SmartStream Innovations Forum 2019: Haytham Kaddoura, SmartStream

Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, and MISA, a provider of digital transformation solutions for finance, accounting, and enterprise management, announced a strategic collaboration to empower Vietnamese businesses through comprehensive digital payment solutions.

Ecommpay, has announced plans to run neurodiversity awareness training for all employees, partners and clients

Cash App customers will begin to have access to Afterpay’s leading pay over time products when shopping online at partner merchant sites

Research from the Current Account Switch Service1 reveals that only 25% of young adults (18-27-year-olds) feel very confident managing their money, and just 21% consider themselves financially literate – the lowest percentage of any generation surveyed.

Kraken, one of the longest-standing, most liquid and secure cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced plans for its new colocation service, aimed at clients and partners seeking ultra-fast execution.

XRP is positioning itself as a quantum-ready blockchain, proactively securing its infrastructure before quantum computing disrupts the industry. As quantum technology advances, XRP’s early focus on quantum resistance could give it a competitive edge in the evolving financial landscape. While XRP is already optimized for fast and scalable cross-border payments, the rise of quantum machines introduces both risks and opportunities.