OnePay, the US consumer fintech, has launched a new free tax filing feature for its Cash customers, integrating tax services directly into the app where users already manage their finances. The new capability is powered by a strategic partnership with april, an AI-powered tax engine. The collaboration allows users to file both federal and state […]
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Paysafe, the global payments platform, has partnered with cross-border solution provider FuturePay to support its expansion into the Latin American market. The collaboration sees FuturePay integrating Paysafe’s SafetyPay solution. This integration will allow merchants using FuturePay’s platform to offer a suite of local payment methods (LPMs) essential for converting customers in the region, including bank […]
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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native national carrier, has entered into a major strategic partnership with Mastercard to develop a comprehensive financial and payments ecosystem for the airline. The alliance will see the two companies collaborate on a range of initiatives, from co-branded consumer cards to a “global-first” B2B settlement solution for the travel trade. […]
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Klarna, the global digital bank and payments network, is joining Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), a move designed to create a standardised framework for the rapidly emerging world of AI-driven commerce. The announcement sees the Swedish fintech giant throwing its weight behind an open standard that enables AI agents and commerce systems to interact seamlessly […]
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The financial services industry has officially moved from experimentation to execution on artificial intelligence, with a new report revealing that just 2 per cent of institutions now report no AI use. According to the Financial Services State of the Nation 2026 report by Finastra, the sector has reached a decisive “tipping point.” The research, which […]
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Ripple, the provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, has received full approval for its Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). The milestone marks a significant step in the company’s regulatory roadmap, allowing it to accelerate the expansion of Ripple Payments across the European Union. A regulatory […]
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Billiton Diamond, the Dubai-based diamond auction house, and tokenisation provider Ctrl Alt have successfully tokenised over AED 1billion ($280million) of certified polished diamonds in the UAE. The collaboration marks a significant milestone for the region’s commodities market. By digitising high-value inventory, the initiative aims to transform diamonds—traditionally an illiquid asset class—into a transparent, accessible, and […]
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Osaka Exchange (OSE), the derivatives arm of the Japan Exchange Group, has selected Nasdaq’s advanced technology platforms to power its next-generation trading and surveillance infrastructure. The partnership will see OSE adopting Nasdaq Eqlipse Trading and Market Surveillance solutions. The move is described as a critical step in OSE’s modernization journey, aiming to bolster the global […]
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Revolut, the global fintech giant, has officially launched full banking operations in Mexico, marking a major milestone as the company establishes its first bank entity outside of the European continent. The move sees the end of the company’s beta phase in the country. Now operating as Revolut Bank S.A. Institución de Banca Múltiple, the challenger […]
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N26, the European digital bank, has launched ‘N26 for under 18s’, a new debit card and account product designed for children aged 7 to 17. Launched in Germany and Austria, the new offering marks a significant strategic shift for the Berlin-headquartered fintech as it moves to build a “holistic” banking ecosystem for families. Empowering the […]
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