ALT5 Sigma Enables Instant Bitcoin Payments via Lightning Network Integration

ALT5 Sigma Corporation (NASDAQ: ALTS), a fintech leader in blockchain-powered payment and trading infrastructure, today announced the integration of Lightning Network payment capabilities through its partnership with Voltage, a premier provider of enterprise-grade Lightning infrastructure. This collaboration enables instant, low-cost Bitcoin transactions designed to meet growing business demands for speed, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

ALT5 Sigma Enables Instant Bitcoin Payments via Lightning Network Integration

AEON Launches AI Payment: Crypto Payments Framework for Autonomous AI Agents

AEON, a next-gen crypto payment framework tailored for AI, has officially launched AI Payment, an infrastructure breakthrough that empowers AI agents to autonomously search, shop, and transact using cryptocurrency. This innovation bridges the gap between intelligent automation and real-world financial utility, transforming AI from passive assistants to active economic agents.

AEON Launches AI Payment: Crypto Payments Framework for Autonomous AI Agents

FalconX Secures First Bitcoin-Backed Facility from Cantor to Boost Institutional Credit

FalconX, a top institutional digital asset prime broker, has closed its first Bitcoin-backed financing facility from Cantor, a major global investment bank. This inaugural transaction forms part of a larger credit initiative that FalconX aims to expand beyond $100 million, highlighting the increasing integration between traditional finance and crypto infrastructure.

FalconX Secures First Bitcoin-Backed Facility from Cantor to Boost Institutional Credit

Cerebro Capital Secures Series A Funding to Expand Middle Market Lending Tech

Cerebro Capital, a fintech innovator streamlining access to debt capital for middle market businesses, has successfully completed its Series A funding round, led by JAM FINTOP. This milestone follows the platform’s achievement of over $1 billion in cumulative loan closings and sets the stage for rapid growth in borrower-lender matchmaking through expanded AI tools, enhanced lead generation, and a growing capital markets team.

Cerebro Capital Secures Series A Funding to Expand Middle Market Lending Tech

Deutsche Bank Expands AI and Cloud Partnership with IBM

Deutsche Bank (Frankfurt: DBK) and IBM (NYSE: IBM) have expanded their strategic partnership through a new agreement that enhances Deutsche Bank’s access to IBM’s advanced software technologies. This includes tools across AI, automation, hybrid cloud, and storage protection, enabling the bank to accelerate its digital transformation, optimize IT infrastructure, and elevate customer experience.

Deutsche Bank Expands AI and Cloud Partnership with IBM

MultiBank Group Wins ‘Most Valuable Asset-Backed Token’ at CryptoExpo

MultiBank Group, the world’s largest financial derivatives institution based in Dubai, received the “Most Valuable Asset-Backed Token” award at CryptoExpo Dubai 2025. Held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, this prestigious fintech event recognized the company’s innovation in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, marking another significant milestone in bridging traditional and decentralized finance.

MultiBank Group Wins 'Most Valuable Asset-Backed Token' at CryptoExpo

Paytm Appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO of Middle East Business

Paytm (One97 Communications Limited), a leader in India’s payments and financial services sector, has announced the appointment of Mr. Ramana Kumar as Chief Executive Officer for its Middle East operations. The move is a strategic step in Paytm’s efforts to expand its digital payments footprint internationally, starting with the rapidly growing markets of the UAE and broader Middle East.

Paytm Appoints Ramana Kumar as CEO of Middle East Business