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  • Pine Labs and Webxpay partner to introduce UPI payments in Sri Lanka

    Pine Labs and Webxpay partner to introduce UPI payments in Sri Lanka

    Pine Labs and Webxpay have announced a partnership to introduce India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system to the Sri Lankan market. The move aims to facilitate seamless digital transactions for the increasing number of Indian visitors traveling to the country.

    The collaboration comes as India maintains its position as Sri Lanka’s largest source market for tourism. Official data indicates that more than 530,000 Indian travelers visited Sri Lanka in 2025, a figure that highlights a strong upward trend in travel between the two nations that has continued into 2026.

    By integrating UPI, a real-time payment system developed in India, the partnership seeks to simplify the payment experience for tourists, potentially reducing reliance on traditional currency exchange methods. The expansion of UPI into Sri Lanka reflects ongoing efforts to integrate digital payment frameworks across international tourism corridors.

    Source: Finextra
    Original article: https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/111409/pine-labs-and-webxpay-bring-indias-upi-to-sri-lanka?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

  • Finom introduces read-only MCP connection for AI assistants

    Finom introduces read-only MCP connection for AI assistants

    Finom, a European financial platform catering to over 300,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs, has announced the launch of Finom MCP. This new integration utilizes the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to allow users to connect their financial accounts directly with AI assistants, including Claude and ChatGPT.

    By implementing this read-only connection, Finom enables its customers to perform queries regarding their account information using plain language directly within their preferred AI interface. The development aims to streamline the way business owners interact with their financial data by leveraging the analytical capabilities of large language models.

    As of the current announcement, the integration is designed to facilitate faster access to account insights. The service focuses on read-only capabilities, allowing AI models to retrieve and interpret information from the user’s Finom account without initiating transactions or modifications.

    Source: Finextra
    Original article: https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/111410/finom-launches-read-only-mcp-connection-for-claude-and-chatgpt?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

  • Nirva secures $33 million funding for ambient AI pendant

    Nirva secures $33 million funding for ambient AI pendant

    Nirva has successfully raised $33 million in a new funding round to support the development and launch of its ambient AI pendant. The company has confirmed that the wearable device is scheduled to ship to consumers by the end of the year.

    Positioned within the growing market for AI-integrated hardware, the Nirva pendant is priced at $249. While details regarding the specific technical architecture or the full range of functionalities remain limited, the product is marketed as an ambient AI solution designed to listen to the user.

    Source: TechCrunch
    Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/nirva-raises-33m-for-a-pendant-that-only-listens-to-you/

  • Mastercard expands first-party trust programme across Europe

    Mastercard expands first-party trust programme across Europe

    Mastercard has officially announced the expansion of its First-Party Trust programme across the European market. This initiative is designed to mitigate the growing impact of first-party fraud, a phenomenon more commonly known as “friendly” fraud.

    Friendly fraud occurs when a cardholder initiates a dispute regarding a legitimate purchase. This can happen in two primary ways: either the consumer intentionally disputes a valid charge, or they fail to recognize the transaction on their billing statement, leading them to report it as unauthorized. By addressing these disputes, the programme aims to provide more clarity for consumers and reduce unnecessary friction in the payment ecosystem.

    The expansion reflects Mastercard’s broader focus on improving transaction transparency and trust within digital payment systems. As the digital economy continues to grow, the company is prioritizing tools that help both merchants and cardholders better identify and verify transactions, thereby reducing the administrative and financial burdens associated with avoidable disputes.

    Source: Finextra
    Original article: https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/111411/mastercard-expands-first-party-trust-programme-across-europe?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

  • Aurionpro Transit and Mastercard collaborate on North American contactless payment systems

    Aurionpro Transit and Mastercard collaborate on North American contactless payment systems

    Aurionpro Transit, a global specialist in smart ticketing and payment solutions, has announced an expansion of its existing partnership with Mastercard. This collaboration aims to assist public transport agencies and government authorities throughout North America in upgrading their transit payment infrastructure.

    By leveraging Mastercard’s network and payment technologies, the initiative is designed to modernize payment processing for transit systems. The effort focuses on enabling contactless payment options to streamline fare collection and improve the overall passenger experience. As transit agencies continue to digitize their operations, such partnerships aim to simplify the transition toward more efficient, digital-first fare systems for commuters.

    Source: Finextra
    Original article: https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/111412/aurionpro-transit-and-mastercard-team-on-public-transport-contactless-payments-in-north-america?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

  • TerraPay integrates payee verification with J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys Liink network

    TerraPay integrates payee verification with J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys Liink network

    TerraPay, a company specializing in global money movement, has announced the integration of its “TerraPay Verify” solution into the “Liink Confirm” application within J.P. Morgan’s Kinexys network.

