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Numeral and BNP Paribas Partner to Power WorldFirst and Europe’s Leading Payments Companies

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This partnership will enable WorldFirst to serve its European customers better.

Paris, France, 4th Jun 2024 – Numeral, the payments technology provider, and BNP Paribas, Europe’s leading bank, today announced a partnership to enable payment companies, including WorldFirst, Alma, Swile and Floa, to embed SEPA and local payments into their products seamlessly, become SEPA participants, and optimise their payment operations at scale. 

This bank-fintech partnership will enable WorldFirst, a one-stop digital payment and financial services platform for global businesses, especially SMEs in international trade, to better support its European merchant clients for Euro collections by offering these businesses accelerated payment processes and heightened security throughout the European Economic Area (EEA). 

WorldFirst is committed to integrating into more regional and local payment schemes, thereby empowering SMEs to seamlessly conduct trade and business operations across the globe. Currently, WorldFirst customers can have multi-currency World Account with payments to 200+ markets worldwide in over 100 currencies, 90% of which are settled within the same day.

”BNP Paribas has strong ambitions to support global and European fintech leaders in addressing the European market and helping the future champions emerge. As Europe’s leading bank, BNP Paribas offers the pan-European payment, treasury, and account solutions to do so. This strategic partnership with Numeral enables us to distribute these services more efficiently to our customers,” says Marc Espagnon, Head of Cash Management at BNP Paribas.

This partnership allows joint customers to easily access BNP Paribas’ services through Numeral’s single API and dashboard, which facilitates integration with fintechs’ modern architectures. As a result, payment companies benefit from faster time to market, reduced maintenance costs, and a future-proof payment infrastructure thanks to BNP Paribas’ extensive local payment systems coverage.

“Banks are critical to fintechs’ success, as they provide access to payment schemes, accounts and additional financial services that are core to fintechs’ offerings. Partnering with BNP Paribas gives our joint customers access to one of the biggest catalogues of services and the strongest expertise to scale in Europe,” says Édouard Mandon, co-founder and CEO at Numeral. “Numeral aggregates BNP Paribas best-in-class solutions into a single cloud-native, API-first platform from which joint customers can automate their payment operations across Europe”.

Through this partnership, joint clients can access SEPA, including SEPA instant, and Polish, Nordic, and Swiss payment schemes, access their BNP Paribas account information in real-time, and automate treasury payments to optimise their safeguarding operations.

“Originally established in London two decades ago, WorldFirst has evolved into a global company, proudly serving over a million SMEs. With a strong heritage and focus on the European market, WorldFirst will continue to offer tailor-made solutions that cater to the unique needs of businesses within this key region. To that end, we will work towards becoming a SEPA participant via partnering with a leading sponsor bank. This partnership will enable our European customers to benefit from Europe’s leading banking expertise and fintech innovation, so they can access fast, easy and secure payment and collection services in Euros through WorldFirst,” said Clara Shi, CEO of WorldFirst.  

For more details, contact Matthieu Blandineau from Numeral at press@numeral.io.

 

About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183,000 employees, including more than 145,000 in Europe. The Group has key positions in its three main fields of activity: Commercial, Personal Banking & Services for the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses including BNP Paribas Personal Finance and Arval; Investment & Protection Services for savings, investment and protection solutions; and Corporate & Institutional Banking, focused on corporate and institutional clients. Based on its strong diversified and integrated model, the Group helps all its clients (individuals, community associations, entrepreneurs, SMEs, corporates and institutional clients) to realise their projects through solutions spanning financing, investment, savings and protection insurance. In Europe, BNP Paribas has four domestic markets: Belgium, France, Italy and Luxembourg. The Group is rolling out its integrated commercial & personal banking model across several Mediterranean countries, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. As a key player in international banking, the Group has leading platforms and business lines in Europe, a strong presence in the Americas as well as a solid and fast-growing business in Asia-Pacific. BNP Paribas has implemented a Corporate Social Responsibility approach in all its activities, enabling it to contribute to the construction of a sustainable future, while ensuring the Group’s performance and stability.

 

About WorldFirst

WorldFirst is a one-stop payment and financial services platform for SMEs engaged in global or cross-border trade. WorldFirst is empowering SMEs to successfully execute their strategic growth plans with technology. Through the World Account, WorldFirst is meeting the needs of SMEs engaged in international trade or business, both online via marketplaces or websites, as well as offline to support importers and exporters. This includes collections (receiving payments), making payments, currency conversion risk management and supply chain financing to help customers reduce costs, improve turnover efficiency to generate more revenue and sales, and quickly capture global business opportunities.

