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HashKey Settlement Platform (HSP) and ONERWAY Announce Strategic Partnership to Shape the Future of On-Chain Payments and Support Cross-Border Commerce Development

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HONG KONG, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — HashKey On-Chain’s settlement protocol, HSP, and cross-border payment service provider ONERWAY have announced a strategic partnership. ONERWAY is a traditional Web2 payment institution holding multiple licenses across the UK, Europe, Hong Kong, the US, and Singapore. It is currently serving over 2,000 merchants globally and possessing deep compliance infrastructure in cross-border acquiring and fiat liquidation. This partnership marks the first time HSP has strategically connected with a Web2 payment institution, and HSP is also the first Web3 on-chain settlement protocol introduced by ONERWAY. Together, they establish a seamless channel that connects digital currency settlement with fiat off-ramping capabilities for enterprise clients.

This partnership introduces the first Web3 digital currency settlement protocol to ONERWAY that provides merchants with new choices for digital currency settlement while retaining its fiat settlement advantages—backed by its multiple payment licenses, including UK EMI, European PI, Hong Kong MSO, US MSB, and Singapore MPI, as well as principal membership qualifications with major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay International, and Discover, and PCI DSS Level 1 security certification. For HSP, ONERWAY is the first traditional Web2 payment partner. Through strategic integration with a licensed payment institution, HSP extends its on-chain settlement capabilities to ONERWAY’s existing network of over 2,000 merchants spanning multiple vertical sectors including cross-border e-commerce, gaming and entertainment, digital content subscriptions, and SaaS, achieving a shift from the protocol layer to real-world commercial scenarios.

The “Core Capabilities” of Cross-Border Settlement

Problems in cross-border payments have persisted for a long time such as long settlement cycles, exchange losses, and complex multi-currency accounting. For cross-border e-commerce and digital service enterprises, these issues directly impact operational efficiency and cash flow turnover.

Stablecoins offer a potential path to a solution—on-chain settlement is near-real-time while cross-border flows require few to no intermediaries, and exchange rate risks can be controlled through lock-up mechanisms. However, the issue for most merchants is how to convert funds into local fiat currency that can be used to pay suppliers, employee salaries, or meet tax compliance requirements after receiving stablecoins. There is a strong need to improve the utilization of on-chain assets and capital efficiency.

This partnership aims to provide a blockchain bridge. HSP is driven by two core modules: the Master Account, which handles intelligent aggregation and distribution of merchants’ on-chain funds, and the Settlement Protocol, which provides the foundation for transaction authorization verification standards to ensure that every transaction is auditable. HashKey Group’s licensed entities provide custody and OTC services, utilizing the HSP protocol as the technical pathway to connect with ONERWAY’s licensed fiat channels. After completing on-chain stablecoin settlement, ONERWAY merchants can leverage its own licensed fiat channels and the technical circulation path with HSP to convert the funds into local fiat currency, which can be used to pay suppliers or distribute employee salaries, while also facilitating merchants in meeting their own tax reporting requirements.

Compliance as pillar to Accelerate the Adoption of Stablecoin Payments

Licensed entities under HashKey Group hold relevant digital asset service licenses in Hong Kong and are among the few institutions in Asia capable of providing digital asset services within a complete regulatory framework. The HSP settlement protocol natively integrates on-chain AML mechanisms to ensure transactions are secure and auditable. Meanwhile, ONERWAY’s multi-jurisdictional licensing ensures the compliant operation of fiat channels across major markets. Both companies support the large-scale adoption of stablecoin payments with compliant infrastructure.

Over the past year, the practical adoption of stablecoins in cross-border payment has accelerated. Major markets such as Hong Kong and the European Union have progressively advanced regulatory frameworks for stablecoin issuance and payments, while enterprise clients’ acceptance of on-chain settlement has steadily risen, particularly concentrated in cross-border business scenarios with high settlement costs and cash flow pressure. At the same time, the commercialization of AI Agents is presenting new demands for payment infrastructure, where stablecoins and on-chain settlement protocols hold inherent advantages over traditional banking systems in programmable payment scenarios.

Currently, HSP is expanding collaborations with more payment companies, corporates and financial institutions, dedicated to extending HSP’s settlement capabilities to additional settlement zones and providing global enterprise clients with broader on-chain payment landing channels.

