The move marks an expansion of Visa’s stablecoin settlement pilot and its efforts to modernise the settlement layer underpinning global commerce.  Visa revealed that the capability brings seven-day settlement, faster funds movement and improved operational resilience, without changing the consumer card experience. Initial banking participants include Cross River Bank and Lead Bank, which have begun settling with Visa in USDC over the Solana blockchain. Visa said broader availability across the U.S. market is planned through 2026. The company reported that its stablecoin settlement activity has reached more than $3.5 billion in annualised volume, building on pilot programmes launched in multiple regions since it first experimented with USDC settlement in 2021. Visa is also acting as a design partner for Arc, a new Layer 1 blockchain being developed by Circle, the issuer of USDC. Visa plans to use Arc for settlement within its network and to operate a validator node once the blockchain goes live. Rubail Birwadker, Visa’s global head of growth products and strategic partnerships, believes banks are preparing to use stablecoins to improve treasury efficiency, citing demand for faster and programmable settlement options. Circle stated that the U.S. launch represented a milestone for integrating fully reserved stablecoins into institutional settlement flows.  Early banking partners highlighted benefits including clearer liquidity timing and greater interoperability between blockchain networks and traditional payment systems. Visa added that it is supporting institutions through its Stablecoins Advisory Practice as adoption accelerates. The post Visa Launches USDC Settlement in the U.S. appeared first on LeapRate.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission said it had issued a final determination granting authorisation to the Australian Banking Association and participating firms to work together on measures aimed at ensuring the continued distribution of cash across Australia. The approval includes reporting and transparency requirements, alongside a specific condition that obliges the ABA to undertake reasonable consultation on any cash-in-transit initiatives before reaching an in-principle agreement.  In its assessment, the regulator concluded that, with the conditions in place, the proposed conduct was likely to deliver a public benefit that outweighed any potential public detriment.  The ACCC pointed to the importance of maintaining reliable access to cash, particularly in regional and remote areas and during periods of operational disruption. The authorisation also allows collaboration on broader business continuity measures, supporting the resilience of cash services amid changing consumer behaviour and declining cash usage in some parts of the economy. The ACCC has granted the approval until 31 December 2026. The post ACCC Approves Bank Collaboration to Safeguard Australia’s Cash Distribution appeared first on LeapRate.

The new general ledger functionality is said to embed period accounting and financial statement reporting directly into the investment platform.  It provides a fund-level general ledger that automatically posts accounting entries for investment activity, supports period adjustments and close workflows, and generates out-of-the-box financial statements. Broadridge noted that the integrated approach offers clients a comprehensive shadow book of record, enabling more efficient month-end closes and easier comparison with official fund administrator records.  The upgrade is intended to strengthen accuracy, transparency and fiduciary oversight as asset managers face increasing regulatory and operational demands. “Across the alternatives and broader asset management landscape, firms are under tremendous pressure to modernize fragmented technology stacks, enhance controls, and differentiate in an increasingly competitive market,” stated Frank Cataudo, General Manager of Investment Management Solutions, Broadridge.  “Broadridge is investing meaningfully in the evolution of our platform to help clients meet these challenges head-on. Alongside the accounting enhancements, Broadridge has rolled out a redesigned user interface that provides a consolidated workspace for portfolio managers and traders.  The updated UI reportedly brings together portfolio management, risk, analytics and reporting in a single experience, reducing the need to navigate multiple systems and supporting faster, more informed decision-making. The platform is used by asset managers, hedge funds and asset owners across multiple asset classes. The post Broadridge Upgrades Platform for Alternative Investment Managers appeared first on LeapRate.