 

About Numeral

Numeral is a payment technology provider which delivers the infrastructure for fintechs and banks to connect to partner banks, access schemes, and automate payment operations. 

Through its payments, reconciliations, treasury, and risk and fraud management capabilities, Numeral enables its customers to launch new products and expand geographically faster, reduce total cost of ownership and make their payments more resilient. 

Numeral provides the payment infrastructure for European and global fintech leaders like WorkdFirst, Swile, Argentex, Deblock and Alma. Numeral also partners with Europe’s leading banks, including BNP Paribas, Barclays, BNP Paribas, HSBC, BPCE, and ABN AMRO. Launched in 2021, Numeral has raised €13m from world-class investors like Balderton and eFounders.

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Vantique Cleaners Provides Professional House Cleaning Services for Homes Across Australia

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Australia, 21st Sep 2026 — Vantique Cleaners is helping homeowners and property occupants simplify household maintenance with reliable and professional house cleaning services designed around the everyday needs of Australian homes. Serving customers across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and surrounding suburbs, the company provides practical cleaning solutions for customers seeking quality, attention to detail, and dependable service.

Maintaining a clean home can require significant time and effort, particularly for households balancing work, family responsibilities, and other commitments. Vantique Cleaners provides professional house cleaning services that allow customers to access experienced cleaners and professional-grade equipment without having to manage every cleaning task themselves.

The company’s services cover a broad range of household cleaning requirements. Customers can arrange house cleaning for general household upkeep, as well as more detailed services for specific areas and property needs. This approach allows Vantique Cleaners to support customers looking for a cleaner for house cleaning tasks, whether they need assistance with routine household maintenance or a more comprehensive property clean.

Vantique Cleaners provides cleaning services including house cleaning, end of lease cleaning, bond back cleaning, carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing, driveway cleaning, and floor polishing. By offering multiple services, the company gives customers access to professional cleaning support for different areas of their properties.

For homeowners searching for house cleaners near me, local availability and dependable service can be important considerations. Vantique Cleaners serves customers in multiple major Australian cities and surrounding suburbs, helping households access professional cleaning services based on their individual requirements.

The company combines experienced cleaners with professional-grade equipment and eco-friendly cleaning products as part of its approach to delivering consistent results. Attention to detail remains an important part of the service, with cleaning teams working to help customers maintain clean, comfortable, and well-presented properties.

With more than 1,200 satisfied clients, over 50 expert cleaners, and more than 8,000 completed cleans, Vantique Cleaners has developed experience serving a wide range of household cleaning needs. These services are intended to make property maintenance simpler and less stressful for customers who prefer professional assistance.

House cleaning can also become particularly important when preparing a property for a change in occupancy. Vantique Cleaners provides end of lease and bond back cleaning alongside its standard house cleaning services, giving customers access to additional cleaning support when a property requires more detailed attention.

The company also provides specialized cleaning options for surfaces and outdoor areas, including carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing, driveway cleaning, and floor polishing. This broader service offering enables customers to address multiple cleaning requirements through one professional cleaning provider.

As demand for convenient home maintenance services continues, Vantique Cleaners remains focused on providing dependable cleaning solutions for Australian customers. Its combination of experienced personnel, professional equipment, eco-friendly cleaning products, and a broad range of services is designed to support households seeking practical cleaning assistance.

Customers interested in professional house cleaning services can contact Vantique Cleaners to discuss their cleaning requirements and available services.

About Vantique Cleaners

Vantique Cleaners is an Australian cleaning company providing professional cleaning services for homes, rental properties, and customers preparing to move. The company offers house cleaning, regular cleaning, end of lease cleaning, bond back cleaning, carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing, driveway cleaning, and floor polishing. Vantique Cleaners serves Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and surrounding suburbs.

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Vantique Cleaners Makes Regular House Cleaning Simpler for Australian Households

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Australia, 21st Sep 2026 — Vantique Cleaners is providing professional regular house cleaning services for households seeking a practical and dependable way to maintain clean and comfortable living spaces. With services available across Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and surrounding suburbs, the Australian cleaning company supports customers with experienced cleaners, professional-grade equipment, and eco-friendly cleaning products.

Keeping a home consistently clean can be challenging when everyday responsibilities leave limited time for household maintenance. A regular cleaning routine can help households manage common cleaning tasks more conveniently, while professional assistance can reduce the time and effort required to maintain the property.

