Experian, the global data and technology company, has today announced the acquisition of KYC360 in the UK and Ireland, which will significantly enhance its fraud and financial crime compliance capabilities.

Today, Citi and Coinbase announced their intention to collaborate on digital asset payment capabilities for Citi’s institutional clients and explore additional global clients in the future, further solidifying both companies’ market leadership in payment solutions. The initial phase of their collaboration focuses on fiat pay-ins/pay-outs, supporting Coinbase's on/off-ramps1—the bridge between traditional fiat and digital asset ecosystems—along with payments orchestration.

Thredd, the leading next-generation global payments processor, today announced its selection of LoanPro, the modern credit platform, to underpin Thredd’s new suite of credit solutions for fintechs and financial organizations. The partnership marks a significant milestone in Thredd’s strategy to deliver full-stack embedded issuing and processing capabilities inclusive of credit, debit and prepaid.

IBM today announced the launch of IBM Digital Asset Haven, a comprehensive platform for financial institutions, governments, and corporations to securely manage and scale their digital asset operations. Banks and governments now have a single solution to manage their digital asset lifecycle – from custody to transactions to settlement – that helps them meet compliance obligations while being integration-ready.

BBVA Germany is expanding its digital offering with a new  “Bargeld via App” cash‑in feature. From now on, customers can deposit cash directly into their  BBVA account at participating supermarket and retail checkouts – quickly, securely, and without  visiting a bank branch.  

LoanTube, the UK’s leading digital credit marketplace, has partnered with Cubefunder, an alternative business lender known for combining technology with a personal touch. The partnership enhances access to fast, flexible, and transparent funding for small businesses, particularly those underserved by traditional high-street banks.

iDenfy, a global leading RegTech company specializing in identity verification and fraud prevention, announced the launch of its new Anti-Money Laundering (AML) solution, designed to screen individuals and businesses against various AML databases, such as global sanctions lists. The updated framework defines how iDenfy’s automated AML system prevents, detects, and monitors money laundering risks to provide the best suitable tool to comply with international regulatory standards and recognize fraud with world-class data sources.

Paytently, the specialist payments orchestration platform for regulated and specialised sectors, has been granted a Payment Institution (PI) licence by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This achievement marks a major step in Paytently’s mission to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable payment solutions across Europe and beyond. 

Grasp, the Swedish AI startup automating investment banking and management consulting work using multi-agent systems, today announces it has raised $7 million in Series A funding led by Octopus Ventures, with participation from existing investor Yanno Capital. Grasp also announces the opening of its first international office in London, in line with increasing worldwide demand for its product. The company currently employs 25 people in Stockholm and London.

Starling Bank is using AI to help customers spot the warning signs of purchase scams. The new tool, Scam Intelligence, lets customers upload images of items and ads from online marketplaces, and analyses them for signs of fraud before serving personalised guidance in seconds. It is available today for personal, joint and business account customers.