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Sokin and Adyen Partner to Give US Businesses a Single Solution for Ecommerce Payments and Treasury Operations

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The partnership will provide Sokin clients with advanced global payment acceptance capabilities, combined with multi-currency accounts, FX, and treasuryTogether, Sokin and Adyen will support Sokin clients across the world, including US, Canada, UK, mainland Europe, UAE, Singapore and Australia

NEW YORK, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sokin, the cross-border business payments and financial platform, today announced a strategic global partnership with Adyen, the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses. The partnership adds global payment acceptance to Sokin’s existing multi-currency accounts, FX, and treasury infrastructure, giving businesses a single platform to manage their entire cross-border financial stack.

The offering, now live in the US, will also support clients across Canada, UK, mainland Europe, UAE, Singapore and Australia. Businesses can accept payments through Sokin’s checkout and payment links functionality across more than 35 payment methods, over 170 countries and territories, and charge and settle in multiple currencies.

Most businesses operating internationally run their payment acceptance and their treasury operations on different platforms. That creates reconciliation overhead, high FX costs, and gaps in visibility that compound as transaction volumes grow. The Sokin and Adyen partnership removes that split, unifying payment acceptance with treasury management in a single platform. In an agentic environment, where AI needs to decide, approve, execute, and settle within a single programmable infrastructure, a fragmented payments infrastructure is a structural barrier.

“Businesses growing internationally have always had to stitch together multiple providers just to manage the basics of getting paid and paying out. This partnership closes that gap. One platform, one relationship, one view of your entire cross-border stack. That matters more than ever as AI becomes part of how finance teams actually work,” said Vroon Modgill, founder and CEO of Sokin.

“Expanding into new markets always brings complexity around how businesses can accept and optimise local payments. By partnering with Sokin, we’re helping to remove those barriers and give growing businesses the ability to scale internationally with the confidence that their payment experience is built to perform in every market,” said Adrian Davis, Managing Director Financial Services & Insurance at Adyen. “Through our global network and data-driven insights, our partnership with Sokin will help global businesses continuously optimise how they accept payments, meeting their customers wherever they are.”

The partnership launches as Sokin continues a period of significant growth. The company has grown revenues more than eightfold since 2022, closed a Series B funding round in late 2025, and secured a $100 million debt facility in January 2026. Sokin launched its stablecoin capabilities in March 2026, creating a unified finance platform for digital assets and traditional currencies. The company is backed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital, Prysm Capital and counts PayPal veterans among its board and investor group.

About Sokin

Sokin was founded in 2019 with a simple vision to remove borders, barriers and burdens associated with international payments. Today it enables global businesses to send and exchange more than 70 currencies and hold balances in 26 currencies with its multi-currency IBAN and local currency accounts — all through one comprehensive platform that streamlines cross-border accounts payable, receivable, and treasury operations. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, the company has offices in the United States, Canada, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Mexico, Norway and India. For more information, visit www.sokin.com.

About Adyen

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) is the financial technology platform of choice for leading companies. By providing end-to-end payments capabilities, data-driven insights, and financial products in a single global solution, Adyen helps businesses achieve their ambitions faster. With offices around the world, Adyen works with the likes of Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. The cooperation with Sokin as described in this merchant update underlines Adyen’s continuous growth with existing and new customers over the years.

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Chief Growth Officer
James.hanaford@sokin.com

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TWSE deepens global capital market partnerships in London

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TAIPEI, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) will lead a delegation to London this September to strengthen investor engagement for Taiwan-listed companies, promote the Asian Asset Management Center (AAMC) initiative, and deepen collaboration with global financial institutions.

The visit comes as international participation in Taiwan’s equity market continues to expand. Foreign investors’ share of TWSE-listed market capitalization increased from 39.56% in 2022 to 48.61% in the second quarter of 2026, approaching half of the market’s total value and underscoring their increasingly important role in connecting Taiwan-listed companies with global capital.

“London is a key market for Taiwan as we deepen engagement with global investors and financial institutions,” said TWSE Chairman Sherman Lin. “Through this visit, we look forward to showcasing the latest developments and strengths of Taiwan’s companies and capital market, advancing the Asian Asset Management Center initiative, and strengthening two-way connections between Taiwan and global capital markets.”

Following the successful investor outreach program in New York in March, TWSE will partner with SinoPac Securities in London to facilitate meetings between Taiwan-listed companies and institutional investors. A luncheon presentation will also provide investors with an update on developments in Taiwan’s capital market and its investment opportunities.

