TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Unveils Smart Money Stage to Explore the Intersection of Fintech AI and Global Payments Infrastructure
The evolution of currency and financial systems has reached a critical inflection point where the traditional boundaries between cash, digital assets, and automated intelligence are becoming increasingly blurred. TechCrunch Disrupt…
India Moves to Overhaul UPI Business Model as New Legislation Paves Way for Merchant Transaction Fees
The Indian government has initiated a landmark shift in its digital payments landscape by introducing legislation that could dismantle the long-standing "zero-fee" structure of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). This…
PayPal Explores Potential Sale to Stripe and Advent International as CEO Enrique Lores Accelerates Strategic Turnaround Efforts
The global financial technology landscape is facing a potential seismic shift as PayPal Holdings Inc. enters advanced negotiations for a possible sale to a consortium led by the payment processing…
Meta Signals Entry into Prediction Markets with Development of Independent Gaming and Forecasting App Arena
Meta Platforms Inc. is reportedly preparing a significant expansion into the rapidly growing sector of prediction markets, signaling a strategic pivot by Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg to capture the burgeoning…
Google Finance Launches Dedicated Mobile App and AI-Powered Portfolio Tools to Rival Market Leaders
On Thursday, Google officially expanded its financial services ecosystem by launching a standalone mobile application for Google Finance, signaling a major strategic shift for a platform that has long existed…
Walmart and Sams Club Finally Embrace Apple Pay and Google Pay Ending a Decade of Mobile Wallet Resistance
Walmart, the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer, has officially announced that it will begin accepting Apple Pay, Google Pay, and other Near Field Communication (NFC) payment methods across its United States…
TechCrunch Founder Summit 2026 Early Bird Deadline Approaches as Boston Prepares to Host Premier Startup Event
The window for entrepreneurs and venture capitalists to secure discounted access to one of the year’s most anticipated industry gatherings is rapidly closing, with Early Bird pricing for the TechCrunch…
NPCI CEO Dilip Asbe Outlines AI-Driven Roadmap for UPI Growth and Market Dynamics at Mumbai Tech Week 2026
India’s digital payment landscape is poised for a transformative shift as the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) prepares to integrate advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to propel the Unified Payments…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Builders Stage Returns to San Francisco with a Strategic Focus on Scaling Startups in an AI-Driven Economy
The Builders Stage is officially set to return to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, scheduled to take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from October 13-15. This year’s programming is…
Ramp Challenges Stripe with Launch of AI Model Routing Platform Router
Ramp, the multi-billion-dollar corporate expense management and fintech powerhouse, has officially entered the competitive arena of artificial intelligence infrastructure with the launch of Router, a sophisticated AI model routing service.…















