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US Bank creates digital assets and money movement organisation

U.S. Bank (NYSE: USB), the fifth-largest bank in the United States and a global leader in payments, has created a new Digital Assets and Money Movement organization to accelerate development of and grow revenue from emerging digital products and services such as stablecoin issuance, cryptocurrency custody, asset tokenization and digital money movement.

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ACI Worldwide and BitPay power crypto and stablecoin payments for global merchants and PSPs

ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), an original innovator in global payments technology, today announced a strategic partnership with BitPay, the world’s leading cryptocurrency payments processor, to further expand its digital assets solutions for merchants and payment service providers (PSPs) through ACI’s Payments Orchestration Platform.

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Zurich Insurance strengthens real-time fraud detection with Quantexa

Zurich Insurance is increasing the power of its real-time fraud detection by becoming the first insurer to partner with Quantexa in the UK.

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Sygnum Bank Middle East launches institutional staking service from ADGM

Sygnum Bank Middle East has today announced the launch of Sygnum Validators - a new service launched from Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) which includes operating institutional-grade validator nodes for select blockchain networks that enable non-custodial staking.

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Mastercard invests €250 million in three new data centres in France

Mastercard has been deeply rooted in the economic fabric of Europe for decades. In 2002, we merged with Europay International, coinciding with the adoption of the Euro by 12 nations, a move that unlocked greater connection and commonality across Europe.

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Purplebricks Mortgages taps JammJar customer service tech

Purplebricks Mortgages has appointed customer service technology partner JammJar to help deliver a faster, smoother and more personal experience for every mortgage customer.

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CUBE acquires Kodex AI

CUBE, a global leader in Automated Regulatory Intelligence (ARI) and Regulatory Change Management (RCM), announces the acquisition of Kodex AI, a Berlin-headquartered technology business pioneering the use of agentic AI to transform compliance and risk management across the global financial industry.

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Fasset signs MoUs with GCC banks

Fasset, a leading UAE-headquartered global fintech platform, and Ajman Bank, one of the UAE’s leading Islamic financial institutions, today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly launch integrated and compliant virtual asset offerings across the region.

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Vanquis launches digital benefits checker

Vanquis today announced the launch of the Vanquis Benefits Checker, a new digital tool designed to help customers quickly and easily identify benefits and social tariffs they may be entitled to, ensuring fewer households miss out on vital financial support.

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GoCardless bolsters EMEA team

Bank payment company GoCardless has elevated two executives to its newly formed EMEA leadership team as it seeks to expand its footprint in the market.

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SGX FX and BBVA partner for FX liquidity in Americas

SGX FX and BBVA have announced a strategic collaboration to expand liquidity provision and distribution in Latin America, marking a significant step in SGX FX’s long-term growth strategy in the Americas and emerging markets.

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Rostro Group makes internal appointments

Rostro Group, (www.rostro.com), the diversified fintech and financial services group of companies, has this morning announced a series of strategic appointments and structural developments designed to support its next phase of growth and reinforce its position as the investment bank of the future.