MetaComp, the Singapore-based digital payment token service provider, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Stable, a Layer 1 blockchain optimized for stablecoin adoption. The partnership will see the integration of Stable’s “StableChain” technology into MetaComp’s recently launched StableX Network, aiming to facilitate faster and more transparent cross-border payments. The announcement follows the debut of […]
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Maxio, the billing automation and revenue management platform for B2B SaaS, introduced Maxio MCP, a secure AI governance layer built specifically for finance teams. The new solution utilises the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard that connects AI assistants—such as Claude and ChatGPT—to the systems where business data resides. This integration allows finance professionals […]
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched the UK Payments Initiative (UKPI), a new commercial operating company designed to accelerate the adoption of Variable Recurring Payments (VRP) across the country. The initiative aims to establish VRP as a viable, scalable alternative to traditional card-on-file methods and Direct Debits, marking a significant step in the evolution […]
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The traditional ‘big bang’ approach to replacing a bank’s core systems is becoming obsolete, with 2025 marking a decisive shift towards pragmatic, phased modernisation strategies driven by collaboration, data, and artificial intelligence. Software provider Finastra champions this modular path, viewing it as a necessary evolution for institutions seeking change without excessive risk or disruption. Siobhan […]
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Millions of workers across emerging markets are increasingly dependent on the gig economy, yet they face a paradox: they are essential to the digital economy but remain excluded from the formal financial systems that support it. A new impact report released by PayJoy, a public benefit corporation focused on ethical lending, highlights how smartphone-secured finance […]
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Gold Token S.A. (GTSA), the tokenisation arm of MKS PAMP Group, has launched its flagship gold token, DGLD, on Base—Coinbase’s Layer 2 network—marking a significant expansion for physically-backed digital assets in the DeFi space. The launch, facilitated through the decentralised exchange Aerodrome, aims to make institutional-grade Swiss-vaulted gold accessible to over eight million active users […]
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The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), in collaboration with the Mojaloop Foundation, ThitsaWorks, and The AfricaNenda Foundation, has launched the Liberian Inclusive Instant Payments System (IIPS). This new real-time interoperable payments platform is designed to digitize the national economy and enhance financial inclusion across the country. The launch marks a significant milestone for Liberia, with […]
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Engine by Starling, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) arm of Starling Group, has opened a new dedicated headquarters in the City of London as it gears up for a significant period of expansion. The company announced it is set to hire more than 150 new colleagues to support its growing global client base. Sam Everington, CEO of […]
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Luno, a global cryptocurrency investment platform, has partnered with AltSchool Africa, an accredited alternative education provider, to deliver fully funded crypto education to 15,000 Nigerian residents. The strategic collaboration, officially announced on 16 December 2025, represents the largest initiative of its kind on the continent and is designed to tackle misinformation while promoting safer participation […]
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The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has entered into a strategic partnership with Digital Asset and the Canton Network to tokenize U.S. Treasury securities. This initiative marks the first time that assets custodied by The Depository Trust Company (DTC) will be minted on the Canton Network. The move follows the DTCC’s recent receipt of a […]
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