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Axiology adds ex-SIX Digital Exchange Chief to board
Fintech

Axiology adds ex-SIX Digital Exchange Chief to board

The appointments signal Axiology's push to win institutional trust in Europe's tokenised asset market after its EUR €5 million seed round.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Western Union launches Stablecard with Rain in 37 markets
Crypto

Western Union launches Stablecard with Rain in 37 markets

The service lets remittance recipients hold dollar value in 37 markets, helping protect balances from local currency swings before spending via Visa.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Northern Trust launches banking APIs with NAV first client
Digital Transformation

Northern Trust launches banking APIs with NAV first client

Fund administrators can now pull banking data in real time as Northern Trust's new APIs go live with NAV Fund Services first to adopt them.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
ReconArt links reconciliation hub to Solana blockchain
Crypto

ReconArt links reconciliation hub to Solana blockchain

The connector should help finance teams reconcile stablecoin transfers and AI-driven payments as blockchain settlement strains older back-office systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Fintech leaders hail digital payments & blockchain
Crypto

Fintech leaders hail digital payments & blockchain

Cross-border payments are becoming faster and more transparent, with stablecoins and data-driven lending broadening access for firms shut out by banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
APAC fintech leaders flag agentic commerce & AI costs
Software-as-a-Service

APAC fintech leaders flag agentic commerce & AI costs

Fragmented payments and rising AI bills are forcing APAC fintechs to rethink infrastructure, interoperability and cost controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't
Digital Transformation

Global payments got faster. The last mile didn't

Recipients in Africa still face queues and cash pickups as cross-border transfers hit local rails that lag behind instant sending speeds.

By George Goodyer • 3 min read • Last month

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British firms warned over digital disruption risks
Software-as-a-Service

British firms warned over digital disruption risks

Outages in cloud, payments and software could stop British firms trading within minutes, Everywhen said, even with premises still open.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Real-time rail payments bring Canada into hold-free economy
Fintech

Real-time rail payments bring Canada into hold-free economy

Consumers and businesses will be able to move money in seconds outside banking hours when Payments Canada launches the RTR next quarter.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • This month
Payouts.com & Replit expand partnership to speed builds
Software-as-a-Service

Payouts.com & Replit expand partnership to speed builds

The move could cut Payouts.com's product development cycle from months to days while keeping audit trails and PCI controls in place.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Fold taps Lead Bank to bolster bitcoin account push
Crypto

Fold taps Lead Bank to bolster bitcoin account push

The tie-up should give users more account features, faster transfers and higher limits as Fold builds a fuller banking-style app around bitcoin.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Professor says tokenised deposits won't transform banking
Fintech

Professor says tokenised deposits won't transform banking

Existing banking systems can already deliver most of the promised benefits of tokenised deposits, according to a Loughborough University study.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Maximum raises USD $30 million seed round for banks
Software-as-a-Service

Maximum raises USD $30 million seed round for banks

Banks could gain faster product updates and lower operating costs as Maximum emerges from stealth with a USD $30 million seed round.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Your biggest competitor may have already launched, you've just never heard of them
Digital Transformation

Your biggest competitor may have already launched, you've just never heard of them

Banks risk being blindsided by new digital finance firms that are already moving money faster and attracting users beyond the old model.

By Paul Quickenden • 5 min read • This month
BNY & Galaxy expand digital asset custody services
Blockchain

BNY & Galaxy expand digital asset custody services

Institutional investors could soon earn staking rewards through BNY's custody platform, pending regulatory review of the new service.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
The customer experience gap in cross-border payments
Fintech

The customer experience gap in cross-border payments

Delayed cross-border payments are costing banks millions and leaving businesses chasing funds they cannot trace.

By Yasmine Amani • 5 min read • This month
Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses
Fintech

Ecommpay backs ICAEW campaign for small businesses

The deal gives accountants advising smaller firms fresh guidance on online payments, banking and cash flow as merchants seek quicker, simpler set-ups.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
MIST wins AUD $3.5m to back student funds in Australia
Fintech

MIST wins AUD $3.5m to back student funds in Australia

Fresh capital will let the fintech expand checks on international students' living funds as universities tighten oversight of visa compliance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month