DIGITEC, the global standard for FX Swaps and NDF pricing technology and workflow automation, today announced that Darryl Hooker had joined as Head of Business Development and Partnerships.

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, today announced its support for President Trump’s Executive Order requiring that the Department of the Treasury “cease issuing paper checks for all Federal disbursements” and requires that nearly all payments made to the Federal Government shall be processed electronically.

Hospitality, service staff, gig workers and musicians can now earn more tips, get paid faster and straight into their account with a revolutionary new tipping app called thankyü which allows tips to be tapped by a customer’s phone via a wearable tipping band called the TipTap.

With an impressive track record of supporting and scaling startups across fintech, cyber security, SaaS, and beyond, Lucy brings a wealth of experience to the role. A seasoned Fractional COO, founder, and startup mentor, she has worked with scaling businesses across multiple tech sectors, both in Wales and internationally.

Transaction volume on the EPN® system, the ACH network operated by The Clearing House Payments Company L.L.C., grew 6.2% in 2024, continuing the trend of yearly ACH volume and value growth. In 2024, the EPN system processed 20.7 billion transactions worth $56.4 trillion, approximately half of the U.S. ACH commercial volume last year.

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), a leading asset servicing provider for financial institutions and asset managers, is proud to announce the successful adoption of BBH’s account opening API by Euroclear, the Brussels-based international central securities depository (ICSD). APIs are application programming interfaces that allow different applications to communicate with each other.

Today, Hashgraph unveils HashSphere, a private, permissioned blockchain built with Hedera technology. HashSphere offers enterprises a flexible DLT solution that grows with their needs. Currently in beta, HashSphere delivers the security, compliance, and interoperability required for enterprises to utilize DLT while meeting the demands of today’s regulatory landscape.

Elite travelers are seeking highly-personalized, exclusive and high-end travel experiences that will enhance their own wellbeing, according to a new report from Flywire Corporation (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company. And on a quest to feel recharged and enriched, these ultra luxury travelers are prepared to pay what it takes to have unique access to experiences. Among those who spend more than $25,000 per vacation, almost half say they are prepared to spend much more than before for once in a lifetime travel experiences.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, today announced that two new Board Members have joined its Board of Directors. The Board plays a critical role in overseeing the strategic direction of DTCC, working closely with the firm's leadership and advising on topics including risk management, regulatory matters, the development of new products and services, emerging fintech and more.

Yuno, the world’s leading payment orchestration platform, announces the launch of Ethoca Alerts, a new feature that enables merchants to proactively resolve transaction disputes before they escalate into chargebacks. This latest tool further strengthens Yuno’s end-to-end payment solution by helping merchants to take back control, save on costs and improve efficiency.

ION, a global leader in trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics and insights, and strategic consulting to financial institutions, central banks, governments, and corporate organizations, will support connectivity to the new MIAX Futures™ matching engine, MIAX Futures Onyx (Onyx).

Deus X Pay, a regulated virtual asset service provider, is providing an end-to-end solution for how businesses transact globally with the introduction of Virtual International Bank Account Numbers (vIBANs) in US Dollars (USD) and Euros (EUR). Deus X Pay’s vIBANs solve the challenge of converting and settling between digital assets and fiat accounts by offering dedicated account details, allowing businesses to make payments more efficiently.

NCR Atleos announced that Y-12 Federal Credit Union is revolutionizing member service with advanced technology through its relationship with Atleos.

Finastra announced its leading cloud-based loan document preparation system, LaserPro, is now offering enhanced features

The PRA has today proposed to raise the deposit protection limit of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) from £85,000 to £110,000