Banking Circle today announced that it has opened a new branch in the Czech Republic, strengthening its offering in Europe

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, today announced the launch of Unknown Shopper from Fiserv, a new analytics capability designed to help merchants and their marketing partners better understand in-store customer behavior and build actionable customer segments from card-present transactions.

Skydo, India’s leading cross-border payments platform for exporters, has received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a Payment Aggregator–Cross Border (PA-CB).

FreshTunes, the label services platform for artists everywhere, is rolling out a new option for royalty payments worldwide. Starting in Q1 2026, artists anywhere in the world will be able to receive their payouts directly to their Visa or Mastercard bank cards. This will mean faster, easier payments for music makers in North and South America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia--anywhere not under OFAC sanctions.

PicPay announced that it has filed a registration statement with the SEC for a proposed initial public offering of its Class A common shares

Smart Payment Technologies has partnered with Castles Technology to enhance its G8 payment gateway by integrating Castles’ advanced hardware platforms with its existing payment technology ecosystem.

With less than a month to go until the self-assessment deadline, almost a third (31%) of self-employed people in the UK say they are unsure how much tax they owe.

Paytech platform Blink Payment has launched its Card Present API, enabling Integrated Software Vendor (ISV) partners and merchants to seamlessly integrate in-person payments and real-time reporting directly into their own platforms.

Iute Group will establish a business entity in Ukraine and is preparing to enter the market by building a digital bank

Ziina, the UAE’s leading homegrown consumer and business payments platform, today announced the launch of Ziina Violet, a new lifestyle membership that brings together everyday benefits from the UAE’s most loved brands and introduces zero currency fees on global spending. Violet marks Ziina’s evolution from a payments platform into a unified daily lifestyle companion for the country’s growing digitally native population.

Sohoula announced that it has received initial approval to launch its new reloadable prepaid card, in a move that reflects the confidence of regulatory authorities in Sohoula and the strength of its financial ecosystem. This step comes as part of a strategic partnership with Banque Misr, Visa, and Modupay as a specialized technical payment partner, to provide safer, smoother, and more flexible payment solutions. The card is designed to serve Sohoula’s existing customers as well as individuals in urban areas across Egypt.

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ:FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index for December 2025, indicating small businesses closed out the holiday season with modest gains. The seasonally adjusted Index climbed to 144, while year-over-year sales grew (+1.6%), due to higher average ticket sizes and steady demand for essentials.

Flutterwave is proud to announce that Global Board Member Olajumoke Adenowo has been featured in the prestigious Edelman Longevity Labs’ Power of 55 list as Africa’s sole representative. This inaugural list spotlights 31 influential creators over the age of 55 who bring authority and lived experience to today’s discerning consumers. For Mrs. Adenowo, this recognition underscores a career defined by trust and creativity, further cementing her status as a global leader who resonates across generations.

Vroozi, a leading provider of AI-powered procurement and accounts payable automation solutions, today announced its inclusion in Forrester's Accounts Payable Invoice Automation Software Landscape, Q4 2025 report.

Credas Technologies, the UK leader in identity verification, today announced that its Compliance Wallet has completed its first live transaction in partnership with DezrezLegal, one of the UK’s leading residential property conveyancers. The milestone marks a significant step forward in the evolution of property compliance.