Thunes Launches Cross-Border Payouts in Six New Middle Eastern Markets
Thunes expands its cross-border payment services to six new Middle Eastern markets, enhancing financial access and inclusion.
Moyasar Receives UAE Payment Licences for Strategic Expansion
Moyasar has secured payment licences from the Central Bank of the UAE, marking a significant step in its expansion into the UAE fintech market.
TD Tests Tokenised Payments Through Project Agorá
TD has successfully conducted a tokenised payment transaction through Project Agorá, marking a significant development in fintech.
MoonPay Launches AI-Driven PayBox Payment Solution in Grok
MoonPay has launched PayBox in Grok, enhancing digital payment solutions with AI technology, marking a significant step in fintech innovation.
Visa and Mastercard Process Transactions in Syria After US Policy Change
Visa and Mastercard complete transactions in Syria after the US lifts its state terrorism label, marking a shift in the region’s fintech landscape.
PayPal Shares Plummet Over 13% After Stripe-Advent Deal Collapse
PayPal shares fell over 13% after Stripe and Advent International withdrew their takeover bid, raising concerns about its market position.
Bluefin and Visa Enhance In-Person Payment Acceptance in MENA
Bluefin and Visa announced a new in-person payment solution, enhancing security for merchants in the MENA region. Bluefin and Visa announced a new…
BOCHK and Ant International Enhance Cross-Border Payments
Ant International and BOCHK announced a partnership on August 20, 2026, to enhance cross-border payments, reflecting a trend in fintech collaboration.
Banca d’Italia Study: Stablecoins Lack Cost and Speed Benefits for Remittances
A study by Banca d’Italia reveals stablecoins offer no cost or speed advantage for remittances, impacting MENA fintech strategies.
Visa and Mastercard Form Agentic Payments Alliance to Advance AI Commerce
Visa and Mastercard have joined the Agentic Payments Alliance to advance AI commerce, impacting payment technologies in the MENA region.