Digital wallets stories
Companies adopting AI agents in payments now have a new way to spot compliance and revenue risks before customers are affected.
Businesses selling into Europe can now collect euros without a local entity, as Triple-A ties named accounts to SEPA, stablecoins and payouts.
Merchants and banks are demanding better payment reliability as The Power 50 names 40 companies and 10 figures in its 2026 ranking.
Businesses could gain faster cross-border settlement and wider payout reach as TerraPay links its payment network with PalWallet's stablecoin rails.
Freelancers and creators will now be able to receive faster local payouts as Trolley taps Thunes' network across 140 countries.
Travellers will gain local bank transfers and wallets in eight Asia Pacific markets from 2026 as airlines chase faster-growing digital payments.
Institutional clients can now manage custody, trading and staking from one interface, with tighter controls and clearer portfolio visibility.
Financial institutions could move money faster and cut prefunding as the tie-up links USDC settlement to payouts in more than 190 countries.
Confidence in online retail is shifting towards the platform, with a 9,000-person study finding marketplaces outrank direct brands on trust.
Businesses across Europe will gain virtual accounts and multi-currency payments as the tie-up helps Marqeta meet local rules in 30 new markets.
A zero-day in a widely used Japanese learning platform let hackers plant malware, while Chinese phishing services are now bypassing one-time codes.
Growing fraud and stricter checks are driving demand for identity tools as the San Francisco start-up expands after fresh funding.
Issuers could cut card returns and speed first use as address checks, smart packaging and kiosk collection target pre-activation failures.
Shoppers could soon buy in Gemini and YouTube without leaving Google's ecosystem as the group widens checkout and ad tools across more markets.
The renewed deal will help Vinted handle cross-border payouts and fees more smoothly as second-hand trading expands across Europe.
Customers can now open accounts, apply for loans and use Apple Pay in one app as Tirana Bank replaces its fragmented legacy setup.
Shoppers may save time and miss fewer discounts as Google ties price tracking, compatibility checks and checkout across its apps.
The recognition could boost MANSA's appeal to payment operators as cross-border firms seek faster settlement and less capital tied up abroad.
The new tools let users approve and track agent-led spending, as Alipay bets on trusted AI payments to drive commercial use.
Overseas buyers now account for 44% of online sales for surveyed Irish SMEs, as social commerce and AI reshape growth plans.