Dansk Vækstkapital, an investment strategy under Danske Private Equity and Danske Bank Asset Management, joins a growing group of bank-backed investors that includes Barclays, BNP Paribas, Citi, Danske Bank and Standard Chartered. The investment comes amid a period of sustained growth for United Fintech, which operates an industry-neutral infrastructure and ecosystem for financial institutions, asset managers and wealth managers.  During 2025, the company completed two acquisitions, expanding its portfolio to seven fintechs and broadening its capabilities across commercial banking, capital markets, and wealth and asset management. United Fintech said the expanded platform helps institutional clients modernise infrastructure, accelerate innovation and deploy AI-powered solutions securely through a single point of access. The group has also strengthened its global footprint over the past year, now operating 11 offices worldwide and employing more than 200 staff. Proceeds from the investment are expected to support further international expansion and innovation initiatives. Mikael Deigaard, partner at Dansk Vækstkapital, noted that United Fintech was building a highly scalable platform that enables large financial institutions to adopt essential new technologies while helping founders scale their products. Christian Frahm, founder and chief executive of United Fintech, believes that adding Dansk Vækstkapital has broadened the firm’s investor base and reinforced its long-term vision, as financial institutions adopt new technology at unprecedented speed, driven in part by artificial intelligence. The post Danish Growth Capital Takes Minority Stake in United Fintech appeared first on LeapRate.

Equiti Group has partnered with Uber to become the first brand in the UAE to activate an in-journey advertising campaign, using Uber’s newly launched Journey Ads platform. The campaign marks a new approach for fintech marketing in the region, allowing Equiti to engage passengers during journeys, a period Uber describes as one of peak rider attention.  The initiative centres on Equiti’s brand message, “Forward is the mindset.” Uber’s Journey Ads use Premium Audience Signals to target high-net-worth and emerging affluent riders through first-party data, including ride behaviour, preferred vehicle types, lifestyle patterns and visits to luxury destinations.  The platform operates in a logged-in, cookie-less environment and delivers a 100% share of voice to advertisers during journeys. Equiti said the collaboration enables precise targeting within a distraction-free setting, positioning the brand directly in front of passengers aligned with its growth-oriented outlook. Chantelle Johnson, Equiti’s chief marketing officer, stated that the group is proud to lead the market.  “As a Superbrand built on innovation, we’re proud to be the first in the UAE to partner with Uber,” she commented, adding that the campaign reflected Equiti’s commitment to future-focused channels. Riccardo Camon, Equiti’s group head of marketing, said the rapid launch reflected shared values between the two companies, including making journeys easier and supporting customers at every step. The post Equiti Partners with Uber to Launch UAE In-Journey Advertising Campaign appeared first on LeapRate.

Under the agreement, LSEG’s content will support Citi’s front-to-back workflows across markets, investment banking, wealth, trading, risk, finance and compliance.  The partnership is designed to consolidate data access, standardise governance and entitlements, and enable more consistent, data-driven decision-making across the bank. Citi will gain access to AI-ready, multi-asset class data covering economic indicators, pricing and market data, company and reference information, benchmarks and indices, fund and Lipper data, commodities, news, risk intelligence and regulatory data.  LSEG expects the curated content to support clearer insights and more informed client engagement. The deal also provides Citi with LSEG’s end-to-end workflow tools, led by LSEG Workspace, alongside APIs and enterprise platforms supporting wealth, advisory and trading functions.  Content will be delivered across multiple channels, including real-time and historical pricing, FX, buy-side trading and professional services. Compliance and risk management are also a key focus, with Citi integrating LSEG’s World-Check risk-intelligence data to strengthen onboarding, monitoring and auditability across its businesses. David Livingstone, Citi’s chief client officer, said high-quality data was central to delivering for clients, adding that the partnership would enable “sharper insights, faster responses, and a more consistent client experience”. Ron Lefferts, co-head of data and analytics at LSEG, highlighted that the agreement deepens the firms’ relationship and supports Citi’s modernisation agenda through trusted, cloud-native and AI-ready solutions. The post LSEG and Citi Strike Multi-Year Data and Analytics Partnership appeared first on LeapRate.

