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Sustainability is a huge priority for banks and consumers alike. Increasing numbers of banks are releasing payment cards made of recycled plastics, but how do you get customers involved? Our latest Virtual Arena explores that challenge. We find out how banks can recycle expired payment cards, and involve the end-customers for the benefit of the local community. Joining us are industry leaders Maya Tuyen Reisinger from Giesecke+Devrient and Joe Pitcher from Mastercard to talk about the challenges they face, and the need for collaboration to scale impactful solutions. Watch this insightful conversation to find out… ??? How recycling could reduce plastic waste from billions of cards annually. ?? How Mastercard is working to address cost, security, and expertise gaps in recycling programs. ?? The exciting technology G+D is working on to help banks showcase environmental efforts effectively. https://lnkd.in/eUu-4DQD #ffvirtualarena#fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Belvo Launches Biometric Pix, Revolutionizing Instant Payments in Brazil “Biometric Pix marks a significant milestone in the evolution of digital payments in Brazil. With this technology, we make transactions even more secure and efficient, enabling businesses and consumers to enjoy a much more seamless and reliable payment experience,” says Albert Morales, General Manager of Belvo in Brazil. https://lnkd.in/eeFzW7dd César Garcia Mariana Araujo Amanda P. Ximena Aguirre Rodríguez Jo?o Carlos Silva Diego Suarez Krumholz Beni Sztokfisz #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

New Ultra-low Latency Service Connects Crypto Exchange Clouds in Tokyo With Those in London and Dublin “Crypto trading increasingly demands low latency,” said Francois Tyc, MBI’s Managing Director. “We are pleased to leverage our many years of leadership in ultra-low latency connectivity for traditional finance to serve the fast-growing low latency crypto market.” https://lnkd.in/e24KT4Zt Nicolas D. Yves POUEDOGO NJIMEFO Drake Livingston Tim Boyle David Goebels Stephane TYC #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Lantern Finance Raises $1 Million+ Pre-Seed Round to Advance Crypto-Backed Lending “We believe our focus on the safety of client assets, combined with an exceptional customer experience, will set us apart,”?said?Jung Won Kim, Cofounder of Lantern Finance.?“With BitGo as our custodian, we ensure that users’ assets remain highly secure with insurance while they take advantage of our lending solutions. This new round of funding will allow us to continue building a platform that makes?crypto-backed loans both safe and accessible.” https://lnkd.in/e3wfjY6V Prince Jindal Deegii Altangerel Aaron Nguyen #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Bitwise Asset Management Announces New $70M Backing From Financial Institutions and Technology Investors “Following the path charted by private equity, private credit, and high-yield bonds, crypto is coming into its own as an increasingly institutional and unique alternative asset class,” said Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley. “We’re proud to have been a reliable partner to clients for the last seven years, and we are building the firm to be the best partner to clients for decades to come. We are excited to have the backing of new and existing investors who share our vision.” https://lnkd.in/eyDPWqzh Frank Taylor Stephanie Dressler Bradley Duke Maximilian Monteleone Matthew Hougan Brian Raimondi Hong Kim #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Napo Pet Insurance Secures ￡12m Series B Funding to Transform Pet Insurance Jean-Philippe DOUMENG (JP), Co-founder and CEO at?Napo?commented:“Our approach?isn’t?about cutting corners or offering cheap policies that?don’t?cover what matters. By controlling the full value chain, we’ve achieved an NPS of 70+, standout Trustpilot reviews, and a seamless experience for pet parents. We’ve built?Napo?to offer comprehensive coverage that truly matters – whether it’s dental care, behavioural support, or quick and fair claims handling, ensuring pet parents can focus on what really counts – their pet’s well-being. This funding fuels our mission to revolutionise pet insurance with sustainability and quality at its core.” https://lnkd.in/ehn4nwPd Guy Ward Thomas DN Capital Mercia Ventures Martijn Kleibergen Ludovic Lacay Amy Wei-Krkoska Jenny Liu ACA, Cert CII Fai Chan #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Global Companies See 33% Monthly Growth in Transaction Volume From Latin American Mobile Platform, Reports EBANX ?"Merchants looking to grow sales in?Latin America?must stay attuned to the technological evolution of payment methods in each country," said?Eduardo de Abreu, Vice President of Product at EBANX https://lnkd.in/eW4paacB Leonardo Stamillo Nequi Andrés Vásquez Echeverri María del Pilar Correa Hoyos Elizabeth Cadavid Aristizábal Mariana Domakoski Juan Camilo Pati?o Samridhi Sah Sebastian Fantini #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Alkami Technology to Acquire MANTL to Expand Account Opening Capabilities ?Alex Shootman, Alkami Chief Executive Officer said, "MANTL is a leader in?account opening, allowing financial institutions to boost deposit growth with a higher application conversion, higher initial funding, and less?fraud?than competitive alternatives. And, when combined with Alkami's strengths in digital banking and data and marketing, it completes the Alkami Digital Sales & Service Platform, our solution to help financial institutions land and expand the account holder relationship and create competitive advantage." "This business combination creates a tremendous opportunity for Alkami to expand market share and generate cross sell within its client base, driving additional revenue growth and enhancing our competitive offering among financial institutions. We are thrilled to welcome the MANTL team to Alkami and look forward to leveraging our collective capabilities to serve financial institutions." https://lnkd.in/epVugZhX Marla Pieton, M.A. Nathaniel Harley Allison Cerra Gagan Kanjlia Bryan Hill Anand Singh #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Nacha Welcomes ACI Worldwide to its Preferred Partner Program “Strong industry collaboration is essential to deliver best-in-class payments capabilities and localized customer solutions,”?said Craig Ramsey, Head of Account-to-Account Payments, ACI Worldwide.?“We are thrilled to join this important program to share our global experience with fellow members and collaborate on future payment developments in the U.S." https://lnkd.in/eGGGsSra Nick Karoglou Gina Quade Evan Gawel, MBA Philip Bruno Jane Larimer Daniel Roth Stephanie Prebish, AAP, APRP, CTP Victoria D. #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews

Proof Secures Strategic Investment From State Farm Ventures to Drive Innovation in Identity Verification and Fraud Prevention “This strategic investment affirms Proof’s role in transforming how identities are verified in the digital world,”?said Pat Kinsel, CEO of Proof. “Just as digital payments revolutionized financial transactions, we are setting a new standard for identity verification. Our platform empowers businesses and individuals to establish trust remotely and securely, eliminating the need for in-person meetings or paper documentation. This is key to creating a more efficient, secure, and accessible digital economy.” https://lnkd.in/edCd4jsT State Farm Ventures Mark Crowley Courtney Leary Darren Louie Leandra Fishman Slava Asipenko Abbie Kaiser #fintech #finance #banking #paytech #payments #fintechnews #paymentsnews