Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, has been recognised in Tech in Asia and Statista’s first-ever Singapore’s first Top Fintech Companies list.

21X, the world’s first fully regulated DLT-based trading and settlement system (TSS), today announced a strategic partnership with LeveL Markets, which offers industry-leading connectivity to a diverse international trading ecosystem, to offer digital trading services by connecting traditional financial markets with next-generation, wallet-based trading rails.

Talos, the premier provider of institutional digital asset infrastructure, technology and data supporting the full trading and portfolio management lifecycle, today announced a $45 million Series B extension, including new strategic investors Robinhood Markets, Sony Innovation Fund, IMC, QCP and Karatage, alongside returning investors a16z crypto, BNY and Fidelity Investments.

Azelia Expo Ltd today announced the Africa Forex Trading Expo 2026, a first-of-its-kind event, with Empire FX confirmed as Main Sponsor, bringing together forex traders, brokers, fintech innovators, Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Crypto Exchanges, and financial educators from across Africa and beyond. The two-day expo, scheduled for 10th - 11th March 2026 at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, comes at a critical time when Kenya's forex trading market is experiencing unprecedented growth.

Vroozi, the intelligent procure-to-pay platform provider, has been named Deltek's 2025 Marketplace Partner of the Year. The award recognizes Vroozi's innovation in helping government subcontractors and regulated organizations modernize procurement operations.

IRA Financial, a leading provider of self-directed retirement solutions, today announced strong platform momentum driven by growing investor demand for alternative assets, greater portfolio control, and flexible retirement structures. As traditional retirement plans fall short of supporting modern investment strategies, IRA Financial is seeing accelerated growth across key metrics including accounts, assets under management, and client engagement.

Alfa has announced a new RouteOne add-on for the Alfa Systems technology platform, providing US auto lenders with a pre-built connection to their dealer networks.

Plum, the smart money app, is expanding its offering with worldwide travel protection. The feature gives customers and their families immediate peace of mind whenever they travel.

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, today announced the successful launch and seed-phase completion of the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund, which delivered an annualised 8.9% net return in BTC for Q4 2025.

Allica Bank has reached a major milestone in its mission to support the UK’s established businesses, surpassing £1 billion in asset finance lending since launching the proposition in 2021.

Rogo, the AI platform purpose-built for finance, today announced the opening of its first international office in London, marking a significant milestone in the company's global growth. The expansion builds on partnerships with several major European banks, enables hands-on deployment and enablement, and creates opportunities for talent across the region at the intersection of AI and finance.

Viva.com, the first Tech Bank in Europe for businesses, has rolled out support for BLIK 6-digit code payments on its Tap on Any Device technology, enabling Polish merchants to accept, and software partners to embed, one of the country’s most popular payment methods through a fully software-based checkout experience. The rollout delivers a future-proof, locally relevant solution that seamlessly connects in-store and online commerce, enabling scale across sectors and European markets.

Bitpanda Technology Solutions (BTS), one of the leading digital asset infrastructure providers, today announced a strategic partnership with Ribbon Plc.

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com), working with other mandated lead arrangers, has successfully closed a US$1.75 billion syndicated receivables purchase facility for Sonangol, Angola’s national oil company.

Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), a leading next-generation financial services platform, has been certified as a Top Employer 2026 in South Africa and Zimbabwe. This achievement places Mukuru among Africa's most progressive workplaces. The recognition shows that local companies can meet global standards in employee practices while improving financial inclusion in their markets. It also highlights how a strong culture and empowered teams are key to achieving sustainable growth led by technology.