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation said its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation subsidiary has formally submitted a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission to broaden the long-standing arrangement.  CME Group filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in late September, while the CFTC has published for comment a proposed order granting a limited exemption needed to extend the programme to customers. If approved, the proposal would allow FICC and CME to make cross-margining available to end-user clients of dually registered broker-dealers and futures commission merchants that are common members of both clearing organisations.  The arrangement would enable margin calculations to reflect net risk across eligible positions, rather than treating exposures separately. DTCC said end-user clients trading U.S. Treasury securities cleared at FICC and interest rate futures cleared at CME Group could benefit from lower margin requirements where positions have offsetting risk exposures. Under the proposed structure, FICC would designate specific cross-margin accounts, allowing eligible cash and repo positions to offset against CME interest rate futures. CME would permit participants to direct futures positions into these end-user cross-margin accounts throughout the trading day. Ahead of regulatory approval, DTCC stated that market participants can begin preparing by setting up accounts, completing legal documentation and testing end-to-end workflows.  The post DTCC Moves to Extend CME Cross-Margining to End-User Clients appeared first on LeapRate.

The project will seek to create a compliant digital yen under Japan’s financial regulations, structured as a trust-based Type 3 Electronic Payment Instrument.  SBI Holdings said this framework would not be subject to Japan’s JPY1 million limit on domestic remittances and fund balances, positioning the stablecoin for broader use cases. The partners plan to combine Startale’s blockchain technology and product expertise with SBI’s financial infrastructure and regulatory capabilities.  The stablecoin is intended to support cross-border payments, enterprise-grade settlement and onchain transactions, while improving interoperability between traditional financial institutions and digital finance. Technology development, including smart contracts, APIs, security and compliance systems, will be led by Startale.  The SBI Group will oversee regulatory compliance and distribution, with Shinsei Trust & Banking responsible for issuance and redemption and SBI VC Trade facilitating circulation as a licensed crypto asset exchange service provider. The companies are targeting a launch in the first quarter of the 2026 financial year. Yoshitaka Kitao, chairman and president of SBI Holdings, said the transition towards a tokenised economy was “now an irreversible societal trend”, adding that the partnership would help accelerate digital financial services integrated with traditional finance. Sota Watanabe, chief executive of Startale Group, believes the yen stablecoin will play “a central role in a fully on-chain world”, with potential applications ranging from everyday payments to tokenised assets and AI-driven transactions. The post SBI Holdings and Startale to Develop Regulated Yen Stablecoin appeared first on LeapRate.

The initiative is said to bring together Crypto.com Derivatives North America (CDNA), a CFTC-registered exchange and clearinghouse, with ERShares and Signal Markets to integrate macroeconomic data, financial markets and corporate outcomes into a single platform. The companies explained that the platform will use probabilistic modelling across areas including interest rates, inflation, employment, equities, commodities, digital assets and corporate earnings.  Rather than focusing on individual events, it aims to provide a continuously updated view of how markets interpret economic data, policy signals and company performance. Joel Shulman, founder and chief investment officer of ERShares, believes the collaboration will offer a new way to understand markets.  “By combining that scale and technology with our investment framework and Signal Markets’ analytical engine, we are creating a new way for investors to understand markets through expectations rather than hindsight,” he stated. Eva Ados, chief investment strategist and chief operating officer of ERShares, said investors needed “clearer signals, not more noise” as market complexity increases. Under the agreement, ERShares will oversee information integration, research design and media distribution, while Signal Markets will provide probability-based modelling and forecasting architecture. Crypto.com will deliver user access and global distribution. Travis McGhee, global head of predictions at Crypto.com, expects the move to mark “the next innovative step in Prediction Markets.” The post Crypto.com Partners With ERShares and Signal Markets on Market-Intelligence Prediction Platform appeared first on LeapRate.

Dargan is leaving to pursue an opportunity outside UBS. He has been named as the incoming chief executive of German digital bank N26. He is expected to assume the role from April 2026, marking a move from global banking to the fast-growing neobank sector. Meanwhile, UBS stated that from 1 January 2026, the group technology function will report to Beatriz Martin, who is set to take up her new role as group chief operating officer. Pending the appointment of a permanent successor, Chris Gelvin will act as interim head of group technology alongside his current position as chief operating officer for group technology. UBS said bringing group technology into the group COO portfolio would support end-to-end operations, prioritise initiatives linked to technology and artificial intelligence, and help ensure the smooth completion of the remaining technology integration process. Group chief executive Sergio P. Ermotti paid tribute to Dargan’s contribution. “Mike has been instrumental in positioning our technology as a driver of business growth and resilience and progressing the firm’s strategic shift towards AI and digitisation,” he stated.  Ermotti added that he wished Dargan well and congratulated Martin on her expanded responsibilities. The post UBS Reshuffles Executive Responsibilities as Mike Dargan to Steps Down appeared first on LeapRate.

