News from the IoT World

Coinbase has walked away from its proposed $2 billion acquisition of UK-based stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK, bringing an abrupt close to one of the crypto sector’s most anticipated deals. Coinbase ends $2 billion pursuit of BVNK The news, first reported by Fortune, signals a recalibration of strategy at the US exchange as competition heats up […]

Two of the world’s largest payment networks—Visa and J.P. Morgan—are accelerating their moves into stablecoins and the digital money infrastructure, marking a significant evolution in how value moves across the global economy. Visa and J.P. Morgan stablecoin pilots Visa has begun pilot trials for USD-backed stablecoin payouts, while J.P. Morgan has launched its USD deposit

ETCMining is transforming how individuals engage with cryptocurrency earnings, offering a seamless and sustainable way to earn passive income directly from a mobile device. By combining cloud computing with intelligent automation, the platform removes the barriers, costs, and technical complexities traditionally associated with crypto mining. Instead of investing in expensive mining hardware or paying soaring

The online gaming payment terrain has advanced rapidly as players expect instant deposits, quick payouts and reliable access to their funds. Seamless online gaming transactions You’ve likely noticed that the most modern platforms feel smoother and faster than those of just a few years ago, reflecting how fintech has reshaped payment flows in Europe’s casino

Visa and Mastercard have reached a revised settlement with US merchants that could reshape the long-running debate over interchange fees. The agreement follows nearly two decades of litigation and comes after a federal judge rejected an earlier $30 billion accord in June 2024 as “inadequate.” Networks agree interchange fees settlement Under the new deal, the

Commerce infrastructure company firmly has unveiled its new “Buy Now” platform, to serve the emerging world of AI-driven and agentic commerce. firmly launches platform for Agentic Commerce The launch positions firmly as a key enabler in what many are calling the age of agentic commerce—where purchases occur seamlessly across chatbots, social media, connected TV, and

Italian payments firm Bancomat has revealed plans to launch a shared euro-denominated stablecoin, EUR-Bank, in what could become the first multi-bank digital currency framework in Europe. European multi-bank stablecoin The project, which is being developed in consultation with the Bank of Italy and Bancomat’s shareholder banks, is slated for launch in late 2026 and aims

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, is facing renewed scrutiny after internal documents revealed that as much as 10% of its 2024 revenue – around $16 billion – came from advertising linked to scams and banned goods. Meta’s hidden goldmine: Scam advertising For those of you who read regularly you will

Europe’s largest ticketing provider, CTS Eventim, has become the first major e-commerce company in Germany to integrate Wero, the new pan-European digital wallet developed under the European Payments Initiative (EPI). First major retailer integrates Wero The move marks a milestone for the EU-backed project, as it seeks to build a unified European alternative to global

I cant believe I am saying this, but as the financial world heads into 2026, the convergence of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and quantum computing is transforming how consumers, corporates, and institutions manage money. The financial services industry — historically conservative and risk-averse — is now racing to innovate at the pace of technology itself. From