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Novatti has cashed in $1.2 million by selling part of its AUDC shares at $0.80 each, marking its first divestment since incubating the stablecoin issuer in 2022, yet keeps a substantial holding to benefit from future growth.

Novatti has successfully integrated Alipay into UNSW’s student payments portal, generating $33.6 million in transactions and $0.5 million in revenue by April 2026, positioning the company for broader expansion in the education sector.

Klevo Rewards is pursuing an Australian Credit Licence acquisition to enable crypto-centric credit products for Fly Wallet users, aiming to reduce declined transactions and boost platform utility.

Klevo Rewards reports a 164% year-on-year jump in Fly Wallet’s processed Gross Dollar Value to $344 million, driven by international transactions. The company sees a $15.2 million opportunity to recapture missed revenue from declined payments due to insufficient funds.

ANZ moves to fully own the ANZ Worldline joint venture by acquiring Worldline S.A’s 51% share for $89 million, aiming to deepen its transaction banking services as part of its 2030 strategy.

Freelancer Limited has delivered a landmark FY25 with record profitability, a major NASA contract win, and significant AI-driven growth across its marketplaces and payment services.

Klevo Rewards’ subsidiary Fly Wallet has gained multi-jurisdictional certification, paving the way for its corporate card programs across 18 international markets.

FlexiRoam has broadened its partnership with a top-10 global airline to include critical aircraft connectivity and secured a two-year deal with Malaysian payment innovator Paydibs, underscoring its growing enterprise footprint.

Klevo Rewards’ subsidiary Fly Wallet has secured approval to join the SWIFT network, marking a key step in expanding its digital payments and rewards platform across the Asia-Pacific region.

Spenda Limited reported a significant reduction in its half-year net loss to $6 million, alongside a doubling of payment transaction volumes, as it restructures leadership and refocuses its core software and payments products.

Change Financial has reported a robust first half of FY26, with revenue and EBITDA surpassing expectations, prompting an upgraded full-year guidance and signalling a key milestone in cash flow positivity.

Lloyds Banking Group is set to acquire London-based fintech Curve, aiming to enhance its mobile banking with advanced digital wallet features. The deal, expected to close in early 2026, marks a strategic push in Lloyds’ digital transformation journey.