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PayPal + OpenAI Introduce Agentic Commerce in ChatGPT

PayPal + OpenAI Introduce Agentic Commerce in ChatGPT

Hey FinTech Fanatic! PayPal revealed that it will adopt the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) and expand payments in ChatGPT. This means you’ll soon be able to discover millions of PayPal merchants right in the AI interface and check out instantly using PayPal’s wallet and buyer protection. For OpenAI,

AI Won’t Run the Marathon for Me… but It Might Shop for You

AI Won’t Run the Marathon for Me… but It Might Shop for You

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Vegas, you were great, but I’m out. Heading back to NYC to recover and (try to) get marathon-ready. Huge thanks to Mastercard for making a dream come true with that priceless NYC Marathon start. And speaking of Mastercard… big news dropped as they’re teaming up

Vegas Energy, FinTech Voices, and How to Stay Visible All Year

Vegas Energy, FinTech Voices, and How to Stay Visible All Year

Hey FinTech Fanatic! I’m writing this one straight from Money20/20 in Las Vegas, where the week kicked off with great energy and even better company. Day one already delivered some memorable happy hours (special thanks to my friend Harvey Hudes for hosting such a great one 🍻). And it

Revolut Secures EU Crypto Approval 🇪🇺 while I Prep for the Big Run in NYC

Revolut Secures EU Crypto Approval 🇪🇺 while I Prep for the Big Run in NYC

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Revolut just got the green light to roll out its crypto services across Europe. The British FinTech received approval from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), allowing it to offer digital asset products in up to 30 countries within the EEA. “It’s no secret that

Allica Bank Acquires UK’s Kriya to Boost SME Lending

Allica Bank Acquires UK’s Kriya to Boost SME Lending

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Allica Bank just made a bold move to better serve growing UK businesses. It acquired the embedded finance startup Kriya. If you’re an SME, this matters. It means faster access to working capital, seamless payment solutions, and smarter financial tools, all under one roof. Kriya, known

$375M Move: Coinbase + Echo Expand On-chain Capital Formation

$375M Move: Coinbase + Echo Expand On-chain Capital Formation

Hi FinTech Fanatic! Coinbase has acquired Echo, a pioneering on-chain capital formation platform, in a $375 million deal, further solidifying its position at the center of the crypto innovation stack. Echo enables projects to raise funds directly from their communities through private sales or public token offerings, utilizing its Sonar

Qashio Buys Sanad Cash + Tamara Gets UAE Licence

Qashio Buys Sanad Cash + Tamara Gets UAE Licence

Hey FinTech Fanatic! Big moves out of Dubai this week, and both point to the Gulf’s rapid FinTech transformation. 🇸🇦 Qashio just acquired Saudi expense platform Sanad Cash, giving the UAE-based startup a local foothold to issue Saudi-regulated corporate cards and roll out its spend management tech across the Kingdom.