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SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (OTC:SMKG) Issues Statement on Industry Consolidation and Reinforces Its Global Banking, Paytech & FinTech Leadership
SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (OTC:SMKG) Issues Statement on Industry Consolidation and Reinforces Its Global Banking, Paytech & FinTech Leadership.
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[{"type":"text","content":"January 23, 2026 – SmartCard Marketing Systems Inc. (“SMKG”), a global PayTech, FinTech and\r\n Blockchain enabler solutions provider, today issued a statement following the\r\n announcement that Capital One Financial Corporation has entered into a\r\n definitive agreement to acquire Brex in a transaction valued at $5.15\r\n billion.\r\n\r\nThe acquisition\r\n marks a pivotal moment in the financial technology sector, underscoring the\r\n accelerating value of integrated banking agreements and single‑channel\r\n technology platforms. SMKG welcomes this development as a clear market\r\n benchmark that validates the strategic importance,and valuation, of enterprise‑grade\r\n digital banking infrastructure.\r\n\r\nSMKG:OTC Positioned Beyond the Benchmark\r\n\r\nWhile the Brex\r\n transaction highlights the value of a single-channel corporate card and spend‑management\r\n platform, SMKG’s portfolio extends far beyond this scope. SMKG delivers a multi‑rail,\r\n multi‑channel ecosystem of interoperable technologies that serve banks,\r\n payment networks,digital assets, merchants, governments, and enterprise clients globally.\r\n\r\nSMKG’s platforms\r\n span:\r\n\r\n\r\n Digital Banking & Wallet\r\n Infrastructure\r\n EMV, QR, and Tokenized Payments\r\n Marketplace Commerce & Retail\r\n Enablement\r\n AI‑Driven Risk, KYC, and\r\n Transaction Intelligence\r\n Cross‑Border Remittance &\r\n Settlement Rails\r\n Blockchain‑Enabled Identity and\r\n Asset Management\r\n Token Issuance of Real-World Assets\r\n\r\n\r\nGlobal Reach and Strategic Partnerships\r\n\r\nSMKG’s strength is\r\n amplified by its extensive network of international partnerships, including:\r\n\r\n\r\n Global banks and acquiring\r\n institutions\r\n Visa program partners and\r\n enablement channels\r\n India’s National Payments\r\n Corporation of India (NPCI) for UPI and RuPay integrations\r\n Regional payment processors and\r\n telecom operators across the globe\r\n Government and enterprise digital\r\n transformation initiativesDigital Assets and Blockchain enablement\r\n\r\n\r\nThese alliances\r\n position SMKG not only as a technology provider but as a strategic enabler\r\n of national‑scale and cross‑border financial ecosystems.\r\n\r\nA Market Ready for Consolidation—and SMKG Ready for Scale\r\n\r\n“We anticipated that\r\n a major financial institution w...