January 16, 2026 @ 8:25 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

tZERO Group and North Capital Investment Technology announced Agora, a technology network connecting alternative trading systems (ATS) to enable broader market access for tokenized securities and other private securities. Agora will allow securities listed on one ATS to be accessible to qualified subscribers of another ATS, expanding… Read More

 Tagged agora, alan konevsky, ats, jim dowd, north capital, tzero

January 16, 2026 @ 7:46 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Xero, a small business platform, this week announced the global launch of its new AI-powered analytics capabilities, setting a new standard for small business intelligence. Millions of business owners now have the ability to access leading analytics, insights, and reporting, and get instant answers to… Read More

 Tagged ai, analytics, Diya Jolly, Syft, xero

January 16, 2026 @ 6:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

State Street Bank and Trust Company has introduced its new Digital Asset Platform. Announced recently, from Boston, Massachusetts, this initiative aims to streamline the creation and management of tokenized financial products, effectively linking established finance with emerging digital ecosystems. The platform serves as a foundation… Read More

 Tagged blockchain adoption, financial institutions, state street, tokenization

January 16, 2026 @ 5:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Data and Technology Association (FDATA), a trade group supporting consumer-permissioned financial data access, has welcomed Prometeo as its latest member. This addition bolsters FDATA’s growing network of more than 30 fintech companies and data platforms operating across the United States and Canada. FDATA… Read More

 Tagged fdata, infrastructure, latam, north america, prometeo

January 15, 2026 @ 9:45 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Deepgram, the real-time API platform targeting the Voice AI economy, has raised $130 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation. The round was led by AVP, an independent global investment platform dedicated to high-growth technology companies across Europe and North America. All… Read More

 Tagged Deepgram, Elizabeth de Saint-Aignan, OfOne, Scott Stephenson, voice ai, Will Edwards

January 15, 2026 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

dLocal Ltd, a payments platform specializing in emerging markets, is set to significantly strengthen its footprint in Asia during 2026. The Uruguay-based fintech company, which enables global merchants to seamlessly connect with consumers in high-growth regions across Latin America and Asia, views the continent as… Read More

 Tagged asia, dlocal, latam, payments

January 15, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE:GPN) has officially wrapped up its purchase of Worldpay from FIS (NYSE: FIS) and GTCR, while simultaneously offloading its Issuer Solutions division to FIS. This strategic overhaul, announced recently this month, from Atlanta, positions the company as a commerce solutions specialist, catering… Read More

 Tagged acquisition, fis, payments, worldpay

January 15, 2026 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BVNK has joined forces with payments processor Visa (NYSE: V) in order to incorporate stablecoin capabilities into Visa’s network. Announced recently this month, this collaboration aims to enhance Visa Direct, the company’s robust platform that handles over $1.7 trillion in transactions each year, by introducing… Read More

 Tagged bvnk, digital assets, digitalization, stablecoins

January 15, 2026 @ 10:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to bridge cryptocurrency with everyday finance, Lemon, a digital wallet serving more than 5.5 million customers across the region, has unveiled Argentina’s inaugural credit card secured by Bitcoin. This product allows users to secure peso-based loans without relying on traditional banking systems… Read More

 Tagged argentina, bitcoin, btc, credit cards, lemon app

January 15, 2026 @ 9:10 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blackhawk Network, a provider of rewards and branded payments, is expanding its partnership with Mastercard to launch two new filtered prepaid card rewards products: the Drive Prepaid Card and the Grocery Prepaid Card. Designed to support more purposeful and relevant payment programs, these cards provide… Read More

 Tagged Brett Narlinger, Dan Colleton, Kate Sullivan, mastercard, prepaid cards, rewards