The AIM-listed cloud computing and connectivity provider said the agreement will see it deploy its Exchange Cloud infrastructure to support domestic and international clients onboarding onto nuam’s trading ecosystem across all three markets.  nuam is the first multi-country integrated exchange in Latin America, bringing together the Santiago Stock Exchange in Chile, the Bolsa de Valores de Lima in Peru and the Bolsa de Valores de Colombia under a single market architecture. Under the revenue-share arrangement, Beeks will provide cloud infrastructure to support trading activity across the unified platform.  The service is expected to go live in the third quarter of Beeks’ 2026 financial year, with revenue recognition beginning shortly thereafter. The company believes the contract underpins its FY26 expectations and increases the level of contracted, multi-year recurring revenue. The nuam agreement marks the seventh exchange to adopt Beeks’ Exchange Cloud product, highlighting growing global traction for the offering. The revenue-share model is expected to continue to support shorter sales cycles and is contributing to the expansion of the Exchange Cloud opportunity. Chief executive Gordon McArthur stated that nuam’s creation represents a significant development for capital markets in the region and described the partnership as a further endorsement of the Exchange Cloud proposition as exchanges modernise their trading environments.  He added that the group remains confident in its outlook, supported by recurring revenue growth and a robust sales pipeline. Juan Pablo Córdoba, chief executive of nuam, said the agreement supports the group’s ambition to build Latin America’s first fully integrated multi-country exchange, offering greater liquidity, transparency and efficiency across the region. The post Beeks Wins Multi-Year Exchange Cloud Contract With nuam appeared first on LeapRate.

AUSTRAC’s decision is said to have followed the identification of serious deficiencies in Raiyyan Exchange’s ability to “understand, manage and mitigate its money laundering and terrorism financing risks.”  As a result, the firm is no longer permitted to offer money transfer services, with providing remittance services without registration constituting a criminal offence. The regulator worked closely with the New South Wales Police Force in forming its view.  Acting AUSTRAC CEO Katie Miller commented that businesses that fail to meet their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing obligations pose an unacceptable risk to the financial system. She warned that weak compliance creates opportunities for criminal exploitation and stressed that registered businesses risk losing their licence to operate if obligations are not met.  NSW Police Force Detective Superintendent Peter Faux said remittance providers remain a vulnerable sector exploited by organised crime, with authorities continuing to monitor and investigate risks. AUSTRAC urged consumers and businesses to check its remittance sector register before sending money overseas to ensure providers are properly registered. It also highlighted the heightened risks associated with offsetting arrangements. While acknowledging the role such arrangements can play in financial inclusion, AUSTRAC highlighted that firms must monitor both sides of transactions and promptly report suspicious activity.  Ms Miller added that the regulator would continue to take strong enforcement action to protect the integrity of Australia’s financial system. The post AUSTRAC Refuses Registration Renewal for Raiyyan Exchange After Compliance Failures appeared first on LeapRate.

Under the terms of the deal, BGC will receive an initial payment of $80 million, with up to a further $39 million in contingent consideration tied to performance metrics.  Some of the additional cash is expected to be received in 2026. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025. kACE provides real-time pricing and advanced analytics platforms for complex foreign exchange derivatives.  BGC believes the sale demonstrates its ongoing commitment to unlocking value for shareholders while sharpening its focus on higher-margin, technology-driven businesses. Co-chief executive Sean Windeatt said BGC was proud of the franchise built by the kACE team and described the transaction as delivering “significant value” while positioning kACE for growth under new ownership.  He added that BGC would continue expanding its Fenics platforms across multiple asset classes. SmartTrade chief executive David Vincent stated that the acquisition was a “transformational moment” for joint clients, bringing together kACE’s FX derivatives expertise with smartTrade’s multi-asset trading and payments capabilities. BGC noted that any gains from the sale will be included in its consolidated results under U.S. GAAP but excluded from adjusted earnings. The post BGC Group to Sell kACE Financial in Deal Valued Up to $119m appeared first on LeapRate.

