Ingenico, a global leader in payment acceptance and services, has announced that its Ingenico SoftPOS (SDK) is now certified under the latest PCI Mobile Payments on COTS (MPoC) Standard, version 1.1. Ingenico SoftPOS SDK for Android is the first solution to comply with this updated certification, which introduces greater flexibility in how payments are accepted using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) devices.

The U.S. Faster Payments Council (FPC), a membership organization devoted to advancing safe, easy-to-use faster payments in the United States, today published a new report, How a Directory Service Accelerates Instant Payments, produced by the FPC Directory Models Work Group. The report provides a detailed examination of how directory services can enhance the efficiency, security, and reach of instant payments.

Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in branded payment solutions, has launched new Branded Payment Services designed to help brands more efficiently manage and scale their physical and digital gift card programs. Powered by BHN’s expertise and global connections, these configurable bundles integrate key strategic services into cohesive solutions tailored to individual business needs. These offerings encompass end-to-end services available through a single vendor, including digital gifting platforms, card production, AI-driven customer care, comprehensive processing, demand planning, marketing, advanced fraud protection and distribution through BHN’s expansive network.

Nets, part of the European PayTech, Nexi Group, today announces an agreement with BluOr Bank, one of Latvia’s leading banks for business and entrepreneurs in the Baltic region. BluOr Bank will leverage Nets’ payment card issuing services, offering an enhanced customer banking experience.

Fyorin, a leading provider of innovative financial operations solutions, is excited to announce its strategic relationship with Discover® Global Network, a global payments network serving 345 million cardholders worldwide, with $589 billion in global spend in 2023.

Mastercard announced a strategic collaboration with PayTabs Group to facilitate digital payment solutions for small and medium enterprises in Egypt.

Schwarzwald Capital, a leading venture capital firm focused on fintech and the creator economy, has announced a strategic investment in Vesta, a global leader in transaction guarantee solutions for online and other card-not-present transactions. Operating across more than 40 countries and processing over 100 million transactions annually, Vesta has been at the forefront of digital fraud prevention for nearly three decades, ensuring seamless and secure online payments.

MuchBetter, the wearable payments pioneer, has introduced two new colour options for its stylish contactless Mastercard® payment ring: gloss white and gloss black. These sleek additions join the existing brushed black with more styles planned to join the range in future, giving customers even more ways to personalise their payment experience while enjoying the ultimate convenience of tap-and-go transactions.

VizyPay, a leading payment processing fintech serving small businesses in rural America, proudly announces its fourth consecutive year on the 2025 Inc. Regionals list, ranking #89 overall in the Midwest, No. 3 in Iowa, and No. 4 in financial services. The esteemed awards recognize the fastest growing privately owned companies in the United States, and this achievement underpins VizyPay's incredible growth and relentless commitment to serving SMBs across the country.

Mastercard has announced a strategic collaboration with Nomba, a leading payment solutions provider, to deliver seamless payment experiences for businesses across the country. Through this collaboration, Mastercard Gateway will be integrated into Nomba’s Checkout solution, offering businesses a seamless, secure, and efficient way to process transactions and connect with customers locally and globally.

Leading international payments business Caxton today announces the appointment of Roger Bracken to the Caxton board in the position of non-executive director.

MoneyGram and Mastercard have joined forces to advance digital money movement both domestically and across borders

Thredd has announced it has strengthened its management team to accelerate business growth and capture the global payments

Klarna has announced it has officially filed to list on the New York Stock Exchange, with the IPO widely expected to raise over $1bn. This is the latest high-profile development in the fintech sector this year, with other milestones including the sale of AI-native fraud prevention platform Ravelin to Worldpay and digital wallet provider Curve raising £37 million in a recent funding round.

Open Banking fintech, Yavrio, has announced it is now connected to corporate accounts at Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan, Citi Bank, Bank of America and U.S Bank, the five largest banks in the US, as it expands internationally.