2026-01-21

• Circle launches a new crosschain forwarding service integrated into CCTP to reduce developer risk and improve user experience.

  • Sources: circle

• The UK Government has appointed Starling Bank’s CIO and Lloyds Banking Group’s AI chief as AI Champions to drive artificial intelligence adoption in the financial sector.

  • Sources: finextra

• Zepz has acquired Pomelo to expand its financial services portfolio beyond its traditional remittance business.

  • Sources: finextra

• Payoneer has acquired Boundless, an employer of record platform.

  • Sources: finextra

• Revolut has integrated its one-tap checkout feature with Google’s Agent Payments Protocol to facilitate streamlined digital payments.

  • Sources: pymnts