Finance
Google gains global payments clout as Korean financial groups step up growth industry support
Big Tech companies are pushing deeper into fintech, but results vary. Google has secured more than 150 million Google Pay users mainly in India and the United States, while Meta has yet to show clear traction since its Diem cryptocurrency project stalled. PayPal is moving to expand into AI and commerce, including a planned acquisition. In South Korea, financial groups and banks are rolling out funds, startup support and partnerships to back AI and other growth areas.