Paytently, a licensed payment institution authorised by the Malta Financial Services Authority, has partnered with SEON to deploy advanced fraud prevention and anti-money laundering controls across its payment orchestration platform.

Mastercard, a long-standing sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, has collaborated with the National Bank of Egypt, in a landmark moment highlighted by the presence of the iconic UEFA Champions League trophy in Egypt – offering Egyptian football fans with a priceless opportunity to see one of the world’s most celebrated sporting symbols up close. This milestone underscores the enduring value of the UEFA Champions League Mastercard Credit Card, issued by the National Bank of Egypt – an exclusive offering that seamlessly combines the passion of world-class football with the convenience of everyday digital payments.

MineSec and BSD Enterprise have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture company in Mexico dedicated to delivering next-generation, mobile-first payment acceptance across Latin America. This collaboration brings together MineSec’s globally proven SoftPOS capabilities and BSD Enterprise’s strong regional expertise to create a unified platform tailored for the needs of the LATAM market.

In the home of UPI, the world’s most-used instant payment system and the backbone of how Indians shop online, the fastest-growing e-commerce payment method is credit cards. Led by domestic networks like RuPay, local cards are expected to expand at a CAGR of 23% through 2028, outpacing UPI itself (15%) and international cards (6%).

Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV), a global provider of AI-driven commerce and payments infrastructure, today announced the acquisition of 100% of Reward Loyalty UK Limited (“Reward”) for US$230 million, payable entirely in cash from existing resources, strengthening Rezolve Ai’s core AI-commerce platform with profitable, self-financing growth at scale, supported by Reward’s live enterprise deployments across banking and retail.

Simplified Financial Solutions Company has announced a $20 million Series A funding round led by Ra'ed Ventures, with participation from a diverse group of global and regional investors. The round includes global investors QED Investors, a leading fintech investor, and existing backer Breyer Capital, alongside regional firm MEVP and existing local backers including Sanabil Investments, Khawarizmi Ventures, SEEDRA Ventures, Rua Growth Fund, anb capital and Tech Invest Com.

GoHenry has partnered with the Pokémon Trading Card Game to launch a new range of limited-edition debit card designs inspired by the Mega Evolution Series, giving young people an exciting new way to engage with their finances.

Bede Kuwait, a subsidiary of Zain Group, has strategically partnered with Ottu, a payment orchestration platform operating across the Middle East and North Africa, to support enterprise businesses in Kuwait transition toward unified payment operations. This collaboration enhances the country’s broader digital transformation and the increased adoption of digital wallets issued by Bede and other providers.

Appcharge, the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) payments platform for mobile games, today announced the launch of its new Checkout: a conversion-optimized, game-adaptive payment experience designed to increase purchase completion, improve net revenue, and significantly reduce the operational overhead of running payments in-house.

The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA), the region’s leading not-for-profit fintech industry body and globally ranked among the top four fintech associations, is pleased to welcome Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, as a new member. MFTA continues to play a vital role in advancing innovation, collaboration, and regulatory engagement across the Middle East and Africa.

Para, a company providing wallets and payments infrastructure for over 10 million users, has publicly launched its REST API. The software enables fintechs and consumer applications with existing userbases to integrate the security, speed, and utility of blockchain wallets without changing the app’s UI or asking users to onboard to new systems. This launch accelerates the convergence of traditional fintech and crypto by treating blockchain as background infrastructure to power consumer-first experiences, such as embedded wallet infrastructure and stablecoin payments.

London-based fintech Sikoia has announced a new partnership with HomeNow, a UK property finance provider offering a clear, affordable pathway to home ownership through FCA-regulated Home Purchase Plans (HPPs). As part of the partnership, Sikoia’s technology will be embedded directly within the HomeNow platform, automating critical verification processes and enabling a faster, more accessible, and fully compliant customer journey - helping renters turn monthly payments into a future deposit.

Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, and Uber (NYSE: UBER), the world’s leading mobility and delivery platform, today announced the renewal and expansion of their global partnership. Building on more than a decade of successful collaboration first starting in 2012, Adyen continues to serve as a key payments engine supporting Uber's global footprint, which now spans over 70 countries across six continents.

MoonPay, the leader in global crypto payments and stablecoin infrastructure, announced a new partnership with Deel, the all-in-one global payroll and HR platform. Together, MoonPay and Deel will further enhance stablecoin salary payouts for workers and expand these capabilities to employees around the world, offering a faster and more flexible way to get paid.

Ingenico, a global leader in payment solutions, today announced the launch of its next-generation AXIUM payment device family and Ingenico 360, a unified cloud platform designed to deliver consistent, enterprise-grade payment experiences while simplifying large-scale payment operations.