07/14/2026

JCB signs stablecoin MoU with Circle

The MOU establishes a framework for ongoing collaboration between JCB and Circle, as they evaluate the application of stablecoin-enabled payment infrastructure across global payment use cases.

07/08/2026

AI drives next phase of payments

Responding to the review, OpenPayd said the findings highlighted the need to develop financial infrastructure capable of supporting AI-powered payments and digital financial services.

07/08/2026

Backbase acquires Kasisto to embed agentic AI in banking OS

The acquisition follows a survey of 277 bank executives across Africa, conducted by Backbase together with African Banker magazine, which identified legacy system integration as the primary obstacle to AI adoption among African banks.