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FintechExtra Introduces Cameron McKean as Editor for Fintech and AI News

By FintechExtra
01 May 2026

FintechExtra introduces Cameron McKean as editor for its fintech and artificial intelligence coverage, bringing more than 30 years of experience in IT, software development, payments, digital systems, and managing international technology teams.

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Global Fintech Revenue Reaches USD 650 Billion as AI and Stablecoins Reshape Competition

By FintechExtra
23 Apr 2026

The global financial technology sector has climbed to USD 650 billion in revenue, growing 21% annually as AI, stablecoins, and banking licences redraw the competitive landscape.

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UK unveils payments innovation push at London Fintech Week

By FintechExtra
23 Apr 2026

The UK government has launched a new payments-focused package during London Fintech Week, aiming to support rapid innovation and strengthen the country’s position as a global financial technology hub.

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Banking Agencies Recast AI Guidance as Principles-Based Oversight

By FintechExtra
23 Apr 2026

US banking agencies updated AI guidance to emphasize flexible risk-management principles for model development, governance, vendor oversight, and emerging generative and agentic AI use cases.

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Q2 Holdings Unveils Governed AI Development Workspace for Banks

By FintechExtra
23 Apr 2026

Q2 Holdings has introduced Q2 Code, an AI-powered governed development environment aimed at helping financial institutions and fintech partners build extensions and integrations faster on its digital banking platform.

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FinovateSpring 2026 Set to Bring Payments and Banking Leaders to San Diego

By FintechExtra
19 Apr 2026

FinovateSpring 2026 will gather senior banking, payments, and technology leaders in San Diego from 5 to 7 May, highlighting product innovation and industry strategy.

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Saathi Highlights Digital Payment Shifts in Agriculture Markets

By FintechExtra
18 Apr 2026

Saathi underscores how digital payment infrastructure and financial inclusion are reshaping agriculture-linked commerce and business operations.

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Payments Dive: Fintech layoffs continue as regulation pressure builds

By FintechExtra
18 Apr 2026

A fresh round of workforce cuts underscores continued strain across the payments sector, while executives debate the business impact of tighter subscription cancellation rules.

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SoFi Pushes Deeper Into Lending and Digital Banking Growth

By FintechExtra
18 Apr 2026

SoFi Technologies remains in focus as it expands its lending and banking services, signaling broader momentum across the digital finance sector.

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Paxos Labs Unveils Amplify After $12 Million Strategic Raise

By FintechExtra
18 Apr 2026

Paxos Labs has launched Amplify, a new financial utility stack that lets platforms turn digital assets into financial products through a single integration, following a $12 million funding round.