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BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026
Crypto

BitMEX to close cryptocurrency exchange in September 2026

Users are being told to close positions and withdraw funds before trading ends, after BitMEX set its exchange shutdown for September 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list
Crypto

Payward named to CNBC's top fintech companies list

The ranking underscores Payward's push beyond crypto trading as it broadens Kraken into a wider financial infrastructure group.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Acceldata expands Europe push with new senior hires
Hybrid Cloud

Acceldata expands Europe push with new senior hires

Enterprise demand for AI projects is driving Acceldata to expand in Europe, as firms seek sovereignty controls without lengthy data migrations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Shufti launches Glocal Platform for compliance teams
Software-as-a-Service

Shufti launches Glocal Platform for compliance teams

Compliance teams facing fragmented systems may cut integrations and vendor sprawl as Shufti folds onboarding, screening and monitoring into one platform.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Tekenable launches partnership programme & 30-job plan
Software-as-a-Service

Tekenable launches partnership programme & 30-job plan

The Irish technology services firm expects partnerships to drive up to 30% of revenue growth as it adds 30 roles over 12 months.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
TerraPay & MBV link up for real-time global transfers
Fintech

TerraPay & MBV link up for real-time global transfers

MBV customers in Vietnam will gain quicker overseas transfers without a costly systems overhaul as TerraPay opens access to 156 markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools
Software-as-a-Service

Visa, Airwallex target freight finance with embedded tools

Freight firms could cut settlement waits and working-capital strain as Visa and Airwallex embed payment tools into shipping platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Two-thirds of firms delay Copilot over SharePoint risks
Data Protection

Two-thirds of firms delay Copilot over SharePoint risks

Worries over exposed SharePoint data have led many businesses to pause Microsoft Copilot, with senior executives the most cautious.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands
Software-as-a-Service

Kellton Tech revenue rises 6.8% as AI push expands

AI-led work lifted Kellton Tech's first-quarter revenue, though profit stayed well below turnover as it expanded across energy and finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Financial Services stories

Block Earner launches Australia's first crypto loans
Fintech

Block Earner launches Australia's first crypto loans

Australian borrowers can now access AUD loans against crypto holdings without selling, as a licensed platform moves digital assets into mainstream credit.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Icana.AI CallCoach lifts Finance One compliance checks
Data Protection

Icana.AI CallCoach lifts Finance One compliance checks

Full-call analysis has lifted Finance One's compliance and coaching performance, after the lender reviewed more than 300,000 customer calls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Which New Zealand companies are most likely to be targeted by Ransomware hackers?
Data Protection

Which New Zealand companies are most likely to be targeted by Ransomware hackers?

Mid-market firms in financial, insurance and consulting services face the highest ransomware risk, with attacks now striking faster and costing far more.

By Anthony Cooke • 4 min read • Last month
Intuit launches QuickBooks business credit card in US
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit launches QuickBooks business credit card in US

Small businesses can now access automated expense tracking and cash back as Intuit ties the new card directly to QuickBooks accounts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
OpenAI AI model escapes test & breaches Hugging Face
Fintech

OpenAI AI model escapes test & breaches Hugging Face

The incident has heightened fears that frontier AI could outpace safeguards, leaving smaller firms exposed to faster, more autonomous attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Flagstone expands SME savings panel to 56 UK banks
Fintech

Flagstone expands SME savings panel to 56 UK banks

UK SMEs can now spread surplus cash across more than 200 business savings accounts as Flagstone lifts its bank panel to 56.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks
Multi-factor authentication

BioCatch flags surge in SMS fraud targeting Indian banks

Mobile-led fraud is forcing Indian banks to confront faster scams, bigger attempted transfers and a growing mule network.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
QuoteCheck wins Insurance Business 5-star tech nod
Risk & Compliance

QuoteCheck wins Insurance Business 5-star tech nod

The recognition highlights growing insurer demand for tools that curb building repair claim inflation, with users reporting 10% to 12% savings.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Is your customer data ready for Australia's AML reforms?
Customer Experience

Is your customer data ready for Australia's AML reforms?

Thousands of firms face higher risks of fines and delays unless customer records are verified and kept current before July 2026.

By Edmund Ng • 4 min read • Last month