“On-chain payments inherently possess the advantages of speed, efficiency, and low cost. Guided by effective regulatory compliance, on-chain payments will usher in widespread future adoption, especially in cross-border transactions and services. As a leader in the development of the on-chain payment industry, the HSP protocol and functions we launched not only fully support on-chain settlement, but also support technical integration with traditional payment systems. This advantage has been fully demonstrated in our cooperation with ONERWAY. We hope that HashKey On-Chain’s HSP and the growth model built in cooperation with ONERWAY will enable more payment ecosystem partners to see the possibilities of future payment settlement and expand the space for future multi-modal payments.”

— Rachel Qiu, COO, HashKey On-Chain BG & BD Head, HashKey Group

“The essence of payments is trust and efficiency. We observe that an increasing number of cross-border e-commerce and digital service enterprises are seeking more flexible capital settlement methods to cope with the compliance and efficiency challenges brought by deep globalization. By joining forces, ONERWAY and HSP rely on the HSP protocol to assist merchants in achieving seamless integration of on-chain payment, digital assets and fiat currency in cross-border scenarios, significantly increasing capital turnover and reducing operational costs. Building on this joint initiative of next-generation financial infrastructure, we will continue to explore new scenarios for future payment and new challenges in agent interaction, building a more efficient, transparent, and compliant payment ecosystem.”

— Chris Hua, Head of Strategy, ONERWAY

About HashKey Settlement Platform (HSP)

The HashKey Settlement Platform (HSP) is dedicated to building a global on-chain payment infrastructure. Driven primarily by two core modules—the Master Account for global enterprises’ on-chain asset pooling, and the Settlement Protocol for establishing on-chain transaction authorization verification standards—HSP provides Payment Service Providers (PSPs), global enterprises and financial institutions with an efficient on-chain settlement network, supported by compliant custody and OTC fiat currency flows. Additionally, the platform supports an Agent Payment solution to meet the needs of AI agents and automated settlement in the future “machine economy.” Operating under financial-grade compliance and security, HSP optimizes settlement efficiency through on-chain technology, aiming to bridge traditional businesses and finance with the on-chain economy, and provide settlement support for cross-border trade, AI, and DePIN ecosystems.

About ONERWAY

ONERWAY is a global cross-border payment service provider holding multiple payment licenses including UK EMI, European PI, Hong Kong MSO, US MSB, and Singapore MPI. It possesses principal member qualifications for Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay International, and Discover, as well as PCI DSS Level 1 certification. It provides professional services such as global acquiring, multi-currency settlement, and batch payouts for cross-border e-commerce, gaming and entertainment, SaaS, and Web3 platforms, currently serving over 2,000 merchants worldwide.

Disclaimer

This material is provided solely for informational and technical purposes regarding the collaboration between HashKey Settlement Platform (HSP) and ONERWAY. It does not constitute investment, financial, legal, or tax advice, nor does it constitute an offer, solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or guarantee of any kind.

HSP is a settlement protocol and technical framework and does not itself engage in regulated activities. ONERWAY provides fiat payment services—including fiat acquiring, multi-currency settlement, and payout services—strictly within the scope of its respective local payment licenses and jurisdictions. ONERWAY does not directly provide virtual asset (digital currency) trading, exchange, custody, or brokerage services. All virtual asset-related services referenced herein are provided independently by licensed or authorized entities under HashKey Group holding the appropriate regulatory approvals. To the extent that any business process or activity described in this material constitutes a regulated activity in any applicable jurisdiction, such activity shall be conducted solely through or in conjunction with, licensed or authorized entities that hold the necessary regulatory licenses/approvals.

On-chain settlement protocols and related technical integration activities carry inherent technical, market, and regulatory risks. Participants are solely responsible for conducting their own due diligence and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements in their respective jurisdictions. ONERWAY, HSK Chain and HSP shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses or damages arising out of or in connection with reliance on this material or participation in any related activities.

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Ally Waste Acquires Swift Integrated Services, Expanding Service Capabilities and Market Reach

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GILBERT, Ariz., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ally Waste, a nationwide provider of comprehensive waste solutions for multifamily communities, announced today that it has acquired Swift Integrated Services, a Utah-based provider of dumpster management, doorstep trash pickup, and waste brokerage services.

