Payments Brief: Jul 15, 2026

Payments and FinTech Daily delivers a concise, executive-level briefing on the most important developments in payments, banking, and financial technology. In today's episode: Circle is approved for a national trust bank charter, integrating stablecoins into the banking system; Swift pilots a blockchain-based ledger, enhancing cross-border settlements; Nuvei and Microsoft advance AI-driven payment processing; Visa expands AI transaction capabilities in Europe; Klarna introduces a contactless payment feature, extending BNPL to physical retail; US regulatory scrutiny intensifies on BNPL practices; Adyen joins the European Payments Initiative, aligning with regional standards. Today's episode is brought to you by: BNewshel Consulting Affiliate Links:ElevenLabs: try.elevenlabs.ioSquare: squareup.com/refer