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As artificial intelligence agents become increasingly capable of executing financial transactions on behalf of consumers, American Express is taking proactive steps to mitigate the risks associated with autonomous spending. The company has introduced a new ‘Intent Intelligence Framework,’ designed to verify and authenticate a user’s specific purchase instructions before an AI agent finalizes a transaction. […]

India has temporarily halted its plans to introduce a merchant fee on its widely used digital payments network, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI). The decision to postpone the 0.4% charge on eligible transactions exceeding ₹2,000 (approximately $21) comes after significant pushback from retailers and petrol pump operators across the country. The National Payments Corporation of […]

San Francisco’s Moscone West is buzzing with activity as TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 officially commenced, drawing over 10,000 founders, investors, and technology leaders. The annual event serves as a crucial hub for the startup ecosystem, fostering connections and driving conversations around the future of innovation. This year’s Disrupt features a comprehensive program, including the highly anticipated […]

Bumble, the prominent dating platform known for its women-first approach, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Ithaca Holdings in a deal valued at $1.3 billion. This transaction marks a significant turning point for the company, which will transition from a publicly traded entity back to private ownership following a period of […]