Archive - Payments Wrap Up

Kraken Quietly Files for U.S. IPO, Signaling a New Chapter for Crypto & Fintech

Kraken has reportedly filed confidentially for a U.S.

6 hrs ago •

Lloyds Buys Curve for £120M in Major Shift Toward Super-App Banking

Lloyds Banking Group has acquired Curve for £120 million, marking one of the most significant UK banking–fintech deals of the year.

Nov 20 •

Ramp Surges to $32B Valuation with Lightspeed-Led $300M Round

Ramp has secured a $300M funding round led by Lightspeed, boosting its valuation to $32B as it accelerates growth across spend management, procurement…

Nov 19 •

UBS & Ant International Launch Real-Time Blockchain Payments Network

UBS and Ant International have partnered to roll out a blockchain-based settlement and liquidity platform enabling real-time cross-border payments.

Nov 18 •

JPMorgan Expands in Dubai to Deepen Regional Financial Presence

JPMorgan Chase is significantly expanding its operations in Dubai as it strengthens its presence in the Middle East’s rapidly growing financial hub.

Nov 17 •

Ant International Launches the World’s First Iris-Authenticated Smart Glasses Payment Solution

Ant International has unveiled a world-first payment innovation that integrates iris recognition technology into smart glasses, redefining how users…

Nov 14 •

Visa Launches Stablecoin Payout Pilot to Accelerate Payments for Creators and Gig Workers

Visa has announced a major leap forward in digital payments with the launch of its stablecoin payout pilot, aimed at transforming how creators…

Nov 13 •

Revolut Launches Fee-Free Fiat-to-Stablecoin Conversions

Revolut has unveiled a new feature allowing users to convert fiat currencies into stablecoins without fees, marking a bold move into digital assets.

Nov 12 •

Visa and Mastercard Reach Landmark Settlement Over Interchange Fees

Visa and Mastercard have agreed to a long-awaited settlement aimed at resolving disputes over interchange fees and merchant choice.

Nov 11 •

Canada Moves to Place Open Banking Under Central Bank Oversight

Canada’s 2025 Budget proposes assigning oversight of “consumer-driven banking” to the Bank of Canada, marking the country’s most significant governance…

Nov 10 •

EU Probes Alleged Collusion Between Deutsche Börse & Nasdaq

The European Commission has launched a wide-ranging antitrust investigation into whether Deutsche Börse and Nasdaq coordinated their commercial…

Nov 7 •

United Fintech Acquires Trade Ledger to Bolster AI’s Banking Presence

United Fintech has acquired Trade Ledger, a digital lending platform, to expand its presence in AI-driven banking infrastructure.

Nov 6 •

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