    This integration is designed to facilitate the validation of bank account and digital wallet information across diverse global markets. By connecting TerraPay Verify to the Kinexys Liink infrastructure, the collaboration aims to provide participants on the network and clients of TerraPay with enhanced capabilities for verifying payment details before transactions are processed.

    The move addresses the increasing need for reliable verification mechanisms in cross-border payments, where accurate recipient data is critical for operational efficiency and the reduction of transaction errors.

    Source: Finextra
    Original article: https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/111413/terrapay-verify-integrates-with-kinexys-by-jp-morgans-liink-network-for-global-payee-verification?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

  • Anthropic introduces Claude Duet via waitlist

    Anthropic introduces Claude Duet via waitlist

    Anthropic has announced the introduction of its new application, Claude Duet. The software, which represents the company’s latest expansion into AI agent technology, is currently being rolled out through a waitlist system.

    Access to the new tool is restricted to users currently subscribed to Anthropic’s Pro and Max service plans. Further details regarding the specific capabilities and broader release timeline for the agent-focused application remain limited.

    Source: TechCrunch
    Original article: https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/22/claude-duet-app-is-anthropics-bet-on-agents/

  • Automated cyberattacks necessitate faster detection and response

    Automated cyberattacks necessitate faster detection and response

    The speed at which modern cyberattacks occur has outpaced the response capabilities of many traditional security teams. According to recent analysis, malicious actors can now compromise systems, steal credentials, and begin exfiltrating sensitive data within a matter of minutes.

    This narrow window of opportunity requires a shift in defensive strategy. Security research indicates that organizations must transition toward faster detection mechanisms and automated containment processes to mitigate risks effectively. Relying on manual intervention often proves insufficient when attackers utilize highly efficient, machine-speed tactics.

    The analysis from Exaforce underscores the risks posed by specific modern attack vectors, such as the use of malicious AI-generated installers, MFA phishing campaigns, and the exploitation of stolen GitHub tokens. These methods allow adversaries to move quickly through corporate environments, often before human security analysts can identify and neutralize the threat.

    To address these challenges, the implementation of automated security responses is becoming increasingly critical. By integrating real-time detection with automated containment, enterprises can reduce the dwell time of attackers, potentially preventing significant data loss or systems compromise. As attack automation evolves, the ability to respond at a corresponding machine speed is essential for maintaining digital resilience.

    Source: BleepingComputer
    Original article: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/machine-speed-attacks-require-machine-speed-detection-and-response/

  • GCEX introduces digital asset options for professional and institutional clients

    GCEX introduces digital asset options for professional and institutional clients

    Financial technology firm GCEX has announced the launch of options on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The new offering is designed specifically to serve the needs of professional and institutional clients, providing them with expanded tools for digital asset management and risk mitigation.

    By introducing options trading for these two primary digital assets, GCEX aims to broaden the suite of financial products available to its institutional user base. The development reflects a continued effort within the sector to provide regulated entities with sophisticated financial instruments for engaging with digital asset markets.

    Source: Finextra
    Original article: https://www.finextra.com/pressarticle/111414/gcex-launches-options-on-digital-assets-for-professional-and-institutional-clients?utm_medium=rssfinextra&utm_source=finextrafeed

  • Google’s Matt Hull on the challenges of operating AI infrastructure at scale

    Google’s Matt Hull on the challenges of operating AI infrastructure at scale

    In a recent discussion with DCD’s Kat Sullivan, Matt Hull of Google explored the technical and architectural complexities involved in operating artificial intelligence infrastructure at scale.

    The conversation focused on the critical need for data center design to evolve alongside advancements in AI. As training and inference workloads become increasingly intensive, conventional infrastructure must adapt to support specialized high-performance computing requirements. Key to this evolution are advancements in hypercomputer architectures and the integration of Tensor Processing Units (TPUs), which Google utilizes to manage the computational demands of its AI models.

    Hull highlighted that effective AI infrastructure management requires a holistic approach, moving beyond simple compute power to address the interdependencies between hardware design, such as TPU efficiency, and the broader data center environment. These architectural shifts are essential for organizations aiming to sustain the development and deployment of complex AI systems at production scale.

    Source: Data Center Dynamics
    Original article: https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/videos/dcd-studio-operating-ai-infrastructure-at-scale-with-matt-hull-google/