Hex Trust, a leading digital assets financial service provider specialising in markets services, custody, and staking, has integrated custody and staking support for stETH, Ethereum’s largest liquid staking token issued via the Lido protocol, representing nearly a quarter of all staked ETH.

BitGo, the digital asset infrastructure company, today announced that its subsidiary, BitGo Europe GmbH (“BitGo Europe”) has received approval for the extension of its licence from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to expand its European offering to include regulated crypto trading services operating out of Frankfurt, Germany.

As global markets brace for the Federal Reserve’s decision later today, uncertainty continues to weigh on investor sentiment. With markets having fully priced in a 25bps cut – the US Central Bank’s first rate cut since 2024 – investors are questioning whether the Fed has waited too long to act, especially as cracks appear in the US labour market.

Orbital, a global payment orchestration platform across stablecoins and traditional payment rails, today released its inaugural Stablecoins Retail Payments Index. The Index offers a comprehensive view of how stablecoins are actually being used in retail payment contexts, focusing on consumer payments (up to $10,000 in value).

New research from PensionBee, a leader in the consumer retirement market, reveals that September is a pinch point for household budgets, with rising bills leading many to reconsider their long-term savings.

Qasemi Islamic Microfinance Bank (QIMB) and TerraPay, a global money movement company, today announced a strategic partnership at Money2020 Middle East. The partnership is to enable digital payouts in USD and SAR to all bank accounts and mobile wallets across South Yemen.

Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), is proud to celebrate its 7th anniversary with the theme of #GearUpTo7, kickstarting a new era of integrated finance.

The African Research and Innovation Hub (ARIH) that was recently launched by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is seeking to unlock up to US$70 billion annually in economic gains for Africa by boosting innovation-driven sustainable growth.

India’s corporate landscape is undergoing rapid change, with directors and officers increasingly facing personal liability risks. Marsh India has released findings from its Directors & Officers (D&O) Liability Insurance Claims Trends Report 2025, which reveals sharp increases in claim notifications, escalating defence costs, and intensifying regulatory actions, underscoring the urgent need for stronger governance and comprehensive D&O coverage.

The West African Development Bank (BOAD) (www.BOAD.org) is pleased to announce its official membership in the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty. This initiative, spearheaded by the Brazilian Presidency of the G20, seeks to eradicate hunger and poverty (SDGs 1 & 2) and reduce inequalities (SDG 10) by supporting low-income countries.

Ebury, the global fintech specialising in international payments and FX risk management, announces today that it has successfully completed the acquisition of ArcaPay, following regulatory approval from the Bank of Lithuania. The business will now operate as Ebury Partners Lithuania.

North West-based Accounting software fintech Coconut has announced a first-of-its-kind integration with digital business bank Zempler to support the millions of sole traders and landlords affected by the upcoming Making Tax Digital for Income Tax (MTD IT) deadline*. The joint offering will simplify and streamline tax preparation - completely free of charge.

Fiinu Plc has reached a significant milestone in bringing its revolutionary Plugin Overdraft® solution to UK consumers through an exclusive strategic partnership with Conister Bank Limited, a subsidiary of Manx Financial Group Plc.

Saison Capital, the venture arm of Credit Saison, one of Japan’s largest non-bank financial companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, launches Onigiri Capital.

Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced today that Mercantile Bank, Michigan’s largest community bank, has selected Jack Henry to evolve its technology infrastructure, streamline operations, and support its long-term growth strategy.