Fintech in October 2025: New Services, Partnerships, and Funding
October 2025 witnessed a surge in activity within the fintech, digital banking, and payments sectors. Startups and established entities alike demonstrated new services and collaborations, while others secured funding and certifications.
The Frankfurt FinTech Hub, during Sibos 2025, hosted nine startups from TechQuartier. These included 21X, Banfico, and Banxware, representing fintech, digital banking, payments, and insurtech. Meanwhile, IGT showcased gaming, digital, and fintech solutions at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas. Black Titan also made headlines by exploring strategic crypto initiatives and digital investments.
In Colombia, an instant payment ecosystem, Bre-B, was launched via a partnership between EBANX and MOVii. Bud Financial introduced its Bud MCP server to facilitate AI application integration. Payall Payment Systems completed certification and now supports live transactions via FedNow. Alkami unveiled its Digital Banking Conversion Toolkit to aid financial institutions' digital transformation. Checkout.com secured a Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter from the State of Georgia Department of Banking and Finance.
In terms of funding, Agio Ratings secured $6 million led by Albion VC. First City Credit Union partnered with Eltropy to enhance member communications. Zego renewed its partnership with Clearspeed. Irish startup Leapifai went live with its digital tax copilot platform. TerraPay teamed up with Fipto to launch stablecoin-native flows.
These advancements mirror the continuous evolution and growth in the fintech and digital banking sectors. With instant payments, AI integration, and strategic partnerships, companies are adapting to meet the changing needs of consumers and businesses.
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