Trintech, a global leader in AI-driven financial close solutions, is deepening its footprint in the Asia-Pacific region with a major expansion of its partner ecosystem. The move brings industry players like Cornerstone, PMsquare, Minerva Partners, Green Cloud Consulting, QMetrix, Mero, and GK Horizons into the fold, strengthening local support for both commercial and enterprise customers.
Options Technology, a global provider of cloud-enabled managed services for the financial sector, has earned Microsoft Solutions Partner specialization for Threat Detection. The recognition underscores Options’ leadership in delivering secure, compliant, and private cloud services tailored for enterprise financial clients.
Cohere Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm specializing in technology and tech-enabled services, has made a strategic growth investment in Leverege, a Rockville, Maryland-based provider of AI-native software solutions leveraging Internet of Things (IoT) and VisionAI technology.
ROYC, a leading global Platform-as-a-Service provider for alternative investments, has announced a strategic partnership with I Squared Capital, a prominent independent global infrastructure investment manager. Under the agreement, ROYC will serve as I Squared’s technology partner in Europe, supporting its expansion into the private wealth channel.
The Association for Financial Technology (AFT) wrapped up its Fall meeting in Banff, Alberta, with record-breaking attendance, underscoring the growing influence of fintech in the U.S. financial ecosystem. The 53-year-old association, known for connecting banks, credit unions, lenders, payment companies, and fintechs, leveraged the event to celebrate leadership transitions, expand networking, and support professional development.
Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, is turning the spotlight on decentralized perpetual exchanges—and a new competitor is grabbing attention. In its latest Bybit Crypto Insights report, the exchange analyzes the rise of Aster and its challenge to Hyperliquid’s dominance.
Banking, insurance, and other financial companies are facing a wave of change driven by artificial intelligence. Adoption has already begun, but the pace is expected to accelerate quickly. The question is whether these companies are ready. A Boston Consulting Group survey found that only one in four banks is prepared for widespread use of AI….
Lithuania just strengthened its fintech credentials. payabl., a European payments and business accounts provider, has formally registered a local entity in Vilnius, cementing its presence in a country that has quietly become one of Europe’s most dynamic fintech hubs. The move sets Lithuania as payabl.’s base for the Baltics and Nordics, markets known for fast-growing tech, mobility, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors.
The U.S. futures market is getting a new player. Miami International Holdings (MIAX), best known for its regulated equities and options exchanges, announced it will begin supporting financial futures trading on its MIAX Futures™ Onyx platform starting February 22, 2026 (for the Feb. 23 trade date).
The payments industry isn’t short on heavyweights, but North has just earned a spot near the very top. The U.S.-based fintech and payments solutions provider ranked #4 on The Financial Technology Report’s “Top 25 Payments Companies of 2025”—a list spotlighting firms shaping the future of money movement. Adding to the recognition, North’s CFO Kirk Haggarty landed at #11 on the companion list of “Top 25 Payments Executives.”
