Zelle is launching its own stablecoin and taking payments global
Zelle plans to expand internationally, starting with India, while also launching a new dollar-backed stablecoin called ZelleUSD to support future cross-border payments.
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Cash App wants to be your wireless carrier now
Cash App is expanding beyond payments and banking with the launch of Cash App Mobile, a new wireless service running on AT&T’s network. The $40 monthly plan includes unlimited 5G data, hotspot access, and international roaming, signaling a growing trend of fintech companies moving into telecom.
Mastercard wants AI agents paying each other nonstop
Mastercard believes AI agents will soon be buying services, paying fees, and handling transactions automatically at machine speed. The company’s new Agent Pay for Machines platform aims to support nonstop machine-to-machine payments across traditional and crypto rails.
Klarna wants to be your bank now
Klarna is expanding far beyond buy now pay later services. The fintech company has launched FDIC-insured savings accounts in the United States, signaling a larger push to become an all-in-one financial platform for consumers.
Wall Street is not ready for tokenized SpaceX shares
Kraken is preparing to bring tokenized SpaceX shares to crypto traders through its xStocks platform, allowing eligible users in more than 110 countries to trade around the clock. The move could challenge how traditional Wall Street markets operate while raising questions about regulation, ownership rights, and the future of tokenized equities.
Klarna launches AI-powered Shopping Search app in ChatGPT
Klarna has launched a Shopping Search app for ChatGPT that lets users browse products, compare prices, and shop from merchants without leaving the AI chatbot.
UltraFICO wants your bank account data to reshape your credit score
FICO’s new UltraFICO Score goes beyond traditional credit reports by analyzing consumer bank account activity through Plaid. The system could help some borrowers, but it also raises serious privacy questions.
Blockchain.com wants crypto holders borrowing against Bitcoin again
Blockchain.com wants users borrowing against Bitcoin again, but the return of crypto-backed lending may remind many people of the industry’s last major meltdown.
FIS and Anthropic bring agentic AI to banking, targeting financial crime investigations
FIS is working with Anthropic to bring agentic AI into banking, starting with financial crime investigations that could shrink from days to minutes while keeping humans in control.
Visa expands stablecoin support but everyday use still isn’t there
Visa is adding more blockchains to its stablecoin network, though real world adoption still feels limited for most users.
Aven Bitcoin Visa Card lets you borrow against crypto without selling, but is that a good idea?
Aven is offering a Bitcoin-backed Visa card with up to $1 million in credit, but borrowing against crypto may not be as safe as it sounds.
Same Day ACH is getting a $10 million limit and banks are running out of excuses
Same Day ACH is getting a huge upgrade. Nacha has approved a $10 million per payment limit, set to take effect in 2027. While it may not sound exciting at first, this change could reshape how businesses move money, making ACH a more realistic alternative to costly wire transfers.