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Nuvei Completes First-Party In-Agent Payment with Visa; Unveils Merchant-Led Agentic Payments Strategy

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First live in-agent purchase authorized across multiple issuers on Visa railsNuvei Agentic delivers what merchants asked for: first-party agent capabilities today, third-party agents when the market demands

MONTREAL, July 2, 2026 /CNW/ — Nuvei, the global fintech building the infrastructure for every payment, everywhere, today completed a live agentic-commerce proof of concept with Visa, Arvato Systems, and fashion brand Kings and Priests. In the transaction, a merchant’s AI agent initiated a product purchase on a shopper’s behalf and paid inside the agent, with no hand-off to a separate payment flow. Multiple issuers across Europe took part completing agentic payments settled on live Visa rails using a tokenized Visa credential within Visa Intelligent Commerce. These were governed by shopper-set guardrails, including spend caps and approved categories.

The proof of concept moves agentic commerce beyond discovery by keeping the purchase, authorization, and payment inside the first-party agent. It also establishes a proof point for Nuvei Agentic: a protocol-agnostic execution layer any AI agent can call to pay.

“Agentic commerce is the next evolution of digital commerce, with AI not just finding products but initiating purchases,” said Phil Fayer, Chair and CEO of Nuvei. “This proof of concept starts inside a merchant’s own experience and points to where payments are heading: a layer that lets any agent, on any protocol, make a payment.”

The strategy reflects what merchants are asking for. At Nuvei’s Global Customer Advisory Board this week, merchants identified first-party agentic capabilities as the immediate priority, with the same controls extending to public, third-party agents as the market develops.

With the proof of concept complete, Nuvei, Visa, and the participating issuing partners are now working to scale these capabilities toward production.

Nuvei brings together an Agentic Payment Ecosystem

The proof of concept brought together merchant technology provider Arvato Systems, fashion brand Kings and Priests, and issuing partners across Europe, including Alpha Bank, Piraeus Bank, Bank Leumi, CAL, MAX, and Bank of Cyprus.

“Through Visa Agentic Ready, we are extending existing capabilities — including tokenization and network-level controls — to enable agent-initiated payments in a trusted and consistent way,” commented Mathieu Altwegg, Head of Product & Solutions, Visa Europe. “This proof of concept shows how those foundations can support new experiences today, with authentication continuing to evolve as the model scales.”

“This proof of concept shows how the payments ecosystem can enable AI-driven purchasing while preserving trust, control, and transparency,” said Carsten Bruning, Vice President Digital Commerce at Arvato Systems. “With Visa and Nuvei, we validated interoperability across the flow and proved that payment can complete inside the agent rather than on the merchant site.”

“For Kings and Priests, this was a firsthand look at how agentic commerce can open new channels for digital retail,” said Ralph Hürlemann, Founder of Kings and Priests. “An AI agent initiating a purchase on a consumer’s behalf can reshape how customers discover and buy online.”

Beyond the Proof of Concept: Building the Execution Layer for Agentic Commerce

Agentic commerce is projected to drive $1 trillion in global transaction volume by 2030 and $3–5 trillion by 2035 (McKinsey). As the payment experience moves into the agent, this proof of concept marks a first step in Nuvei Agentic Payments and extends Nuvei’s Every Payment, Everywhere strategy.

Two building blocks form that interface. A Protocol Compatibility Layer lets merchants integrate once and accept payments from the standards an agent uses — ACP, AP2, or MCP — routed across networks, with Nuvei intending to certify against both Visa Intelligent Commerce and Mastercard Agent Pay. Know Your Agent adds identity and governance by registering and credentialing agents, validating the consumer’s mandate, scoring agent reputation, and keeping actions auditable. Together, they give merchants one interface through Nuvei’s existing platform and ISV integrations, without re-engineering their payment experience.

Nuvei is targeting initial availability in the second half of 2026, covering protocol compatibility, the KYA registry and agent risk scoring, network certifications, and a developer sandbox — all on the Level 1 PCI-certified infrastructure and risk and fraud tooling Nuvei already runs at scale.

“Agentic commerce is a platform problem, not a feature,” Fayer added. “Merchants need one place that connects them to every agent, protocol, and network while keeping them in control. The hard part isn’t the transaction; it’s carrying a verifiable mandate, managing real-world agent risk, and clearing across any rail. We are now building it into the infrastructure we already run for thousands of merchants.”

Read the executive viewpoint from Phil Fayer.

About Nuvei

Nuvei is the global fintech building the infrastructure for every payment, everywhere. Its modular, flexible, and scalable technology enables leading companies to accept next-generation payments, offer all payout options, and benefit from banking, risk, and fraud management services. Connecting businesses to their customers in more than 200 markets, with local acquiring in 53 markets, 150 currencies, and over 720 alternative payment methods, Nuvei provides the technology and insights for customers and partners to succeed locally and globally through one integration.

