NCR Atleos Corporation today announced the launch of a new LibertyX Bitcoin Cashout feature whereby enrolled LibertyX customers can sell bitcoin, picking up their cash conveniently at ATMs across the United States at thousands of leading merchant locations with a transaction point within five miles of more than three in four Americans once rolled out across all participating ATMs.

PayPal Holdings, Inc. today announced an expansion of its global strategic partnership with Fiserv, Inc.. which will streamline how merchant clients of Fiserv enable PayPal experiences for their customers.

Trulioo, an industry-leading identity platform with proven global coverage for person and business verification, today announced a 142% year-over-year increase in remittance-related transaction volume through its platform. As cross-border payment demand reaches new heights, remittance companies continue to turn to the Trulioo global platform for its comprehensive analytics and localized digital verification workflows in 42 languages.

Visa, the global leader in digital payments, is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Featurespace, a pioneering British company specializing in financial fraud prevention. The potential deal is valued at approximately £700 million, according to a report by Sky News.

 Shift4, the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has signed a definitive arrangement agreement (the "Arrangement Agreement") to acquire Givex Corp. , a global provider of gift cards, loyalty programs and point-of-sale solutions.

Success in ecommerce and retail today hinges on consumer convenience. In order to be successful both now and into the future, and in response to changing customer demands, businesses must enhance platform accessibility, refine product presentation, and ensure mobile compatibility to meet customer preferences effectively.

In today’s rapidly evolving fintech landscape, building and maintaining customer trust is crucial, especially as regulatory scrutiny intensifies around Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) models. Fintech companies must adopt strategies centred on compliance, strong bank partnerships, data security, and customer-first service approaches to navigate these challenges.

The strategic role of BaaS

Airwallex, the Australia-founded leading financial platform for modern businesses, today released The Startup Financial Confidence Report which reveals the opportunities and business challenges facing Australian founders right now.

Parafin, a leading innovator in embedded finance, announced today that it closed a $93M debt facility with Jefferies and Trinity Capital Inc. Their investment has the potential to increase to $187M. The substantial funding from Jefferies and Trinity, both known for their strategic investments in pioneering technologies, will support Parafin’s ability to offer capital to small businesses. Earlier this year, Parafin secured $125 million from Silicon Valley Bank and Trinity Capital Inc.

The Seamless global series is proud to announce the return of its highly anticipated digital commerce event, Seamless Europe, now heading to the vibrant city of Munich at Messe München. Building on the success of last year’s launch, this year’s event promises to be even more dynamic as it unites the payments, fintech, retail, and e-commerce industries under one roof.