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Zand and Ripple Expand UAE Stablecoin Partnership
Zand, a UAE digital bank, partners with Ripple to advance blockchain-based stablecoin solutions, including AEDZ and RLUSD, enabling on-chain liquidity, tokenization, and regulated digital asset services to support the UAE’s growing digital economy.
Riyadh Air and Mastercard Launch Strategic Partnership to Transform Travel Payments
Riyadh Air and Mastercard are partnering to create a fully digital travel ecosystem in Saudi Arabia, introducing branded credit and prepaid cards, virtual B2B travel payment solutions, and integrated rewards to enhance both consumer and business travel experiences.
Affirm Partners with Virgin Media O2 to Offer Flexible Hardware Financing
Affirm and Virgin Media O2 are partnering to provide transparent, interest-free pay-over-time options for mobile devices and hardware, giving UK customers flexible, upfront, and hassle-free financing.
dLocal and DHL Express Brazil Enable Automated Pix Payments for Faster Logistics
dLocal has partnered with DHL Express Brazil to automate Pix payments, eliminating manual reconciliation, accelerating parcel release, and boosting online payment adoption while aligning real-time payments with the speed demands of express logistics operations.
SumUp Launches Solo Lite Card Reader for Small Businesses Across Europe
SumUp has introduced the Solo Lite card reader in the UK and Europe, offering small businesses a low-cost, portable payment device with Bluetooth connectivity, long battery life, and seamless integration with the SumUp app and Business Account.
N26 Launches Debit Card for Under 18s to Promote Early Financial Literacy
N26 has introduced a debit card for children aged 7 to 17, allowing parents to manage spending, limits, and activity via the N26 app, supporting early financial independence within a secure, digital-first family banking ecosystem.