digital payments
Digital Economy
MoneyGram Launches MGUSD: A Legacy Remittance Giant’s Bet on Stablecoins
⚡ Key Takeaways MoneyGram launched MGUSD, a dollar-pegged stablecoin on Stellar, on June 2, 2026. Issued by Stripe’s Bridge under...
Digital Economy
The BNPL Regulation Wave: CCD II and FCA Rules Reshape a $912B Credit Market
⚡ Key Takeaways The UK FCA’s BNPL rules take effect 15 July 2026, the EU’s CCD II applies from 20...
Digital Economy
Algeria’s 22 Million Payment Cards, 104K POS & 46% Surge: The Fintech Runway Mapped
⚡ Key Takeaways Algeria crossed 22 million payment cards (18 million Edahabia, ~4.5 million CIB) and 104,000+ POS terminals at...
Digital Economy
A2A Payments Go Mainstream: UK Forward Plan, $850B e-Commerce, and Enterprise Strategy
Global A2A payments hit $850B in e-commerce by 2026. The UK's Payments Forward Plan turns pay-by-bank into law. Here's the enterprise playbook.
Cybersecurity & Risk
Algeria Digital Banking Security: Threats and Defences in a $7B e-Commerce Market
⚡ Key Takeaways Algeria’s 30–35 fintech startups, including Banxy (Algeria’s first fully mobile bank) and digital payment platforms, face industry-wide...
Digital Economy
Algeria’s 46% Payment Surge: How SMEs Can Capture the Digital Revenue Wave
⚡ Key Takeaways Electronic payments in Algeria surged 46% in 2025 to 939 billion DZD total value; online payments grew...