Under a settlement agreement, Kingswood accepted FINRA’s findings without admitting or denying them.  FINRA said the violations occurred between March and June 2019, when the firm failed to reasonably supervise a former registered representative’s recommendations of illiquid alternative investments, including GWG Holdings’ L Bonds. FINRA stated that it found Kingswood did not maintain written supervisory procedures that were reasonably designed to assess concentration risks in illiquid products.  The regulator noted that the firm’s procedures failed to specify how supervisors should evaluate overconcentration or what steps should be taken when red flags were identified. The case centred on recommendations made to three senior customers, aged between 66 and 81, with moderate risk tolerances and limited financial resources. Kingswood reportedly approved transactions that resulted in some customers having between 25% and 96% of their net worth concentrated in illiquid alternative investments. GWG Holdings later defaulted on its obligations to L Bond investors in January 2022 and filed for bankruptcy that April. FINRA said Kingswood’s failures breached Rules 3110 and 2010, which require firms to maintain effective supervisory systems and observe high standards of commercial honour.  In addition to the $150,000 fine, Kingswood was formally censured and agreed not to contest the sanctions or claim an inability to pay. The post FINRA Fines Kingswood $150,000 Over Supervision Failures appeared first on LeapRate.

The conversion will bring all of Paxos Trust Company’s U.S.-based activities under OCC supervision, providing a single federal regulatory framework for its stablecoin issuance, brokerage, custody and settlement services.  Paxos stated that the move would allow enterprises to operate digital asset products across all 50 U.S. states with greater regulatory clarity. Chief executive and co-founder Charles Cascarilla commented that the approval marks a new phase for the company after a decade as a regulated entity under the New York Department of Financial Services.  He said federal oversight would enable clients to “innovate, incubate and grow digital asset businesses safely and seamlessly within the U.S.” Under the OCC charter, Paxos expects to offer a unified, enterprise-grade platform for stablecoin issuance and settlement, while ensuring compliance with evolving U.S. regulations, including upcoming GENIUS rules. The company believes the approval strengthens its position in regulated stablecoins.  PayPal USD is set to become the largest U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by a federally regulated entity, while PAXG will be the only gold-backed digital asset issued under federal regulatory oversight. Paxos said customers should expect continuity of service as GENIUS regulations are implemented, with the conversion designed to future-proof its platform and reduce operational complexity for institutional partners. The post Paxos Secures OCC Approval to Become Federally Regulated Trust appeared first on LeapRate.

The approval would allow Circle to launch First National Digital Currency Bank, N.A., a federally regulated trust bank that would oversee the management of the USDC Reserve under OCC supervision.  Circle said the move strengthens the infrastructure supporting USDC, the world’s largest regulated stablecoin, and supports compliance with the GENIUS Act, which became U.S. law in July 2025. Once fully approved, the bank would enhance regulatory oversight of the USDC Reserve and enable Circle to offer fiduciary digital asset custody and related services to institutional clients.  Circle added that the charter would also help align its U.S. operations with global regulatory standards for stablecoins and digital financial infrastructure. Chief executive Jeremy Allaire said the conditional approval deepens Circle’s commitment to “the highest standards of trust and compliance” and provides greater clarity for institutions seeking to build on its platform as stablecoins move further into mainstream finance. Circle submitted its application to the OCC on 30 June 2025. The firm also holds licences in the UK, Singapore and Bermuda, and received approval in 2025 to operate as a money services provider in Abu Dhabi. The post Circle Wins OCC Nod for National Trust Bank appeared first on LeapRate.

