NEXT Biometrics, the world leader in advanced high-security fingerprint sensor technology, has received the first major purchase order for its FAP 20 sensor in Nigeria. NEXT has already delivered an initial order of NOK 1.7 million during the first quarter of 2025.

FIS® , a global leader in financial technology, today announced the launch of its new Securities Finance Matching Platform in the U.S., following the completion of its SEC filing process. The cloud-native solution employs smart automated matching technology for secure, scalable and cost-effective securities finance for broker-dealers. As a new offering in the space, the solution can help give U.S.

Ripple, the leading provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, today announced that Ripple USD (RLUSD) has been integrated into Ripple’s flagship payments solution, Ripple Payments, further driving enterprise utility and demand for the asset.

Aryza, a global provider of mission-critical automation software across the credit lifecycle, is pleased to announce the acquisition of RiskLogix Solutions, a prominent provider of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions. This strategic acquisition reinforces Aryza’s commitment to delivering best-in-class Credit & Debt Lifecycle Management SaaS solutions and positions both companies for accelerated growth and innovation.

High-frequency cryptocurrency market maker and OTC liquidity provider, Wincent, has selected OpenPayd, a leading provider of financial infrastructure, to power its fiat accounts and real-time payments. 

SmartStream announces that it has partnered with Finastra, another global provider of financial services software applications, to extend collateral management workflows across Treasury and Capital Markets, with special focus on MEA and APAC regions. This collaboration offers a robust and cost-effective path for financial institutions to navigate workflows and regulations with SmartStream’s comprehensive collateral management solution, with the added acceleration to be operational in less than four weeks.

Sumsub, a global full-cycle verification platform, is launching Sumsub Academy, an educational initiative aimed at empowering compliance, risk, and fraud prevention professionals. As the first verification and anti-fraud company to offer educational courses with external market experts, the Academy is designed to provide real-world compliance strategies, practical knowledge, and career-boosting credentials through free, expert-led modules. 

ClearBank, an enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking, today announced a new regional partnership with Kraken, one of the world’s longest-standing, most liquid and most secure digital asset platforms. The extended partnership sees ClearBank provide Kraken’s UK based clients with GBP clearing services enabling seamless on and off ramps into the digital exchange ecosystem. 

Aria, a leading provider of deferred payment infrastructure for B2B marketplaces and platforms, has selected Mangopay’s flexible wallet-based payment solution to optimize and automate its embedded finance product.  
 
The collaboration builds on the existing partnership between the two companies, with the integration of Mangopay’s technology powering Aria’s international growth with support for GBP and USD payment flows.