FreeAgent, the innovative UK accounting software company, has launched a major upgrade to its award-winning platform - introducing tools to help Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) contractors manage deductions and returns, while building on its existing support for subcontractors.

Bitpanda, Europe’s leading crypto platform, has reported its most successful financial year to date. In 2024, the company generated €393 million in operating revenue - more than double the previous year’s result. Adjusted EBITDA rose more than fivefold and pushed the company’s EBITDA margin above 30%. This marks a milestone year in terms of profitability, scalability, and sustainable growth.

Ingenico, a global leader in payment acceptance and services, has announced that its Ingenico AXIUM SX5000 products are now certified under the latest PCI PTSv7 certification. The SX5000 are the first self-service devices to meet this updated certification, which boosts the security of payment terminals and other devices used for processing payment card transactions at the point of interaction. This certification specifically focuses on safeguarding against physical tampering and malware.

Clearpay, a leader in Buy Now, Pay Later, today announced the launch of a new Spend Cap in-app feature that gives customers control to set their own maximum spending amount.

Superp, the on-chain perpetual DEX trusted by over 6 million users, today officially launched its native token $SUP on August 5 2025, at 11:00 AM UTC. The token will be listed on Binance Alpha, Bitget, KuCoin, and MEXC, with additional exchange listings to follow.

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced that it has been selected as the payments technology provider for Major League Baseball’s Minnesota Twins and Target Field, and also extended its status as payment processing provider for the Dallas Cowboys and AT&T Stadium.

G2 Risk Solutions (G2RS) and EverC today announced the signing of an agreement to combine, representing a significant advancement in the companies’ collective mission to defend global e-commerce from fast-evolving merchant and online marketplace threats. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions.

Quavo, Inc. (“Quavo”), a leading technology partner and trusted advisor for financial institutions, has partnered with First City Credit Union to strengthen fraud and dispute resolution services for members affected by the LA fires. This collaboration reflects both organizations’ dedication to supporting individuals by providing seamless, protected, and accessible dispute services—regardless of their location.

Glassbox, a leading provider of digital experience analytics for financial institutions, today announced a minority investment from Poalim Equity, the investment arm of Bank Hapoalim, Israel’s largest financial group. The investment marks a new chapter in the partnership between the two companies and will fuel Glassbox’s next phase of innovation, accelerating the development of advanced analytics and AI solutions purpose-built for financial institutions. Bank Hapoalim has been a long-standing Glassbox customer, using its platform to optimize digital engagement and better serve its clients.

The Supervisory Board of Triodos Bank N.V. intends to appoint Suzanne Schilder (1976) as Chief Transformation Officer and Barbara van Duijn (1981) as Chief Information Officer. Both new roles strengthen the Executive Board of Triodos Bank to deliver on its strategic ambitions to secure its frontrunner position in impact finance, achieve focused growth and drive an efficient and robust operating model.

VYRD, a Florida-based homeowners insurance company focused on delivering stability and protection in a challenging coastal market, has partnered with ZestyAI, the leading provider of AI-powered property risk analytics, to gain deeper visibility into property condition and risk exposure across its book of business.

The World Bank Group has signed on as co-chair of the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa, joining current co-chairs the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and Mastercard in an initiative to provide digital access to critical services for 100 million individuals and businesses across Africa by 2034.

Halo Invest is pleased to announce the launch of its investment platform having received FCA approval. The proposition includes its ‘Adviser Gateway’ platform, offering advisers a light-touch, client-administrated option to efficiently service customers with more modest assets.

The Reliable Transportation Association (RTA), a leading managing general agent and Lloyd’s of London coverholder, has announced the launch of a new Physical Damage insurance program for commercial auto operators.

The fragmented approach to regulation and compliance across the globe is having a significant impact on businesses, according to BVI Finance’s Destination Digital report.