Farhan Pambudi
- Fintech & Payments
- August 31, 2026
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TechCrunch Announces Early Bird Deadline for Founder Summit 2026 in Boston as Startup Ecosystem Braces for Growth
TechCrunch has officially entered the final countdown for its Early Bird registration phase for the upcoming Founder Summit 2026, a premier gathering of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists scheduled to take…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 30, 2026
- 39 views
The Rise of Agentic Payments and Naturals 30 Million Series A to Challenge Financial Infrastructure Giants
As artificial intelligence transitions from passive chat interfaces to autonomous agents capable of executing complex workflows, a critical bottleneck has emerged in the global economy: the legacy financial system. While…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 30, 2026
- 39 views
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…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 30, 2026
- 38 views
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…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 30, 2026
- 41 views
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…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 29, 2026
- 33 views
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…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 29, 2026
- 32 views
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…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 29, 2026
- 40 views
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…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 28, 2026
- 31 views
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…
- Fintech & Payments
- August 28, 2026
- 47 views
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…
