Backup-as-a-service (BaaS) Stories

Asian Stories

Backup-as-a-service (BaaS) stories

TBC Uzbekistan launches digital SME payroll feature

Small businesses in Uzbekistan can now pay staff instantly at weekends and holidays, as TBC Business adds a digital payroll tool.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

GoTyme launches app service for transfers to 200 countries

Customers can now send money abroad in minutes through GoTyme's app, with upfront fees, live exchange rates and tracking.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Backup-as-a-service (BaaS) stories

Fintech

Bluevine opens digital onboarding for overseas US owners

International founders can now open US business accounts remotely, as Bluevine removes a major barrier for overseas owners in eight markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

bunq opens banking platform to European businesses

European firms can now embed regulated accounts and cards into their apps as bunq widens its banking-as-a-service push beyond Blockrise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Virtualisation

Virtuozzo wins Veeam Ready status for storage backup

Service providers can now run Veeam-based backup storage on existing infrastructure, after Virtuozzo Storage gained certified object storage status.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Storage

Supabase raises USD $500 million in Series F round

The fresh cash lifts Supabase's valuation to USD $10.5 billion as AI-driven demand for its database platform continues to surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Fintech

DXC launches CoreIgnite to link banks with fintech

Banks can add fintech services without ripping out ageing core systems as DXC's CoreIgnite offers a single link to partners and networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

RS2 unveils BIN Sponsorship 2.0 for payments firms

Tighter oversight is pushing card sponsorship beyond market entry, with RS2 arguing firms now need stronger controls over processing, fraud and settlement.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Crypto

OpenPayd to go public in USD $1.145 billion SPAC deal

The merger could give OpenPayd up to USD $276 million to fund US expansion and product work as it prepares a Nasdaq listing.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Marqeta expands European payments reach with Banking Circle

Businesses across Europe will gain virtual accounts and multi-currency payments as the tie-up helps Marqeta meet local rules in 30 new markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Backup-as-a-service (BaaS) stories

Software-as-a-Service

Depa picks Modern Treasury for cross-border payments

The move gives Depa a single way to route dollar and stablecoin transfers, as it expands access to clients in more than 90 countries.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire underscores Lorum's push to win clients that need stronger regulatory assurance as it seeks a US trust bank charter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Software-as-a-Service

Axos Financial buys Arc Technologies in digital push

The deal gives Axos a newer software platform to court underserved US small businesses and tech start-ups more effectively.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Fintech

Klarna seeks U.S. banking licence for Utah industrial bank

Approval would let the fintech bring U.S. payments, savings and credit operations in-house, reducing reliance on partner banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Fintech

Lead Bank joins American Fintech Council in membership push

The move strengthens the trade group's push for tighter standards as scrutiny of banking-as-a-service partnerships intensifies across the US financial sector.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month