Ripple Secures EMI License and Crypto Asset Registration in UK
Ripple received permissions that allow it to scale Ripple Payments, its cross-border payment solution that uses digital assets,…
Latest Credit Data Signals a Reset and Resilience
The new year has dawned with consumers in the United States navigating a cooling labor market, elevated borrowing…
Labor Economy Drives Payments Innovation
The dominant narrative about artificial intelligence assumes that automation shrinks the need for human workers. History suggests the…
SAP Launches AI Retail Operating System
German software giant SAP introduced a series of artificial intelligence enhancements for retailers. The new offerings were announced…
Microsoft Introduces Agentic AI Solutions for Retailers
Microsoft has announced several agentic artificial intelligence (AI) solutions designed for retailers. These solutions power automation in functions…
Zilch Plans to Acquire Fjord Bank to Accelerate Expansion
Consumer payments platform Zilch plans to acquire Fjord Bank to gain a European banking license that will enable…
Google’s $32 Billion Wiz Acquisition Faces EU Decision
A regulatory decision on Google’s largest ever acquisition could be weeks away. European competition regulators will decide by Feb.…
Musk’s Suit Over OpenAI’s for-Profit Switch Headed to Trial
Elon Musk’s suit against OpenAI has reportedly been cleared to proceed to court. The multi-billionaire convinced a judge Wednesday (Jan. 7) to…
EU CBDCs Face 2026 Deadlines as Digital Shift Holds Firm
Central bank digital currencies have moved well beyond theoretical debate, and in the European Union the conversation is…
Mastercard and QNB Group to Expand Digital Payments in Syria
Mastercard has granted a license to QNB Group, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa,…
Crypto Rules Will Promote Institutional Adoption
Goldman Sachs reportedly sees more cryptocurrency adoption happening as regulations improve and new usages emerge. A new report…
Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches
A vote on the digital euro could come within the first half of 2026. However, it’s not clear…