“Every acquisition we make starts with the same question: Will it help us serve customers better? Swift expands our reach and brings capabilities that allow us to support more of our customers’ waste needs. We’re excited to welcome the Swift team to Ally and build on what they’ve created,” said James Crawley, CEO of Ally Waste.

The acquisition expands Ally Waste’s presence in Utah, Florida, and Idaho markets while strengthening the company’s waste stream optimization capabilities. It also brings waste brokerage capabilities to Ally, giving current customers another way to address their waste needs as the offering is integrated.

“Joining Ally gives us the opportunity to build on what we’ve created while bringing our customers the support and resources of a nationwide team,” said Indigo Schumann-Curtis, President of Swift Integrated Services. “Our customers can expect business as usual, with many of the same people continuing to support them. I’m excited about what our teams can accomplish together.”

Swift Integrated Services customers can expect continuity in both service and support throughout the transition. The Swift team will continue with Ally, bringing established customer relationships and deep market knowledge to the combined organization.

About Ally Waste

Ally Waste is a nationwide provider of comprehensive waste solutions for multifamily communities, including valet trash and recycling, bulk removal, and waste stream optimization services. Its technology gives owners and operators clear visibility into what they’re paying for waste across a portfolio, paired with on-the-ground teams who put those insights into action.

The company’s culture is grounded in its values of Integrity, Grit, and Humility. These principles drive Ally Waste’s commitment to supporting multifamily teams and delivering consistent, high-quality service that improves everyday life for residents and on-site staff. Learn more at www.allywaste.com.

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duvaldo@allywaste.com

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Gupshup Launches Self-Serve Voice AI Platform, Extending Conversational Engagement into Phone Calls

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Businesses can now build, test, and deploy AI voice agents across support, sales, and operations – alongside WhatsApp, RCS, and SMS – from a single platform

MUMBAI, India and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gupshup launched its Voice AI Platform, a self-serve console for building and running AI voice agents that handle calls end to end. The launch extends Gupshup’s engagement platform from messaging into voice, bringing support, sales, and operations onto the same infrastructure businesses use for WhatsApp, RCS, and SMS.

Gupshup’s Voice AI Platform resolves support calls, qualifies and converts leads, and automates operational calls such as scheduling, verification, and payment reminders, so human teams can focus on conversations that require a person.

The platform covers agent lifecycle in a no-code, prompt-based interface. Businesses configure an agent’s voice, language, knowledge base, system prompt, and workflows, then connect it to tools their teams use. Before going live, teams define guardrails, run simulations, and validate behaviour with tests – comparing models. Once deployed, analytics track success rates, satisfaction, and language usage, with transcripts, conversation history, and debug logs for review.

Gupshup’s platform is the first to bring unique capabilities. First, voice is a channel extension of a platform serving businesses across WhatsApp, RCS, and SMS – enabling voice-and-messaging experiences within a customer journey. Second, it supports telephony: PSTN and WhatsApp voice channels, on-premise and cloud deployment, and the option to bring PSTN infrastructure. Third, it is model-flexible – businesses choose speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and LLM providers rather than accepting a stack.

The platform builds on Gupshup’s experience powering customer engagement for 50,000+ businesses across 100+ countries and 25+ industries, processing 10 billion interactions monthly, including 500 million voice calls per month.

The Voice AI Platform has been beta tested and delivered outcomes across deployments. Users receive 100 minutes of credits to test, and pricing starts at USD 0.035 (INR 3.50) per minute.

“For customer engagement in emerging markets, Voice AI drives universal access – reaching every user regardless of language or literacy. In developed markets, it drives efficiency and automation. In both, it delivers cost savings, revenue growth, and satisfaction. With the launch of its Voice AI Platform alongside its messaging, Gupshup offers the only unified self-serve platform for customer engagement across voice and messaging,” said Beerud Sheth, Co-founder and CEO, Gupshup.

The Voice AI Platform is available to businesses at voiceai.gupshup.io.

For more information, visit www.gupshup.ai.