However, traders are already starting to discount the dovishness of a supposed new FED’s president Kevin Hassett, who is known for his dovish rethorics. He had mentioned earlier this week that there might be even more than 3 rate cuts. Euro, Yen and other major currencies are driven by hawkish narratives, in comparison to the US dollar. For example, the yield of 30-year bonds of Germany had reached yet another peak. Other than declining the interest rates, the FED had announced buybacks of short-term bonds (T-bills) for about 40 billion monthly, which pushes down the real interest rate and brings some liquidity to the markets: that’s considered mildly positive news for stocks, metals and crypto. The US stocks indices, however, struggle to maintain the momentum, whereas metals display a solid rally, having driven Gold above $4300, and silver to the new historical high. Platinum and palladium have set new intermediate-term highs too. Bitcoin struggles to keep the momentum, having locked in a relatively narrow trading range near 92000 – 93000 price area. After the substantial outflow from Bitcoin ETFs and the rotation from crypto back to fiat assets, Bitcoin tries to find some demand back. So far, the main driving narrative now is the differential between US and European assets, in favor of the latter. Chinese stocks also attract a significant amount of capital flows and hedge funds prepare for a rally, as Bloomberg experts say. Let’s dive into potential opportunities, given the information above.   DAX DAX is setting up for the breakout of the massive consolidation pattern, having been built since June 2025. Despite the end of dovish monetary policy in the EU, inflation keeps steady around 2.3%. German bond yields have reached another peak, and stocks might attract some capital flows too, as yields are not expected to continue rising. European stocks look like a balanced decision given the pressure on the US dollar and overheated AI sector. Before breaking to the new peak, DAX is supposed to test the 20-day moving average, as the probability of immediate continuation is relatively low. DE30. Source: Exness.com HANG SENG The Hang Seng index is locked in a consolidation, right above the 200-day moving average. The market loses volatility, and in order to find a trigger for the move, it may need to test the strategic support zone below (200-day moving average). That’s the common pattern for the triangular formation – it might be shaken to both sides with quick price impacts before determining the direction. The logical destination for the move would be the 24500 area: after testing this area, the market may reverse higher and find a buying pressure as shown at the chart below. The post Capital flows out of the US after FED appeared first on LeapRate.

Exness is already a major global broker. Why invest further in Sub-Saharan Africa, and why now? Africa is one of the most dynamic regions for financial growth. What we are seeing is not just expansion but the rise of an informed and ambitious generation that values access, control, and fairness in the way they trade. Our presence in Sub-Saharan Africa is not new, as we have been supporting traders in the region for several years. We are now taking the next step, establishing a physical presence, investing in local talent, and strengthening our relationships with partners and communities. This moment is about building on those connections through people, infrastructure, and expertise that will support traders for the long term. The region’s trading community is growing quickly and becoming more sophisticated. By investing now, we ensure that Exness continues to meet these evolving expectations with professionalism and transparency.   How important is regulation in your approach to expanding across the region? Regulation is essential. In markets where unlicensed brokers have often focused on short-term gains, strong oversight creates the structure needed for trust and long-term growth. We see regulation not as a limitation but as a framework that protects traders and strengthens the entire industry. This is why we work closely with regulators to understand local conditions, ensure full compliance, and help raise the overall standards of the market.  More specifically, Exness has a Financial Services Provider (FSP) license and an Over-the-Counter Derivative Provider (ODP) license.  For us, expanding responsibly means working hand in hand with local authorities, maintaining transparency, and helping create a trading environment where confidence is built through accountability.   Partnerships are central to your growth model. How do they shape Exness’ growth in Sub-Saharan Africa? Partnerships are built on mutual trust and shared ambition. Our partners act as local ambassadors for Exness, bringing cultural understanding, credibility, and strong market knowledge. In return, we provide a globally trusted platform and transparent trading conditions. We understand that every partner has a unique business model, so our approach is always flexible. We offer two main pathways: Introducing Broker (Revenue share model): Ideal for relationship builders such as coaches, mentors, and community leaders. They focus on education and long-term client support, earning a sustainable, lifetime revenue share based on client activity. Affiliate Program (CPA, Cost per action model): Designed for digital professionals, from financial content creators to blog owners. They specialize in generating traffic and building social media groups around the finance industry, preferring fixed, high payouts that can be reinvested to grow their campaigns. Our daily CPA model supports exactly that. Both programs are built to help partners grow on their own terms. They are supported by transparent structures, real-time assistance, and reliable systems that create confidence and long-term success.   How much of Exness’ regional growth is driven by the local entrepreneurial spirit? A great deal of it. South Africa boasts an impressive culture of entrepreneurship, one that is digital, resourceful, and ambitious. Our partnership programs build on that energy by offering structure, support, and credibility to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. Many of our partners are financial educators and community leaders, and through our programs, they gain access to business training, localized support, and globally competitive compensation. These tools help turn ideas into sustainable ventures and nurture a new generation of financial entrepreneurs across the region. Ultimately, our partners are more than just collaborators. They are co-creators of a strong and mature trading ecosystem.   Looking ahead, what is Exness’ long-term vision for the region? Our goal is to set new standards of transparency, technology, and trader experience across Sub-Saharan Africa. We want traders in the region to enjoy the same reliability, precision, and fairness found in the world’s most advanced markets. With our physical presence in South Africa and continuous investment in partnerships, we are helping shape what a responsible and trader-focused broker looks like. By combining local expertise with global infrastructure, we are building a foundation of lasting trust that empowers both traders and partners to grow and succeed. For Nima Siar, the mission is clear. As Exness continues to expand in Africa, its success will not be measured by size alone, but by how many people and businesses it helps move forward along the way. The post Partnership at the core: Inside Exness’ growth strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa appeared first on LeapRate.

