Theme: Thursday

Fintech Deep Dive — Thursday | April 09, 2026 Focus: International & Cross-Border — Global fintech developments, UPI abroad, cross-border payments, Indian fintech overseas expansion Coverage Period: April 3–9, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s international fintech coverage reveals India’s payment infrastructure making significant inroads into Central Asia through a strategic PayU-8B partnership, while global stablecoin adoption accelerates toward a projected $50 trillion in settlement volume by end of 2026. Indian fintech continues attracting global capital, with KreditBee joining the unicorn club on a $280 million funding round. Meanwhile, BHIM App’s new biometric authentication feature signals NPCI’s push to balance security with seamless low-value transactions. ...

Fintech Deep Dive — Thursday | April 02, 2026 Focus: International & Cross-Border — Global fintech, UPI abroad, cross-border payments, India’s global footprint Coverage Period: March 26 – April 02, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s International & Cross-Border fintech coverage is dominated by India’s emergence as a global fintech talent and technology hub. Revolut announced plans to base 40% of its global workforce in India by 2026, signaling a major shift where Indian innovations — particularly video-based KYC — are being exported back to global markets. Meanwhile, SWIFT advanced its blockchain-based shared ledger to MVP stage with real transactions planned for 2026, and the RBI faced pressure over new FX rules amid rupee volatility. The week’s developments underscore India’s dual role: both as a beachhead for global fintechs entering high-growth markets, and as a source of cost-effective, AI-driven financial technology being deployed worldwide. ...

Fintech Deep Dive — Thursday | March 26, 2026 Focus: International & Cross-Border (Global fintech, UPI abroad) Coverage Period: March 19-26, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s international fintech developments reveal a sector navigating both ambitious expansion and significant macroeconomic headwinds. Paytm is charting a new European chapter with seasoned leadership, while Revolut continues its meteoric rise toward global banking dominance. The broader cross-border payments landscape is being reshaped by platform players like dLocal, even as geopolitical tensions—particularly the ongoing Middle East conflict—force Indian fintech companies to reassess IPO timelines. The rupee’s record low and slowed manufacturing activity underscore the challenges facing India’s fintech sector as it seeks growth beyond domestic borders. ...

Fintech Deep Dive — Thursday | March 19, 2026 Focus: International & Cross-Border (Global fintech, UPI abroad) Coverage Period: March 12-19, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s International & Cross-Border fintech coverage sees major shifts in India’s digital payments landscape. PhonePe, India’s largest UPI platform, has shelved its planned IPO citing geopolitical tensions and market volatility—a move that highlights the challenges facing Indian fintech companies seeking global capital markets amid escalating Middle East conflicts and volatile global stock markets. Meanwhile, cross-border payment infrastructure continues evolving with stablecoin-powered platforms raising significant funding, and international payment networks expanding their global reach. ...

Fintech Deep Dive — Thursday | March 12, 2026 Focus: International & Cross-Border (Global fintech, UPI abroad, remittances) Coverage Period: March 5-12, 2026 Executive Summary This week’s international fintech developments highlight India’s growing integration into global payment networks, with Swift’s new retail framework positioning India among priority corridors. Cross-border payment infrastructure continues to attract significant capital, with TransFi processing over $1 billion and raising targets to $5 billion. Meanwhile, stablecoin-based payments are gaining mainstream traction, and India’s digital commerce ecosystem is seeing strategic repositioning ahead of anticipated IPOs. ...