 

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Deepdub Launches Phantom Z 3.4 Conversational: Multilingual Text-to-Speech Built to Survive Real Customers, Not Just Demos

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Enterprise-grade real-time text-to-speech delivers 150ms time to first audio at full 48 kHz, with text normalization that gets account numbers, invoice totals and appointment dates right

TEL AVIV, Israel, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Deepdub, a foundational voice AI company pioneering expressive voice technologies, announced today the launch of Phantom Z 3.4 Conversational, a new multilingual text-to-speech model with high-fidelity 48 kHz audio, improved text normalization and extended Hebrew support. The model is available to all Deepdub clients now.

For enterprises running voice agents, a call holds together when four things go right at once. The voice sounds like a person. The response arrives fast enough to feel like a conversation. The agent knows when to speak and when to listen. And every account number, date and amount comes out the way a customer would say it. When one of them slips, the call escalates to a human, and that is where containment and cost are decided. Phantom Z 3.4 Conversational is built for all four.

“Every voice model sounds impressive for two minutes in a demo. Very few survive two weeks with real customers,” said Ofir Krakowski, CEO and co-founder of Deepdub. “Deployments don’t stall on the 95% a model gets right, they stall on the misread account number, the mangled surname, the one wrong digit on a live call. We built this model for that last few percent, because in production, the last few percent is the whole product.”

In English, the work is in text normalization, the step that turns written text into spoken words. A delivery date written 2024-12-31 is read as December thirty first, twenty twenty-four rather than as a run of digits. An invoice total written $1,240 is read as one thousand two hundred forty dollars. An appointment at 14:30 is read as two thirty. A reference written Chapter VII is read as chapter seven rather than as letters. These are the categories where Deepdub’s testing puts the model ahead of the other systems it was measured against. An enterprise running more than one language gets one set of behavior to test and one contract to hold rather than two.

Phantom Z 3.4 delivers an end-to-end p95 time-to-first-audio of 150 milliseconds in real-time mode at full-range 48 kHz audio, with cross-language voice transfer from under three seconds of reference audio. Deepdub builds and trains its own speech models from random rather than licensing them, which allows the company to bring a new language into production in two weeks. Deepdub covers more than fifty locales and dialects verified by local voice and language experts, inside a platform supporting more than 50 locales and dialects.

“We run Deepdub in production for live, real-time phone calls, where latency and naturalness aren’t nice-to-haves but the key factor in whether a caller stays on the line. 3.4 is the closest we’ve heard a synthetic voice come to a real person, and our callers show it: they stay longer, talk more, and engage with our agents like we’ve never seen before,” said Adir Haziza, CTO at Voiceman.

The hardest case is Hebrew, which is written without vowels, so the same letters can spell different words. The three letters of שלט are a sign read one way and a remote control read another. A model that reads one word at a time has to guess which the sentence means, and in Hebrew a wrong guess is not an accent, it is a different word that stays invisible until a customer hears it. Phantom Z 3.4 resolves this at the source. Pronunciation is decided from the whole sentence rather than word by word, and every instance of שלט in Deepdub’s Hebrew test set was read correctly. Where a brand name or a plan tier has to be said a particular way, marking it in the text is enough. Deepdub ranks first for Hebrew text-to-speech on the public TTS Arena leaderboard hosted by ivrit.ai on Hugging Face.

In Hebrew, national ID numbers, appointment dates and transaction amounts are expanded before speech, so a balance written as 1,240 ₪ is spoken in full rather than read out as digits. In blind listening tests, Phantom Z 3.4 was preferred over Deepdub’s previous Hebrew model in 71 percent of decisive comparisons.

“We needed something that would hold up consistently across a large volume of work, so we tested it thoroughly before deciding. What stood out was that the details came out right and the Hebrew was the most natural we’d heard,” said Dor Levy, Head of Jeen Talk at Jeen AI.

About Deepdub
Deepdub is the foundational voice AI model company pioneering expressive voice technologies for global enterprises across TV, film, advertising, gaming, e-learning, and AI-agent applications. The company’s international team of technology, dubbing, and linguistic experts deliver an end-to-end voice solution that preserves the emotional and cultural integrity of original content in more than 50 locales and dialects. With an advisory board that includes media leaders such as Kevin Reilly, former Chief Content Officer at HBO Max, and Emiliano Calemzuk, former President of Fox Television Studios, Deepdub is eliminating language barriers to enable the global diffusion of media on major streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu. Visit https://deepdub.ai or follow us on LinkedIn for more information.

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