HuLoop, Ceto Partner to Advance Work Optimization for Financial Institutions
February 3, 20263 min
New partnership helps community banks and credit unions turn intelligence into action through AI-driven work optimization platform
VanEck Introduces Another First with Launch of VanEck Avalanche ETF (VAVX)
February 2, 20265 min
New fund provides spot exposure to the Avalanche token (AVAX), the native cryptocurrency for the Avalanche blockchain; firm has agreed to waive sponsor fees on VAVX for the first $500 million in AUM or until 2/28/26. Thereafter, the sponsor fee will be 0.20%. Brokerage fees and commissions may apply. Please check with your broker. An investment in the VanEck Avalanche ETF is subject to significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The...
HPR Announced the Launch of Maxbot
February 2, 20263 min
Maxbot reflects the continued evolution toward hardware-based capital markets infrastructure
FundingSearch.com Connects Lenders to Verified SME Financial Data
February 2, 20263 min
Sheffield fintech FundingSearch.com launches with live Xero and Sage integration, connecting brokers and lenders with pre-qualified borrowers
Abrigo Acquires Journey Technology Solutions
February 2, 20264 min
Abrigo, a leading provider of growth and risk management software for U.S. banks and credit unions, today announced the acquisition of Journey Technology Solutions, a banking data, strategy, and analytics firm known for its deep expertise in data aggregation, reporting, and behavioral analytics for community financial institutions. Journey Technology Solutions will strengthen Abrigo’s data analytics capabilities to help financial institutions transform complex data into actionable insights. The acquisition underscores Abrigo’s continued investment in data-driven innovation...
Jack Henry Enhances Digital Banking with Bud Financial Transaction Enrichment
February 2, 20264 min
Jack Henry today announced the successful rollout of its native transaction enrichment capabilities on the Banno Digital Platform™, delivered in collaboration with Bud Financial (“Bud”). The collaboration enables banks and credit unions on the Banno platform to deliver clear transaction details to their accountholders, improving everyday money management and empowering financial institutions with high-quality data. With evolving spending patterns and ongoing financial challenges and opportunities, gaining a firm grasp on individual finances is more important than ever....
KuCoin EU Launches MiCAR-Compliant Crypto Platform for Europe
February 2, 20265 min
KuCoin EU today announced the official launch of its fully MiCAR-compliant crypto platform for users in 29 markets in the European Economic Area (EEA*), marking a major milestone in the evolution of regulated digital asset access in Europe. Licensed as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and supervised by Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA), KuCoin EU’s platform is purpose-built to meet Europe’s stringent regulatory standards while delivering a robust,...
LeveL Markets and 21X partner to offer tokenized capital markets trading
February 2, 20264 min
LeveL Markets, which offers industry-leading connectivity to a diverse international trading ecosystem, today announced a strategic partnership with 21X, the world’s first fully regulated DLT-based trading and settlement system (TSS), to offer digital trading services by connecting traditional financial markets with next-generation, wallet-based trading rails. The partnership brings together two leading and innovative trading companies, with LeveL Markets’ deep roots in institutional equity trading and 21X’s tokenized market infrastructure. Together, clients can extend established TradFi workflows...
Sezzle Announces Chief Financial Officer Transition
February 2, 20264 min
Sezzle Inc. Sezzle, a purpose-driven digital payment platform, today announced the appointment of Lee Brading as Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), effective February 1, 2026. Brading will succeed Karen Hartje, who served as CFO and principal financial officer under a Consulting Agreement since November 1, 2025, following her announcement of retirement after nearly eight years as CFO of Sezzle. Hartje will remain engaged as a consultant to ensure an orderly transition. “Karen has been instrumental in...
PublicSquare Appoints Dusty Wunderlich as Chief Executive Officer
February 2, 20264 min
New Leadership Reinforces Progress Toward Fintech Focus