Global
Google Wallet Introduces Digital ID Passes in the UK, Expands Global Reach
Google Wallet is set to revolutionize identity verification in the United Kingdom by allowing users to create digital ID passes using their UK ...
Fintech
Visa and Bridge Launch Stablecoin-Linked Cards to Expand Global Digital Payments
In a move that underscores the growing intersection of traditional finance and digital assets, global payments leader Visa has partnered with Bridge, a ...
Global
UK Introduces Draft Crypto Laws to Strengthen Regulatory Oversight and Investor Protection
In a significant step toward formalizing oversight of the digital assets industry, the UK government has released draft legislation aimed at bringing cryptocurrency ...
Global
FTC and Meta Clash in Antitrust Trial Over Monopoly Power in Social Media Ecosystem
The high-stakes antitrust trial between the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta Platforms Inc. has intensified, with both sides locked in debate over ...
Fintech
Global: Visa Reports 50% of Global eCommerce Transactions Now Tokenized, Citing Continued Growth in Digital Payments
Visa has reaffirmed its leadership in the digital payments ecosystem, reporting that nearly half of global eCommerce transactions are now secured through tokenization, ...
Fintech
European Payments Initiative Pushes for Sovereignty Through Strategic Alliances and Interoperable Payment Infrastructure
In a renewed effort to reclaim Europe’s financial autonomy, the European Payments Initiative (EPI) is intensifying efforts to unify the continent’s fragmented digital ...
Fintech
Pliant Secures $40 Million to Expand B2B Payments Platform to U.S. Market
European FinTech firm Pliant has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round as it sets its sights on transforming the B2B ...
Fintech
Global: Mastercard Unveils 360-Degree Framework to Advance Stablecoin Payment Adoption
Mastercard is deepening its investment in digital assets by rolling out a comprehensive global framework aimed at integrating stablecoin payments into the traditional ...
Fintech
Global: GreenFi Unveils Climate-Friendly Consumer Financial Platform After $17 Million Investment
GreenFi, a new climate-focused consumer financial brand, has officially launched following a $17 million investment secured by Tim Newell, former head of fintech ...
Global
World Bank Projects 3.6% Growth for Nigeria Amid Fragile Recovery and Rising Poverty
Nigeria’s economy is expected to grow by 3.6% in 2025, up from an estimated 3.4% in 2024, as structural reforms begin to reshape ...