Newswire Summaries
Trace Finance raises $32M Series A led by CoinFund to scale infrastructure
Thursday, June 18, 2026 16:30:24 (UTC)
Trace Finance Raises $32M Series A Led by CoinFund to Scale Regulated Banking and Stablecoin Infrastructure Across Brazil, U.S. and Emerging Markets With more than US$10B in cross-border volume processed, Trace Finance is expanding the regulated infrastructure connecting emerging-market financial systems to global stablecoin settlement — as new rules move institutional flows onto bank rails. NEW YORK, June 17, 2026 — Trace Finance, a regulated financial infrastructure company for cross...
Japan, South Korea lead shift in global summer travel trends
Thursday, June 18, 2026 16:23:55 (UTC)
Japan and South Korea lead the shift in global summer travel trends, according to Holafly data DUBLIN, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, today released its Summer Travel Report 2026, revealing a major shift in global travel preferences. While Spain continues to rank as the world's most popular summer destination, Asian countries are gaining significant ground, with Japan climbing to second place globally and South Korea recording the strongest...
Bitget Wallet expands payments beyond stablecoins
Thursday, June 18, 2026 16:21:13 (UTC)
Bitget Wallet Expands Payments Beyond Stablecoins, With Thousands of Assets Planned The self-custodial wallet routes regional stablecoins, memecoins, and ecosystem tokens into card and QR payments across 50+ markets SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bitget Wallet, a self-custodial wallet and everyday finance app, has expanded its payment infrastructure to support a broader range of onchain assets for real-world spending. Users can now spend ecosystem tokens a...
MetroSight finds flexible rent payments improve renters' on-time payment rates
Thursday, June 18, 2026 16:18:59 (UTC)
New Research Finds Flexible Rent Payments Improved On-Time Payment Rates for Renters Independent study of 488 multifamily properties links flexible payment timing to more reliable rent payments and lower short-term delinquency NEW YORK, June 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study released today by economic research firm MetroSight finds that giving renters the ability to split their monthly rent into smaller, better-timed payments improved on-time payment rates and reduced short-term...
Klarna, Bolt partner to bring Klarna's payment options directly into Bolt app
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 17:43:22 (UTC)
Jun 17, 2026 4:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time Klarna Partners With Bolt to Grow ‘Pay in Full’ for Rides and Scooters STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Klarna, the global digital bank and payments provider, has partnered with Bolt, the European shared mobility platform, to bring Klarna's payment options directly into the Bolt app. Across Sweden, Germany, Finland and Norway, users can now pay for car rides and scooters with Klarna, with car rentals also available in Germany. The integratio...
First Commerce Bank selects FIS core banking to compete in AI-ready future
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 17:40:40 (UTC)
Jun 17, 2026 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time First Commerce Bank Selects FIS Core Banking to Compete in an AI-Ready Future Key Facts: First Commerce Bank, a $1.8 billion-asset community bank based in New Jersey, has selected FIS HORIZON as its go-forward core banking platform. The agreement gives First Commerce Bank access to the full HORIZON ecosystem - an API-enabled platform built for integration flexibility, fintech connectivity, and long-term innovation. JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-...
Thredd, Sutton Bank team up to expand U.S. card program for global brands
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 17:38:49 (UTC)
Jun 17, 2026 8:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time Thredd and Sutton Bank Partner to Power U.S. Card Program Expansion for Global Brands Partnership provides BIN Sponsorship and modern issuing processing, to launch and scale prepaid or debit card programs in the market AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thredd, the AI-first issuer processing platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Sutton Bank, a leading sponsor bank and card issuer for fintechs and embedded finance use cases. Th...
OneSource Virtual appoints three new board members
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 17:33:46 (UTC)
Jun 17, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time OneSource Virtual Appoints Three New Board Members Matt Brandt, Bala Janakiraman, and Amit Aghara bring deep experience in Workday, payments, and enterprise technology. DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--OneSource Virtual (OSV), a leading provider of HR and payments services for the Workday ecosystem, today named three new members to its Board of Directors: Amit Aghara, Matt Brandt, and Bala Janakiraman. Each brings deep experience in Workday, payme...
Karrier One combines SCION, Sui Wallets, AI-powered payments into Super App
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 17:31:47 (UTC)
Jun 17, 2026 11:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time Karrier One Announces World’s First Secure Telecom Super App by Combining SCION, Sui Wallets, and AI-Powered Payments via zkLogin New platform enables cryptographically secure voice calls, messaging, and global digital asset transfers using only a phone number. MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Karrier One, a decentralized telecom operator connecting Web3 and telecommunications, today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind over-the-top (OTT) ...
Dupaco Community Credit Union reports growth utilizing Alkali's MANTL
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 17:27:03 (UTC)
Dupaco Community Credit Union Achieves 300% Increase in New Retail Member Accounts Opened Online and Raises $138 Million in Deposits with MANTL The Iowa-based credit union more than doubled its 2025 growth goal, streamlined account opening across every channel, and saved more than 4,194 staff hours PLANO, Texas, June 17, 2026 -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., today announced that Dupac...
