Rezolve acquires Smartpay to expand digital asset payment network

Published 07/10/2025, 13:12
Rezolve acquires Smartpay to expand digital asset payment network

NEW YORK - Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ:RZLV), a technology company currently valued at nearly $2 billion and showing remarkable growth with a 412% price return over the past six months according to InvestingPro, announced Tuesday it has acquired Smartpay, a digital asset payment platform that processed over 19 million commercial transactions valued at more than $1 billion in the twelve months ending September 30, 2025.

The acquisition supports Rezolve’s partnership with Tether to develop a merchant-fee-free payment network that allows consumers to pay using digital assets such as USDT, BTC, and ETH, while merchants receive instant fiat settlement through Rezolve’s Brain Checkout technology. With an impressive gross profit margin of 95.63% and projected revenue growth of 219% for fiscal year 2025, Rezolve appears positioned for significant expansion in the digital payments space.

Smartpay’s existing infrastructure operates across Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Angola, handling tens of millions of stablecoin transactions annually. This acquisition immediately extends Rezolve’s payment capabilities into these emerging markets.

Rocelo Lopes, Smartpay’s founder, will lead Rezolve’s Digital Currency Initiative to expand the multi-asset payment system globally. Lopes has an established relationship with Tether and is known for advancing digital asset adoption in commercial transactions.

"Smartpay gives Rezolve a proven, transaction-tested foundation to scale our digital asset payment initiative globally," said Daniel M. Wagner, CEO of Rezolve Ai, according to the company’s press release.

The acquisition is expected to accelerate Rezolve’s global rollout of its digital asset payments initiative, creating infrastructure that connects digital assets, fiat, and AI-driven commerce into a unified payment architecture.

Rezolve Ai describes itself as a provider of AI-driven commerce technology for retailers and brands, with partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and Tether. While the company maintains a moderate debt level, InvestingPro analysis indicates a WEAK overall financial health score, suggesting investors should conduct thorough due diligence. For comprehensive insights and additional ProTips on RZLV’s financial position, consider accessing the detailed Pro Research Report available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Rezolve AI has reported its first-half 2025 financial results, which exceeded expectations for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA, leading to a positive reception among analysts. The company increased its annual recurring revenue (ARR) from $70 million to $90 million between June and September 2025, with an updated target of $150 million for 2025. This growth prompted six research firms to raise their price targets for Rezolve AI, with Maxim Group setting the highest target at $15. Roth Capital and AGP/Alliance Global also increased their targets to $12.50 and $11, respectively. H.C. Wainwright raised its target to $10, highlighting the company’s better-than-expected revenue of $6.3 million, which surpassed their estimate of $5.0 million. Cantor Fitzgerald adjusted its price target to $7, citing strong growth and maintaining an Overweight rating. Despite a second-quarter revenue shortfall of 27.7% against forecasts, Rezolve AI’s stock surged in pre-market trading. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) aligned with expectations at -0.03, further contributing to the positive sentiment among investors.

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