Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global leader in branded payment solutions, has launched new Branded Payment Services designed to help brands more efficiently manage and scale their physical and digital gift card programs. Powered by BHN’s expertise and global connections, these configurable bundles integrate key strategic services into cohesive solutions tailored to individual business needs. These offerings encompass end-to-end services available through a single vendor, including digital gifting platforms, card production, AI-driven customer care, comprehensive processing, demand planning, marketing, advanced fraud protection and distribution through BHN’s expansive network.

Global fintech SumUp has unveiled Bookings, a cutting-edge solution designed to empower service-oriented businesses, including those in the beauty industry, and professional services, with streamlined scheduling and management capabilities. Free and easy to use, Bookings makes it simple for SumUp merchants to manage appointments, automate their schedules, and take payment.

The French-based fintech company, Next Generation, has acquired the digital asset service provider (DASP), Lugh Financial Services (LFS) from a leader in the French retail market, Casino Group.

Cubed, a fintech advisory and venture building company, appoints Edgardo Torres-Caballero as a new Partner to lead its Growth as a Service (GaaS) offering and launch its Venture Capital fund. This appointment further bolsters Cubed’s expertise as both an operating partner and investor for startups and scaleups.

Nets, part of the European PayTech, Nexi Group, today announces an agreement with BluOr Bank, one of Latvia’s leading banks for business and entrepreneurs in the Baltic region. BluOr Bank will leverage Nets’ payment card issuing services, offering an enhanced customer banking experience.

Avelacom, the global leader in ultra-low latency connectivity and IT infrastructure, has added AWS São Paulo to its portfolio of direct cloud connectivity points. This new setup simplifies access for crypto trading firms that natively use AWS to host their systems, enabling faster connections to both testing and production environments at Brazil’s largest exchange, B3, which is gaining momentum as a venue for crypto derivatives.

Appli, the creator of the industry's first AI-powered smart financial calculator, today announced a market-disrupting pricing initiative designed specifically for credit unions under $250 million in assets. This bold move promises to level the playing field where smaller institutions often struggle against tech-forward giants, giving community credit unions access to the same advanced technology that their larger competitors deploy.

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, unveils Bitget Onchain — a groundbreaking innovation that bridges the best of CEX and DEX. By combining the speed, security, and simplicity of centralized platforms with direct access to emerging on-chain assets, Bitget Onchain redefines how users discover and trade the next wave of crypto opportunities.

Fyorin, a leading provider of innovative financial operations solutions, is excited to announce its strategic relationship with Discover® Global Network, a global payments network serving 345 million cardholders worldwide, with $589 billion in global spend in 2023.

Broker Insights, the leading provider of insurance data analytics and market insights, has announced a pivotal evolution of its award-winning insurance decision intelligence platform, Broker Insights VISION™.

Lenvi Standby Servicing is pleased to announce its appointment as backup servicer for Reward Funding.

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), a leading Islamic financial institution, has announced the official launch of its Fractional Sukuk platform “Smart Sukuk”, a new digital investment solution that enables customers to invest in fractionalised sukuk certificates directly through the ADIB Mobile App.

A new report by Ripple and BCG projects the market for tokenized real-world assets to grow from $0.6 trillion today to $18.9 trillion by 2033

Santander UK has launched ‘The Santander Quarterly Scamtracker’, which shows that a total of £18,404,965 was stolen from customers in the first three months of 2025

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has published an open letter by its Chief Legal Officer, Hon Ng, which highlights the exchange's efforts in global regulatory compliance and expansion. The CEX continues to grow in the global crypto market by securing regulatory approvals and expanding its operations. With a strong focus on compliance, Bitget is navigating evolving regulatory landscapes with over eight licenses obtained while ensuring that users have access to a secure and transparent trading environment.