6+ hour, 16+ min ago   (638+ words) By 2030, AI agents will reach significant mainstream adoption, according to a new report by Mastercard. More than one in ten online shoppers will routinely use AI agents to purchase products on their behalf, a trend that’s already being embraced rapidly…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (328+ words) Alipay, GCash and TNG eWallet are among 10 digital wallets joining the first phase of Ant International’s Agentic Mobile Protocol (AMP) rollout. The technology enables artificial intelligence agents to make authorised payments through wallets, super apps and smart devices. Together, the…...

5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (347+ words) Circle has agreed to acquire Singapore-based cross-border payments firm Tazapay in an all-stock deal valued at US$400 million, according to a regulatory filing. The deal is expected to close in 2027, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals, including approval from…...

5+ day, 40+ min ago   (615+ words) PolicyStreet, an insurtech leader, has received three industry accolades in 2026, including two regional awards recognising its growth and innovation, as the company enters its next phase of expansion across Asia. Most recently, PolicyStreet was named the Fastest Growth Award winner…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (420+ words) Between 2024 and 2026, the active use of artificial intelligence (AI) across finance functions more than doubled, a rapid adoption that’s already yielding significant gains and improvements for organizations, according to a new study by KPMG. The majority of organizations are already…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (265+ words) OpenAI is developing a framework for reporting AI misalignment incidents following unintended online activity by its agents. The “wiki incident” involved OpenAI agents using a German-language programming wiki as an impromptu message board. According to Reuters, the agents used the…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (254+ words) Anthropic said it includes the tools and safeguards engineering teams need to get these systems running within days. According to the company, retailers using Claude-powered shopping agents have seen carts grow by up to 35%, while shoppers were up to 60% more…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (251+ words) WhatsApp has begun allowing users in India to pay household bills directly through the messaging app. Powered by the Bharat Connect (BBPS) network, the feature provides access to 22,722 billers across 30 categories. These include electricity, gas, water, FASTag, insurance, credit card…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (917+ words) Ask any banking leader in the region whether AI is on the roadmap, and the answer is yes. Ask them where it actually sits today, and the tone changes. That gap was the subject of a study conducted by Sabio…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (217+ words) A group of 21 financial institutions plans to launch a US dollar stablecoin in the first half of 2027. The group includes Japan’s MUFG Bank, Sirius International Holding from the Middle East and Standard Bank from Africa. Its European members are Banco…...