PaySelect the UAE’s first independent digital platform dedicated to simplifying the search for payment solutions, has officially launched

Financial Software and Systems (FSS), a global bank-tech and payment processing company, today announced a landmark achievement: it has become the first in the industry to ensure a 100% AI-literate workforce of over 1,500 employees.

Street Wallet, the South African fintech empowering informal traders and service providers with accessible, low-cost digital payment solutions, is delighted to announce its acquisition of Digitip, a South African startup enabling informal workers to receive digital tips. The move strengthens Street Wallet’s footprint in KwaZulu-Natal and accelerates its mission to empower informal traders to enter the digital economy.

Rain, the enterprise-grade infrastructure for stablecoin-powered payments, today announced a strategic partnership with Lithic designed to accelerate both companies' growth, expand global distribution, and give partners more technology choices as they build and launch scaled card programs.

Anaplan, the only AI-driven scenario planning and analysis platform designed to optimize decision-making in today’s complex business environment, today announced that it has been named an "Exemplary Leader” in the 2025 ISG Software Research Buyers Guide for Financial Consolidation.

Tradu, the global multi-asset trading platform, has announced the launch of Analyst AI*, a powerful AI-driven research tool designed to equip traders with smarter, faster insights, developed in partnership with Engine AI.

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, today announced a strategic collaboration with QNB Group and DMZ Finance. Together, the partners are introducing QCDT—the world’s first DFSA-approved (Dubai Financial Services Authority) tokenised money market fund (MMF)—into Bybit’s platform as a collateral asset, marking a breakthrough in bridging traditional finance and digital assets.

Meedaf, the financial services platform established in ADGM to serve financial institutions across the GCC, has formed a strategic partnership with InDebted, the global leader in AI-powered collections infrastructure. The partnership will see Meedaf make an investment in InDebted’s UAE entity aimed at expanding its regional presence.

Karis Capital is set to further enhance its established national footprint following the appointment of Craig Mason, who will head up the leading real estate debt advisory’s new Manchester office, with a view to spearheading the firm’s continued expansion in the north of England.

JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, is proud to introduce its new brand message, "Japan Cùng Bạn" ("Japan with You"), marking a significant milestone in its journey in the Vietnamese market.

VRAI, the consumer brand of the world’s largest diamond producer Diamond Foundry, has announced the launch of VRAI Created Bitcoin Diamonds™, the world’s first lab-grown diamonds directly backed by Bitcoin. The initiative positions VRAI at the intersection of luxury, sustainability, and digital assets, creating a new category that bridges symbolism and beauty with a reliable store of value.

MAPFRE RE is now the thirteenth-largest reinsurer in the world by premium volume, according to the ranking compiled by Standard & Poor’s, which includes a total of 127 companies from 29 countries. With this, the MAPFRE Group’s reinsurer has advanced three spots in the ranking.

Brera Holdings PLC announces it will become Solmate, a Solana- based digital asset treasury (“DAT”) and crypto infrastructure company, following an oversubscribed $300 million private investment in public equity (“PIPE”) offering. The PIPE is sponsored by Pulsar Group, the UAE-based technology and blockchain advisory firm, with backing secured from the Solana Foundation, RockawayX, and traditional investment firms like ARK Invest. Marco Santori, former Kraken Chief Legal Officer, will become Solmate’s Chief Executive Officer.

SecureSave, the leading provider of workplace Emergency Savings Accounts (ESAs), today announced platform users have saved more than $100 million toward unanticipated expenses, helping provide customers additional financial security. Beyond reaching the nine-figure mark, SecureSave also announced customers have used the ESA platform for more than 400,000 financial emergencies.

AKUVO, a leading technology organization specializing in collections and credit risk management, today announced a strategic investment from Vista Equity Partners (“Vista”), a global technology investor that specializes in enterprise software. The investment aims to significantly accelerate AKUVO’s artificial intelligence (AI) strategy and further its mission to modernize collections and risk management for financial institutions.