India’s aggressive play in the global fintech arena took center stage as the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2025 kicked off, immediately signaling a structural shift in cross-border finance and a doubling down on AI’s transformative, yet dual-edged, potential. The inaugural day, held at Mumbai’s Jio World Convention Centre, saw Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveil…
The digital payments landscape in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is rapidly evolving, and a recent development signifies a major acceleration. The official merger of Network International and Magnati, forming the newly unified Network International LLC under a Brookfield-led consortium, is more than just a corporate restructuring; it’s a strategic consolidation poised to redefine…
The digital commerce landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the relentless advance of artificial intelligence. In a move signaling a strategic re-alignment within the fintech ecosystem, Google and PayPal have announced a multi-year partnership designed to redefine agentic commerce and solidify their positions in the competitive payments arena. This alliance is not merely…
Imagine a world where economic friction is largely eliminated, where every transaction, no matter how small, is instantaneous, seamless, and inclusive. This isn’t a futuristic fantasy, but the emerging reality in India, where the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has not just reached, but decisively shattered, the 20 billion transaction barrier in August 2025. This isn’t…
