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N3XT Inc., a blockchain-powered bank, has partnered with YouHodler, a Web3 platform that supports crypto-backed loans, crypto-reward accounts, cryptocurrency trading, and universal currency exchange. Launched in 2025 by former Signature Bank executives, N3XT provides instant, programmable USD Coin business-to-business payments. A so-called narrow bank, N3XT Inc., uses smart contracts for automated, …
March, 2026
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2 March
Eye on Acquisitions: Bitcoin Depot Acquires Kutt; ECI Software Boosts Embedded Payments
ATM operator Bitcoin Depot Inc. is moving into the social-betting arena with the acquisition of Kutt, a peer-to-peer social-betting platform. Meanwhile, ECI Software Solutions Inc., a business-software and management-services firm, acquired fintech Drypowder to help modernize its financial services platform, including digital payments. Atlanta-based Bitcoin Depot, known for its cryptocurrency …
February, 2026
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27 February
PAR’s Revenue Rises As It Eyes More AI Use
With a notable Papa John’s win already this year, PAR Technology Corp. looks to build off its 2025 momentum. The hospitality and restaurant point-of-sale specialist posted full-year 2025 revenue of $455.5 million, a 30% jump from $350 million in 2024. Referring to more detail during an earnings conference call Thursday, …
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27 February
Block Slashes Its Workforce as It Goes All in on AI
Block is cutting its headcount by more than 40%, the company announced late Thursday during its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings call. The move—which will leave Block with less than 6,000 employees, down from more than 10,000—comes as the fintech posted one of its best financial performances for 2025, according to company …
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27 February
Brink’s $6.6 Billion NCR Atleos Acquisition and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 2/27/26
ATM deployer NCR Atleos Corp. said it has agreed to be acquired by The Brink’s Company in a transaction valued at approximately $6.6 billion, including 13.3 million shares of Brink’s common stock and $2.2 billion in cash. Brink’s will also assume approximately $2.6 billion in debt held by NCR Atleos. The deal, …
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26 February
North’s Merchant Management API: CRM‑Level Control for Modern Payments Partners
North’s Merchant Management API gives Wholesale ISOs, Full Service Providers (FSPs), and Payment Facilitators deep, CRM-style control over their merchant portfolios through a modern, developer-friendly interface. It is designed for partners that own risk, manage underwriting, and want to differentiate themselves with custom tools and portals for both internal teams …
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26 February
Ziosk Partners with Gringo’s Tex-Mex and Jimmy Changas; Qu POS Lands Roy Rogers Restaurants
Ziosk, the restaurant-technology platform for Dallas-based fintech Tabletop Media LLC, is working with restaurant chains Gringo’s Tex-Mex and Jimmy Changas to provide its Drop & Pay payment technology across all locations. The two chains, which are part of Ybarra Franchising Group, have a combined 21 locations throughout Texas. Drop & …
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26 February
Shift4 Shifts Its Focus to International Deals
Shift4 Payments Inc. early Thursday announced some record results while its top management underscored the company’s increasing focus on overseas opportunities, along with ambitious plans for a stepped-up sales force. “We are taking lessons learned [domestically] out into the world,” said chief executive Taylor Lauber during a group call to …
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26 February
ACI Revenue up 13% and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 2/26/26
Processor ACI Worldwide Inc. announced fourth-quarter revenue of $253.2 million, up 13% year-over-year, while full-year 2025 revenue totaled slightly more than $1 billion, a 12.3% increase from 2024. Net income for the quarter slid 35% to $64.3 million, though for the full year it climbed 12.6% to $226.7 million. NCR Voyix Corp., …
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25 February
Choosing the Right Payment Processing Partner: A Checklist for Software Platforms
After everything you’ve invested in building your platform, the last thing you need is a payment processing partner that slows you down. For integrated software vendors (ISVs), payments aren’t just another feature or add-on. Your payment processor becomes a direct extension of your product, your brand, and the experience you …