TWSE will participate in the Taiwan Financial Briefing Forum – London Edition, jointly organized by the Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance and Z/Yen Group. Under the theme, “Unlocking Taiwan’s Edge as Asia’s Asset Management Hub,” the forum will showcase Taiwan’s deep and liquid capital markets, substantial private wealth, and growing demand for wealth management services. TWSE will also highlight the policy direction of the Asian Asset Management Center initiative and its role in supporting Taiwan’s development as a leading asset management hub in Asia.

About TWSE

The Taiwan Stock Exchange (the TWSE) commenced operations on February 9, 1962, and is responsible for operating and advancing Taiwan’s securities market. Its core business activities include listing, trading, clearing and settlement, and market surveillance. These functions encompass listing promotion and review, post-listing supervision and corporate governance, maintaining orderly market operations, securities firm services, investor protection, clearing and settlement activities, safeguarding against market defaults, and monitoring illegal trading activities. Through these efforts, the TWSE provides comprehensive services to support the development and integrity of Taiwan’s securities market.

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Asia-Pacific Media Forum Launches “Gather in Shenzhen, Create a Better Asia-Pacific” Media Cooperation Initiative

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SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Shenzhen is a city born from China’s reform and opening-up. In just over four decades, it has grown from a small fishing village into a modern international metropolis. It is a remarkable story of development created by the Chinese people, and a window through which the world can better understand China.

As part of the overall outcomes of Asia-Pacific Media Forum, Shenzhen is launching three long-term initiatives under a media cooperation program titled “Gather in Shenzhen, Create a Better Asia-Pacific.”

The three initiatives are: Technology sharing ; Content co-creation; and Talent development.

On the occasion of the opening of the Asia-Pacific Media Forum, Shenzhen is officially launching this media cooperation initiative and inviting media partners from across the Asia-Pacific to take part. Together, we hope to contribute the strength of the media to building an Asia-Pacific community and promoting shared prosperity.

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Video produced by Shenzhen Media Group

 

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Best VPS Hosting (2026): Virterion Recognized for Performance, Reliability, and Scalability by Expert Consumers

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NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Expert Consumers has recognized Virterion in an assessment of the best VPS hosting solutions for 2026. The recognition highlights the provider’s performance-focused virtual servers, infrastructure reliability, and ability to scale from entry-level VPS plans to dedicated hardware.

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Virterion – a provider of VPS hosting, Windows VPS, website hosting, and dedicated servers offering KVM virtualization, configurable resources, European server locations, backup options, and scalable infrastructure, supported by 24/7 technical assistance and remote server management tools.

Demand for virtual private servers continues to grow as websites, applications, and databases require more control than conventional shared hosting can provide. VPS hosting allocates processing power, memory, and storage to an independent virtual environment. This structure gives developers and organizations greater control over software, security settings, and server configuration.

Virterion addresses these requirements through several workload-specific services. The portfolio includes standard VPS hosting, high-CPU configurations, Windows VPS, storage-focused virtual servers, website hosting tools, and dedicated servers. The range allows customers to select infrastructure based on processing, storage, operating system, and location requirements.

Virtual Servers Designed Around Different Workloads

Virterion uses KVM virtualization across the VPS range. KVM technology separates virtual machines within a physical server and provides each environment with allocated resources. Customers receive administrative access and can install supported operating systems or use compatible ISO images.

Standard VPS plans are available in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands, and Sofia, Bulgaria. Entry configurations include 1 vCPU, 1 GB of RAM, and 10 GB of SSD or NVMe storage. Plans also provide a static IPv4 address, with IPv6 available on applicable configurations.

The Netherlands and Bulgaria VPS ranges support resource customization. CPU cores, memory, storage, bandwidth, IP addresses, and backup capacity can be adjusted through the ordering system. Existing configurations can also be upgraded when traffic or application requirements increase.

Several operational features are available across applicable VPS plans:

Remote server access: A VNC console allows server access when standard network connections are unavailable.Backup controls: Supported plans allow manual backups and scheduled backup creation.Network testing: Looking Glass tools provide information about routes, latency, upload speeds, and download speeds.Flexible operating systems: Customers can select supported Linux distributions or compatible custom images.Technical assistance: Support is available around the clock through email, tickets, and online chat.

These tools give technical teams direct control over routine server management. However, customers remain responsible for application configuration, data protection, and software security.

Performance and Reliability Across European Locations

Location can influence website speed because distance affects the time required to transfer information. Virterion positions the Netherlands location for audiences across Central and Northern Europe. The Sofia location can support projects targeting Southeastern Europe and nearby markets.

Standard plans at both locations provide 300 Mbit/s network options and unlimited traffic. The Netherlands range uses enterprise NVMe storage, while the Bulgaria range uses enterprise SSD storage. Both formats are designed to provide faster data access than traditional mechanical drives.

