Circle, a global FinTech firm, has announced the launch of Circle Payments Network (CPN), a new initiative designed to connect a wide range of financial institutions and enable real-time cross-border payments through regulated digital assets. The launch of CPN comes in response to ongoing challenges in cross-border payments. Despite technological advances, such transactions still frequently
Checkbook, a leading innovator in digital payment solutions, has been named a leader in B2B Digital Payments by Frost & Sullivan in B2B Digital Payment Systems 2025. This recognition highlights Checkbook’s commitment to transforming outdated payment systems into seamless, scalable, and cost-effective solutions for businesses. Frost & Sullivan’s fact based analysis identified Checkbook for its innovative approach to digitizing
Adobe and Antom, a leading provider of unified merchant payments and digitisation solutions under Ant International, today announced a strategic partnership to launch an optimized payment experience and tailored digital marketing offerings for Adobe’s customers across Asia. “At Adobe, we’re always looking to deliver elevated and localized experiences for our customers. As our base of
Forter, a global provider of digital commerce trust solutions, has launched major enhancements to its Payment Optimisation suite, including a beta release of Predictive Payment Routing and a new GenAI agent detection tool, as part of its spring product release. These developments come in response to rapid changes in the digital commerce landscape, where evolving
PIMFA WealthTech, the innovation arm of the Personal Investment Management & Financial Advice Association (PIMFA), has partnered with Morningstar to launch a new AI-focused Tech Sprint, aimed at solving key operational challenges in the wealth management sector. The competition offers FinTech firms the opportunity to present their AI solutions at the Morningstar Investment Conference UK, taking place
Edenred Payment Solutions, a UK-based e-money institution, has launched a new Virtual Card Number product designed to help insurance companies speed up claims payments. Insurance claim processing has traditionally been slow, with claimants often waiting weeks for reimbursements, according to Insurtech Digital. Research from Sollers Consulting and Ipsos reveals that 63% of UK insurance customers prioritise
Nexi, a leading European PayTech, has expanded its Tap to Pay on iPhone functionality to merchants in Switzerland and Finland. The company, which specialises in digital payment solutions, previously introduced the service in Italy, Germany, Austria, and Sweden, according to FF News. The expansion aims to provide merchants with a seamless and secure method to accept
Curve, a digital wallet provider known for its innovative approach to payment management, has raised £37m in a funding round led by Hanaco Ventures. Existing investors, including Fuel Ventures, IDC, Outward VC, and Lord Stanley Fink, also participated in the round. The fresh capital injection is set to support Curve’s strategic growth, with a strong
Quantexa, a global provider of AI-driven decision intelligence solutions, has successfully closed a $175m Series F funding round. The funding round was led by Teachers’ Venture Growth (TVG), part of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, with ongoing support from existing investors such as British Patient Capital. Other backers in Quantexa include Warburg Pincus, Dawn Capital,
SatoshiPay, a blockchain payments firm, has successfully closed an €850k fundraising round to accelerate the expansion of its payment solution, Vortex. Built on the Pendulum network, Vortex aims to streamline global transactions by bridging stablecoins with local fiat currencies. The round saw participation from several notable investors, including CoinShares chairman Danny Masters, SatoshiPay co-founder Meinhard
Momnt, a leading FinTech company specialising in real-time lending and payment solutions, has announced a partnership with Your Virtual Adjuster, an innovative claims management platform designed for roofers. The collaboration aims to provide roofing contractors with a seamless solution for handling insurance claims while offering flexible financing options to homeowners, according to FF News. The
SaaScada has been chosen by ARIE Finance to support its international payments service for mid-sized B2B businesses. SaaScada, a cloud-native core banking provider, will enable ARIE Finance to simplify cross-border transactions, particularly in Africa, where the company seeks to become the first B2B firm with a PSP licence in Mauritius. ARIE Finance’s banking platform is designed to offer