For more information on our vision for agentic commerce, visit our website.  

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England’s Togetherness and Leadership Inspire a New Generation as EE Launches Mentor Badge to Support Boys Both On and Off the Pitch

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LONDON, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — England’s exploits this summer have been defined by resilience, but it’s the composure shown by its leaders in high-pressure moments that’s resonating most. Thomas Tuchel’s calm considered touchline manner and Harry Kane’s steadying presence and leadership on the pitch have offered fans a real-world lesson in emotional intelligence, and proof that strength and openness aren’t mutually exclusive, even under intense scrutiny.

That leadership couldn’t be arriving at a more important moment. New research from EE, lead partner of the Home Nations Football Associations, reveals the scale of harmful online influence shaping boys’ attitudes and behaviour, with 42% of boys aged 11–16 exposed to damaging stereotypes, including the idea that men shouldn’t show emotion on a weekly basis. Against that backdrop, seeing elite figures model a different kind of strength matters: 69% of boys say hearing professional footballers speak openly about pressure and vulnerability makes them more comfortable with their own emotions. Meanwhile, 71% of parents believe a coach holds as much, or more, sway over their son’s sense of masculinity than online content does.

This isn’t a small issue. Football remains one of the most powerful spaces in a young boy’s life; a place where identity, confidence and belonging are shaped as much as skill. Tuchel’s approach echoes EE’s ongoing ‘Yes Boys’ campaign, which is working to counter negative online influences by helping young players build confidence, identity and resilience, both in the changing room and beyond it. With 95% of grassroots coaches saying emotional and mental wellbeing support is now central to their role, EE is equipping them with practical tools through the EE Mentor Badge, developed in partnership with Internet Matters, to help translate elite-level leadership into everyday coaching practice.

Thomas Tuchel commented about EE’s Mentor Badge: “EE has designed a programme to help coaches guide boys through the pressures of growing up online. Every module is built with leading voices in science, psychology and football, equipping coaches with the tools to help build up our boys – on and off the pitch.”

EE Mentor Badge: Key Tips for Coaches and Parents

Challenge Language, Not Character – Address harmful language calmly and consistently to set clear team standards.Redefine Leadership – Model inclusive behaviour and define leadership through how players treat each other, not hierarchy.Curiosity Over Confrontation – Ask where a phrase came from rather than shutting the conversation down.Focus on Performance, Not Appearance – Keep the emphasis on effort, not looks-based trends.Know When to Escalate – Follow safeguarding procedures for persistent or targeted behaviour.

To find out more and access the full Mentor Badge, search ‘EE Yes Boys’ or click here.

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Mytheresa Launches Mytheresa Out East, a Bespoke Mobile Boutique Experience in the Hamptons This Summer

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EAST HAMPTON, N.Y., July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — This Summer, leading luxury multi-brand digital platform Mytheresa will bring its signature appproach to curation and client service directly to the Hamptons with the launch of a bespoke mobile boutique experience, Mytheresa Out East.

From June 30 through August 6, a fully customized Airstream will travel throughout the Hamptons, making stops at some of the region’s most sought-after beaches, hotels, wineries, restaurants, and cultural destinations. Hauled by a Storm Blue R1T from exclusive vehicle Rivian, the activation offers a new way for clients to engage with the Mytheresa brand throughout the season. Private shopping appointments for top clients will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while Thursdays will be open to the public through walk-ins and on-site registration.

Inside, guests will discover a curated edit of summer-ready fashion and accessories presented in a thoughtfully designed space furnished in partnership with Lulu and Georgia. Private appointments will feature refreshments from Saratoga Spring Water, while each client will receive a bespoke floral arrangement presented in a Ginori 1735 vase as part of an exclusive gifting experience. Throughout the summer, the mobile boutique will make appearances at select Hamptons destinations, including The Hedges Inn, Topping Rose House, Wölffer Estate Vineyard , and Montauk Yacht Club.

“At Mytheresa, we are constantly exploring new ways to connect with our clients through exceptional service and meaningful experiences,” said Carly Rosenberg, President of North America. “Mytheresa Out East brings our world directly to the Hamptons, allowing us to offer a highly personalized shopping experience in select iconic Hamptons destinations.”

Blending mobility with elevated service, Mytheresa Out East reimagines the traditional storefront through a more personal, experience-led approach to luxury retail.

