Zama Plans First-Ever Sealed-Bid Dutch Auction for $ZAMA Token
- 2 days 23 hours ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Zama, the open-source cryptography company building state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain, has announced the imminent launch of the Zama Protocol mainnet and the first-ever sealed bid Dutch auction for its native token which will be held on that mainnet using Zama’s own technology.
KAST Launches KAST Pay and Global Payouts Capabilities to Power Global Stablecoin Finance
- 2 days 23 hours ago
- Cryptocurrencies
KAST, the global financial platform built on stablecoin rails available in over 150 countries, has launched an all-in-one payment solution, KAST Pay, and added Global Payouts capabilities to bridge crypto and traditional finance. Users can now instantly convert, transfer, and mobilise funds across crypto and fiat rails, so they can earn globally and spend locally in one place.
Nevis Announces $40M From Sequoia Capital, ICONIQ and Ribbit as It Emerges From Stealth to Build AI for Wealth Management
- 3 days 16 min ago
- Fundraising News
Nevis, an AI platform for wealth management, today announced that it has raised $35 million in a Series A round from Sequoia Capital, ICONIQ and Ribbit Capital, bringing its total funding to $40 million less than a year after founding.
Record Black Friday Lifts Klarna to 45% November Growth
- 3 days 36 min ago
- Payments
Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, today announces record Black Friday sales growth in the US, with volume (GMV) up 45% year-over-year for November 1 through Black Friday 28 November. Growth has been seen across all categories, with footwear, technology, beauty and home goods performing particularly strongly as Americans made the most of Black Friday discounts. Consumer Trends*
TrueLayer Hits 20 Million Users as Pay by Bank Adoption Accelerates Across Europe
- 3 days 36 min ago
- Banking
TrueLayer, Europe’s leading Pay by Bank network, today announced it has reached 20 million users across its network, marking a major milestone in the mainstream adoption of bank-based payments.
Visa Helps Launch New Digital Wallets in Europe
- 3 days 46 min ago
- E-Wallets
Visa today announced it has enabled the launch of three brand new digital wallets across Europe, in partnership with BBVA, Klarna and Vipps MobilePay, and is collaborating with BANCOMAT on a pilot planned for early 2026. These are the first Visa-enabled wallets to use NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to allow HCE (Host Card Emulation) on iOS wallets.
Droit Appoints RegTech Veteran to Boost European Sales Amid Accelerating Global Regulatory Change
- 3 days 56 min ago
- People Moves
Droit, a technology firm at the forefront of computational law and regulation, has appointed Jean-Marie Mamodesen as Regional Sales Director, tasked with driving growth within Continental Europe. Jean-Marie Mamodesen joins the Droit team in London.
YouTrip Launches in Australia, Giving Australian Travellers “Mates Rates, No Fees, All Day” & Up to 4% Savings on Overseas Spend
- 3 days 56 min ago
- Payments
YouTrip, Asia Pacific’s leading multi-currency travel card trusted by millions of users with over US$15 billion annual transaction volume, today announces its launch in Australia. This marks the company’s first expansion after the COVID-19 pandemic. Its entry offers Australians a smarter, more cost-efficient way to travel, providing mates rates, no fees, all day, and up to 4% extra savings on foreign currency transactions.
SaaScada’s 2026 Fintech Predictions: Barriers to AI, Stablecoins for Cross-Border Payments, and a Renewed Focus on Sustainability
- 3 days 18 hours ago
- Artificial Intelligence
In 2026, the financial services sector will find that it needs to change the way it utilises AI. While there is talk of AI-native or agentic banks coming soon that can serve every global niche, the truth is that this requires deeper transformation, and many would struggle to implement more advanced AI use cases as they are hampered by legacy tech foundations and poor quality data.
Clara Announces USD 70 Million in Debt Financing to Support Growth of Payments Products in Mexico and Colombia
- 3 days 18 hours ago
- Fundraising News
Clara, Latin America’s leading corporate spend management platform, announces USD 70 million in structured debt funding from BBVA Spark, Covalto, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The capital will fund Clara’s fast-growing corporate credit card and bill pay products as the company accelerates expansion of its operations in Mexico and Colombia. This funding complements Clara’s existing debt relationship with Goldman Sachs, with...
DailyPay Names Caitlin Allen as Chief Brand and Communications Officer
- 3 days 19 hours ago
- People Moves
DailyPay, the leading On-Demand Pay platform and financial wellness solution, has announced Caitlin Allen as its Chief Brand and Communications Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Allen will report to Nelson Chai, Chief Executive Officer, DailyPay.
Sokin Raises $50M Series B Following 100% Year-on-Year Growth
- 3 days 20 hours ago
- Fundraising News
Sokin today announced it has secured $50 million in Series B funding to accelerate its global expansion and product capabilities. The round was led by Prysm Capital (“Prysm”) and joined by Watershed Ventures, with continued participation from investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, Aurum Partners, Gary Marino, former Chief Commercial Officer at PayPal and Mark Britto, former Chief Product Officer at PayPal.
Paymentology Sets Out the Steps to Launching Card Programmes in Saudi Arabia
- 3 days 20 hours ago
- Payments
Paymentology, the leading global issuer processor, has released a new Quick Start Guide to help banks, fintechs and brands plan, build and run card programmes in Saudi Arabia. The guide is designed as a practical reference for teams that want to understand how issuing works in the Kingdom, from operating models and partner roles to regulation and local payment rails.
Bank of Ireland Customers Continue Adopting Contactless Payment Methods as ATM Usage Dips
- 3 days 20 hours ago
- Payments
Analysis of Bank of Ireland customer behaviour during the third quarter (Q3) of 2025 shows that contactless payments rose again while ATM usage continues on a downward trend, compared to the same period in 2024.
FCA Sets Out Proposals to Make ESG Ratings Transparent, Reliable and Comparable
- 3 days 20 hours ago
- RegTech
The FCA has published proposals to ensure that environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings are transparent, reliable and comparable. The move is estimated to deliver around £500m in net benefits over the next decade. ESG ratings inform investment decisions, risk management and regulatory reporting. Global spending on ESG data, including ratings, is projected to reach $2.2bn in 2025.
