Stronghold

🔔 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁: 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗖𝗛 At Stronghold, we’re committed to making payments faster, more efficient, and impactful for businesses. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗔𝗖𝗛, 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁? • Merchants get paid faster. • Capital is unlocked for smarter, real-time decisions. • Businesses can improve cash flow and drive growth. We rolled this out in phases across our product ecosystem, and the early results speak for themselves. Faster payments = better opportunities. We’re excited for what’s ahead as we continue to innovate in 2025! #FinTech #Techinnovations #Banking

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 & 𝗦𝗛𝘅? This year we took bold steps and made significant progress to deliver faster payments, stronger governance, and greater innovation for our partners and community. ✨ 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: • Promotions Feature boosted merchant order sizes by 66% • Same-Day ACH streamlined payment settlements • Partnerships with Nacha and 20022 Labs • First full year of SHx governance votes 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱? A new level of SHx governance and utility, DeFi mechanisms, Stellar Development Foundation smart contracts, AI integration, and more! Thank you to all the Strongholders leading the way in blockchain and payments innovation! 🔗 Watch the full roundup: sghd.co/24roundup

Missed our AMA? Here's your chance to catch up. CEO Tammy Camp and CTO Sean Bennett shared invaluable insights during our December 5th AMA, covering governance, innovation, and the future of Stronghold. 📽️ Replay the session now: https://sghd.co/24ama #LeadershipInsights #Governance #Innovation #TechAMA

50 Years of Payments Innovation Nacha has been the governing leader of payments innovation for over half a century, revolutionizing the ACH Network to generate: 📊 31 billion transactions annually 📈 Valued at over $80 trillion As a Nacha Preferred Partner, Stronghold is honored to contribute to this incredible legacy by: ⚙️ Delivering embedded pay-by-bank solutions ⚙️ Leveraging ISO 20022 expertise ⚙️ Advancing faster, smarter, and more secure payments Together, we’re building the future of digital payments. Learn more about our partnership and Nacha’s impact in the link in the comment. #ACHNetwork #FinTech #PaymentsInnovation #EmbeddedPayments #ISO20022 #CollaborationForInnovation

Word of the Day: Stablecoin A stablecoin is a type of cryptocurrency created to maintain a fixed market value by pegging it to another asset, such as a fiat currency, commodity, or financial instrument. Examples: ✔️ Tether (USDT) ✔️ USD Coin (USDC) Stablecoins are a critical innovation, bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto by offering stability in a volatile market. #CryptoEducation #Stablecoin #Blockchain

Telcos can send monthly bill payment requests via ISO 20022 request-to-pay. Customers just click the link in the message to auto-populate the remittance info from the original request and transfer the funds. Learn about the benefits of ISO 20022 at 20022labs.com/use-cases/.

After nearly a year of SHx governance, here’s what we’ve learned & what’s next: 🔑 Community is the cornerstone. True success comes from shared ownership and collaboration. 🔑 Education matters. Accessible tools and resources empower participation and confidence. 🔑 Vision takes time. Great strategy isn’t rushed—it’s carefully crafted for long-term impact. 🔑 Clarity is power. Clear, actionable communication is the bedrock of effective governance. What’s next? 🔹 Two live AMAs hosted on Discord & X with Tammy Camp & Sean Bennett to address community questions. 🔹 Gov Vote 4 (Dec 16-21) — the pivotal moment for 2025+ governance. 🔹 Building a foundational framework for decentralized decision-making. SHx is more than a token. It’s a movement toward transparent, strategic innovation. #TechInnovation #Entrepreneurship #TechCommunity #BlockchainTechnology #LeadershipStrategy

Happy Thanksgiving! Today, we recognize the collective effort of our community. Thank you for being part of this journey.

We’re hiring in New Zealand! Stronghold is looking for an Intermediate Software Engineer to join our team. This role is remote but exclusively open to candidates based in New Zealand. As a Forbes Fintech 50 company, we’re redefining payments and financial access through open APIs and blockchain technology. What you’ll do: - Build and maintain APIs and blockchain solutions - Work with technologies like .NET, Go, Rust, and Node.js - Collaborate with a passionate and innovative team What we’re looking for: - 6+ years of software development experience - Proficiency in .NET, Go, and SQL - Strong communication and problem-solving skills Location: Remote (New Zealand Only) Ready to make an impact? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eABXRH_v

ISO 20022 is approaching fast! 5 steps to prepare: 1️⃣ Assess your systems 2️⃣ Create a migration plan 3️⃣ Align with providers 4️⃣ Analyze MT vs. MX gaps 5️⃣ Educate & train See how 20022 Labs can help you prepare. #ISO20022 Watch our Stronghold 101 episode: https://sghd.co/iso20022