With U.S.-based companies like Visa, Mastercard, Microsoft and AWS leading the Prompt Economy’s development, it’s understandable to see agentic AI from a Western lens. But...
New Zealand wants to outlaw cryptocurrency ATMs and place limits on overseas cash transfers. Nicole McKee, the country’s associate justice minister, announced these plans Wednesday (July 9)...
Integrated payments and commerce technology firm Shift4 agreed to acquire Australian payments processor Smartpay. The $180 million deal is designed to deepen Shift4’s presence in...
Australia-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Zip said Tuesday (Feb. 25) that demand from consumers and merchants drove its growth in the most recent...
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has proposed reducing the fees the country’s businesses pay for accepting Mastercard and Visa payments. The Commission issued its draft decision...
Revolut’s ongoing expansion efforts have the U.K. FinTech focused on New Zealand. While Revolut already provides services to customers in the island nation, it now...
New Zealand is reportedly examining competition in the banking sector. As Reuters reported Wednesday (June 12), the decision to investigate the industry follows a draft report earlier...
The head of New Zealand’s central bank is not a fan of stablecoins. Reserve Bank of New Zealand Governor Adrian Orr voiced concerns about the digital...