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Taurus adds full Hedera support for banks & issuers
Fintech

Taurus adds full Hedera support for banks & issuers

Banks can now manage Hedera custody, issuance and smart contracts on one platform, reducing vendor sprawl and integration delays for tokenised products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
Fintech

Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind

US merchants risk missing billions in Southeast Asian sales as local instant-payment rails outgrow cards and stay entrenched.

By Yang Yang Zhang • 5 min read • Yesterday
OwlTing says OwlPay Harbor July payments jump 108%
Software-as-a-Service

OwlTing says OwlPay Harbor July payments jump 108%

Usage on OwlPay Harbor accelerated in July, with cross-border payment volume topping 107.6% monthly growth as more enterprise clients joined.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Bitget upgrades BGBTC with Bitcoin rewards & Chainlink
Decentralized Finance

Bitget upgrades BGBTC with Bitcoin rewards & Chainlink

Daily Bitcoin payouts and faster redemption could make Bitget's BGBTC more attractive to holders seeking yield without locking up their BTC.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
xBratAI & Bitget explore multi-asset trading tie-up
Crypto

xBratAI & Bitget explore multi-asset trading tie-up

The tie-up could let retail traders manage crypto, futures, forex and tokenised stocks in one workflow instead of juggling separate platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
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 week
Hello Clever launches Clever Connect for platforms
Software-as-a-Service

Hello Clever launches Clever Connect for platforms

Platforms handling multi-party payments could cut delays and reconciliation work as Hello Clever ties funds to real-time domestic rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Equals signs long-term CNN International media deal
Fintech

Equals signs long-term CNN International media deal

The campaign is meant to lift Equals' profile among finance executives as it reports double-digit growth and GBP £58 billion in transaction volume.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Opetek launches AI reasoning platform for trading desks
Software-as-a-Service

Opetek launches AI reasoning platform for trading desks

A Tier One bank is already piloting the system in live FX options workflows as banks seek auditable AI for trading decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Axi becomes DP World Tour's first online trading partner
Fintech

Axi becomes DP World Tour's first online trading partner

The deal gives the trading firm exposure to golf fans worldwide as it seeks to lift brand awareness in crowded overseas markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

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Wealthsimple posts CAD $17 billion inflows on banking push
Fintech

Wealthsimple posts CAD $17 billion inflows on banking push

Chequing and spending products helped lift assets under administration to CAD $155.6 billion, with client numbers reaching 3.6 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
RBC & TD launch Swift's new payment scheme in Canada
Fintech

RBC & TD launch Swift's new payment scheme in Canada

Canadians getting money from abroad should see fewer deductions and faster arrivals as the new scheme is rolled out on selected routes.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Wise links directly to PayNet for DuitNow QR in Malaysia
Fintech

Wise links directly to PayNet for DuitNow QR in Malaysia

Customers in Malaysia can now pay with DuitNow QR in the Wise app, as the fintech gains direct access to the national payments network.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Lloyds completes live tokenised deposit tests in Agorá
Fintech

Lloyds completes live tokenised deposit tests in Agorá

Live tests suggest tokenised deposits could trim steps and settlement risk in cross-border wholesale payments across four currencies.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth
Software-as-a-Service

Check Point revenue rises as subscriptions drive growth

Subscriptions and contracted revenue helped offset weak top-line growth, as Check Point's cash pile swelled after a convertible notes issue.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Dext extends payments to UK QuickBooks Online users
Fintech

Dext extends payments to UK QuickBooks Online users

The move gives UK accountants and small businesses a single workflow for supplier, expense and payroll payments as late invoices strain cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments
Digital Transformation

HDBank & TerraPay launch real-time Vietnam payments

Vietnamese customers and small firms will gain faster overseas transfers as HDBank taps TerraPay to reach 156 markets without overhauling systems.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week
Ramp opens finance platform to Canadian businesses
Software-as-a-Service

Ramp opens finance platform to Canadian businesses

Canadian firms can now handle cards, expenses and bill payments in one system, as Ramp targets businesses beyond the US.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week