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Xtalks Announces its Life Science Webinar Calendar for July 2026

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Upcoming free, educational webinars from Xtalks will feature topics on biomarkers, clinical trials, commercialization and HEOR, emerging market, food ingredients and innovations, laboratory technology, medical device safety and regulation, patient recruitment and retention, pharma manufacturing and supply chain, pharmaceutical regulation, pharmacovigilance and preclinical research.

TORONTO, July 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Stay on top of current hot topics through free webinars presented by leading experts in the pharma, biotech, medical device and food industries. Access to all webinars is free, so be sure to register today to save your place! Participate in the discussion and stay relevant in your field!

Visit www.xtalks.com to see our upcoming webinars:

BIOMARKERS
Jul 15 – Precision Neurology Made Practical: Faster Development Through Biomarkers and Real-World Insight

CLINICAL TRIALS
Jul 07 – Strengthen TMF Strategy Under ICH E6(R3) Risk Expectations
Jul 08 – Effectively Streamlining EU & UK Clinical Trial Sample Testing
Jul 09 – COAs in Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Trials: How scientific strategy, eCOA & rater training align to protect endpoint & data quality
Jul 09 – Leveraging real-world diagnostic data to accelerate Alzheimer’s research and care
Jul 13 – How Advocacy Perspectives Can Improve Neurology Research
Jul 16 – From Data to Evidence: A Framework for RWD Study Design & Causal Inference
Jul 22 – ASCO 2026: Turn Oncology Data into Smarter Trial Strategy
Jul 23 – Use Patient Insights to Improve Real-World Data Quality
Jul 30 – Flexible Trial Execution: Blending Site-Based and At-Home Models Without Compromising Quality

COMMERCIALIZATION & HEOR
Jul 09 – How to Use Your Existing Data to Predict Access Delays and Reduce Drop-Off
Jul 21 – Beyond Monitoring: How AI Is Turning Pharma CI into a Commercial Decision Engine
Jul 23 – Beyond Weight Loss: Obesity Trial Design for Real-World Patient and Payer Impact

EMERGING MARKET
Jul 29 – Rethinking European Expansion: What Life Science Leaders Can Learn from Latvia

FOOD INGREDIENTS & INNOVATIONS
Jul 22 – The Future of Healthy Aging: Powered by Longevity Science

LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
Jul 07 – De-Risk Automated Liquid Handling with Low Volume Verification
Jul 15 – Improve Blood Assay Analyte Preservation & Recovery with Advanced Materials
Jul 20 – Strategies to Reduce Risk in Multi-Site Assay Cross-Validation
Jul 23 – De-Risk Automated Liquid Handling with Low Volume Verification (Broadcast 2)
Jul 24 – Streamlining Protein Crystallography Automation from Sample Prep to Imaging

MEDICAL DEVICE SAFETY & REGULATION
Jul 14 – How to Use AI to Accelerate Regulated Software Development
Jul 28 – Using AI to Improve QMSR Readiness in Medical Device Quality

PATIENT RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Jul 02 – Clinical Trial Rescue: Fix Recruitment & Get Timelines Back on Track
Jul 29 – Reduce Recruitment Risk by Understanding Patient Decisions

PHARMA MANUFACTURING & SUPPLY CHAIN
Jul 21 – Reducing Downstream Bottlenecks with Pre-packed Chromatography Columns
Jul 30 – Seamless Biopharmaceutical Development for Accelerated Validation Readiness

PHARMACEUTICAL REGULATION
Jul 08 – The 5 Pillars of AI Governance to Reduce GxP Risk
Jul 14 – How to Prepare for a Successful Drug Marketing Application Submission

PHARMACOVIGILANCE
Jul 22 – How MI, PV & Regulatory Collaborate on Signals, Labeling, Crisis Response and AI

PRECLINICAL RESEARCH
Jul 20 – Predict bsAb Liabilities Earlier to Reduce Development Risk
Jul 29 – Streamline Targeted LNP Development to Improve Preclinical Translation
Jul 30 – Use Novel ADME Tools to Improve Early Human PK Projection

ABOUT XTALKS

Xtalks — The Life Science Community™ empowers professionals across pharma, biotech, medtech, healthcare and research with the trusted knowledge and collaborative insights that move the industry forward. Powered by Honeycomb Worldwide Inc., Xtalks delivers news, feature articles, webinars, podcasts, videos, expert interviews, curated job opportunities and more designed to support informed decision-making in a fast-evolving sector.

Every year, thousands of professionals rely on Xtalks for timely intelligence, peer perspectives and industry thought leadership. Join our life science community to stay informed, connected and ready for what’s next.

To learn more about Xtalks, visit www.xtalks.com
For information about working with Xtalks to host your webinar, visit https://xtalks.com/partner-with-us/

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