The authorisation enables DTC to begin rolling out the service in the second half of 2026.  Highly liquid traditional securities, including constituents of the Russell 1000, ETFs tracking major indices and U.S. Treasuries, will be eligible to be tokenised on pre-approved blockchains under the same legal protections and investor entitlements as their conventional form. DTCC said the approval will help accelerate the financial industry’s transition toward digital market infrastructure.  “Tokenizing the U.S. securities market has the potential to yield transformational benefits such as collateral mobility, new trading modalities, 24/7 access and programmable assets,” said DTCC President and CEO Frank La Salla. The three-year authorisation permits DTC to operate a controlled production environment across approved Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks.  The service will be powered by DTCC’s ComposerX platforms, which aim to create a single pool of liquidity bridging traditional and decentralised finance ecosystems. DTCC executives said the move is part of a broader strategy to build a secure, transparent and interoperable digital asset ecosystem.  Nadine Chakar, Head of Digital Assets, stated that distributed ledger technology “has the power to reshape markets”, adding that collaboration with participants and technology providers will be central to the initiative. The post DTCC Wins SEC Approval to Launch Tokenisation Service appeared first on LeapRate.

The release follows September’s debut of the Agentic Commerce Protocol, the first live standard enabling automated transactions between AI agents and merchants. The new suite reduces the heavy technical integration typically required for AI-driven commerce.  Businesses can connect their product catalogues to Stripe, then choose which agents they want to sell through, with Stripe handling discovery, checkout workflows, payments and fraud detection. All components are modular, allowing firms to adopt only the parts they need. Early adopters include major global brands such as URBN, Etsy, Coach, Kate Spade, Revolve and Halara.  Etsy’s chief product and technology officer, Rafe Colburn, said the suite “enables us to surface sellers’ unique items to buyers across platforms”. A key feature is Stripe’s hosted ACP endpoint, which automatically syndicates real-time product data to participating AI agents.  On payments, the suite is said to introduce Shared Payment Tokens, a mechanism allowing agents to initiate transactions using a buyer’s stored payment method without exposing credentials. Stripe stated that these tokens can be paired with its Radar fraud-detection engine to differentiate between legitimate agents and malicious automated bots. The suite will be rolled out via the Stripe Dashboard, APIs, major ecommerce platforms such as Wix and BigCommerce, and omnichannel platforms including Mirakl and Logicbroker.  The post Stripe Unveils Agentic Commerce Suite to Help Businesses Sell via AI Agents appeared first on LeapRate.