SPAYZ.io, a global provider of advanced payment technologies, showcased its latest innovations at iFX Cyprus 2025, one of the leading gatherings for the fintech and trading community. A major highlight was the company’s update on its Open Banking solution, currently in active development and designed to meet the growing demands of modern financial ecosystems.

Over the course of the two-day event, SPAYZ.io’s team of payment experts held more than 55 business meetings with new and existing clients and partners. These interactions provided valuable insight into evolving market needs, particularly a surge in demand for Open Banking capabilities.

“This is more than just a feature launch,  it’s a new foundation for how money moves,” said Yana, Sales Manager at SPAYZ.io. “Our Open Banking platform is being created to meet the real demands of our clients and partners. We’re in constant dialogue with them, understanding their needs and building a platform that directly responds to those expectations.”

The upcoming Open Banking solution will provide seamless, compliant, and customizable connectivity between financial institutions, banks, and service providers , reflecting SPAYZ.io’s commitment to innovation and practical, scalable infrastructure.

This year’s iFX Cyprus also highlighted broader industry trends, with a particularly strong presence from payment providers. Forex firms showed heightened interest in solutions tailored to East Asia, including Japan and the Republic of Korea. SPAYZ.io is already a recognized leader in this region and continues to expand its offerings to meet increasing client demand.

“The conversations we had at iFX Cyprus were invaluable,” Yana continued. “Direct engagement with our partners ensures our solutions address real-world challenges, especially in high-demand markets like Japan and South Korea.”

With a rapidly expanding presence across Europe, Asia, and Africa, SPAYZ.io is on a mission to empower businesses with access to market-leading payment services. Its vision focuses on enabling clients to scale quickly and compliantly across both established and emerging markets.

“We’re excited to see such strong momentum around the future of payments,” Yana concluded. “As highlighted at iFX, demand for compliance-ready, secure, and scalable solutions is only increasing — and SPAYZ.io is well-positioned to lead the way, with some major milestones on the horizon.”

Rise & Hustle, Africa’s next-gen tap-to-earn gaming operator, has launched its reward-based mobile street game series in the Nigerian market. Running on its proprietary platform, Rise & Hustle gives players the opportunity to rise from Hustler to Kingpin, earning Bucks during the grind to unlock real-world rewards.

Created for Africa’s mobile-first generation, Rise & Hustle enables taps and achievements to be redeemed for mobile airtime, tangible rewards & Rise Tokens – all without spending a cent. The portfolio of free-to-play games and lottery products is designed in-house, giving Rise & Hustle the ability to deliver energetic and competitive experiences that appeal to players.

The company was co-founded by Anthony Broadhurst, a key player in Africa’s gaming and crypto world, and Josh Jones, an experienced iGaming entrepreneur with a stellar record of building successful platforms.

Rise Tokens are crypto-backed rewards on the Binance Smart Chain and power a real economy that rewards loyalty. Squads and community are central to gameplay with leaderboards, status, and real-time tournaments making each session count.

Embracing AI technology, local partnerships, and sharp design, Rise & Hustle is on the path to becoming Africa’s most culturally relevant gaming operator. A full Real Money Gaming offering is due for launch imminently.

Beyond Nigeria, expansion plans include Kenya and Ghana, with launches scheduled for completion by the close of 2025. As Rise & Hustle scales, it will strengthen collaborations with mobile networks, pioneering brands, and influencers to accelerate mass adoption. With its bold brand, crypto-powered rewards, and laser focus on mobile-first entertainment, Rise & Hustle’s platform is the future.

Rise & Hustle CEO and co-founder Josh Jones commented: “Rise & Hustle is flipping the script on how value is created for an entire generation’s time and talent spent on mobile games. We’re here to turn everyday entertainment into real-world rewards. This isn’t just a game – we’re building a cultural movement where players grind together to reach the top through ambition and hustle.”