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Cashi launches stablecoin Visa card in public beta

Users in more than 100 countries can now spend USDT or USDC through a virtual Visa card as Cashi begins its public beta.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

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Digital Transformation

Conferma ends fax card delivery in 100 more markets

Digital delivery will now handle virtual card details in more than 100 countries as hotels move off fax, lifting completion rates.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Fintech

American Express expands virtual cards for business travel

Companies can now control meals, car hire and rideshare costs better as American Express broadens virtual card use for US business travellers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

SAP Concur adds AI tools with Amex GBT partnership

It aims to cut manual work for travel and finance teams as new dashboards, approval tools and disruption alerts roll out in stages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Emburse expands travel & expense partner ecosystem

Customers could gain more choice over travel, payments and expense tools as Emburse adds new partners and broadens its Mastercard tie-up.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Amex GBT adds AI tools across business travel platforms now

Travel managers will get real-time programme visibility and travellers more self-service options as Amex GBT broadens AI across its products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Mastercard expands virtual card controls with Citi first

Businesses will get tighter spend limits and transaction checks as Mastercard rolls out new virtual card controls, with Citi first to go live globally.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 25th Jul 2026

Software-as-a-Service

JAGGAER adds Conferma virtual cards in Europe rollout

European suppliers could be paid faster as JAGGAER links approved purchase orders to virtual cards, cutting invoice delays and manual reconciliation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026

Fintech

Checkout.com partners Agoda on travel payments using AI

The deal aims to cut failed bookings and speed supplier payouts across Agoda's global travel network, where cross-border payments are complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2026

Digital Transformation

TransferMate partners Raindrop Systems on embedded payments

Finance teams will be able to handle sourcing, invoicing and settlement in one workflow as the tie-up adds domestic and cross-border payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Visa adds receivables tool to commercial solutions hub

Issuers will be able to cut supplier enrolment friction as Visa folds automated virtual card receivables into its commercial payments hub.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

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Fintech

Nium launches US domestic card issuance for businesses

Businesses can now cut payment complexity in the US as Nium extends its card programme to local issuance and just-in-time funding.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Crypto

Krak launches multi-asset debit card for US shoppers

US shoppers can now spend crypto and other holdings in dollars, with Krak's new card offering up to 2% cashback and real-time conversion.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Square expands credit card & adds Bill Pay feature

Small businesses can now use Square Credit Card to cover vendor bills, with 3% cash back on Bill Pay transactions and broader access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

American Express expands virtual cards for US businesses

The move gives select US businesses tighter control over employee and travel spending without relying on reimbursements to personal cards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

ConnexPay launches Hotel PayValet for travel managers

Travel managers could cut front-desk payment failures as virtual card details are verified before travellers arrive, reducing support and reconciliation work.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month