers and signal a thaw in economic relations with China, according to government sources.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia has partnered with Mastercard to conduct the nation's first pilot of authenticated 'agentic' payments, a move that could redefine how transactions are initiated and managed by artificial intelligence.
A new analysis reveals a stark geographic divide in credit health, with residents in several Southern states facing higher long-term mortgage costs due to lower average credit scores, while Northern states benefit from more favorable rates.
As PayPal prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are watching closely for signs of resilience in its core business and updates on its strategic turnaround efforts. The report could set the tone for the broader fintech sector.
The world's largest payment networks are taking a measured approach to stablecoins for everyday consumer transactions, citing a lack of clear demand in developed markets and emphasizing their role as infrastructure providers rather than disruptors.
Amazon is discontinuing its Amazon One biometric palm payment system in 2026, ending a nearly six-year experiment in contactless retail technology that faced scrutiny over data security.
CLEAR Secure, the biometric identity company known for its airport expedited lanes, is deepening its ties to core government systems. CEO Caryn Seidman Becker's appointment to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's board and a new contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services signal a strategic push into financial and public health infrastructure.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong announces the company will match the U.S. government's $1,000 'Trump Accounts' contribution for eligible children of employees, with a preference to execute the match in Bitcoin, highlighting crypto's growing intersection with federal policy initiatives.
With property tax payments due in Texas, homeowners are exploring exemptions, payment plans, and deferrals to manage some of the nation's highest effective rates. Here’s a guide to potential relief.
SoFi Technologies dazzles with its first $1 billion revenue quarter and a push into crypto payments, but a stark valuation gap has emerged, raising questions about whether its stock price has already outpaced its growth narrative.
Barclays PLC announces a series of senior leadership appointments across its securitized products, payments, and European operations, signaling strategic focus areas as it prepares to relocate its EU hub to Paris.
The payments giant reported a 15% jump in revenue, beating Wall Street estimates, as it positions itself to capitalize on emerging trends in stablecoins and AI-driven commerce.
Apple's acquisition of Israeli AI audio startup Q.ai signals a deeper push into biometric wearables, as the tech giant reportedly reshuffles its 2026 roadmap to prioritize premium iPhones—including a long-rumored foldable model—while navigating ongoing component shortages.
For retirees seeking to increase their monthly income, re-entering the workforce may offer a path to higher Social Security payments—with important considerations.
Former UK ambassador to Washington, Peter Mandelson, faces intensifying political and public pressure to relinquish his lifetime seat in the House of Lords following new revelations about his financial and personal ties to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called for his resignation, as documents suggest payments and close correspondence between the two.
Fintech startup Jelou has raised $10 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-driven conversational banking platform, Brain, from Latin America to the U.S., enabling payments, verification, and credit services directly within messaging apps.
As the global payments giant prepares to report its fiscal year results, analysts forecast continued strong fundamentals for Visa. However, its recent underperformance against the broader market and a cautious consumer climate raise questions for investors seeking value.
The payments giants Visa and Mastercard reported robust revenue and earnings growth for their latest quarters, though their premium valuations continue to spark investor debate on which offers the superior long-term opportunity.
