As the gig economy scales toward a projected €1 trillion in global payouts, Native Teams is setting a new benchmark with the launch of Gig Pay—a fully automated, regulation-ready payroll and wallet solution designed specifically for gig platforms, freelancers, and contractors.

FraudOps, a rapidly emerging Insurtech company specializing in AI-powered fraud detection and claims investigation, has announced the appointment of veteran insurance expert Mark Huxley as an Advisor. With an impressive career spanning nearly 50 years, Huxley’s addition marks a pivotal moment in FraudOps’ growth strategy and long-term vision.

Fieldguide, the AI-first platform for audit and advisory firms, has officially launched Field Agents for Financial Audit, a suite of enterprise-grade tools headlined by the Audit Testing Agent—a purpose-built automation tool for one of auditing’s most labor-intensive phases: testing.

In response to the maturing global regulatory environment for digital assets, Poynex, a compliant digital asset trading platform, has officially launched its general agent system in France. This move marks a significant step in Poynex’s European expansion and compliance roadmap. The company has appointed Mr. Tom Tragett—a seasoned European finance executive—as the General Agent for the French region, responsible for compliance oversight, operations, and user services.

Quadient , a global leader in intelligent automation and secure business communication, today announced its acquisition of Serensia, a leading French Partner Dematerialization Platform (PDP) certified by the French government for electronic invoicing. The move positions Quadient as a top-tier provider of compliant, scalable e-invoicing solutions for businesses across Europe.

Genesis Global, the AI-native application development platform designed specifically for financial markets organizations, announced a groundbreaking enhancement: end-users now have full control over creating, customizing, and distributing reports based on application data. This advancement allows financial firms to respond more swiftly to evolving business and client needs without relying on developer intervention.

Velocity, a fintech startup founded by industry veterans Tom Greenwood and Eric Queathem, has emerged from stealth with a $10 million pre-seed funding round led by Activant Capital. The company unveiled its core product — the Stablecoin Payment Account — designed to modernize how enterprises manage money across banks, blockchains, and borders.

FreedomPay and Verifone, two leaders in payment technology, have collaborated with Retail Dive’s studioID to investigate the growing disconnect between retailer perceptions and actual consumer experiences in the payments space. Their joint study, Data Says Retailer Perceptions and Consumer Experiences Don’t Align, surveyed 150 retailers and 1,000 consumers. The results reveal critical blind spots in payment strategy, technology adoption, and customer engagement