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News•Feb 27, 2026
MetaMask Is Now Also Available in Card Form via Mastercard Partnership
MetaMask, the leading Ethereum wallet, has introduced a co‑branded payment card in partnership with Mastercard. The MetaMask Card is now available in 49 U.S. states, marking its first rollout in New York. The card allows users to spend crypto holdings directly, with automatic conversion to fiat at the point of sale while preserving self‑custody. This move extends ConsenSys’s DeFi ecosystem into everyday payments.
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News•Feb 26, 2026
UPI Payments in India Can Now Use Biometric Authentication for Transactions Up to ₹5,000
India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) now supports biometric authentication for transactions up to ₹5,000, allowing users to approve payments via fingerprint or facial recognition. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved the change, positioning biometrics as an alternative to the...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Triple-A and Mastercard Move Join Forces to Speed Up Global Remittances for Banks and Fintechs
Triple‑A has integrated Mastercard Move’s cross‑border money‑movement network into its remittance‑as‑a‑service platform, enabling near real‑time payouts for European banks, fintechs, and telecom operators. The partnership lets institutions launch branded global remittance services without building costly infrastructure, while also opening a...
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News•Feb 25, 2026
PhonePe Launches AI‑Powered Voice & Text Payments with Microsoft Support
Indian fintech leader PhonePe has unveiled an AI‑powered payment suite that lets users send money using voice commands or text chat. The solution leverages Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI services to interpret natural language and execute transactions in real time. Initially available...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Ant Group’s Alipay AI Pay and AI Health App AQ Each Surpass 100 Million Users During CNY Highlighting AI Adoption...
Ant Group reported that its AI‑powered payment service, Alipay AI Pay, and its AI Health application, AQ, each surpassed 100 million active users during the Chinese New Year holiday. The milestone underscores a rapid acceleration of AI‑driven consumer services in China,...
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News•Feb 24, 2026
Visa Expands Latin America Footprint: To Acquire Argentina’s Prisma Medios De Pago and Newpay
Visa announced the acquisition of Argentina’s Prisma Medios de Pago and the fintech platform Newpay, marking a strategic push into Latin America’s payments ecosystem. The combined deal, valued at over $200 million, will be funded largely with cash. By integrating Prisma’s...
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Deals•Feb 24, 2026
Ex‑Amex and Visa Executives Raise $4M to Embed Stablecoins in Everyday Brands
Former American Express and Visa executives have announced a $4 million fundraising round to build a platform that embeds stablecoins into everyday consumer brands. The capital will be used to develop technology that lets brands accept stablecoins seamlessly in their payment...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Ex‑Amex and Visa Execs Raise $4M to Embed Stablecoins in Everyday Brands
Former American Express and Visa executives have raised $4 million to launch a venture that embeds stablecoins into everyday consumer brands. The startup plans to integrate stablecoin payments directly into brand loyalty programs and point‑of‑sale systems, using existing merchant APIs. Backed...
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News•Feb 23, 2026
Business Crisis Management When “Nothing Happened”
The article examines how businesses often launch full‑scale crisis protocols even when no real incident has occurred. It highlights the pitfalls of over‑reacting, such as wasted resources, stakeholder fatigue, and reputational damage. By presenting case studies and expert insights, it...
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News•Feb 19, 2026
India Extends UPI One World Pilot for International Visitors at AI Impact Summit 2026: Does It Signal Global Rollout?
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has extended its UPI One World wallet service to international visitors attending the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The extension is a temporary, invitation‑only pilot that allows foreign delegates to make real‑time payments...
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News•Feb 18, 2026
India’s Fintech Powerhouse Cashfree Payments Expands AI Ambitions with ‘Cashfree Here’ Launch
Cashfree Payments introduced Cashfree Here, an in‑chat payment solution unveiled at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, allowing users to complete transactions directly within AI chat applications. The product leverages Cashfree’s existing API banking infrastructure to embed checkout, tokenised card...
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Deals•Feb 3, 2026
Bits Technology Secures €12M Series A Funding
Swedish RegTech startup Bits Technology announced a €12 million Series A round to accelerate its compliance automation platform for banks and fintechs across Europe. The funding will support development of KYB, AML and onboarding solutions, reflecting rising demand for streamlined regulatory compliance.
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Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Footprint Firm Closes €76M Fund to Back 30 Climate and DeepTech Startups in Northern Europe
Footprint Firm announced the closing of a €76 million fund aimed at investing in 30 climate and deep‑tech startups across Northern Europe. The capital will support early‑stage companies developing sustainable and advanced technologies, bolstering the region’s climate‑tech ecosystem. The fund’s closure...
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Deals•Jan 21, 2026
Payoneer Acquires Boundless to Boost European Workforce Management
Payoneer announced the acquisition of Dublin‑based Boundless, an Employer of Record platform, to strengthen its end‑to‑end solution for hiring and paying international talent across Europe. The deal expands Payoneer’s global workforce management capabilities.
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