Lendscape is pleased to announce that DF Capital, a specialist bank, has successfully gone live with Lendscape's asset finance platform. This milestone has enabled DF Capital to launch its asset finance offering to market; providing additional financing solutions to SMEs, as well as its first consumer finance products.

Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, and Vietnam National Petroleum Group (Petrolimex) are deepening their collaboration to transform Vietnam’s fuel retail sector. Building on the successful introduction of contactless Visa card acceptance at Petrolimex stations in 2022, which reduced customer wait times and improved operational efficiency, Visa and Petrolimex have now signed an agreement to launch the Petrolimex–Visa co-branded card program nationwide.

Horizon Trading Solutions (Horizon), a leading global provider of multi-asset electronic trading technology, today announces it is set to provide its connectivity solutions to Bursa Malaysia Derivatives’ Securities Futures Trading System (SFTS).

Marqeta, Inc. (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance solutions for the world’s innovators, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of TransactPay, a BIN Sponsorship provider that is licensed as an E-Money Institution (EMI) to issue e-money and undertake payment services in the UK and European Economic Area. As previously announced in February 2025, the acquisition of TransactPay will strengthen Marqeta’s card program management capabilities in Europe, bolstering digital payments capabilities for customers in the UK and EU, and enabling existing customers to expand more easily into European markets.

MetaMask, the world’s leading self-custodial web3 wallet developed by Consensys, today announced a strategic integration with Sei, a fast-growing Layer-1 blockchain platform. This development brings native support for the Sei network into MetaMask, enabling MetaMask’s users to seamlessly access Sei’s ecosystem of decentralized applications (dapps) and Sei-native assets from within their wallet. By adding Sei to its list of supported networks, MetaMask expands its cross-chain interoperability and continues its push toward an inclusive, multi-chain user experience, with now 11 chains integrated.

Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, in partnership with the African Banker magazine, has launched the inaugural report in the Africa Digital Banking Experience Series 2025, a timely publication that explores the transformation of banking across the continent in an age of hyper-personalisation, AI integration, and financial inclusion.

InvestCloud, a global leader in wealth technology, today announced the first of a new generation of AI-enabled solutions to help advisors increase productivity and deliver greater value to clients. The new solutions, Intelligent Screening and Intelligent Meeting, are enhanced by technologies from smartKYC, the leading provider of AI-driven know your customer (KYC) risk screening and monitoring solutions, and Zocks, a privacy-first AI assistant for financial advisors.

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.