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Russia Tells Visa and Mastercard to Finally Leave as Market Share Plummets Below 17%
26.5.2026
The statements by Alla Bakina, Director of the Bank of Russia’s National Payment System Department, are supported by the low adoption of these cards in the Russian Federation, which stands at less than 17%. Mir Cards and other payments have substituted Mastercard and Visa. Mastercard and Visa Card...
The $40 Billion Opportunity: Why Nubank and Revolut Are Betting Big on Mexico
17.5.2026
Revolut and Nubank, two large neobanks, are now reaping the benefits of investing in Mexico, reaching milestones suggesting the market has reached an inflection point in the adoption of these alternatives, preferring them over traditional banks. Mexico Becomes A Hotbed for Alternative Neobanks...
Nigerian Fintech Paga Expands Into Tokenized Bonds and Real Estate Through Sui Partnership
9.5.2026
Nigerian fintech pioneer Paga has partnered with the Sui blockchain to integrate cryptocurrency infrastructure into its platform. A Roadmap for Digital Finance Nigerian fintech pioneer Paga has entered a partnership with Sui blockchain, marking the company’s most significant push into crypto...
Clearbank Europe Becomes First Dutch Credit Institution Licensed as EU Crypto Provider
13.4.2026
Clearbank Europe has become the first Dutch credit institution to complete the MiCA notification process and receive regulatory confirmation from the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets to operate as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider. Key Takeaways: Clearbank Europe became the first Dutch...
South Korean Fintech Toss Targets Web3 Finance With Proprietary Mainnet and 24 Stablecoin Trademarks
6.4.2026
South Korea’s Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is developing a proprietary layer one (L1) blockchain mainnet and native cryptocurrency to integrate across its payment, banking, and securities ecosystem, according to an April 6, 2026, report from the regional blockchain outlet Blockmedia....
Defying US Criticism, Brazil Mulls Pix’s Globalization
5.4.2026
The bank announced that it is considering making Pix, a Brazilian instant payment network, available to other countries, allowing cross-border payments and remittances using this system. The U.S. government has criticized Pix’s format, as it puts private alternatives at a disadvantage....
Robinhood RVI Fund Bets on Fintech and AI With Stripe and Elevenlabs Deals
17.3.2026
Robinhood Ventures Fund I said on Tuesday, it has invested about $34.58 million in Stripe and Elevenlabs, expanding retail investor access to private technology companies. NYSE-Traded Robinhood Fund Invests in Stripe, Elevenlabs for Retail Access Robinhood Ventures Fund I stated on March 17 that...
Santander and Visa Finalize Agentic AI Payments Pilot Across Latam
13.3.2026
The two companies announced that a set of agents completed end-to-end payments in five markets across Latin America. Executing purchases in controlled conditions while following clear consent rules, the pilot shows that AI agents can be integrated into traditional finance scenarios without...
Brazil’s Pix Payment Network Launches in Argentina, Bank Mulls Larger Expansion
8.3.2026
Banco do Brasil, a Brazilian state-controlled bank, launched a new feature allowing Brazilian customers to leverage the Pix payments system in Argentina. The institution is considering expanding this functionality to more countries to reach large Brazilian communities. Brazil’s Pix Payments Expand...
Argentine Neobank Uala Raises $195 Million to Bankroll Latin American Expansion
7.3.2026
The round, led by Allianz X, Allianz’s Group strategic investment arm, seeks to help Uala expand its operations across Latin America. The company reached a $3.2 billion valuation, becoming one of the largest digital conglomerates in the region. Uala Reaches $3.2 Billion Valuation In Latest Funding...
Stripe Weighs Paypal Acquisition in Potential Fintech Shakeup
25.2.2026
Stripe Inc is reportedly exploring a potential acquisition of Paypal Holdings Inc, a move that could reshape the digital payments industry. Potential Industry Shifting Acquisition Payment processing firm Stripe Inc. is reportedly weighing an acquisition of Paypal Holdings Inc. in what could become...
Ripple Secures Strategic Saudi Banking Partnership as Vision 2030 Fuels Fintech Boom
27.1.2026
Ripple is pushing deeper into Saudi Arabia, teaming up with Riyad Bank’s innovation arm to advance blockchain adoption across payments, custody and tokenization as the Kingdom accelerates its Vision 2030 financial modernization drive. Ripple Ignites Saudi Fintech Ambitions Through Riyad Bank...
Revolut drops U.S. bank merger plan to seek standalone license: FT
23.1.2026
The fintech company believes a de novo banking license under the Trump administration will be faster than acquiring an existing bank, avoiding the need to maintain physical branches
Galaxy Digital to start $100 million hedge fund targeting crypto, fintech: FT
21.1.2026
The fund will allocate 30% to crypto tokens and 70% to financial services stocks, taking both long and short positions to capitalize on market shifts
Hong Kong-Based Redotpay Secures $107M to Expand Stablecoin Payment Services
16.12.2025
Redotpay, a Hong Kong-based fintech focused on stablecoin-powered payments, has raised $107 million in a Series B funding round as fiat-pegged token transaction volumes and user adoption continued to climb. Stablecoin Payments Firm Redotpay Raises $107M in Series B Round The latest round brings...
Crypto-to-Fiat Conversion at Checkout Reaches US Retailers via Oobit
8.12.2025
Oobit has expanded its crypto payments platform to the United States, enabling Americans to connect self-custody wallets to pay at Visa-supported checkouts worldwide. Oobit Enters U.S. Market, Tapping Bakkt Infrastructure for Nationwide Coverage According to the note shared with Bitcoin.com News...
Ramp Network Secures MiCAR License From Central Bank of Ireland
6.12.2025
Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited, operator of Ramp Network, has secured Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation authorization from the Central Bank of Ireland. A Single License for 27 Countries Ramp Swaps (Ireland) Limited, the company behind the financial technology (fintech) platform Ramp Network,...
Trump Family-Linked Alt5 Sigma Ousts Top Execs After CEO Suspension Shakes Up Leadership
27.11.2025
The company is on its third CEO in six weeks, with Tony Isaac appointed as Acting CEO, and has named Steven Plumb as its new CFO
Alt5 Sigma Suspends CEO Peter Tassiopoulos, Appoints Jonathan Hugh as Interim Leader
23.10.2025
No reason was given for the suspension of Tassiopoulos, who was appointed just over a year ago
Walmart-Backed Fintech Onepay to Launch Crypto Trading and Custody Services
3.10.2025
Onepay, majority-owned by Walmart, plans to launch cryptocurrency trading and custody within its app later this year. Integrating Crypto Into the Retail Ecosystem The fintech firm Onepay, which is majority-owned by Walmart, is reportedly set to expand its services by introducing cryptocurrency...