SmartStream, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM®) solutions provider, today announces a significant upgrade to its Advanced Payment Control (APC) solution. This update further streamlines and optimises payment investigations by accommodating any number of disparate payment rails to improve resolution times and reduce costs in the era of instant payments.

Qonto, the leading European business finance solution for SMEs and freelancers, announces today two new features which reinforce its commitment to offer the best business banking solution to its 500,000 customers. The first is a new strategic partnership with Wise Platform, Wise’s market-leading global infrastructure for banks and enterprises, to further enhance Qonto’s cross-border payment capabilities.

Trading Technologies International, Inc. (TT), a global capital markets technology platform provider, today announced that it has partnered with Hidden Road, the global credit network for institutions, through Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC, its futures commission merchant regulated by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The move will enable Hidden Road clients to utilize the TT platform for trading across a broad range of asset classes and products, including traditional cleared derivatives as well as digital assets.

Nuvei Corporation, the Canadian fintech company, today announced that it has secured an in-principle approval for a Retail Services Category II License from the Central Bank of the UAE, representing an important strategic expansion into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and fortifying its global presence and commitment to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Finzly, Inc., a leader in innovative payment and financial solutions, today announced a partnership with Frost Bank, a subsidiary of Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. headquartered in Texas, to deliver instant payments capabilities to the banks' global business and consumer customers through the Federal Reserve’s FedNow® and The Clearing House’s RTP®.

Nu Holdings (Nubank) announces today a partnership with Lightspark, a global leader in infrastructure for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, Bitcoin’s second-layer blockchain that scales and accelerates transactions. The agreement between the companies aims to evolve the Nu app in the future by incorporating new blockchain-based features or services.

Payabli, the payments infrastructure solution for software companies, has closed a $20M Series A. The round was led by QED Investors with participation from existing investors TTV Capital, Fika Ventures and Bling Capital based on the company’s greater than 3X revenue growth.

Worldline, a global leader in payment services, has announced a strategic partnership with Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a globally renowned brand dedicated to supporting independent luxury hotels, resorts, and residences for over 50 years. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in streamlining payment processes and elevating the guest experience within the luxury hospitality segment, benefiting more than 600 member properties across 80 countries.

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