Episode Details
Back to EpisodesPayments Brief: Jul 15, 2026
Description
Payments and FinTech Daily delivers a concise, executive-level briefing on the most important developments in payments, banking, and financial technology. In today's episode: Circle is approved for a national trust bank charter, integrating stablecoins into the banking system; Swift pilots a blockchain-based ledger, enhancing cross-border settlements; Nuvei and Microsoft advance AI-driven payment processing; Visa expands AI transaction capabilities in Europe; Klarna introduces a contactless payment feature, extending BNPL to physical retail; US regulatory scrutiny intensifies on BNPL practices; Adyen joins the European Payments Initiative, aligning with regional standards.
Today's episode is brought to you by: BNewshel Consulting
Affiliate Links:
ElevenLabs: try.elevenlabs.io
Square: squareup.com/refer