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Archive · June 13, 2026

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Zelle Expands to India, Targets Cross-Border Payments

Zelle is entering the Indian market to enable international money transfers, positioning US banks behind Zelle to compete directly with Indian payment leaders such as Paytm and PhonePe. This expansion could shift remittance flows and challenge Indian banks and regulators to adapt to new cross-border payment options. While Zelle is reportedly exploring stablecoin technology for future global transactions, no official launch has been confirmed.

Source: Finextra
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Adyen Acquires Orb for $335M, Strengthening Enterprise Payments Platform

Adyen has acquired enterprise billing platform Orb for $335 million, marking its second major deal in recent months. By integrating Orb’s billing capabilities, Adyen aims to enhance its enterprise offering and intensify competition with Stripe and PayPal. Stripe and PayPal may now pursue their own acquisitions or partnerships to match Adyen’s expanded product suite.

Source: Finextra
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Digital Asset Raises $355M to Build Canton Network for Onchain Capital Markets

Digital Asset secured $355 million from investors including BNP Paribas, Coinbase, and HSBC to accelerate development of the Canton Network, an onchain infrastructure for capital markets. The investment reflects growing interest from global banks and crypto exchanges in blockchain-based settlement, and could spur new capital markets products and regulatory attention.

Source: Finextra
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Barclays Acquires GoHenry to Expand Youth Banking and Financial Education

Barclays has agreed to acquire UK fintech GoHenry from Acorns, aiming to boost its youth financial education and digital banking services. The deal gives Barclays a foothold in the youth segment, challenging neobanks like Revolut and Monzo that have targeted younger users. Barclays plans to integrate GoHenry’s platform to deepen engagement with families and schools, while competitors may accelerate their own youth-focused offerings.

Source: Finextra
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MassPay and Coinbase Partner to Deliver Stablecoin Payouts for Global Businesses

MassPay Holdings and Coinbase have partnered to offer stablecoin-powered cross-border payouts to businesses worldwide. This collaboration enables businesses to access faster and more efficient international payment options, prompting legacy cross-border payment providers to reassess their offerings. As stablecoin use grows in B2B payments, financial regulators are likely to increase scrutiny of compliance and settlement practices.

Source: Finextra
The Long Memory
“The first magnetic stripe payment card was introduced by IBM in 1969, revolutionizing how banks and merchants processed transactions and paving the way for modern card payments.

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