Alipay Enables QR Payments via AR Glasses
Alipay has partnered with Chinese AR firm Rokid to embed QR code payments into augmented reality glasses, enabling users to make in-store purchases simply by looking at a product label. The Rokid Glasses, which have seen over 250,000 units ... Read More
Pix Launches Recurring Payments
Brazil’s instant payment system, Pix, has introduced a new recurring payments feature called Pix Automático. This addition allows users to authorize periodic payments—like subscriptions or monthly bills—without needing to ... Read More
Klarna Debuts AI CEO Hotline
Klarna has introduced a direct hotline to an AI avatar of its CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski, allowing customers in the U.S. and Sweden to offer conversational feedback. The avatar, trained on Siemiatkowski’s voice and experiences, gives ... Read More
Sezzle Sues Shopify
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Sezzle has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Shopify, accusing the e-commerce giant of stifling competition. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, the suit alleges that Shopify ... Read More
Shopify Enables USDC Payments
Shopify is teaming up with Coinbase and Stripe to bring USDC stablecoin payments to merchants worldwide. This move lets businesses accept USDC with no extra integrations or gateways, seamlessly fitting into their existing checkout ... Read More
GrailPay Raises $6.7M
New York-based GrailPay has raised $6.7 million in fresh funding to expand its intelligence platform built to make ACH transactions safer, faster, and more reliable. The startup offers a suite of risk and data tools that provide real-time ... Read More
Klarna Taps Nift for Loyalty Boost
Klarna has announced a new partnership with AI-driven gifting platform Nift, aiming to strengthen customer loyalty by delivering personalized thank-you gifts after purchases. This strategic move lets Klarna reward users with surprise gifts ... Read More
Coinbase Unveils Bitcoin Rewards Card
Coinbase has teamed up with American Express to launch a new credit card that rewards users with bitcoin for their everyday spending. Available to Coinbase One subscribers in the U.S., the card offers up to 4% back in bitcoin on purchases ... Read More
Noah Raises $22M for Stablecoin Expansion
Stablecoin infrastructure startup Noah has raised $22 million in seed funding, signaling a bold entry into a rapidly growing yet competitive space. The round was led by LocalGlobe and backed by a mix of institutional investors and ... Read More
Payrails Raises $32M to Expand Payment OS
Berlin-based payment software company Payrails has raised $32 million in a Series A funding round led by HV Capital’s Growth Fund. The round also saw continued participation from existing backers including EQT Ventures, General Catalyst, ... Read More