Payments Wrap Up

Payments Wrap Up

9fin Raises $170M to Accelerate AI in Credit Markets
9fin has secured $170 million in fresh funding, reaching a $1.3 billion valuation as it doubles down on AI-driven analytics for credit markets.
 • Sam Boboev
AI-to-AI Commerce Gains Momentum, But Consumers Remain Cautious
Businesses are rapidly preparing for a future where artificial intelligence systems transact directly with each other, according to a recent Visa…
 • Sam Boboev
Cash App Breaks New Ground with Pay-Over-Time for P2P Transfers
Cash App is now the first major P2P platform to offer pay-over-time functionality, allowing users to split payments into installments directly within…
 • Sam Boboev
SoFi Bets Big on the Future of Banking with Crypto + Fiat Platform
SoFi has launched a new business banking platform that allows companies to manage both fiat and crypto within a single regulated environment.
 • Sam Boboev
TikTok Moves Into Lending with Brazil Fintech Push
TikTok is seeking a fintech license in Brazil to launch credit products, signaling a major expansion beyond content into financial services.
 • Sam Boboev
Mastercard’s First AI-Driven Payment Signals the Rise of Autonomous Finance
Mastercard has completed its first live “agentic” payment transaction in Hong Kong, marking a major step toward AI-driven financial execution.
 • Sam Boboev

March 2026

Wise Takes on Traditional Banks with New UK Current Account
Wise is stepping beyond its roots in cross-border payments by launching a full UK current account, putting it in direct competition with traditional…
 • Sam Boboev
FTC Targets PayPal, Visa, Mastercard and Stripe Over Debanking Risks
The FTC has issued warnings to major fintech and payments giants including PayPal, Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe over potential “debanking” practices.
 • Sam Boboev
Mastercard Brings Agentic Payments to Life in Latin America
Mastercard has successfully executed live agentic payment transactions across Latin America and the Caribbean, marking a major step toward autonomous…
 • Sam Boboev
ECB Pushes Forward on Digital Euro Framework
The European Central Bank is targeting summer 2026 to finalize key standards for the digital euro, marking a significant step toward launching a central…
 • Sam Boboev
Venmo Goes Global with PayPal Integration
Venmo is expanding beyond the US by enabling users to send money internationally to PayPal accounts worldwide.
 • Sam Boboev
Strategy Unveils $44B Plan to Double Down on Bitcoin Holdings
Strategy has announced an ambitious $44 billion plan to significantly expand its Bitcoin holdings, reinforcing its position as one of the largest…
 • Sam Boboev
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