PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--C1 Fund Inc. (NYSE: CFND) ("C1 Fund†or the "Fund†), a publicly traded closed-end investment company focused on late-stage digital assets and blockchain infrastructure, today announced it has bought shares in Ripple, a global provider of enterprise blockchain technology that aims to transform cross-border payments and financial infrastructure. Ripple's established platform is used by a diverse array of financial institutions and enterprises globally, leveragi. ...

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is reportedly working to expand its operations in India.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.The bank is expanding its payment services in the country to help clients process and mov ...

Key Takeaways Visa joins forces with HotelRunner to advance embedded and autonomous finance in travel.The partnership targets faster, more reliable global payments for small travel businesses.V's cross-border volume rose 12% y/y in Q3 FY25 as it deepens ties with the hospitality sector.Visa Inc. (V) is expanding its presence in the travel and hospitality industry through a strategic global partnership with HotelRunner, a travel and hospitality technology platform. This collaboration aims to enhance embedded ...

Verto has launched its platform in the UAE to boost B2B cross-border payments, with a focus on emerging African markets, according to a company press release published in news platform Zawya. The UK-based fintech firm said that it processes payments of more than $25bn annually for clients such as Unilever and Maersk, through its platform. The platform addresses challenges in cross-border payments by facilitating faster, more secure, and cost-efficient transactions. It integrates local operations in the ...

Key insight: Fintechs are paying more attention to cross-border payments.Look forward: PayPal is bullish on payments opportunities in EMEA. What's at stake: Cash continues to dwindle in the U.K., due to accelerating digital wallet growth. Swift has formed a consortium to build a distributed ledger to support real-time international payments, as well as accommodate the rise of digital assets. The international messaging standards board is working with financial technology firm Consensys on a prototype for th ...

SINGAPORE — Arf, a Swiss provider of short-term liquidity for cross-border payments, is set to join Circle Payments Network (CPN) in a move that will provide eligible users access to on-demand credit, effectively eliminating the need for prefunding, or tying up a large fiat balance before settlement occurs. The integration, powered by Huma Finance's PayFi network, aims to make cross-border stablecoin settlements faster and more capital-efficient, said Irfan Ganchi, senior vice president of product managem ...

ripple cto, xrp price,. Photo by BeInCrypto XRP is trading within a descending wedge pattern, often viewed as a bullish setup signaling a potential breakout.  Investors will be closely watching October, a month that historically hasn’t favored the token. Still, shifting market conditions and institutional activity could alter the expected trajectory this year. XRP Finds Demand September highlighted a strong presence of institutional investment in XRP, with inflows totaling $210 million despite market vo ...

Corpay and Mastercard have further expanded their partnership, enabling near real-time payments to 22 additional markets across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The development was disclosed at the Sibos conference in Frankfurt, Germany. The partnership leverages Mastercard Move's network to provide faster cross-border payments. Corpay Group Cross-Border Solutions group president Mark Frey said: “Through our expanded collaboration with Mastercard, we are advancing the future of c ...

Citi plans to integrate its blockchain-based token services platform with its clearing solution.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.The integration will create a 24/7, multibank cross-border instant pay ...

Mastercard is expanding its longtime partnership with corporate payments firm Corpay.By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions .Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.The two companies now allow corporations, small businesses and financial institut ...