1. Volante boosts bank performance with new tool
Volante Technologies launches a tool to enhance operational efficiency and performance tracking for banks. The Fintech Times
Also read: Zopa’s ambitious plans: Doubling profits in 2025
2. PayTech Awards 2025 opens for nominations
The PayTech Awards 2025 is now accepting entries, celebrating innovation and excellence in the payment technology sector. Fintech Futures
3. Amundi acquires Aixigo in €149M deal
French asset manager Amundi acquires WealthTech company Aixigo for €149 million, strengthening its digital advisory services. Fintech Futures
Also read: EU raids data centre over antitrust allegations
4. Revolut surpasses 50M users, aims for 100M
Revolut reaches 50 million global customers, setting its sights on doubling its user base. Fintech Global
5. GoodStack secures $22M funding round
Fintech innovator GoodStack raises $22 million, led by General Catalyst, to expand its solutions portfolio. Fintech Global
6. Idex Biometrics partners with South Korean firm
Idex Biometrics signs a strategic deal with smart card manufacturer Cellfie Global to advance biometric payments. Finextra
7. PayPal’s Xoom launches stablecoin payments
PayPal’s Xoom introduces cross-border stablecoin payments, targeting enhanced international money transfers. Finextra
8. Mama Money unveils WhatsApp bank card
South African fintech Mama Money launches a bank card accessible through WhatsApp for financial inclusion. Finextra
Also read: SocGen brings EURCV stablecoin to XRP ledger
9. AUIGF 2024 highlights digital inclusion
The Asia-Pacific IGF 2024 focuses on internet governance and digital inclusion advancements. APNIC Blog
10. RIPE 89 emphasizes secure IPv6 adoption
RIPE 89 underscores the importance of secure IPv6 adoption in internet governance initiatives. APNIC Blog
11. Microsoft SQL Server 2025 preview released
Microsoft announces SQL Server 2025 with advanced data analytics and AI integrations. The Register
12. Baltic Sea cable cuts disrupt connectivity
Undersea cable severance in the Baltic Sea raises concerns over maritime infrastructure security. The Register
13. Samsung achieves milestone at R&D complex
Samsung reaches a critical development stage in its semiconductor R&D facility, highlighting innovation. Samsung Newsroom
14. Nebius launches US GPU cluster for AI
Nebius introduces a GPU cluster in Kansas City, catering to AI-driven demand. Capacity Media
