Thunes, the fintech often dubbed the “Smart Superhighway” for moving money worldwide, has promoted Chloé Mayenobe to Deputy CEO. Previously President and COO, Mayenobe will now oversee Thunes’ enterprise roadmap, covering network expansion, M&A, product development, technology, marketing, sales operations, and global operations.
Stablecoins are no longer just a crypto novelty—they’re becoming a practical tool for businesses managing global payments. Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN) is taking the lead, announcing a strategic partnership with ArrivalX, a global digital payments and settlement platform. Together, the two aim to overhaul cross-border payments and treasury operations by merging stablecoin technology with next-gen payment infrastructure.
In a move that advances the institutional race toward blockchain-enabled payments, UBS and Ant International have signed a strategic partnership to explore tokenised deposits and real-time cross-border settlement. The agreement—formalized through an MoU at UBS’s flagship Singapore office—ties together two heavyweights: one of the world’s largest wealth managers and a global fintech giant behind some of the most widely used digital payment rails in Asia.
Thunes, the Singapore-based global payments infrastructure provider, is tightening the weave between traditional finance and digital assets. The company announced the launch of its Account Top Up and Account Withdrawal solutions—enterprise-grade tools designed to help major digital asset platforms offer fast, compliant fiat on- and off-ramps across more than 40 markets.
The convergence of artificial intelligence and digital payments just got a serious upgrade. Pay3, a stablecoin payments platform built for enterprises, has unveiled its Agentic Payments Platform—a system that lets AI agents autonomously execute, optimize, and settle financial transactions in real time.
Zepz, the global payments group behind WorldRemit and Sendwave, has unveiled the Sendwave Wallet, a stablecoin-backed digital wallet designed for peer-to-peer cross-border money transfers. The wallet allows customers to send, store, and spend funds across Africa and over 100 countries, combining stability, speed, and affordability in one platform.
Kazakhstan just became Central Asia’s first country to go live with Alipay+ cross-border QR payments, thanks to a new expansion of Ant International’s partnership with Kaspi.kz, the nation’s dominant super app.
Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), the corporate payments juggernaut, is expanding its global footprint in a major way. The company announced it will acquire London-listed Alpha Group International plc (LSE: ALPH) in a cash deal valuing the UK-based fintech at an enterprise value of approximately $2.2 billion (£1.6 billion)—and $2.4 billion (£1.8 billion) in total equity. The move is set to reshape Corpay’s position in the B2B cross-border payment landscape, particularly in Europe’s fast-evolving fund services space.
In a bold push to modernize payment infrastructure for high-risk industries, SmartPayNet has expanded its global footprint, now supporting transactions and payouts in over 100 countries. This milestone makes it one of the most widely connected and specialized payment providers for sectors like iGaming, forex trading, and affiliate-heavy digital services—markets long underserved by traditional PSPs….
Finastra, a leading global provider of financial software applications, has unveiled its Transformation Service, designed to assist financial institutions in transitioning from MT to ISO 20022 MX messaging standards. This service is crucial for organizations aiming to comply with Swift’s November 2025 deadline for cross-border payments and reporting plus (CBPR+) rules.
