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bunq opens banking platform to European businesses
Software-as-a-Service

bunq opens banking platform to European businesses

European firms can now embed regulated accounts and cards into their apps as bunq widens its banking-as-a-service push beyond Blockrise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
MoonPay launches Trade & expands Hyperliquid access
Blockchain

MoonPay launches Trade & expands Hyperliquid access

The new platform aims to reduce friction for institutions moving money across more than 200 blockchains and into Hyperliquid's stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube
Data Analytics

Google expands commerce tools across Gemini & YouTube

Shoppers could soon buy in Gemini and YouTube without leaving Google's ecosystem as the group widens checkout and ad tools across more markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Google launches Universal Cart for agent-led shopping
Data Privacy

Google launches Universal Cart for agent-led shopping

Shoppers may save time and miss fewer discounts as Google ties price tracking, compatibility checks and checkout across its apps.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 21st May 2026
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Digital Transformation

The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die

Merchants could win back lost sales as tokenised checkout trims friction, reduces card-not-present fraud and keeps payment data in bank rails.

By Suzana Kordumova • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2026
AI shopping agents reshape retail buying & checkout
Digital Transformation

AI shopping agents reshape retail buying & checkout

Retailers face a new fight for visibility as AI agents increasingly decide which products get bought and checked out for customers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul
Digital Transformation

Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul

Faster checkout and more local payment options helped the travel loyalty group raise product-page conversions to 9.8% across Asia Pacific.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026
Klarna tops 1 million merchants as leisure spend surges
Crypto

Klarna tops 1 million merchants as leisure spend surges

Klarna has topped 1 million merchants worldwide as it accelerates into everyday and leisure spending, led by sport, hobby and wellness.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

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Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore
Fintech

Wise launches Young Explorer debit card in Singapore

Families in Singapore can now give children controlled access to overseas spending, with limits, monitoring and no foreign transaction fees.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
Revolut launches business platform for New Zealand SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

Revolut launches business platform for New Zealand SMEs

New Zealand SMEs can now access multi-currency accounts and cheaper cross-border payments as Revolut expands its business platform in the market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2026
Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending
Crypto

Block Earner wins Finnies award for consumer lending

Recognition could help Block Earner gain credibility with mainstream borrowers as crypto-backed loans move closer to regulated consumer finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards
Crypto

OKX Australia launches Pay wallet with stablecoin rewards

Australian OKX users can now move stablecoins instantly and earn up to 10% on USDG balances, as the group pushes into payments.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2026
OPPO launches Watch X3 in New Zealand for $699
Wearables

OPPO launches Watch X3 in New Zealand for $699

Long battery claims and Google app support put the new wearable into New Zealand's premium smartwatch race at NZD $699.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Lloyds launches Accept with Stripe for UK small firms
Fintech

Lloyds launches Accept with Stripe for UK small firms

Small UK firms can now take card and digital wallet payments via smartphones, payment links and terminals after Lloyds teamed up with Stripe.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2026
Ecommpay adds Apple Pay & Google Pay express checkout
Fintech

Ecommpay adds Apple Pay & Google Pay express checkout

Guest shoppers could face fewer checkout steps as merchants using Ecommpay can now surface Apple Pay and Google Pay earlier in the process.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Google Cloud launches AI startup corridor to Silicon Valley
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud launches AI startup corridor to Silicon Valley

Southeast Asian AI startups could gain Silicon Valley access and USD $350,000 in cloud credits as Google widens regional support.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
AEON360 teams with Google Cloud on AI shopping push
Digital Transformation

AEON360 teams with Google Cloud on AI shopping push

Shoppers in Malaysia will gain a single AI-led journey across AEON services as the retailer starts linking buying, payments and rewards with Google Cloud.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026