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Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Digital Transformation

Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't

Recipients in Africa still face queues and cash pickups as cross-border transfers hit local rails that lag behind instant sending speeds.

By George Goodyer • 3 min read • Last month
Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub
Data Protection

Why Southeast Asia is becoming a global fintech growth hub

Rapid digital adoption and tighter regulatory frameworks are turning the region into a proving ground for new financial services models.

By Alexander Naumov • 4 min read • Last month
Fintech leaders warn of tougher rules for digital assets
Digital Transformation

Fintech leaders warn of tougher rules for digital assets

Tighter oversight is forcing digital asset firms and UK finance teams to upgrade controls, data and compliance before new deadlines bite.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 6 min read • Last month
MoonPay launches PayBox for Claude & ChatGPT payments
Crypto

MoonPay launches PayBox for Claude & ChatGPT payments

Users can now approve AI-initiated payments in-chat, as MoonPay tries to make Claude and ChatGPT commerce safer and more seamless.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Fintech’s next edge is teams with wider perspectives
Fintech

Fintech’s next edge is teams with wider perspectives

Broader product adoption in payments and lending depends on teams that understand customers' varied lives, from migrants to freelancers, Njagi says.

By Sophie Njagi • 3 min read • Last month
UnionPay expands payment access at New Zealand universities
Risk & Compliance

UnionPay expands payment access at New Zealand universities

Chinese students at two New Zealand universities can now pay tuition and living costs through UnionPay, easing cross-border transactions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Payward buys Magic Labs wallet business for onchain push
Software-as-a-Service

Payward buys Magic Labs wallet business for onchain push

Businesses will gain embedded self-custody tools as Payward folds Magic Labs' wallet infrastructure into its B2B platform for onchain services.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
EU advances tech sovereignty and UK reshapes AI oversight
Data Protection

EU advances tech sovereignty and UK reshapes AI oversight

Brussels' move could reduce reliance on non-EU tech, while London's new AI minister signals tighter oversight of a fast-growing sector.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Bitget tops CryptoRank study on tokenised equities
Fintech

Bitget tops CryptoRank study on tokenised equities

Large orders in tokenised US shares are costing traders less on Bitget, where CryptoRank found the lowest simulated slippage among rival venues.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list
Crypto

Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list

The ranking underscores Payward's push beyond crypto trading as it broadens Kraken into a wider financial infrastructure group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
OpenPayd joins Fireblocks payments network in UK & Europe
Crypto

OpenPayd joins Fireblocks payments network in UK & Europe

Institutions using Fireblocks can now tap OpenPayd's sterling and euro rails without extra integration, widening access to stablecoin payment flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
The most expensive system in cash operations is the one standing still
Data Protection

The most expensive system in cash operations is the one standing still

Unplanned outages can cost cash centres thousands of dollars an hour, making predictive maintenance a growing priority for operators and central banks.

By Stephan Wunderle • 4 min read • Last month
Ant International adds Hang Seng to Alipay+ network
Fintech

Ant International adds Hang Seng to Alipay+ network

Hong Kong users of Hang Seng's mobile app can now pay abroad through Alipay+, widening access to merchants in more than 55 markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

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Financial Infrastructure stories

Increase launches bank to simplify fintech payments
Software-as-a-Service

Increase launches bank to simplify fintech payments

The move could cut complexity for fintech firms by bundling regulated banking access with payments software in one provider.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
UK fintech faces tougher oversight as rules tighten
Data Analytics

UK fintech faces tougher oversight as rules tighten

Regulators are widening scrutiny of digital finance, forcing UK fintechs to overhaul cloud, payments and data strategies to meet tougher standards.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Last month
HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments
Digital Transformation

HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments

Vietnamese customers and small firms will gain faster overseas transfers as HDBank taps TerraPay to reach 156 markets without overhauling systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Crypto's biggest success may be making itself invisible
Crypto

Crypto's biggest success may be making itself invisible

Banks are adopting stablecoins, tokenisation and digital custody as crypto's ideas quietly reshape payments, settlement and asset transfer.

By Paul Quickenden • 3 min read • Last month
Block Earner launches Australia's first crypto loans
Fintech

Block Earner launches Australia's first crypto loans

Australian borrowers can now access AUD loans against crypto holdings without selling, as a licensed platform moves digital assets into mainstream credit.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month