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Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10
Digital Transformation

Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10

The chat-based tool aims to cut the steps between opening m10 and paying bills, as digital payments gain ground in Azerbaijan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Fintech

Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034

Digital payments, AI and open banking are set to propel the sector to USD $1,533.29 billion by 2034, the report says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Fergus launches capital for trade businesses with Stripe
Software-as-a-Service

Fergus launches capital for trade businesses with Stripe

Funding tied to sales could ease cash flow for Australian tradies, with offers based on payment activity through Fergus Pay.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Bir named among world's top fintechs in neobanking
Digital Transformation

Bir named among world's top fintechs in neobanking

The ranking puts Azerbaijan's digital finance sector on a global stage, as Bir becomes the first South Caucasus firm to join CNBC's neobanking list.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Lightspeed adds AI & operational tools for merchants
Software-as-a-Service

Lightspeed adds AI & operational tools for merchants

Merchants in more than 100 countries will get quicker access to real-time data as the platform adds AI assistants and workflow tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026
Bir partners UnionPay to widen Azerbaijan card use
Fintech

Bir partners UnionPay to widen Azerbaijan card use

UnionPay cardholders in Azerbaijan will soon be able to pay at more merchants as Bir expands acceptance across its banking and eCommerce network.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Mastercard launches wallet tools as Apple opens NFC
Payment Technologies

Mastercard launches wallet tools as Apple opens NFC

Banks and fintechs may soon keep more payments inside their own apps, as Apple's wider NFC access loosens iPhone wallet restrictions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 18th Jul 2026
Hospitality POS shifts to connected self-service platforms
Software-as-a-Service

Hospitality POS shifts to connected self-service platforms

Operators could lift spend and speed service as hospitality payments move from fixed terminals to connected platforms across venues.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026

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Digital wallets gain ground in Canada, but cards lead
Digital Transformation

Digital wallets gain ground in Canada, but cards lead

Cards still dominate Canadian spending, but digital wallets now capture nearly a third of online transactions and are set to keep rising.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta
Fintech

Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta

Users in more than 100 countries can now spend USDT or USDC through a virtual Visa card as Cashi begins its public beta.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
UK merchants want point-of-sale tech beyond payments
Software-as-a-Service

UK merchants want point-of-sale tech beyond payments

Merchants are prioritising stock, data and software links over card acceptance as point-of-sale systems become part of daily operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Google expands Wallet for children with Marqeta support
Fintech

Google expands Wallet for children with Marqeta support

Children and teenagers can now tap to pay in stores using Google Wallet, while parents keep controls over spending and balances.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
NEC & UrbanChain test parking charges when drivers leave
Smart Cities

NEC & UrbanChain test parking charges when drivers leave

Drivers could avoid being billed while circling for spaces as the month-long trial in Fukuoka Prefecture links charges to exiting the car.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Apple Pay launches in the Philippines for shoppers
Wearables

Apple Pay launches in the Philippines for shoppers

Shoppers in the Philippines now have access to Apple's contactless payment service across stores, apps and websites, with banks and merchants on board.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Eftpos NZ launches biometric Victa terminals in rollout
Data Protection

Eftpos NZ launches biometric Victa terminals in rollout

Retailers could soon use terminals for age checks and identity verification, as New Zealand gets an early taste of Verifone's biometric rollout.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Intuit launches QuickBooks business credit card in US
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit launches QuickBooks business credit card in US

Small businesses can now access automated expense tracking and cash back as Intuit ties the new card directly to QuickBooks accounts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Jul 2026
Samsung launches first US credit card with rewards
Fintech

Samsung launches first US credit card with rewards

Customers can earn higher cashback on Samsung purchases as the Galaxy Card ties spending more closely to the company's wallet and retail apps.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
OKX launches virtual Mastercard for Australian users
Fintech

OKX launches virtual Mastercard for Australian users

Australia-based users can now spend USDG balances on Mastercard's network without a physical card, via Apple Pay or Google Pay.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026