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Fiserv Launches Digital Asset Platform With First Live Stablecoin Banking Use Case

Fiserv said its digital asset platform is now live with financial institution clients, marking a move from development into commercial deployment for stablecoin-enabled banking and payments.

The first live use case is Roughrider Coin, a dollar-backed stablecoin for Bank of North Dakota’s interbank network. More than 90 participating banks and credit unions in the state are expected to use the coin for bank-to-bank transactions through Fiserv’s existing Commercial Center platform.

VersaBank is issuing Roughrider Coin and providing custody, minting, burning and reserve management services. Fireblocks is supplying digital asset infrastructure and tokenization capabilities, while transactions are processed on the Solana blockchain.

Fiserv said its platform supports issuance, reserves, custody and settlement infrastructure for digital assets. Beyond interbank payments, the company is targeting use cases including stablecoin card issuance, cross-border payments, programmable commerce, treasury automation and tokenized deposits.

The launch gives Fiserv a live foothold in the emerging stablecoin infrastructure market and extends its payments and banking technology business into digital assets while keeping the experience integrated with financial institutions’ existing banking systems.
Fiserv and Flagstar Bank Expand Partnership With Major Core Banking Modernization Deal

Fiserv (NASDAQ: FISV) and Flagstar Bank (NYSE: FLG) announced a strategic core banking partnership on Monday, with Flagstar selecting Fiserv’s Finxact platform as the foundation of a major technology modernization initiative.

Under the agreement, Finxact will become Flagstar’s next-generation system of record and transaction-processing engine, replacing legacy technology as the bank moves toward a single consolidated core banking platform. The conversion will be implemented in phases.

The deal represents a significant enterprise win for Fiserv’s financial technology business. Flagstar is one of the largest regional banks in the U.S., with $87.7 billion in assets, $67.5 billion in deposits and approximately 340 locations across nine states as of June 30.

Finxact Gains a Major Banking Customer

Finxact is Fiserv’s cloud-native, API-first core banking platform designed to provide real-time transaction processing and data access while allowing banks to introduce products and services more quickly.

Flagstar will make Finxact a key component of its broader Flagstar S2 Platform technology transformation. The bank expects the system to support real-time, digital-first banking services while providing greater flexibility than its existing legacy infrastructure.

For Fiserv, securing a bank of Flagstar’s scale provides an important validation of Finxact as a core platform for large financial institutions. Successful implementation could also strengthen Fiserv’s position as banks increasingly replace decades-old core systems with cloud-based architectures.

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. While the announcement provides a positive strategic catalyst for Fiserv, investors will likely focus on whether the Flagstar deployment can help accelerate adoption of Finxact among other large and regional banks.
Fiserv Shares Sink 10% as Surprise CEO Departure Overshadows Stable Outlook

Fiserv (NASDAQ: FISV) shares tumbled 10% on Monday after the company announced an unexpected leadership transition, with CEO Mike Lyons stepping down after just one year in the role to become CEO of Truist Financial.

The payments and financial technology company appointed Takis Georgakopoulos as its new Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Georgakopoulos joined Fiserv in late 2024 and most recently served as Co-President overseeing Technology and Merchant Solutions. Prior to joining the company, he led JPMorgan's global payments business.

Despite reaffirming its full-year 2026 outlook, investors reacted negatively to the sudden management change. Fiserv continues to expect organic revenue growth of 1% to 3% and adjusted earnings per share of $8.00 to $8.30 this year, indicating no change to the company's financial expectations.

The sharp selloff suggests investors were unsettled by the unexpected departure of Lyons rather than any deterioration in the company's underlying business fundamentals. Leadership transitions at major financial technology firms often create uncertainty regarding strategic priorities, execution, and long-term growth plans, even when successors are highly qualified internal candidates.

Management and the board emphasized continuity, highlighting Georgakopoulos' extensive experience in payments, technology, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. The company also pointed to his role in modernizing Fiserv's merchant platform and accelerating growth initiatives such as Clover.

While the market's initial reaction was negative, investors will likely focus in the coming quarters on whether the new CEO can maintain Fiserv's growth trajectory and execute the company's strategy amid rapidly evolving payments and financial technology markets.
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Fiserv Inc. and Western Alliance Bank Form Strategic Commerce Technology Alliance

Fiserv Inc. announced a strategic partnership with Western Alliance Bank to deliver advanced merchant and payment solutions, including the Clover platform, to the bank’s client base.

The collaboration enables Western Alliance to integrate Fiserv’s commerce and business management technologies across in-store, online, and mobile channels, enhancing its ability to serve businesses ranging from small enterprises to large national clients. The deal represents Fiserv’s largest agent bank partnership by asset size and expands its presence among regional banks in the western United States.

