YY Group partners with Obita to integrate stablecoin infrastructure, enhancing cross-border payments for enterprises and gig workers.

Snowflake introduces Cortex AI and MCP Server to help financial firms unify data, deploy AI securely, and connect with third-party platforms.

NTT DATA, a global provider of digital business and technology services, has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-powered contact centre ...

Banking Circle announced in a LinkedIn post that it has appointed Kirit Bhatia as its new Chief Digital Assets Officer.

Airwallex's Middle East expansion advances with UAE licence approval, Saudi entity launch and Tabby BNPL partnership for Gulf ...

Dividend growth in Singapore was led by DBS, UOB and OCBC, with the three banks pushing total payouts above US$8 billion in 2025.

StraitsX, OKX SG and Grab launch Singapore’s first scan-to-pay service, bringing stablecoin payments to GrabPay merchants.

Stripe has launched Open Issuance for businesses to issue stablecoins, alongside new AI commerce tools and product updates.

Crypto.com secures U.S. licences for derivatives trading and clearing, marking a first for a major crypto platform.

Backbase's wealth hires aim to boost private banking and wealth management growth in the US, Asia and Europe amid digital transformation.

Nium and Emirates NBD extend real-time cross-border payments to Emirates Islamic Bank, with plans to launch in Saudi Arabia pending approval.

Visa launches its Commercial Payments Hub with AI-driven payables, embedded payments, and analytics for issuers and fintechs.