Fort Lauderdale, USA, October 1st, 2026, FinanceWire Local payment infrastructure is designed to help marketplaces, gig economy platforms, gaming and esports companies, insurance providers, affiliate networks, clinical research organizations and other enterprises deliver funds through domestic payment rails in local currency International Payout Systems, Inc. (“i-payout”), a global provider of payment and payout technology, today announced the continued expansion of its true local payment capabilities as part of the company’s broader strategy to help enterprises manage increasingly complex domestic and global payout programs. For i-payout, a true local payment means funds delivered through domestic payment rails directly to a recipient’s local bank account in the recipient’s local currenc...

About 1.5 hours from Tokyo, awaits an extraordinary journey through mountains and rural landscapes Japan, 1st Oct 2026 – The Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail, connecting six cities and towns in northern Ibaraki Prefecture, has now fully opened as an approximately 350-kilometer route, Ibaraki Prefectural Government Northern Region Development Bureau announces.  With its full opening, the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail is now the longest long trail in Japan designed as a loop route. Stretching approximately 350 kilometers, the trail connects a diverse range of local attractions, including lush forests and satoyama landscapes, valleys, coastlines, and historic cultural heritage sites. What awaits here is more than simply hiking toward a destination. Walk through the region’s natural landscapes, encoun...

Community leaders, humanitarian advocates and peacebuilders gathered at the Church of Scientology London to mark the UN International Day of Peace and examine how human rights, education and local action contribute to peaceful communities. Brussels, Brussels, Belgium, 1st Oct 2026 — Community leaders, humanitarian advocates and peacebuilders from across London gathered at the Church of Scientology London for a round-table discussion marking the United Nations International Day of Peace, with participants focusing on the practical contribution individuals and civil society can make to building more peaceful communities. The gathering reflected the 2026 United Nations theme, “Invest in Peace – For Everyone, Everywhere, Every Day,” which places particular emphasis on people working at communi...

New York, New York, October 1st, 2026, FinanceWire 2026 Treasury Dragons Payment Fraud Index, produced with nsKnox, shows verification remains the weak link: only 18% of organizations continuously revalidate supplier bank details, and 41% still receive sensitive payment data by email nsKnox, a leader in B2B payment security, today released the findings of the 2026 Treasury Dragons Payment Fraud Index, “Why Verification Remains the Weak Link,” produced in partnership with Treasury Dragons, the global network for buyers, specifiers and users of corporate treasury technology. The findings were unveiled this morning in a live Treasury Dragons Masterclass webinar. Now in its fourth year, the survey of 104 corporate treasury professionals found that 76% of organizations experienced at least one...

Recent Storm Activity In North Texas Irving, Texas, Oct 01, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Severe storm activity over parts of North Texas on September 20 brought heavy rains, damaging winds, and hail concerns to a few communities.  A post-storm inspection is critical for homeowners, particularly when severe weather conditions put stress on roofing materials. Even roofs that appear to be fine can be damaged due to storms. If damage is suspected, homeowners across the DFW area should watch for any visible warning signs and schedule a professional inspection. The Reason You May Not See Storm Damage Storm damage is not always apparent. Hail only leaves small impact marks, while strong winds can break, unfasten, or lift shingles without causing a leak immediately. Over time, loss of these granules can al...

Recent Storm Activity In North Texas Irving, Texas, Oct 01, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Severe storm activity over parts of North Texas on September 20 brought heavy rains, damaging winds, and hail concerns to a few communities.  A post-storm inspection is critical for homeowners, particularly when severe weather conditions put stress on roofing materials. Even roofs that appear to be fine can be damaged due to storms. If damage is suspected, homeowners across the DFW area should watch for any visible warning signs and schedule a professional inspection. The Reason You May Not See Storm Damage Storm damage is not always apparent. Hail only leaves small impact marks, while strong winds can break, unfasten, or lift shingles without causing a leak immediately. Over time, loss of these granules can al...

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 1st, 2026, FinanceWire Whether checking a balance, reviewing a position or completing a task, traders expect quick answers without having to switch between screens or channels. Leverate has launched ASK, a native AI assistant built into its trading platform, answering from live account data and carrying out the next step in the same place. ASK completes Leverate’s native AI layer for traders. The platform’s existing AI assistant brings real-time market insights and broker intelligence into the trading experience. ASK adds the operational side. Working from the trader’s own account, it explains what is happening and carries out what comes next, all inside the chat. From Question to Action ASK is part of Leverate’s trading platform itself, available from...

Coinmico, an independent cryptocurrency market data and analytics platform, today announced the public launch of its web platform and the rollout of its native Android application on Google Play. Unlike most crypto price trackers, which redistribute figures from third-party aggregators, Coinmico computes its own price index from market data it collects directly from centralized exchanges, decentralized exchanges and blockchain networks. Measured, not copied Every price shown on Coinmico is produced by the platform’s own index. The index tracks more than 25,000 spot and perpetual markets across major centralized exchanges and indexes swaps directly from DEX pools on Ethereum, Solana, Base, BNB Chain, Arbitrum and other networks. Reference prices are volume-weighted across venues, and ...

Limerick, Ireland, October 1st, 2026, FinanceWire Irish financial services firm announces expansion into Australia and Hong Kong as it continues to develop its international investment and pension services Malone Life and Pensions, an Irish financial services firm founded in 2008, has announced plans to expand its international operations beyond the European Union, with a particular focus on developing its presence in Australia and Hong Kong. Founded in Ireland in 2008, Malone Life and Pensions has built its business around providing institutional financial services and investment solutions, with a particular focus on fixed-term investment opportunities and pension-related solutions. The company is registered with the Central Bank of Ireland under reference C47563 and operates within the ...

The Sober Christmas Survival Guide by Ben T. gives readers in recovery real strategies for navigating holiday triggers, family gatherings, and the pressure to drink CLEVELAND—Oct. 1, 2026—Author Ben T. has released The Sober Christmas Survival Guide: Staying Sober During the Holidays and Committed to Recovery Through Holiday Gatherings and Family Events. This practical guidebook is written for anyone who wants to protect their sobriety through the most challenging season of the year. The holidays are often framed as a time of joy and connection, but for people in addiction recovery, they can also bring pressure, temptation, loneliness, stress, and difficult memories. Alcohol-filled parties, uncomfortable family gatherings, friends pushing “just one drink,” and the disruption of routines t...