Google & PayPal Team Up for AI Shopping Revolution - Finance AI Weekly #33
September 22, 2025 -
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A report by Boston Consulting Group forecasts that global payments revenue is set to reach $2.4 trillion by 2029, driven by advancements in agentic AI, digital currencies, and fintech innovations. Meanwhile, PayPal and Google have announced a multi-year partnership to integrate AI technology into payment solutions, aiming to enhance shopping experiences for users.
In other news, Rulebase, a company founded by Nigerian engineers, has raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to automate back-office tasks in financial services using AI. The United Nations Development Programme and the Exponential Science Foundation have also launched the Government Blockchain Academy to foster public sector innovation through blockchain and AI technologies. Additionally, Pascal AI has secured $3.1 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered investment research platform and enter the U.S. market.
Welcome to this week's edition of Finance AI Weekly.
A report by Boston Consulting Group forecasts that global payments revenue is set to reach $2.4 trillion by 2029, driven by advancements in agentic AI, digital currencies, and fintech innovations. Meanwhile, PayPal and Google have announced a multi-year partnership to integrate AI technology into payment solutions, aiming to enhance shopping experiences for users.
In other news, Rulebase, a company founded by Nigerian engineers, has raised $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to automate back-office tasks in financial services using AI. The United Nations Development Programme and the Exponential Science Foundation have also launched the Government Blockchain Academy to foster public sector innovation through blockchain and AI technologies. Additionally, Pascal AI has secured $3.1 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered investment research platform and enter the U.S. market.
Google and PayPal Partner for AI Shopping
PayPal has announced a multi-year partnership with Google to enhance AI-powered shopping experiences. The collaboration will integrate PayPal's payment solutions across Google's products and promote the adoption of Google's Agent Payments Protocol. Read more
Rulebase Raises $2.1 Million for AI in Fintech
Rulebase, founded by Nigerian engineers, has secured $2.1 million in pre-seed funding to enhance back-office operations in financial services using AI. The technology is already in use at companies like Rho and a Fortune 50 financial institution. Read more
UNDP and Exponential Science Foundation Launch Blockchain Academy
The United Nations Development Programme and the Exponential Science Foundation have announced the creation of the Government Blockchain Academy to enhance public sector innovation using blockchain and AI technologies. Read more
Pascal AI Secures $3.1 Million for AI Investment Platform
Pascal AI has raised $3.1 million in seed funding to expand its AI-powered investment research platform and enter the U.S. market. The platform is designed to automate investment workflows and is already used by over 25 financial firms globally. Read more
LivePerson Completes Strategic Refinancing to Boost AI Focus
LivePerson has completed a strategic refinancing to strengthen its financial position and focus on AI innovation, reducing debt by $226 million and extending maturities to 2029. Read more
Seapoint Launches AI Financial Platform for Startups
Seapoint, a financial platform for European startups, has secured $3 million in pre-seed funding to enhance its AI-powered financial management services. The platform aims to simplify financial processes for mid-market companies. Read more
Fluent Introduces AI Tool for Dental Claims Management
On September 16, 2025, Fluent announced the launch of SmartClaimFocus™, a platform designed to assist payers in managing dental claims by identifying opportunities for Fraud, Waste, & Abuse (FWA). Read more
Arcanis Launches AI Platform for Venture Capital
On September 16, 2025, Arcanis introduced an AI-powered platform to improve decision-making in venture capital markets, focusing on standardized research and a transparent AI trust layer. Read more
Google Introduces Agent Payments Protocol for AI Purchases
On September 16, 2025, Google unveiled the Agent Payments Protocol (AP2), an open protocol to enable AI agents to securely make purchases for users, backed by over 60 merchants and financial institutions. Read more
Early Warning Services Proposes Plan to Combat Payments Fraud
Early Warning Services, the company behind Zelle and Paze, has proposed a five-point plan to enhance the security of the U.S. payments system against fraud. This proposal responds to a request from U.S. financial regulators. Read more
Arkade AI Acquires Loop Marketers for AI-Driven Solutions
On September 19, 2025, Arkade AI announced its acquisition of Loop Marketers, aiming to enhance AI-driven lead generation and customer engagement in the financial sector. Read more
AI Models Achieve CFA Level III Exam Standards
A study by Goodfin and NYU Stern demonstrates that AI models, including OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini 2.5, can now meet CFA Level III exam standards, indicating a leap in AI's capability to offer expert financial advice. Read more
EBANX Introduces AI Payment Solutions and Enters Philippines Market
EBANX has launched AI-powered tools to improve payment processes and is expanding its services to the Philippines, integrating major e-wallets to tap into the growing digital economy. Read more
Overtake Partners with World for Proof-of-Human Tech
Overtake, a Sui blockchain-based P2P marketplace for game assets, has partnered with World to integrate World ID, a proof-of-human technology, into its marketplace. This aims to enhance trust and safety by reducing fraud and Sybil attacks. Read more
LG Group and LSEG Launch Financial AI Agent
On September 21, 2025, LG Group announced the launch of its financial AI agent, Exaone Business Intelligence, in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange Group. The AI agent aims to analyze financial data and generate reports autonomously. Read more
Boston Consulting Group Predicts Global Payments Growth
A report by Boston Consulting Group forecasts global payments revenue to reach $2.4 trillion by 2029, driven by agentic AI, digital currencies, and fintech innovations. Read more
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