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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 2h

From winning the Atlanta Mobile Marketing Award to being named among the Visiongain “100 Connected Car Companies to Watch,” we’ve built a legacy of innovation and disruption. Now, we’re channeling that same spirit to redefine instant payments. The past was just the beginning. sionic.io/history/

Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 23h

Digital payments are surging, but infrastructure is lagging. Ambition alone won’t deliver instant, seamless experiences. Bridge the gap, invest in real-time rails, and make frictionless payments real. Read more: www.finextra.com/blogposting/...

Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 4d

Real-time payments just hit a new milestone: 1.8 million transactions in a single day on The Clearing House RTP network. That’s not just growth, it’s a signal. Instant payments are no longer “emerging tech”; they’re becoming the new standard. Get all the details: www.pymnts.com/real-time-pa...

TCH’s Real-Time Payments Network Sets Record With 1.8 Million Daily Transactions | PYMNTS.com

Consumers and businesses increasingly expect to send and receive money immediately. The latest evidence: The Clearing House (TCH) said Thursday that its

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 5d

Payment Insights: The next phase of payments demands more than speed—it calls for strategy. As digital wallets, real-time rails, and AI reshape how money moves, the industry must adapt fast. Now is the time to rethink “innovation” in payments. www.electronicpaymentsinternational.com/comment/why-...

The real work begins: Why the second half of the decade demands a shift in payments strategy

At the halfway point of the decade, payments sector leaders are at a point of reflection. Deepak Gupta sets out a roadmap for the C-suite

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 5d

Gen Z’s in-store mobile wallet use is up 23% since 2022, proof wallets are becoming a new checkout default. When payment passes live in Apple or Google wallet, Instant Bank Pay can win with faster adoption, more security, and merchants can save on interchange fees. www.pymnts.com/mobile-walle...

Gen Z Leads a 23% Surge in Mobile Wallet Use Across Generations | PYMNTS.com

Mobile wallets aren’t killing the credit card. They’re giving it new life. That’s the undercurrent of PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest “How the World Does

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 7d

Just another day at Sionic. Innovation doesn’t happen overnight — it’s built day by day. We’re focused, inspired, and fine-tuning the future of payments. The mission never slows, and neither do we. 💡 #TeamSionic #KeepBuilding sionic.io

Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 8d

In the News: Small businesses just got a major boost — Paywint's new Instant Business Wallet is rolling out nationwide, empowering SMBs with faster payments, smoother cash flow, and modern tools to compete in a real-time economy. Get the details: whnt.com/business/pre...

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 11d

🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Power of Payments Awards winners! Tearsheet spotlights the trailblazers reshaping payments—like J.P. Morgan Payments, Remitly, and PayJoy—who are defining the future of money movement. 💡 #Payments #Fintech #Innovation
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Announcing the 2025 winners of The Power of Payments Awards - Tearsheet

Tearsheet’s 2025 Power of Payments Awards recognize the top innovators and game-changers. Here’s who made the list in 2025.

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 12d

Next-gen digital wallets are redefining A2A payments—bringing real-time, bank-to-bank checkout into the mainstream. As wallets evolve, we expect to help power the shift to faster, more connected payments. Read the article: www.paymentsjournal.com/how-next-gen...

How Next-Gen Digital Wallets Are Redefining A2A Payments at Checkout

Emerging rails like real-time payments, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies have quickly created a fragmented payments ecosystem. This environment

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 13d

In the News: 63% of Americans now use digital wallets for cross-border payments—proof that speed, access, and trust are redefining how money moves globally. As wallets become the new frontier for real-time payments, the question is: how will banks keep pace? Link: www.pymnts.com/news/payment...

63% of Americans Now Use Digital Wallets for Cross-Border Payments | PYMNTS.com

The digital divide that once separated who paid how across borders is narrowing fast. In the United States, digital wallets have become the great

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 14d

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 14d

Why is it that nearly a third of SMBs hesitate on instant payments due to fees? Banks can bridge that gap—by packaging and presenting real-time payment options that highlight value over cost, helping businesses see speed and certainty as growth tools. Link: www.pymnts.com/real-time-pa...

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 15d

🎤 Exciting News: Our Founder & CEO, Ronald Herman, will be on the panel at Nacha’s upcoming Alliance Fall Meeting in Charlotte, NC. We’re honored to contribute to the payments conversation and boost Sionic’s visibility among industry innovators. See agenda & stay tuned! www.nacha.org/content/alli...

