Fiserv Moves Stablecoin Infrastructure Into Live Bank Operations
Fiserv’s first live deployment shows how banks and credit unions can access stablecoins through existing banking technology.
RBC Builds Out Its Quantum Strategy
RBC is investing in quantum talent, training, technology and security as it prepares for a post-quantum future.
CIBC and BMO Join Project Agorá as Canada Expands Its Role in Tokenized Cross-Border Payments
Canadian banks are joining a global test of tokenized, programmable infrastructure for wholesale cross-border payments.
Citi And Coinbase Connect Fiat With Stablecoin Payments
Citi and Coinbase are connecting bank accounts, stablecoin conversion and merchant payments through integrated infrastructure.
Shopify Pushes Deeper Into AI Shopping With OpenAI And Meta
Shopify is extending its commerce infrastructure across AI discovery, advertising, checkout and merchant management.
Canada’s Big Six Explore a Shared Tokenized Deposit Solution
Six Canadian banks are exploring how CAD tokenized deposits could move between institutions and support programmable payments.
Wise Expands From International Payments Into Everyday Banking
Wise adds a Canadian chequing account, bringing direct deposit, Interac e-Transfer and bills alongside its global money tools.
Scotiabank Creates Canada’s First Defence Issuance Framework
Scotiabank sets a new framework for financing Canadian defence, infrastructure and strategic technologies.
Checkout.com Brings US Acquiring In-House
Checkout.com begins direct US acquiring through its Georgia MALPB, reducing reliance on intermediaries and gaining direct card network access.
Chime to acquire Stride Bank for $590M
Chime is moving from bank partnership to bank ownership, gaining direct control over deposits, lending and product delivery.
Visa Moves On-chain Lending Into Everyday Payments
Visa is connecting settlement data with blockchain lending to unlock working capital for stablecoin-linked payment companies.
Canada Connects Digital Transformation With AI Infrastructure
Ottawa launches a new digital agency and national data centre principles as Canada scales AI adoption and domestic infrastructure.
TD Completes Real-Value Tokenized Payment Through Project Agorá
TD moved real U.S. dollar funds using tokenized deposits and atomic settlement on the Project Agorá platform.
Revolut Launches EURR to Bring Euro-Denominated Value On-Chain
RBC brings payments, cash management, FX, trade finance and liquidity under one strategy, with deposits and global growth in focus.
RBC Creates a Unified Global Transaction Banking Business
RBC brings payments, cash management, FX, trade finance and liquidity under one strategy, with deposits and global growth in focus.
Stripe Acquires OpenRouter to Expand Its Role in AI Economic Infrastructure
Stripe is adding model routing and cost optimization to its AI infrastructure, connecting customer revenue with the cost of serving AI workloads.
Xero Expands JAX Into an AI Operating Layer for Small Business Finance
Xero is expanding JAX across accounting automation while connecting live financial data with Microsoft 365 Copilot and ChatGPT.
Air Canada Unlocks $2.5B From Aeroplan While Retaining Control
Aeroplan's $10B implied valuation highlights the growing value of loyalty ecosystems across banking, payments and consumer spending.
TD Introduces Canada’s First Integrated In-App Payroll Switching Experience
TD becomes the first Canadian bank to offer integrated in-app payroll switching, simplifying how clients move their primary banking relationship.
Wells Fargo Brings Tokenized Deposits to Corporate Banking
Wells Fargo plans 24/7 tokenized deposit settlement, starting with USD-to-GBP corporate payments in fall 2026.

