The digital euro
Everything filed under payments in our banking coverage, the 20 reports filed on it so far.
Anchorage Digital acquires Routable for stablecoin payout infrastructure
Anchorage Digital confirmed its acquisition of Routable, rebranding it to expand its regulated infrastructure for enterprise stablecoin and fiat...
ECB digital euro pilot opens merchant call
The European Central Bank has launched calls for merchants and innovators to join its digital euro pilot.
Fiserv launches Roughrider Coin stablecoin for North Dakota
Fiserv's digital asset platform went live on October 1, 2026, with Roughrider Coin, a dollar-backed stablecoin designed by the Bank of North Dakota.
Nubank in advanced talks to acquire UK digital bank Monzo
Brazilian digital banking giant Nubank is in advanced discussions to acquire UK fintech Monzo, with a potential sale price reported between £8bn and...
Nasdaq Verafin and Stablecore partner to fight cross-channel financial crime
Nasdaq Verafin and Stablecore have partnered to integrate digital asset transaction data into traditional anti-financial crime platforms.
Sage Capital Management partners with OpenPayd for digital asset banking
Sage Capital Management has selected OpenPayd to enhance its banking infrastructure for institutional digital asset clients.
ITSS and Feedzai partner on AI fraud prevention
IT Smart Systems partners with Feedzai to integrate AI-driven financial crime prevention into digital banking platforms.
Archax secures US broker-dealer approval for global reach
Archax Group has gained FINRA approval for its US digital broker-dealer, completing a regulated footprint across the UK, EU, and US.
Sagehaven Bank selects Nymbus core platform
Sagehaven Bancorp, a proposed digital-centric national bank, has chosen the Nymbus cloud-native core banking platform as its technology foundation.
Banks face digital money test in 2026
A Finextra webinar, in association with Red Compass Labs, will examine bank readiness for stablecoins, tokenised deposits, and CBDCs in 2026.
Banks Face Digital Currency Infrastructure Race
A Finextra webinar will examine the profitable roles banks can play in the digital currency race.
Chime Considering Stablecoin Features in Banking App
Chime is reportedly exploring adding stablecoin functionality to its banking app, aligning with broader trends in digital finance and payment...
Yomo Secures Initial Banking Licence in Egypt
Yomo digital bank receives preliminary approval from the Central Bank of Egypt, marking a significant milestone in the country's banking sector.
Standard Chartered Issues Digitally Native Notes on Euroclear D-FMI
Standard Chartered has become the first Global Systemically Important Bank to issue digitally native notes on Euroclear's Digital Financial Market...
Monzo Activates Backup Bank in Response to Outage
Monzo, a UK digital challenger bank, has activated its independent backup bank, Monzo Stand-in, in response to a technical issue that left thousands...
Mobile wallets surge in popularity as UK payment habits evolve
Mobile wallets are gaining significant traction in the UK, with nearly two-thirds of the population registered for at least one service. While card...
Monzo Chairman Steps Down Amid Shareholder Revolt
Gary Hoffman, chairman of UK digital bank Monzo, has stepped down after nearly eight years in the role, following a shareholder revolt after the...
Revolut Announces Plans for a European Network of Airport Lounges
Fintech firm Revolut intends to launch a series of branded airport lounges across major European hubs, starting with a partnership at Copenhagen...
Companies Prefer Cash Over Digital Payments, ECB Finds
A recent survey by the European Central Bank reveals that companies in the Euro area still prefer cash over digital payments, citing concerns over...
Cash Remains Most Widely Accepted Payment Method in Euro Area
A recent survey by the European Central Bank found that cash acceptance has rebounded in the euro area, with 92% of companies accepting cash in 2026.