Rafael Ortiz

Fintech

MiCA crypto mergers could rise as EU rules lift compliance costs

Europe’s MiCA regime is raising compliance costs, which CoinDesk says may spur crypto M&A and bank partnerships as UK rules tighte...

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

Mastercard virtual card programme adds controls and API access

Mastercard expanded In Control with new virtual card controls, a single API connection and embedded payment links across 43 market...

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

Neon Commerce raises $13m to expand game publisher commerce tools

Neon Commerce secured a $13 million Series A led by strategic and venture investors to scale direct-to-consumer tools for games pu...

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

Visa stablecoin platform launches as Goldman and Samsung test digital dollars

Visa, Goldman Sachs and Samsung advanced stablecoin plans as regulators and banks weigh how digital dollars could reshape deposits...

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

2026 World Cup digital economy surged as Spain won the final

FIFA, Uber, broadcasters and retailers reported record engagement, travel demand and food orders during Spain’s World Cup win.

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

Bank of America EricaAssist adds generative AI for call centre staff

Bank of America says EricaAssist now gives 18,000 call centre employees AI guidance in under three seconds during client calls.

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

Flex bank charter bid would put rent payments inside regulated bank

Flex applied to form a Utah industrial bank as it seeks to issue rent payment and credit products directly through a digital subsi...

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

Edenred EBITDA guidance improves as AI plan shows early gains

Edenred now expects 2026 EBITDA to fall 7% to 10%, narrowing its outlook after early gains from its Amplify 25-28 plan.

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

World Foundation funding reaches $52.5mn for World ID expansion

World Foundation sold locked-up WLD tokens to strategic investors as AI growth lifts demand for proof-of-human identity tools.

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

Weave Isaac 1 robot opens preorders at $7,999

Weave Robotics is taking deposits for Isaac 1, a wheeled home robot with California deliveries planned this fall and wider U.S. ro...

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

TechCrunch Disrupt Smart Money Stage to focus on fintech and AI

TechCrunch will add a Smart Money Stage at Disrupt 2026, with sessions on stablecoins, payments, AI agents and financial infrastru...

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago

Fintech

Samsung Wallet stablecoin plan expands Galaxy finance push

Samsung says Wallet will add stablecoins, pairing digital assets with payments and rewards as it rolls out Galaxy Card.

By Rafael Ortiz · 4 weeks ago