EVERTEC, Inc. (NYSE: EVTC) (“Evertec”, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) today announced that the Company has closed the previously announced transaction to acquire a controlling stake in Tecnobank Tecnologia Bancária S.A.

JCB today announced the launch of a new strategic guide, “Asian Traveller Personas - Inspiring European Merchants to Unlock Greater Spend.” This comprehensive guide provides European merchants with key insights into the diverse motivations and spending habits of consumers coming from Asia, enabling them to craft bespoke experiences and unlock new revenue opportunities.

Blockpass, the identity verification and compliance service for blockchain and beyond, is excited to announce the launch of its new and improved On-Chain KYC® 2.0. With the adoption of crypto growing rapidly, Blockpass has created a flexible, powerful solution for blockchain identity verification and attestation which doesn’t compromise on privacy or security.

iPiD, the leading provider in Know Your Payee (KYP) solutions worldwide, today announced it will power payee verification for Triple-A, a Singapore-headquartered and Monetary of Authority of Singapore (MAS)-licensed digital currency payment institution.

Adyen, the global financial technology platform, revealed that fraud losses in Australia are on the rise, set to intensify as the peak shopping season approaches.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has concluded a framework agreement in ranking with Feedzai, the world’s leading RiskOps platform for financial crime prevention, as the first-ranked tenderer, to provide the central fraud detection and prevention mechanism for the digital euro (link to contract award notice and announcement on ECB’s website).

Diebold Nixdorf (NYSE: DBD), a global leader in transforming the way people bank and shop, today announced that Brian Gallipeau, senior vice president, Service Americas, has been named to the Future of Field Service Stand Out 50 Leaders list for 2025. The award recognizes leaders from around the globe who drive innovation, operational excellence and meaningful impact in field service organizations.

Public, the platform for long-term investing, announces that members can now build their own direct index from a wide range of foundational indices. Direct indexing is a strategy where, instead of investing in a derivative of the index, such as an ETF, investors own each stock in the index directly, enabling automated tax strategies and personalization of the index. Members can access over 100 different indices from Solactive and S&P® to directly own and customize their holdings to their liking, as well as optimize for tax savings through tax-loss harvesting.

Fuse has launched its USD virtual accounts, giving organisations fast and reliable access to emerging markets. Since launch, transaction volumes have grown by more than 100 percent month over month, already more than doubling its AED business.

Baselane, the banking and financial platform purpose-built for real estate investors, today announced it has raised a total of $34.4 million in new funding, including a recently closed $20 million Series B led by Thomvest Ventures and a previously unannounced $14.4 million Series A led by Matrix Partners. The funding milestone coincides with the launch of Baselane Smart, a subscription-based suite of AI-powered automation tools designed to give landlords greater control, efficiency, and insight into their rental property finances.

Merchant Industry, LLC (“MI”, or “Company”) a fintech company operating successfully within the merchant acquiring landscape, today announced a majority acquisition by funds managed by Lovell Minnick Partners (“LMP”), a private equity firm focused on investments in financial services, business services, and financial technology companies. The MI founders will maintain a substantial minority equity stake in the go forward business, while the Company will be managed by a new leadership team, beginning with the appointment of industry veteran Vaden Landers as Chief Executive Officer upon closing.

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire StoneCastle Cash Management. StoneCastle enables its network of depository institutions, primarily community banks and credit unions, to easily access stable, cost-efficient deposit funding from thousands of businesses and enterprise customers holding cash balances.

Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced a strategic partnership with Hanscom Federal Credit Union (HFCU) to support the launch of HFCU's proprietary mobile banking experience. Designed to deliver a convenient, gamified approach to banking, the mobile application (app) will empower members with personalized tools for financial wellness. As part of the collaboration, HFCU will also adopt Alkami's Online Banking Platform to help ensure a seamless and secure experience across digital channels.

Jack Henry & Associates Inc.® (Nasdaq: JKHY) today announced the acquisition of Victor Technologies, Inc., a cloud-native, API-first provider of innovative direct-to-core embedded payments solutions, from MVB Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: MVBF).

Deriv, a global leader in online trading today announced it has obtained a licence from the UAE Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) for its newly formed UAE subsidiary, Deriv Capital Contracts & Currencies L.L.C. This marks Deriv’s strategic expansion across the region, further enabling its mission to offer regulated online trading services in one of the world’s most dynamic financial hubs.