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Payouts.com picks Casper for AI agent payment settlement
Fintech

Payouts.com picks Casper for AI agent payment settlement

AI agents gain a dedicated payment rail as the partnership aims to remove reliance on human card details for software-led purchases.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Stripe to acquire OpenRouter in AI model gateway deal
Software-as-a-Service

Stripe to acquire OpenRouter in AI model gateway deal

The deal could help businesses curb AI spending as model choice, speed and reliability become harder to manage across dozens of providers.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Echovane raises USD $1 million to speed market research
Software-as-a-Service

Echovane raises USD $1 million to speed market research

The fresh capital will help the San Francisco startup expand AI agent infrastructure as brands seek faster access to hard-to-reach participants.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Hello Clever launches Clever Connect for platforms
Software-as-a-Service

Hello Clever launches Clever Connect for platforms

Platforms handling multi-party payments could cut delays and reconciliation work as Hello Clever ties funds to real-time domestic rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Yellow Bench launches paid beta for Subaward Radar
Software-as-a-Service

Yellow Bench launches paid beta for Subaward Radar

European IT suppliers can now pay USD $3 to test a post-award tool that screens public-sector contract wins for follow-up research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Fintech

Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034

Digital payments, AI and open banking are set to propel the sector to USD $1,533.29 billion by 2034, the report says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Fergus launches capital for trade businesses with Stripe
Software-as-a-Service

Fergus launches capital for trade businesses with Stripe

Funding tied to sales could ease cash flow for Australian tradies, with offers based on payment activity through Fergus Pay.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026

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Zendesk launches specialised AI agents for customer service
Digital Transformation

Zendesk launches specialised AI agents for customer service

The new tools could automate up to 80% of service workflows, letting retailers handle orders, returns and refunds without manual handoffs.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Bank of Ireland expands Stripe deal on AI & payments
Software-as-a-Service

Bank of Ireland expands Stripe deal on AI & payments

The bank aims to speed up customer payments and back-office tasks as it deepens use of Stripe's systems across its group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • This month
LoanPro expands Salt Flats summit to 500 executives
Software-as-a-Service

LoanPro expands Salt Flats summit to 500 executives

The bigger invite-only gathering signals LoanPro's push to become a key meeting place for lenders as it adds sessions on AI, fraud and regulation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Socotra launches open AI skills for insurance core
Digital Transformation

Socotra launches open AI skills for insurance core

Insurers can now use familiar AI coding tools to build and manage policies in Socotra's platform without bespoke integrations, the company says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Jack De Caluwé returns to Instrument as Chief Creative Officer
Google

Jack De Caluwé returns to Instrument as Chief Creative Officer

The hire strengthens Instrument's push to unite brand and product work as clients demand more design-led, technology-driven campaigns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Paymath targets SaaS firms with embedded payments push
Software-as-a-Service

Paymath targets SaaS firms with embedded payments push

SaaS providers could boost revenue and simplify billing as Paymath offers embedded payments support to firms using aggregator-based platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Payouts.com & Replit expand partnership to speed builds
Software-as-a-Service

Payouts.com & Replit expand partnership to speed builds

The move could cut Payouts.com's product development cycle from months to days while keeping audit trails and PCI controls in place.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Multiplier raises USD $35 million to buy specialist firms
Digital Transformation

Multiplier raises USD $35 million to buy specialist firms

The fresh capital will fund more acquisitions as the Singapore-based group uses AI to help specialist firms serve more clients without cutting staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Increase launches bank to simplify fintech payments
Software-as-a-Service

Increase launches bank to simplify fintech payments

The move could cut complexity for fintech firms by bundling regulated banking access with payments software in one provider.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Wizlo picks Gr4vy to boost telehealth payments control
Software-as-a-Service

Wizlo picks Gr4vy to boost telehealth payments control

The tie-up should help telehealth providers avoid billing disruptions that can interrupt recurring treatments and patient access.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026