Projects requiring greater processing capacity can use the High CPU VPS range. These servers use dedicated CPU cores, modern server processors, DDR5 memory, and enterprise NVMe storage. Virterion reports approximately 80 to 90 percent greater CPU performance than the standard Netherlands VPS line. The comparison is based on provider testing and should be evaluated alongside the requirements of each workload.

Reliability also depends on the surrounding data-center and network infrastructure. Virterion cites service availability of up to 99.995 percent for overseas data-center operations. Prospective customers can use the available network-testing tools to evaluate latency and routing before selecting a location.

Backup policies require careful review. Manual and scheduled backups are available on several VPS products, but customers remain responsible for protecting important files and databases. The storage-focused VPS line does not include backup functionality.

Storage VPS configurations begin with 500 GB of SSD capacity. Standard options extend to 1.5 TB, while configurable upgrades can reach 3 TB. This category may suit media libraries, archives, or data-heavy applications when an independent backup process is already established.

Windows VPS and Website Hosting

Virterion provides Windows VPS options in both the Netherlands and Bulgaria. Entry plans include 1 vCPU, 2 GB of RAM, 20 GB of SSD storage, a 300 Mbit/s network connection, one IP address, and unlimited traffic.

Windows VPS plans include a graphical desktop through Remote Desktop Protocol. VNC console access provides another method of connecting to the virtual machine. Manual and scheduled backup tools are also available.

The Windows service is unmanaged. Technical support can help address issues involving the virtual machine, but software and applications running inside the server remain the customer’s responsibility.

Windows licensing is another important consideration. Virterion provides an evaluation version with a 180-day trial key. A permanent operating system license is not included. Organizations planning long-term deployment should account for licensing and administration requirements before selecting a plan.

Website hosting can be managed through optional control-panel software. Available editions support individual developers, teams handling multiple projects, and agencies maintaining larger website portfolios. Depending on the selected edition, domain allowances include 10, 30, 50, or unlimited domains.

Relevant control-panel options include visual website management, database administration, WordPress tools, subscription controls, and account management. These features can reduce the amount of command-line work required for common hosting tasks.

A VPS still requires more technical involvement than conventional shared website hosting. The tradeoff is greater control over allocated resources, operating system settings, application installation, and security configuration.

Scaling From VPS Hosting to Dedicated Servers

Virtual servers can support many websites, development environments, databases, and business applications. Dedicated servers become more appropriate when a workload requires physical hardware without virtualization, larger memory capacity, multiple storage devices, hardware RAID, or consistently high network throughput.

Virterion offers dedicated servers from the Netherlands location. The catalog includes configurations for smaller production workloads and higher-capacity business systems. Available specifications include ECC memory, enterprise SSD and NVMe storage, hardware RAID options, and multiple-drive configurations.

Selected systems provide network links ranging from 1 Gbit/s to 10 Gbit/s. Traffic allowances vary by configuration, with unmetered service available as an upgrade on applicable servers. Some systems support hundreds of gigabytes of memory, while higher-capacity models support multiple enterprise storage devices.

The dedicated-server range provides a migration path for projects that outgrow VPS resources. Customers can begin with virtual infrastructure and move to physical hardware when performance, storage, or network requirements justify the change.

Dedicated hardware involves more planning than a standard VPS. Processor requirements, memory capacity, drive layout, RAID configuration, bandwidth, remote management, and operating system selection should be evaluated before ordering. Virterion provides sales assistance for customers who need help selecting a suitable configuration.

Practical Considerations for Prospective Customers

Virterion is suited to developers, agencies, online businesses, and technical teams seeking configurable VPS hosting in Europe. The service may also fit organizations requiring Windows-based environments, large-capacity storage, or access to dedicated infrastructure through the same provider.

The platform requires a degree of technical knowledge. Windows VPS plans are unmanaged, permanent Windows licensing is separate, and some storage plans do not include backup tools. Application security and data protection remain customer responsibilities.

Expert Consumers’ recognition focuses on the combination of workload-specific VPS options, configurable resources, European server locations, practical management tools, and a direct route to dedicated hardware. For organizations evaluating VPS hosting in 2026, these factors provide a structured way to match infrastructure with current requirements while preserving room for future growth.

The full review is available at the Expert Consumers website.

About Virterion

Virterion provides virtual private servers, Windows VPS, storage-focused VPS configurations, website hosting tools, dedicated servers, domains, and SSL certificates. Virtual server locations include the Netherlands and Bulgaria, with scalable configurations available for websites, applications, databases, and other online projects.

About ExpertConsumers.org: Expert Consumers delivers news and insights on consumer products and services. As an affiliate, Expert Consumers may earn commissions from sales generated using links provided.

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