Talos Extends Series B to $150M in Strategic Fundraise
January 30, 20267 min
$45M extension brings leading global institutions onto the cap table
Topstep Brokerage Unveils Industry’s First Prop-to-Brokerage Funding Model
January 29, 20264 min
New Introducing Broker Enables Traders to Transfer Prop Earnings Directly to Live Futures Accounts
Lithic Expands Partner Bank Network with Addition of Stearns Bank
January 28, 20265 min
Lithic, the card issuer processing platform powering next-generation financial experiences, today announced a partnership with Stearns Bank, a well-capitalized, Minnesota-headquartered financial services institution with over a century of experience and customers nationwide. This collaboration expands Lithic’s enterprise-grade card program capabilities, enabling fintechs to launch comprehensive consumer and commercial card programs with trusted infrastructure. Through this partnership, Stearns Bank will serve as BIN sponsor across major payment networks for Lithic’s program-managed services. Stearns Bank brings over 100...
Abrigo Launches Real-Time ACH Fraud Detection Solution
January 22, 20265 min
New solution strengthens AI-powered Abrigo Fraud Detection platform to analyze ACH files on arrival and help financial institutions prevent fraud losses and meet Nacha requirements
Chartis Names MOZN a Leader in AML and KYC — One of Only 10 Worldwide
January 22, 20265 min
MOZN is recognized as a Category Leader in Chartis Research's RiskTech® Quadrant 2025 for AML Transaction Monitoring Solutions and KYC Data and Solutions.
RiskExec® Reinforces Bank-Grade Security with SOC 2 Type II Examination
January 21, 20263 min
Independent audit validates RiskExec's security and operational controls over time, supporting vendor risk, audit, and examiner expectations.
Crossmint Gains MiCA Approval to Expand EU Digital Asset Infrastructure
January 20, 20265 min
Crossmint , the all-in-one digital asset and wallet infrastructure platform, announced today that it has secured MiCA authorization with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV). Once registered, Crossmint will become a regulated Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP), joining a highly selective group of infrastructure providers authorized to offer compliant crypto asset services across all 27 EU member states. With Crossmint, companies can now deploy complete digital asset infrastructure, including embedded wallets , exchanges , and cross-border transfers , across Europe and globally through a single integration. The MiCA authorization grants...
ZBXCX Moves Forward With European Expansion in 2026
January 20, 20264 min
ZBXCX Digital Asset Exchange has announced its plans to further advance its expansion into the European market in 2026, marking a strategic milestone in the platform’s long-term global development roadmap. This initiative reflects ZBXCX’s intention to strengthen its international presence and deepen engagement with key global financial regions. Europe has been identified as a priority market for ZBXCX due to its mature financial infrastructure, strong technological adoption, and steadily growing participation in digital asset trading. As interest in...
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....
Hatch Bank Adds New Executives, Strengthens its Leadership in Sponsor Banking
January 14, 20266 min
Amanda Swoverland appointed as President and Francis Mitchell joins as Chief Financial Officer to bolster bank’s embedded fintech operations