10 August 2026

64 new posts across 3 fintech and payments sources — 5 worth your time.

One week of Fintech & Payments, 5 stories, as published.

Brazil Tells Crypto Exchanges to Delay Overseas Transfers

Brazil's central bank has issued a resolution requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to implement a 24-hour delay on overseas transfers starting January 1, 2027. The rule applies to deposits made in Brazilian reais or crypto that users intend to move to international accounts.

Why it matters — Mandatory 24-hour settlement delays are becoming a standard regulatory tool to break the speed of real-time fraud in cross-border transfers.

PYMNTS · 10 August 2026 · Read the original →

Regulation

OCC Says No to Bunq US Banking License Bid

The OCC denied Dutch neobank Bunq's US banking license application, citing a lack of market-specific planning and demographic analysis. The regulator indicated that a successful bid requires a strategy built specifically for the US market rather than a generic expansion plan.

Why it matters — US regulators are signaling that 'passporting' a successful European fintech model is insufficient without deep, localized demographic and operational data.

PYMNTS · 10 August 2026 · Read the original →

Payment Rails

Bank transfers are now free for Paysera merchants in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia

Paysera has removed bank transfer fees for over 10,000 merchants in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. To qualify for the zero-fee structure, merchants must migrate from the legacy checkout version to the new 'Checkout Modern' platform.

Why it matters — Fee elimination is being used as a primary incentive to force merchant migration from legacy infrastructure to modernized, API-first payment platforms.

Finextra · 10 August 2026 · Read the original →

Regulation

FDIC aims to establish standards body to certify banking services providers - Bloomberg Law

The FDIC is working with industry leaders to establish an independent standards committee to certify fintech partners for banks. This body would provide a centralized certification process to help banks manage the risks associated with third-party technology providers.

Why it matters — The move toward a centralized standards body suggests a shift from individual bank-led due diligence to a standardized 'certified provider' model for bank-fintech partnerships.

Finextra · 10 August 2026 · Read the original →

Fraud & Risk

Visa Acquires Behavioral Biometrics Innovator BioCatch for $2.4 Billion

Visa has acquired BioCatch for $2.4 billion to integrate behavioral biometrics into its fraud prevention suite. The technology focuses on detecting account takeovers and money mule activity by analyzing user behavior patterns rather than static credentials.

Why it matters — The $2.4B valuation signals a definitive industry shift from 'point-in-time' identity verification to 'continuous' behavioral monitoring as the primary defense against sophisticated fraud.

Finovate · 10 August 2026 · Read the original →

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