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Visa Launches North Africa Sub-Region to Fuel Digital Payment Growth

Visa Launches North Africa Sub-Region to Fuel Digital Payment Growth
Visa Launches North Africa Sub-Region to Fuel Digital Payment Growth
February 17, 2026  |  Digital Payments

Visa formed a new sub-region that includes Egypt, Libya and Sudan, saying the move will advance its strategic growth plans in the wider North Africa,...

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Payoneer Adds Stablecoin Capabilities for Cross-Border Businesses
Payoneer Adds Stablecoin Capabilities for Cross-Border Businesses
February 17, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Small-business focused FinTech Payoneer is adding stablecoin capabilities to its platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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FinTechs Target Latin America Small Business Cash Flow Gaps
FinTechs Target Latin America Small Business Cash Flow Gaps
February 17, 2026  |  SMBs

Latin America’s digital habits are no longer confined to retail shopping or person-to-person transfers. They are directly influencing how smaller firms  invoice, get paid, stock...

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New York Fed Weighs In on Who Should Create Money
New York Fed Weighs In on Who Should Create Money
February 17, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Human civilization and the concept of money have historically been intertwined. And, as the financial landscape is faced with the question of stablecoins and tokenized...

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Lowe’s Teams With Affirm to Build Up BNPL Business
Lowe’s Teams With Affirm to Build Up BNPL Business
February 17, 2026  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm launched a partnership with home improvement retailer Lowe’s, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 17) press release. Get the...

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OwlTing Challenges Remittance Heavyweights via Visa Direct
OwlTing Challenges Remittance Heavyweights via Visa Direct
February 17, 2026  |  Mobile Applications

Global FinTech company OwlTing is preparing to launch a mobile app designed to facilitate remittances sent from the United States. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Snapchat Debuts Subscriptions to Bolster Creator Revenue
Snapchat Debuts Subscriptions to Bolster Creator Revenue
February 17, 2026  |  Subscriptions

Snapchat is introducing a subscription program to help creators boost revenues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Fiserv Catches Eye of Activist Investor Jana Partners
Fiserv Catches Eye of Activist Investor Jana Partners
February 17, 2026  |  Investments

Activist investor Jana Partners has reportedly purchased a stake in payments company Fiserv. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Helps Beef Up Sales
Steak ’n Shake Says Bitcoin Helps Beef Up Sales
February 17, 2026  |  Cryptocurrency

Fast food chain Steak ’n Shake is crediting cryptocurrency for a boost in sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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