Welcome to Today’s FinTech Weekly Roundup your go-to source for the latest developments in financial technology. As FinTech continues to redefine the way we bank, invest, insure, and manage money, staying ahead of fast-moving trends is essential for professionals and businesses alike. In today’s roundup, we bring you the most impactful updates across digital banking, blockchain, payments innovation, regtech, and more plus insights from thought leaders shaping the future of finance.
NextGen Welcomes Mark Creaser as New Advisor
NextGen Digital Platforms (“NextGen” or the “Company”), a fintech and digital asset platform connecting traditional capital markets with Web3, has welcomed Mark Creaser as a new advisor. Creaser, the CEO of DSV Fund and a recognized leader in the Bittensor ecosystem, is expected to play a key role in strengthening the Company’s strategy and growth in decentralized AI. Matthew Priebe, CEO of NextGen, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment, noting that Creaser brings deep expertise and strong connections within the fast-growing decentralized AI sector. Priebe highlighted that Creaser’s leadership at DSV Fund has made him a cornerstone of the Bittensor ecosystem, and his guidance will be invaluable as NextGen scales its validator operations, subnet investments, and TAO-related strategies. According to Priebe, Creaser’s addition will help solidify NextGen’s vision of becoming a leading public vehicle for exposure to Web3 infrastructure and decentralized AI.
Hebbia Partners With FactSet for Smarter AI Financial Research
Hebbia, a leading AI platform for finance, announced a partnership with FactSet, a global provider of financial data and analytics. The collaboration brings FactSet’s trusted market, company, and estimates data straight into the Hebbia platform, helping users make smarter, faster decisions with confidence. FactSet is trusted by investors and business leaders worldwide, offering high-quality data, analytics, and content that powers workflows for asset managers, investment banks, private equity firms, and more.
Onbe Names Bryan Haynes as New Chief Sales Officer
Onbe, a leading corporate payouts platform, has appointed Bryan Haynes as its new Chief Sales Officer, effective immediately. Reporting directly to CEO Bala Janakiraman, Haynes brings more than two decades of experience in driving growth and innovation across the payments and fintech sector. In his new role, he will lead Onbe’s sales team and guide commercial strategies to meet the rising demand for corporate payout solutions.
BAM Mutual Strengthens Team with Project Finance Experts
BAM Mutual, the only mutual bond insurer dedicated to lowering the cost of financing essential infrastructure in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, announced the appointments of Cherian George and Andrew Palmer, two veteran rating agency leaders. Their expertise will enhance BAM’s support for public-sector borrowers using public-private partnerships (PPPs) to deliver critical projects such as housing, power, and transportation.
WSPN Acquires Aplauz NL B.V. to Expand in Europe
Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network (WSPN), a global leader in digital payments, has successfully acquired Aplauz NL B.V., a licensed Dutch Electronic Money Institution and subsidiary of Aplauz Financial Services Ltd. The deal, approved by De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) in June 2025 and finalized in July, marks a major milestone in WSPN’s growth strategy.
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