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While some trends are unmistakable, the key is to identify them before the market does. Smart investors do that by leveraging data from private markets, which can identify trends by analyzing activity between IPOs and other key events. Forge serves accredited seed and angel investors,… Read More

 

 




Crypto Exchange Gemini Is Reportedly Considering an IPO

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange led by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is considering an initial public offering (IPO) as early as this year, according to sources familiar with the situation. As reported by Bloomberg, the company is currently in talks with potential advisors, although no final… Read More

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) Implements Swift’s Alliance Cloud Platform

Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB) has completed its migration to cloud-native architecture using ZERO footprint topology, becoming the first Islamic bank globally to do so. Additionally, ADIB is reportedly the first bank in the UAE / GCC region to implement Swift’s Alliance Cloud platform. This… Read More

Copenhagen’s Fintech Startup ReBloom Reports €400k Pre-Seed Round

Copenhagen-based Fintech startup ReBloom has secured a €400k pre-Seed round to fuel its growth, just three months after its founding. The company aims to democratize access to unlisted stocks through its AI-driven platform, enabling investors to trade shares in private companies like SpaceX, Revolut, and… Read More

BNPL Fintech Tabby Prepares for Eventual IPO with Bank Hires

Tabby, a UAE-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) player, has reportedly hired banks to prepare for an eventual initial public offering (IPO). The company is said to be in talks with HSBC, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley for a public offering in Saudi Arabia, potentially in… Read More

UK’s finova Introduces Mobile-First Onboarding App for Savers

finova, a UK-based cloud-based mortgage and savings software provider, has announced the launch of its new mobile-first onboarding app for savers. The app expands finova’s suite of products available for lenders and savings providers. The native app aims to simplify the savings onboarding journey, addressing… Read More

Validus Risk Management Secures Growth Equity Investment from FTV Capital

Validus Risk Management, a software and tech-enabled services platform for financial risk management, announced that it has secured a $45 million growth equity investment from FTV Capital, a sector-focused growth equity firm. The minority investment will enable Validus to accelerate its go-to-market efforts, expand into… Read More

Kroll Enhances Private Capital Markets Platform, Improves Private Credit Analysis

Kroll, the provider of global financial and risk advisory solutions, announced the addition of Morningstar Leveraged Loan Index data and PitchBook LCD data and analytics to the Kroll Private Capital Markets Platform. These additions to the Platform equip asset managers and private credit clients with… Read More

Malaysia’s EWA Fintech Payd Reports $400K Seed Extension Round

Payd, a Malaysian fintech specializing in Earned Wage Access (EWA) solutions, has reportedly raised a $400,000 seed extension round from A2D Ventures, Orbit Startups, and AngelSpark. This investment will now aim to accelerate Payd’s mission to enhance the financial well-being of employees across Southeast Asia…. Read More

Rho Labs Reports New Funding to Enable Growth of Crypto native Rates Exchange

Rho Labs, the developer of Rho Protocol, the crypto-native rates exchange, announces that it has secured $4M in seed funding to “expand the capabilities of its platform.” Rho enables interest rates trading for a wide range of crypto-native and professional investors. With a total value… Read More

KingsCrowd Files to Raise Equity Funding on StartEngine

KingsCrowd, a prominent data and service provider for the securities crowdfunding sector, has filed a Form C with the Securities and Exchange Commission, indicating its intent to raise money on StartEngine. According to the Offering Memorandum, KingsCrowd is seeking a minimum amount of $10,000 and… Read More




Fed Chair Jerome Powell Says No Way to a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)

The Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, was testifying before the Senate Banking Committee today. While typically targeting the Fed’s dual mandate of pursuing full employment and low inflation, the hearing provides an opportunity for the Members to query the Chair on other… Read More

CFTC Plans Digital Asset Forum, Participants Include Circle, Coinbase, Ripple and More

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) says it will hold a digital assets forum which will engage with some top digital asset firms. The CFTC in a release said that Ripple, Crypto.com, MoonPay, Coinbase and Circle have all committed to participate in the event. Final… Read More

Brightwave, Quartr Announce Public-Private Data Analysis Partnership

Brightwave, an AI-powered research and diligence platform for financial professionals, today announced a partnership with Quartr, a provider of earnings call data and investor relations materials. The integration enables investment teams to rapidly analyze public market data alongside private deal documents, helping them make faster,… Read More

AML Solutions Provider Fineksus Acquired By cleversoft

The cleversoft group has reportedly completed its acquisition of Fineksus, which is the provider of financial messaging and anti-money laundering (AML) solutions in Turkey and the Middle East, after having received all the necessary regulatory approvals. The combination of both firms brings together cleversoft’s regulatory… Read More

SEC to Tell Courts Not to Schedule Hearings on Climate Disclosure Rules Due to Change in Administration

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a change regarding rules enacted by the Commission during the Biden Administration that sought to target climate disclosure for reporting firms. As part of the controversial ESG initiatives launched by the previous Chairman of the SEC, Gary… Read More

Robinhood Now Offers Options Trading in the UK

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) has launched options trading in the UK. Jordan Sinclair, President of Robinhood UK, said that options trading in the UK has been historically difficult due to high fees and complicated platforms. Their service is said to be both affordable and accessible for their… Read More

Tether Invests in Digital Wallet Zengo, Aims to Boost USDT Adoption

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced an investment in Zengo, a self custodial digital wallet. The goal is to boost  stablecoin utilization including USDT. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Launched in 2019, the company reports over 1.5 million wallets worldwide. The investment is expected… Read More

AMP Teams Up with Engine by Starling to Launch New Digital Bank

Australian financial services firm AMP has collaborated with Engine by Starling to develop a new digital bank designed specifically for small business owners and everyday customers. The mobile-first bank aims to cater to Australia‘s millions of small business owners, including micro businesses, solopreneurs, and side… Read More

EU Commits €200 Billion to Develop Artificial Intelligence (AI)

The European Union (EU) has announced a commitment of €200 billion to boost development of artificial intelligence (AI). In a public statement at the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the new funding to accelerate AI in… Read More

Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Sanctions Russian Ransomware Enabler Zservers

The US Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has partnered with Australia and the UK to sanction Zservers as it is an enabler of LockBit, a Russian ransomware group. LockBit is said to be the culprit in the attack against the… Read More

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