Bound Raises $24.5M Series A
- 1 hour 35 min ago
- Fundraising News
Bound, the FX risk management platform built for modern international businesses, today announced it has raised $24.5 million in Series A funding, led by AlbionVC, with participation from existing investors. The raise comes at a time of heightened global currency volatility, when even small FX movements can have outsized impacts on margins, hiring plans, and cash flow.
Tokenovate Joins Bank of England Synchronisation Lab Alongside Key Industry Participants
- 2 hours 55 min ago
- Infrastructure
Tokenovate, a UK-based fintech delivering post-trade lifecycle automation and digital settlement solutions, is participating in the Bank of England’s Synchronisation Lab, alongside 17 other industry participants drawn from across the financial ecosystem.
iDenfy Launches New AI Features to Improve Its Business Verification Platform for Compliance Teams
- 3 hours 55 min ago
- RegTech
iDenfy, a leading global provider of digital identity verification and compliance solutions, recently announced significant updates to its Know Your Business (KYB) software, also known as the Business Verification platform.
ai.com Launches Autonomous AI Agents to Accelerate the Arrival of AGI
- 4 hours 5 min ago
- Artificial Intelligence
ai.com, a new AI platform founded by Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, today announced the launch of its Autonomous AI agent offering for consumers. With a few clicks, anyone can now generate a private, personal AI agent that doesn’t just answer questions, but actually operates on the user’s behalf - organizing work, sending messages, executing actions across apps, building projects, and more.
Lüt Announces Strategic Partnership with Safe Harbor to Expand Access to Compliant Closed-Loop Payments for Cannabis and Specialty Merchants
- 4 hours 5 min ago
- Payments
Lüt, a new financial ecosystem built for accessibility, reliability and growth with a first-of-its-kind closed-loop digital payments platform for cannabis and other high-risk industries, has announced its new partnership with leading financial services provider Safe Harbor to address one of the cannabis industry’s most persistent challenges: compliant and reliable payments.
Adyen and Uber Expand Global Partnership to Power New Markets, Launch Uber Kiosks
- 4 hours 45 min ago
- IT Innovations
Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, and Uber, the world’s leading mobility and delivery platform, today announced the renewal and expansion of their global partnership.
Unlimit Opens Advanced Research and Development Center in Belgrade
- 4 hours 45 min ago
- Infrastructure
Unlimit, a leading global fintech company providing the world’s largest portfolio of financial technology services, today announced the opening of its global Advanced Research and Development Center in Belgrade, Serbia. The Center will serve as the company’s primary global hub for advanced technology research and product development, with a strategic focus on artificial intelligence and other breakthrough technologies shaping the future of...
NatWest Group Announces the Acquisition of Evelyn Partners and a £750m Share Buyback
- 4 hours 45 min ago
- Infrastructure
NatWest Group plc (“NatWest Group”) is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire Evelyn Partners from funds advised by Permira and Warburg Pincus for £2.7 billion enterprise value (the “Transaction”).
Cleo Brings AI-Powered Money Management Back to the UK
- 5 hours 5 min ago
- Infrastructure
Cleo, the world’s first AI financial assistant, which has helped millions of Americans manage their money, is relaunching in the UK. At a time when everyday costs are rising and money management is more critical than ever, Cleo gives people the tools, clarity and encouragement they need to stay in control of their finances.
NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum – Malta
- 5 hours 30 min ago
- FinTech StartUps
QUBE Events is excited to bring back the NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum – Malta, taking place on 19 February 2026 at the Hilton Hotel, St Julian’s – the vibrant hub for innovation and financial services!
Jordan Kuwait Bank Signs Strategic Agreement with BPC to Accelerate Digital Transformation and Build Integrated Digital Ecosystem
- 5 hours 55 min ago
- Infrastructure
As part of its strategy to accelerate digital transformation and enhance its technology infrastructure, the Jordan Kuwait Bank has signed a long-term strategic agreement with BPC, a global leader in payments and digital banking solutions. The step aims to unify digital channels within an advanced next-generation platform, strengthen digital innovation, and enhance the customer experience. The agreement was signed on behalf of the Jordan Kuwait...
Bitso Lists Tether Gold, Bringing Tokenized Physical Gold to Crypto Users
- 6 hours 35 min ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Bitso, the leading digital financial services company in Latin America, announced the listing of Tether Gold (XAU₮), a blockchain-based asset fully backed by physical gold, allowing users to buy and sell tokenized gold directly within the crypto ecosystem.
Finora Bank More Than Triples Net Loan Portfolio to €90.2 Million in 2025
- 6 hours 45 min ago
- Banking
Finora Bank ended 2025 with a €90.2 million net loan portfolio, following a year of strong growth in financing activity, income, and its SME client base. In 2025, Finora Bank was among the fastest-growing banks in Lithuania and Estonia, with growth clearly above the market average. The Bank’s results improved several times compared to the previous year, driven by portfolio expansion and increasing demand from SME clients.
Open Banking Limited Bolsters Board with Appointment of the Rt Hon John Glen MP as Independent Non-Executive Director
- 6 hours 45 min ago
- People Moves
Open Banking Limited (OBL), the standards setter for open banking, today announces the appointment of the Rt Hon John Glen MP to its board as an Independent Non-Executive Director. While in government, Glen played a leading role in shaping UK financial services policy having served as Economic Secretary to the Treasury from 2018 to 2022. Glen was also responsible for financial regulations and managing relationships with the FCA and PRA on...
Allica Bank Launches Overdraft to Fix £15 Billion SME Overdraft Gap for Established Businesses
- 6 hours 55 min ago
- Banking
Allica Bank has launched its business overdraft designed specifically for established businesses, marking a strategic milestone in the bank’s mission to transform finance for a part of the economy that has long been overlooked. For many established businesses, access to overdrafts – one of the most flexible and widely used forms of working capital – has become increasingly difficult.