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 18d

In the News: Restaurants are turning instant payments into a survival tool—helping manage staff shortages, boost retention, and strengthen cash flow. From real-time tipping and earned wage access to swift supplier pay, this trend is reshaping restaurant finances. www.pymnts.com/real-time-pa...

Restaurants Serve Up Instant Payments to Keep Staff and Cash Flow Steady | PYMNTS.com

Labor shortages, high turnover and shifting consumer habits are reshaping the restaurant industry, and payments are at the center of the transformation.

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 19d

💡 88% of small businesses say they’d pay fees to receive payments in real time—underscoring how urgently speed, certainty, and liquidity matter. Banks that prioritize SMB real-time rails can capture fees and loyalty. Find out why this matters: www.pymnts.com/smbs/2025/88...

88% of Small Businesses Would Pay Fees to Be Paid in Real Time | PYMNTS.com

Banks know real-time payments keep cash moving, yet they continue to tilt these services toward large enterprises. The March/April edition of the

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 19d

Be sure to follow and engage with us right here on Bluesky for the latest news on instant and real-time payments, global payment news and statistics, payment forecasts, and more!

Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 21d

🌍 Global Payments News: Instant payments are set to surpass $110T by 2029—a clear signal that real-time rails are becoming the backbone of global finance. Faster, smarter, and more connected transactions are no longer the future—they’re here. Get all the details: finance.yahoo.com/news/instant...

Instant Payments to Exceed $110 Trillion by 2029 Globally, Accelerated by European Regulation & FedNow Impact

BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom, Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study by global tech strategists Juniper Research has found that instant payments will surpass the $100 trillion mark in 2029; up ...

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 22d

Real-time payments, cross-border rails, and digital currencies are reshaping the future of finance. Next-gen infrastructure isn’t just faster—it’s the key to lower costs, stronger customer experiences, and staying ahead in a rapidly evolving payments landscape. fintechmagazine.com/news/payment...

Payment Innovation: Real-Time Systems Shape Industry Future

Payment stakeholders will explore new technologies & strategic frameworks driving the evolution of digital transaction systems at FinTech LIVE London 2025

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 25d

Google is pushing payments into the AI era. Its new Agent Payments Protocol lets AI agents securely authorize transactions across cards, bank rails, and crypto—unlocking faster, smarter commerce. The future of how we pay just took a bold leap. Get the details: www.investors.com/news/technol...

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 26d

In the News: The second half of the 2020s will redefine payments. ISO 20022, real-time rails, embedded finance, AI, and stablecoins are moving from buzzwords to must-haves—reshaping how money moves and value is created. Get the details: thefr.com/news/why-the...

Why the second half of the 2020s will redefine payments — The Financial Revolutionist

Deepak Gupta, EVP at Volante Technologies, explains how Fedwire’s ISO 20022 migration will affect payments.

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 27d

Small businesses face growing payment threats. Real-time payments cut exposure by enabling instant verification, immediate funds, and full visibility—closing the gaps bad actors exploit. The smartest defense is speed. ⚡️Find out more: www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2025/09/23/w...

Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 28d

Understanding where you're going is knowing where you've been. From our early mobile roots to leading the charge on instant bank-to-bank payments, Sionic’s journey proves that innovation is built on experience—and the best is yet to come. Learn more: sionic.io/history/

Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · 28d

Agentic AI is redefining the future of payments—driving autonomous transactions, real-time risk management, and new revenue models for FIs and fintechs. 🚀 A sharp read on where payments innovation is heading next. Link: www.finextra.com/blogposting/...

How Agentic AI is Accelerating the Autonomous Payment Transition: By Dmytro Spilka

Agentic AI is already beginning to redefine how payments are made and the ways in which we can manag...

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · Sep 18

In the News: Banks are moving from outdated 'rail-centric' models to flexible, 'outcome-centric' payment hubs. This shift, driven by APIs and cloud technology, is key to faster, more agile, and fraud-proof transactions. Are you ready for the change? Find out more: www.finextra.com/the-long-rea...

Modernising payments in 2025: How banks are moving from rail-centric to outcome-centric

The world of payments has never been more complex that it is today. What was ‘nice to have’ five yea...

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Sionic (Sionic Mobile) @sionicio.bsky.social · Sep 16

Instant Bank Pay isn’t just faster — it may help businesses cut costs and give consumers rewards in real time. That’s the future we’re building at Sionic. Learn more: sionic.io/solutions/