Are you interested in how AI can help banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions boost engagement, offer new products and services, and grow revenues? This year, FinovateSpring 2026, taking place in sunny San Diego, California, May 5-7, is set to deliver the latest insights into innovations in AI that enable financial services providers to compete more effectively in the 21st century.
In special addresses and keynotes over three days, FinovateSpring will showcase how AI can...
- Banking Circle launched fiat-to-stablecoin and stablecoin-to-fiat settlement, enabling banks to move funds seamlessly across traditional and blockchain rails with instant settlement and regulatory traceability.
- The move comes days after Banking Circle received its CASP license, which positions Banking Circle to embed stablecoin capabilities directly into a bank's existing infrastructure.
- Stablecoins are quickly emerging as an always-on settlement layer that is becoming standard in...
As we prepare to welcome the month of May, take a look at this week's latest fintech and banking news. The top of the week brings very payments-heavy headlines, but I expect we'll see an uptick of news across the board as New York Fintech Week heats up. We’ll continue to add more announcements as the week progresses.
Payments
India's central bank cancels Paytm Payments Bank's payments license.
Western Union plans stablecoin launch to modernize its payment systems.
This week's edition of Finovate Global features recent fintech news from the north African nation of Libya.
Tadhamun Bank Libya partners with JMR Infotech for AI Chatbot and Voicebot
Tadhamun Bank Libya has turned to JMR Infotech, a digital transformation and banking technology solutions provider, to assist in the implementation of its AI-powered Smart Social Banking Chatbot and Voicebot. The announcement expands the relationship between the two entities; JMR Infotech has been a...
- Adyen is acquiring Talon.One for $879 million to add enterprise loyalty, promotions, and incentive infrastructure used by 300+ brands.
- Adding Talon.One's loyalty infrastructure moves Adyen beyond payments into real-time decisioning to enable merchants to connect identity, pricing, and promotions and act during the transaction.
- The new infrastructure can dynamically deliver offers during AI-driven shopping experiences to help shape purchases.
