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Identitii is contesting JPMorgan Chase’s motion seeking a $4 million attorneys’ fee award in their ongoing US patent dispute, while continuing its appeal against case dismissal.

IODM Limited has broadened its revenue share agreement with TransferMate, now covering UK and European universities, aiming to deepen its presence in the higher education payments sector.

Klevo Rewards’ Fly Wallet subsidiary is poised to launch a trial of its Australian dollar-backed stablecoin, KLVAUD, following legal advice confirming its eligibility under ASIC’s stablecoin framework.

Ovanti Limited (ASX:OVT) has launched Ominari, its own prediction market platform, debuting with FIFA World Cup 2026 markets aimed at Southeast Asia. The platform leverages integrated payment and AI analytics infrastructure to challenge global incumbents Polymarket and Kalshi.

Spenda Limited (ASX:SPX) has kicked off an $8.545 million accelerated entitlement offer at a steep discount, aiming to strengthen its balance sheet, reduce debt, and support its strategic reset towards profitability.

Ovanti Limited has inked a four-year exclusive partnership with Yuno.trade, positioning itself as the payment processor and technology backbone for a new licensed prediction market platform targeting Southeast and Central Asia.

A US court has dismissed Identitii's patent infringement claim against JPMorgan Chase, citing patent ineligibility. Identitii plans to appeal, while its core business remains unaffected.

Ovanti Limited is proposing to issue over 520 million free-attaching options to recent placement investors and its lead manager, exercisable at $0.025 and expiring in 2030, pending shareholder approval.

Spenda Limited has sold its Ledger platform to APG Pay for $1.8 million, cutting $2.7 million in annual costs and streamlining operations to concentrate on its core revenue-generating products.

Block, Inc. reported a robust Q1 2026 with AI-powered productivity gains, strong Cash App and Square growth, and a $5 billion share buyback boost. Despite a GAAP net loss due to restructuring and legal costs, the fintech giant raised its full-year outlook, signaling confidence in its AI-led transformation.

One Click Group delivered a remarkable 1000% increase in new users and a 64% reduction in acquisition costs in Q1 2026, setting the stage for strong revenue growth ahead of tax season.

Way2VAT reported a 95% surge in Q1 FY26 revenue to $2.05 million, driven by its RBC acquisition and expanding client base, while preparing to launch an e-invoicing platform integrating AI-powered APAI technology.