Jack Henry Taps Google Cloud to Help FIs and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 6/26/26

Processor Jack Henry & Associates Inc. said it will work with Google Cloud to introduce an AI-based security service for financial institutions to enable faster issue resolution and support routine operations.
Elon Musk’s X social-media platform has started to roll out the X Money payment service to more users to elicit feedback and correct problems in advance of a planned wider launch, according to press accounts. The service, launched last year to a limited base of users, is built into the X social-media platform.
Zerohash, a digital-asset technology platform for stablecoins and other cryptocurrencies, launched its staking-as-a-service feature for brokerages, banks, and fintechs. Staking is a process by which participants validate funds availability in a blockchain transaction.
Payments platform GrailPay announced a $10.5 million Series A investment led by MissionOG. The funding will support faster expansion of GrailPay’s Payments Identity Network, the company said.
Visa Inc. released Visa Destinations, a consumer travel platform for Visa cardholders to find offers on experiences in 10 travel destinations.
Mastercard Inc. expanded its lifestyle platform Priceless.com to Africa. Cardholders can find experiences now in five global regions.

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