• Sopra Steria is launching a comprehensive offering to support banks as they launch crypto-asset-related offerings, leveraging strategic assets with Fireblocks, Chainalysis and Wyden to ensure security, compliance and access to liquidity.
• The solution offers seamless integration into the banking environment, advanced security and compliance with specific regulations in place, such as MiCA and TFR, with accelerated deployment in just 6 months.

PARIS, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sopra Steria, a major player in European tech, announces the launch of Sopra Crypto Solutions, a comprehensive white-label offering designed to accelerate the adoption of crypto-assets by banks. This solution is built on three technological assets with Fireblocks (secure digital asset management), Chainalysis (compliance) and Wyden (order execution and trade management), offering an integrated response to regulatory and operational challenges.

Faced with growing consumer demand and the emergence of new financial technologies, banks today have to respond to an increasingly pressing need: to offer their customers crypto solutions.

” With the entry into force of the European MiCA regulatory framework, banks finally have clear visibility to integrate crypto-assets in a structured way. Our offering meets a dual imperative: securing flows while delivering maximum value to the end customer. The adoption of cryptos is now a must, and a strategic lever for attracting the younger generation and maintaining competitiveness in tomorrow’s financial ecosystem,” comments Grégory Wintrebert, CEO of Group Vertical Financial Services, Sopra Steria.

An integrated solution for managing crypto-assets with full compliance

Sopra Crypto Solutions enables banks to offer their customers the purchase, sale and storage of crypto-assets. The solution reduces time-to-market in order to meet growing user demand and keep banks competitive.

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WILMINGTON, Del., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Compass Mining, a leading provider of Bitcoin mining hardware, hosting, and operational solutions, today announced a new partnership with NiceHash, one of the world’s most popular hashpower marketplaces, to offer special discounted mining pool fees to Compass Mining customers.

This collaboration marks the beginning of Compass Mining’s broader initiative to bring added value to its community by securing competitive advantages in pool partnerships—starting with NiceHash. Through the agreement with NiceHash, Compass Mining users will gain access to specially negotiated pool fee rates, enhancing their mining profitability and overall operational efficiency. This partnership leverages Compass Mining’s substantial hash rate, offering NiceHash increased activity, while in return, Compass Mining customers benefit from reduced fees.

“Our mission is to make Bitcoin mining accessible and cost-effective for everyone,” said Kris Bakker, Head of Account Management at Compass Mining. “By partnering with NiceHash, we’re helping miners not only access top-tier infrastructure but also unlock better economics at the pool level by leveraging our significant hash rate to secure more favorable fee structures. This mutually beneficial collaboration empowers our customers while deepening collaboration across the mining ecosystem.”

As part of the partnership, NiceHash will list Compass Mining as a preferred hosting partner, increasing visibility among miners seeking reliable hosting options. The collaboration is mutually beneficial: Compass Mining customers enjoy lower costs, while NiceHash attracts new miners through greater exposure.

“You are who you surround yourself with. At NiceHash we want to surround ourselves with reputable companies, such as Compass Mining,” said Marko Tarman, Lead Mining Manager at NiceHash. “This partnership is a win for NiceHash, Compass Mining and most importantly, a win for our shared users.”

Compass Mining is committed to exploring further partnerships to enhance customer profitability and operational efficiency. To stay informed on new partnerships for Compass Mining customers, follow Compass Mining’s newsletter, podcast, and social media channels.

About Compass Mining

Compass Mining is a customer-first company that provides a platform for individuals and businesses to purchase Bitcoin mining hardware, host machines, build and manage mining facilities, and access a range of ancillary services. With a commitment to exceptional customer support and transparency, Compass Mining sets the benchmark for bitcoin mining hosting. Its mission is to make Bitcoin mining accessible to everyone. To learn more about Compass Mining or to start mining today, visit compassmining.io.

About NiceHash

NiceHash is more than a mining pool – It is the world’s largest hashrate marketplace, connecting buyers and miners. Based and fully regulated in Switzerland, NiceHash has been at the forefront of crypto mining since 2014. With a full suite of software and tools for optimizing big mining operations, custom firmware, lightning network support, and automated payouts, NiceHash is home to many miners that sell their hashrate. Follow NiceHash on X for the latest news and updates @NiceHashMining. Contact a representative at farm@nicehash.com. Website: www.nicehash.com.

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• Alliance to support real-time decision-making through Confluent’s complete data streaming platform
• Solutions will help transform legacy systems into modern streaming applications
• Clients can see reduced costs and accelerate innovation by introducing an event-driven system early in development processes

LONDON, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The EY organization today announces an alliance between Confluent, the data streaming pioneer, and Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) to help client industries build real-time, event-driven applications and gain real-time insights from their streaming data.

Together, EY US and Confluent empower organizations to modernize their data systems, integrate hybrid environments seamlessly and adopt real-time data streaming that meets compliance requirements while accelerating time-to-market. Through this Alliance, EY US taps into the $100b data streaming market as a trusted advisor for real-time innovation to help clients unlock significant value and create sustainable competitive advantages.

The EY–Confluent Alliance addresses the critical need for sophisticated data streaming solutions across industries, including retail, financial services, manufacturing and more. Leveraging Confluent’s industry-leading data streaming platform, the Alliance helps companies build the real-time applications and operations needed to drive success in the modern era. Built by the original creators of open-source Apache Kafka®, Confluent offers a complete data streaming platform that allows enterprises to stream, connect, process and govern data as it flows throughout their business in real time. The Alliance also provides clients with a unified ecosystem for modernizing legacy technology systems, thereby driving business efficiency and innovation.

Trent Mayberry, EY–Confluent Alliance Leader, EY US, says:

“The alliance with Confluent is a significant step toward enhancing our capabilities in the data streaming technology space. This collaboration will help deliver leading-edge solutions to clients, leveraging Confluent’s robust technology. The collaboration will not only cater to the growing demand for advanced data streaming solutions but also accelerate innovation for our clients. We are committed to fostering this Alliance to drive substantial revenue growth and strengthen industry positioning.”

Trent Burns, Vice President, Global Partner Success at Confluent, says: 

“Access to real-time data is table stakes for any business. By joining EY US’ deep industry experience and Confluent’s complete data streaming platform, more enterprises can sharpen their competitive edge with real-time applications and operations. Our work with EY US will not only move companies into the modern era, but will also advance what’s possible with data streaming.”

For more information, visit ey.com/alliances.

About EY

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

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