Mastercard and PayPal Launch Agentic Commerce Tools to Power AI-Driven Transactions
Mastercard and PayPal are ushering in the era of agentic commerce, unveiling new technologies that enable AI agents to make purchases, manage logistics, and offer personalised payment experiences. Mastercard introduced Agent Pay, its new ... Read More
Mastercard Deepens Cross-Border Push with $300M Stake in Corpay
Mastercard is making a bold move to expand its footprint in B2B payments, investing $300 million for a three percent stake in the cross-border business of corporate payments provider Corpay. The strategic equity investment marks the ... Read More
FCA to Launch Live AI Sandbox to Accelerate Safe Innovation in Finance
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is introducing a live AI testing service designed to help UK financial firms deploy artificial intelligence models safely and responsibly. Set to launch in September 2025, the service will be a key ... Read More
Navro Raises $41M to Expand Global Payments Platform Across Financial Hubs
London-based fintech Navro has secured $41 million in Series B funding to fuel its mission of simplifying cross-border business payments through its all-in-one international payments platform. The round was led by Jump Capital, with ... Read More
Sprive Secures £5.5M to Help UK Homeowners Pay Off Mortgages Faster with AI
UK mortgage fintech Sprive has raised £5.5 million in a funding round led by Ascension, with participation from Channel4Ventures, Velocity Capital, and Two Magnolias, as the startup aims to revolutionize how Britons manage their home ... Read More
Commerzbank Unveils ‘Ava’, an AI-Powered Avatar to Redefine Digital Banking Interactions
Commerzbank is ushering in a new era of customer service with the launch of Ava, a cutting-edge AI-powered avatar designed to engage private and small business customers through lifelike, conversational interactions. By combining ... Read More
EPI Calls for Alliance to Reclaim Europe’s Payment Sovereignty from U.S. Giants
The European Payments Initiative (EPI) is stepping up its campaign to secure Europe’s financial independence by inviting collaboration with other local payment schemes in a bold effort to reduce reliance on U.S. card networks and Big ... Read More
Mastercard Unveils Bold 360° Strategy to Mainstream Stablecoin Payments
Mastercard is stepping up its game in the digital asset space, unveiling a sweeping global strategy to make stablecoin transactions as seamless and intuitive as traditional money transfers. With regulatory clarity improving around the ... Read More
Corporate card firm Pliant snags $40 million in funding
Berlin-based corporate card platform Pliant has secured a $40 million Series B equity round to power its international growth, with a primary focus on expansion into the United States. The round was led by Illuminate Financial and ... Read More
Stablecoin payment system Next Generation secures $5 million in Seed funding
French fintech Next Generation has secured $5 million in Seed funding to drive the launch of its blockchain-powered B2B payment ecosystem and support its strategic M&A plans. The company recently revived its euro-pegged stablecoin, ... Read More