A New Crypto Gateway and other Digital Transactions News briefs from 5/9/25

ONE.io, a specialist in digital-currency payments, and BoomFi, a cryptocurrency-technology provider, announced they will launch ONE Gateway, designed to allow ONE.io clients to accept crypto payments while automatically receiving settlement in fiat currency.
In related news, SmartMedia Technologies, a loyalty and payments technology provider for blockchain-based transactions, launched its Pay with Points Tokenized Loyalty Network, aimed at letting consumers pay with loyalty points at places that accept stablecoins.
NGP Van, whose technology supports political fundraising for Democratic Party candidates, launched what it calls Optimized Checkout for donations. The system is integrated with Stripe Inc. and is said to be faster and more intuitive for donors.
Money flowing into online gambling will reach $153.7 billion globally by 2030, representing an annual growth rate of nearly 12%, according to a report from Grand View Research.
The payments company Deluxe said it will work with software firm Square 9 Solutions in an effort to simplify the accounts-payable process for Deluxe clients.
Visa Inc. has been named the official payment-technology partner of the FIFA Club World Cup, a soccer tournament set to take place across the United States June 14 to July 13.

Digital Transactions Authoritative, insightful and timely information for payments professionals