myTU, a fully automated, AI-native and cloud-first digital bank, has introduced Apple Pay integration, a safer, more secure and private way to pay that helps customers avoid handing their payment card to someone else, touching physical buttons or exchanging cash — and uses the power of the iPhone to protect every transaction.

Crypto platform Gemini released its 2025 Global State of Crypto report, which found that in 2025 global adoption of crypto grew in all geographies surveyed. In 2024, one in five (21%) of respondents in the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Singapore reported owning crypto. In 2025, that figure grew to nearly one in four (24%).

Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced the launch of BGUSD, a yield-bearing stable asset certificate designed to enhance capital efficiency and provide passive income opportunities for users worldwide. BGUSD is fully integrated into the platform’s trading and wealth management infrastructure, offering a multifaceted utility layer backed by real-world assets. BGUSD is redeemable for USDC at a 1:1 ratio and can be subscribed using USDC or USDT.

Fenergo has today launched its FinCrime Operating System (OS), an evolution of its existing solutions to become the single unifying platform across the Client Lifecycle. It leverages trusted Agentic AI to empower financial institutions to overcome spiraling operational costs and rising compliance demands enhanced by geopolitical tension and regulatory flux.

An Interview with Dean Francis, Senior Business Development Manager, Corlytics

Financial IT: What kind of regulatory changes are we seeing in the payments space right now? How are recent regulatory shifts affecting the sector, and what trends are you keeping an eye on?

In a UK-bank first, Lloyds has launched ‘Lloyds Travel Booking’, powered by travel technology platform Hopper, available in the mobile app.

The new service means customers will be able to book flights and accommodation worldwide, using Hopper's AI-driven platform, which offers a range of features for holidaymakers.

Liberis, a leading global embedded finance platform, today announced the appointment of Jane Moon as its Chief Legal Officer. Based out of Liberis’ London office, Moon is tasked with managing Liberis’ regulatory obligations as it continues its expansion into new markets, alongside navigating the legal considerations of AI use when developing credit risk models.  

Tink, A Visa Solution, and Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, have announced a partnership with Vodafone, a leading telecoms company, to offer their customers in Germany the option to pay their prepaid tariff and outstanding postpaid balances using Pay by Bank.  

PXP, a next-gen payment platform, today announces a strategic collaboration with Castles Technology, bringing cutting-edge Android-based terminal technology to merchants of all sizes across diverse point-of-sale environments.