Vantique Cleaners provides regular house cleaning services designed to support customers who want professional help with ongoing household cleaning. Whether a customer requires recurring assistance with general household tasks or wants professional support to keep their home maintained between deeper cleans, the company’s experienced team is available to help.

The company provides a range of cleaning services beyond regular household cleaning. Its offerings include house cleaning, end of lease cleaning, bond back cleaning, carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing, driveway cleaning, and floor polishing. This allows customers to address both routine and specialized cleaning requirements.

For households looking for a regular house cleaner, Vantique Cleaners provides access to experienced professionals supported by professional-grade equipment and eco-friendly cleaning products. The company focuses on quality, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction while helping customers manage the ongoing cleaning needs of their homes.

Regular house cleaning services can be particularly useful for busy households that want to maintain their living spaces without having to dedicate large amounts of time to cleaning every week or on a recurring basis. Professional cleaners can assist with household cleaning tasks while customers focus on their work, family, and other responsibilities.

Vantique Cleaners has completed more than 8,000 cleans and has served over 1,200 satisfied clients with support from a team of more than 50 expert cleaners. The company’s experience across a range of residential cleaning requirements provides a foundation for delivering cleaning services to customers with different property needs.

In addition to regular cleaning, customers can arrange more detailed services when required. End of lease and bond back cleaning can assist customers preparing rental properties, while carpet, tile and grout, window, and floor cleaning services provide options for areas that may require additional attention.

Outdoor cleaning is also part of the company’s service offering, with pressure washing and driveway cleaning available for customers who want to address exterior areas of their properties. This broad selection allows Vantique Cleaners to provide support for different aspects of property cleaning.

Serving customers across several major Australian cities, Vantique Cleaners aims to make professional cleaning more accessible to households seeking dependable assistance. Its focus on experienced cleaners, professional equipment, eco-friendly products, and customer satisfaction remains central to its service approach.

Customers seeking a regular house cleaning service can contact Vantique Cleaners to learn more about available services and discuss their household cleaning requirements.

About Vantique Cleaners

Vantique Cleaners is an Australian cleaning company providing reliable and professional cleaning services for homes, rental properties, and customers preparing to move. Its services include regular house cleaning, house cleaning, end of lease cleaning, bond back cleaning, carpet cleaning, tile and grout cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing, driveway cleaning, and floor polishing. The company serves Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, and surrounding suburbs.

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Multi-Asset Trading Venue Monochrome Exchange Announces IEO of Its Native Token, $MCR

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, September 20th, 2026, Chainwire

Monochrome Exchange, a multi-asset trading platform, has announced the Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) of its native utility token, MCR. The platform aims to consolidate crypto, equities, bonds, and real-world assets into a single venue where trades settle on-chain. The exchange is currently live, featuring over 260 active markets.

MCR Initial Exchange Offering Details

  • Date: September 21, 13:00 UTC+8 to September 28, 13:00 UTC+8
  • Location: Monochrome Launchpad (monochrome.exchange/launchpad)
  • Token Price: $0.88 per MCR
  • Public Sale Supply: 10,500,000 MCR (5% of total supply)
  • Vesting Schedule: 1-month cliff from Token Generation Event (TGE), followed by 3-month linear vesting
  • Commitment Asset: USDT
  • Subscription Limits: No minimum; maximum of $100,000 per account

The MCR offering will take place directly on the Monochrome Exchange platform. Users can participate by depositing USDT and committing funds on the offering page during the designated seven-day window. Following the one-month cliff after the TGE, MCR tokens will vest linearly and be credited directly to user accounts.

Live Platform Offerings

Monochrome Exchange currently supports trading across four asset classes from a single account balance:

  • Crypto: Spot and perpetual markets.
  • Equities: Nearly 150 markets, including tokenized exposure to US and Hong Kong equities (e.g., AAPL, NVDA, TSLA, BYD).
  • ETFs and Indices: Over 30 options including SPY, QQQ, and XLE.
  • Commodities: Gold, silver, platinum, crude oil, Brent, natural gas, and copper.
  • Pre-IPO Markets: Tokenized exposure to private companies, including OpenAI and Anthropic.

Leadership and Backing

Monochrome Exchange was founded by Jeff Yew, former Chief Executive Officer of Binance Australia, where he led local operations for the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. He subsequently founded Monochrome Asset Management, the investment manager behind the first direct-holdings spot Bitcoin ETF of its kind admitted to trading on Cboe under an ASIC-issued Australian Financial Services Licence.

