All articles by Prasanna Gullapalli
Prasanna Gullapalli
Visa launches pilot for direct stablecoin payouts to digital wallets
Currently, the pilot is running with a select group of partners, with plans to expand more broadly during the later part of 2026.
Ant International adds iris authentication feature to Alipay+ GlassPay
Smart glasses makers Meizu and Xiaomi are Ant International’s initial partners in adopting these payment functionalities on a global scale.
Episode Six, Fireblocks to co-develop unified payments solution
The solution can function independently or alongside current banking infrastructure and ledgers.
India’s RBI grants self-regulatory status to SRPA for PSOs
With this new status, SRPA will act as the point of contact between RBI and firms operating within India’s payments ecosystem.
Adyen outlines new financial objectives amid industry expansion
By 2028, the company aims to push its earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation margin above 55%.
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Visa, Mastercard agree to $38bn settlement over merchant fee dispute
Joseph Stiglitz and Keith Leffler estimated that halting the “upward spiral” of swipe fees could save merchants $38bn by 2031.
Paytm launches redesigned app with AI-driven payment tools
The update integrates AI across the application, offering tools for expense tracking, balance management, and personalised insights.
PayPal rolls out fee-free BNPL solution for Canadian consumers
Consumers also have the option to pay off their balance early through the PayPal app or online platform.
Paystand strengthens cross-border stablecoin payments with Bitwage acquisition
Bitwage, established in 2013, is claimed to facilitate blockchain-based payment automation for international workforces.
GCash launches new service for dollar transfers to Filipino users
Meridian Payments US issues and maintains GCash Virtual US Accounts under a “for benefit of” arrangement.