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PhotonPay Secures U.S. MTL License to Anchor Its Global Regulatory Framework

January 20, 20264 min

PhotonPay, a leading global digital financial infrastructure platform, has obtained Money Transmitter License (MTL) from state financial regulatory authority in the United States. Through the successful approval of the state-level payment license, PhotonPay strengthens its localized service capabilities and broadens its operational reach, laying a solid foundation for sustained growth across the Americas and global markets. In the United States, MTL license is an essential regulatory approval for companies providing funds transfer and related payment services....

by PRNewswire

Risk Management

Plugsic Deploys “Delta-Zero” Risk Protocol

January 20, 20265 min

Plugsic, a financial technology infrastructure provider, today announced the deployment of its “Delta-Zero” risk management protocol. This major update to the “Sovereign Execution” platform introduces an automated hedging layer designed to mathematically isolate positions from market volatility, a capability previously restricted to proprietary trading desks. As independent investors increasingly seek yield in volatile digital asset markets, the risk of drawdown often outweighs potential returns. Plugsic’s new protocol addresses this by enforcing a strict market-neutral mandate. The software...

by GlobeNewswire

Compliance & Scoring

Busway Introduces Lower-Cost AML and KYC Screening Platform Using ML

January 20, 20264 min

Company applies machine learning and automation to lower KYC screening expenses for financial institutions

by GlobeNewswire

Banking

Gemba Appoints Fintech Veteran Georg Hauer as Strategic Advisor

January 20, 20265 min

Gemba Finance Ltd, the leading UK-based banking infrastructure and embedded finance platform, today announced the appointment of Georg Hauer, the former General Manager of N26 and COO/CFO of Hawk AI, as strategic advisor. Hauer will support Gemba’s executive leadership on scaling operations, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and accelerating expansion strategies for the UK, European Union, and United States markets. As the fintech industry transitions from a phase of rapid B2C acquisition to a mature era...

by GlobeNewswire

Compliance & Scoring

SEON Delivers Strong 2025 Growth as Customers Consolidate Fraud and AML Ops

January 19, 20264 min

Fraud and AML platform delivered over 80% ARR growth

by GlobeNewswire

Platforms

AIUSD Launches Its First Agentic Trading Product

January 19, 20268 min

AIUSD launched its first agentic trading product, bringing AI-native money infrastructure into a live, production-ready system. Rather than focusing on making swaps marginally faster or cheaper, the product targets a different challenge altogether: delegating trading behaviors that humans are fundamentally bad at, including high-frequency actions, condition-driven decisions, and multi-step execution across chains, to autonomous AI agents. Unlike traditional decentralized or centralized exchanges that require users to manually place and manage orders, AIUSD reframes trading as...

by GlobeNewswire

Investments

Solomon Partners Announces Key Leadership Appointments

January 19, 20265 min

Solomon Partners today announced that David A. Shiffman has been appointed Head of Investment Banking, a new executive leadership position focused on scaling the firm while preserving its entrepreneurial culture. In his expanded role, Mr. Shiffman will work closely with the CEO and Group Heads to accelerate growth through partner recruitment, new business development, and client engagement. He will also oversee the Mergers & Acquisitions and Capital Advisory groups and expand the use of these capabilities to benefit...

by BusinessWire

Platforms

Kikin Financial Announces $20 Mn Debt Facility to Power Growth of UK Business

January 19, 20263 min

Kikin Financial, the UK-based fintech lending platform for SMEs, today announced it has secured initial funding through Percent’s platform, with capacity to access up to $20 million as Kikin scales. The funds will be used to provide flexible credit to some of the UK’s most exciting consumer businesses. Kikin’s innovative lending platform uses AI to help small and medium-sized enterprises scale faster by offering access to capital on fair and transparent terms. The new facility...

by PRNewswire

Crypto Currencies

Bankinter Joins Bit2Me’s Capital Structure Following €30 Mn Funding Round

January 19, 20264 min

Through this agreement, both entities will explore technological synergies and knowledge-sharing opportunities. The bank reinforces its commitment to technological innovation through its venture capital investments. Bit2Me is set to accelerate its EU expansion plans backed by its strategic partners and its newly obtained European regulatory license. Bankinter has reached an investment agreement with Bit2Me, the leading digital asset company in the Spanish-speaking market. Under the terms of the deal, the bank acquires a stake in the company’s capital,...

by PRNewswire

Payments

Embedded Finance to Process $7 Tn+ in Transactions By 2030, RevitPay Reports

January 19, 20264 min

The financial world is on the brink of a massive transformation as embedded finance and flexible payment models surge toward mainstream adoption, with projected global transaction volume expected to exceed $7 trillion annually by 2030. Embedded finance is reshaping how consumers and businesses interact with money. Rather than visiting separate digital banking portals or payment processors, financial services are now being integrated directly into everyday digital experiences from shopping apps to SaaS platforms. This shift is...

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