Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has just launched its new payment service for instant crypto transactions called Bitget Pay. The release marks the introduction of a contactless, peer-to-peer crypto payment solution exclusive to the Bitget App.

Trustly, the global leader in Open Banking Payments, is excited to announce the appointment of Henrik Wallström as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for its European operations. 

Based in Stockholm, Henrik joins Trustly from communications platform Sinch where he served as CTO for the Applications business unit, leading global teams and focusing on integrating acquired companies and creating a shared operating model and technical platform.

IDEX Biometrics has appointed Kristian Flaten as Chief Financial Officer, effective today.

Kristian Flaten brings over 25 years of financial leadership and experience with international business and financing, including from Asian growth markets, a strong focus for IDEX Biometrics. He has a proven track record in corporate finance, debt financing and business development in growth companies. 

iDenfy, a Lithuania-based ID verification fraud prevention regulatory company, partnered with O2Factoring, a Dutch-based financial service provider specializing in factoring solutions. The collaboration focuses on integrating advanced identity verification and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) screening solutions to streamline regulatory compliance and deliver a seamless, secure experience for O2Factoring clients.

Global fintech Unlimit has formed a strategic partnership with SHOPLINE, a rapidly growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider, to assist Chinese merchants in expanding their global reach through the integration of new payment processes.

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, today announces the successful transition of its Yield Core AMC, a product that invests in yield-generating strategies in crypto, including lending, funding arbitrage and liquidity provision, into a Luxembourg Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF) structure. This evolution broadens the fund’s international distribution potential, enhances investor protection, and reinforces its already strong risk-return profile. 

CLARA Analytics, a leading provider of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for insurance claims optimization, today announced it has hired Eugene Wong as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Wong brings over 15 years of finance and operating experience to his new role. He will work closely with CLARA CEO Heather H. Wilson to chart the financial and strategic course of the company amid impressive growth.

 Regula, a global developer of forensic devices and identity verification solutions, reveals new survey findings, “The Deepfake Trends 2024.” The stats highlight the financial impact deepfake fraud has on businesses across industries and countries. While the average loss for most organizations reached $450,000, the Financial Services sector experienced a greater burden, exceeding $603,000.

Fintel Connect, the leading provider of growth marketing solutions for the financial industry, announces the official launch of Fintel Check for BaaS, an automated, cost-accessible fintech partner monitoring tool designed for Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) sponsor banks and middleware providers. With Fintel Check for BaaS, BaaS banks will have access to an automated, scalable solution to achieve comprehensive monitoring of fintech partners' marketing activities.