Yew has over a decade of experience across exchange operations, digital asset licensing and the design of regulated investment products. “Tokenisation has produced a large number of assets that barely trade,” said Jeff Yew. “The harder problem has always been the market underneath them: liquidity, settlement, and compliance that holds up. We listed the markets first and are offering the token second.”

Monochrome Exchange operates as a separate entity from Monochrome Asset Management. Jeff Yew’s professional history does not extend any licence, authorisation or regulatory status of any Monochrome affiliate to Monochrome Exchange or to the MCR token.

How It Works

The offering is conducted entirely within the Monochrome Exchange platform. Participation follows four steps:

  1. Account. Participants open a Monochrome Exchange account and enable two-factor authentication.
  2. Deposit. USDT is deposited to the exchange account. Deposits are credited once confirmed on-chain.
  3. Commitment. Funds are committed on the offering page during the seven-day window, which opens on 21 September at 13:00 UTC+8 and closes on 28 September at 13:00 UTC+8, or earlier if the allocation is filled. There is no minimum subscription and a maximum of $100,000 per account.
  4. Distribution. MCR is held against the participant’s account from the Token Generation Event. No tokens unlock during the first month. Following the cliff, the allocation vests linearly over three months and is credited automatically as it unlocks.

No external wallet, bridge or on-chain transaction is required at any stage, and no claim transaction is necessary.

MCR Tokenomics and Deflationary Mechanism

The maximum supply of MCR is capped at 210,000,000 tokens. Tokens allocated to the team and advisors are locked for 12 months, followed by a 36-month linear vesting schedule.

$MCR Tokenomics

Vesting Schedule

The token incorporates a buy-back and burn mechanism driven by platform activity:

  • 20% of net platform profit will be used to buy back MCR from the open market quarterly.
  • 25% of all Launchpad and Digital IPO fee revenue will be added to the buy-back allocation.
  • Purchased tokens will be sent to a verifiable burn address to reduce the circulating supply.

Token Utility

MCR serves multiple functions within the Monochrome ecosystem:

  • Fee Discounts: Holders receive trading fee discounts ranging from 10% to 50%, tiered by holdings.
  • Exclusive Access: MCR acts as the access token for Launchpad offerings and upcoming Digital IPOs, with allocations weighted by user balances.
  • Staking: Users can stake MCR to earn rewards, increase allocation weight, and qualify for the node program.
  • Governance: Holders can participate in voting on platform listings, Launchpad parameters, and treasury deployment.

Digital IPOs and Leadership

Monochrome Exchange is developing a Digital IPO framework designed to streamline the public listing process by moving issuance, subscription, allocation, and settlement on-chain. MCR will be required to participate in these offerings. The platform schedules its first Digital IPO for Q1 2027.

The exchange was founded by Jeff Yew, former CEO of Binance Australia and founder of Monochrome Asset Management. Yew brings a decade of experience in exchange operations and digital asset licensing. Monochrome Exchange operates as a separate entity from Monochrome Asset Management. Jeff Yew’s professional history does not extend any license, authorization, or regulatory status of Monochrome affiliates to Monochrome Exchange or the MCR token.

About Monochrome

Monochrome Exchange is a multi-asset trading venue where crypto, equities, ETFs, commodities and pre-IPO markets trade from a single account and settle on-chain. The platform currently lists more than 260 markets, including tokenised exposure to US and Hong Kong equities, index and sector ETFs, precious metals and energy, and private companies including OpenAI and Anthropic.

Monochrome Exchange was founded by Jeff Yew, former Chief Executive Officer of Binance Australia and founder of Monochrome Asset Management, the investment manager behind the first direct-holdings spot Bitcoin ETF of its kind admitted to trading on Cboe. MCR is the native utility token of the exchange, used for trading fee discounts, allocation in Launchpad offerings and Digital IPOs, staking and governance.

Monochrome Exchange is a separate entity from Monochrome Asset Management and operates independently of it.

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Website: monochrome.exchange

Twitter: x.com/Monochrome_EN

Disclaimer

MCR is a utility token and does not confer ownership, dividends, profit-sharing, or redemption rights. Digital assets carry significant risks, including total loss. Users are advised to review the full documentation, risk factors, tokenomics, and vesting schedules at docs.monochrome.exchange prior to participation.

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Monochrome
info@monochrome.co

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