The alliance reflects increasing demand for integrated, tech-driven financial services, as banks seek to differentiate through digital payment capabilities while maintaining personalized client relationships.

Globe Newswire
Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) has launched INDX, a real-time cash settlement platform designed to enable digital asset companies to securely store and transfer U.S. dollars 24x7x365.

INDX allows digital asset firms to operate through a single custodial account, with balances eligible for up to $25 million in FDIC insurance via pass-through coverage, subject to conditions. Rather than routing funds outside the traditional banking system or moving assets on-chain, INDX distributes deposits across the Fiserv Deposit Network, which includes more than 1,100 insured U.S.-based financial institutions. This structure keeps funds off-chain while delivering real-time settlement in fiat USD.

The platform is designed for institutional traders and offers millisecond transfers, final and instantly available USD settlement, and programmable API-based controls. Custodial services are provided through an affiliated U.S.-based trust company.

Fiserv stated that the launch supports its strategy following the December 2025 acquisition of StoneCastle, expanding its insured-deposit funding and digital asset infrastructure capabilities. For community banks and credit unions within the Fiserv Deposit Network, INDX is expected to generate diversified, stable deposit inflows.

The company positions INDX as a scalable, banking-integrated alternative to traditional crypto settlement models, aimed at enhancing speed, security, and operational flexibility for institutional digital asset participants.

Source: Globe Newswire
Fiserv reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, reiterating that 4Q was the first full quarter executing its “One Fiserv” plan and keeping its 2026 outlook unchanged from what it shared in October.

In 4Q 2025, GAAP revenue rose 1% to $5.28 billion, while GAAP EPS fell 8% to $1.51. Segment-wise, Merchant Solutions revenue grew 2% and Financial Solutions revenue declined 2%. GAAP operating margin dropped to 24.4% from 31.8% a year earlier.

On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted revenue was flat at $4.90 billion and organic revenue was also flat in the quarter. Adjusted EPS fell 21% to $1.99.

For full-year 2025, GAAP revenue increased 4% to $21.19 billion and GAAP EPS rose 18% to $6.34 (the prior year included a $595 million non-cash impairment charge). Full-year organic revenue growth was 4% (Merchant +6%, Financial +2%). Adjusted EPS decreased 2% to $8.64. Operating cash flow was $6.06 billion and free cash flow was $4.44 billion, down from $5.23 billion in 2024. The company repurchased $5.6 billion of shares during 2025.

Fiserv also noted it completed the acquisition of StoneCastle Cash Management in December 2025 and scheduled an Investor Day for May 14, 2026 in New York City.

For 2026, Fiserv expects organic revenue growth of 1% to 3% and adjusted EPS of $8.00 to $8.30.

Source: GlobeNewswire
Fiserv reported that U.S. small business activity softened at the start of 2026 as severe winter weather and post-holiday spending adjustments weighed on consumer behavior. The Fiserv Small Business Index fell by 1 point to 143 in January, with year-over-year sales up a modest 0.7% but month-over-month sales down 0.5%. Consumer foot traffic recorded its sharpest annual decline since mid-2022, falling 2.0% year over year, largely due to widespread winter storms in late January. Discretionary spending weakened, while essential categories remained resilient. Restaurants and hotels were among the hardest hit sectors as traffic declined sharply, whereas professional and administrative services, including tax preparation and storm-related services, showed notable strength.

Source: GlobeNewswire
Fiserv announced an exclusive collaboration with Affirm to bring buy now, pay later (BNPL) capabilities to debit card programs offered by U.S. banks and credit unions on the Fiserv platform. The partnership enables financial institutions to offer pay-over-time options directly through existing debit cards without building new lending products, using a turnkey integration managed jointly by Fiserv and Affirm.

Through this collaboration, debit cardholders will be able to split eligible purchases into fixed payments with clear schedules and no late or hidden fees, accessed natively through their bank’s mobile app. The solution leverages Affirm’s real-time underwriting, loan origination, and funding, while also giving consumers access to Affirm’s merchant network of nearly 420,000 retailers. Fiserv said the initiative is designed to help banks and credit unions increase debit engagement, keep spending within their ecosystems, and meet growing consumer demand for flexible payment options.

Source: Fiserv, GlobeNewswire
Fiserv has formed a strategic partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Card Company to introduce the Clover suite of commerce products to Japan, expanding Fiserv’s Asia-Pacific presence.

Set to launch in late 2026, the all-in-one payments and business management platform will support small and medium-sized merchants across retail, food and beverage, and professional services, aligning with Japan’s goal to raise cashless payments to 65% by 2030.

Source: Fiserv press release, Business Wire, January 21, 2026.
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