Thredd Goes All-In on Visa Cloud Connect to Build a Unified Global Processing Network

Cloud-first infrastructure has quickly become table stakes in fintech, but Thredd is pushing the concept toward something more ambitious: a truly unified global processing backbone. The company announced it has signed an agreement to enable Visa Cloud Connect on a worldwide scale—a move that positions Thredd to deliver faster onboarding, smoother market expansion, and more resilient payment flows for its clients.

Thredd Goes All-In on Visa Cloud Connect to Build a Unified Global Processing Network

Payroc Acquires PayiQ to Become a Full-Stack Acquirer with Direct Card Network Access

Payroc is officially shedding its middleman status. The payment solutions provider announced a definitive agreement to acquire LedgerPay Inc., better known in the market as PayiQ. The acquisition, expected to close in Q3 2025, marks Payroc’s transition into a full-stack acquirer—giving it direct network access to all major card brands and debit networks, and positioning the company to control the entire lifecycle of a transaction, from swipe to settlement.

Payroc Acquires PayiQ to Become a Full-Stack Acquirer with Direct Card Network Access