Basware, a global leader in Invoice Lifecycle Management, has acquired Redmap, a leading Australian provider of Accounts Payable (AP) automation software. Together, Basware and Redmap will deliver a portfolio of AI-driven solutions to middle market and enterprise companies, empowering them to manage the entire invoice lifecycle.

Coinbase, the most trusted place for trading crypto, and PPRO, the leading local payments platform, have announced a partnership to bring BLIK payments to Coinbase. BLIK is actively used by 20 million people in Poland and is the most popular mobile payment method in the country. The move will provide a new, easy-to-use payment option that allows users to purchase crypto on Coinbase using Polish złoty (PLN) for the first time.

Clear Junction, the global provider of cross-border payments and banking services infrastructure for regulated financial institutions, has today launched a major new whitepaper, ‘Value in Transition: Navigating the Evolution of Money, Payments and Digital Finance’. 

Worldpay®, a global leader in payment technology, has established a strategic collaboration with ekko, a sustainability innovator, to help merchants advance their sustainability goals – starting with practical initiatives that resonate with consumers. Through this shared initiative, merchants can show customers the carbon footprint of their purchase and offer the option to add a small charitable donation at checkout, transforming everyday transactions into opportunities for positive impact.

Mastercard and LoanPro today announced a new strategic partnership to launch Loan on Card, a solution designed to enable lenders to deliver loans to approved consumer and small business borrowers through virtual and physical card-based experiences. Set to launch in 2026, Loan on Card will provide borrowers with instant access to funds that can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted.

Informed.IQ, the leader in AI-powered loan verification and fraud prevention, today announced a $63 million growth equity investment from Invictus Growth Partners (“Invictus”). Trusted by the nation’s largest banks, Informed.IQ delivers category-defining agentic AI that verifies loans and stops fraud. The company has proven its platform at scale and serves seven of the top ten U.S. auto lenders.

MANTL, an Alkami solution team and a leading provider of loan and deposit account opening technology, today announced a strategic partnership with Method Financial (Method), a provider of consumer permissioned financial connectivity.

Provenir, a global leader in AI risk decisioning software, today launched an educational initiative to help banks and financial institutions improve their understanding, adoption and application of artificial intelligence (AI).