24 October 1

1. 15:29

   Mastercard Biometric Authentication Layer Debuts for Cross-Border Digital Payments

   Mastercard advances its Payment Passkey Service with new integrations for cross-border digital payments, combining device biometrics and tokenization to reduce password reliance.

   3 min

20 October 2

1. 15:29

   Mastercard Stablecoin Tool Screens Payments for Fraud and Sanctions Risks

   Mastercard introduced an API-based risk intelligence solution on October 19, 2026, that combines payment data with blockchain analytics to flag fraud and sanctions risks in stablecoin transfers.

   3 min
2. 23:27

   JPM Coin Launches on Ethereum Mainnet for Institutional Use

   JPMorgan Chase moved its deposit token JPM Coin to Ethereum mainnet on October 19, 2026, extending institutional access to on-chain USD payments and settlements.

   3 min

15 October 1

1. 21:18

   BBVA Poppy protocol Entry Establishes First European Bank Link to Meta Sierra AI Agents

   BBVA announced its role in the Personal Agent Protocol on October 13, 2026, becoming the first European bank to help shape an open standard for personal AI agents to interact safely with financial services.

   3 min