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Chief of Chime Enterprise Jason Lee said that Chime Workplace allows employers to meet employees where they currently are while helping them get to where they want to go. The financial wellness solution comes at no cost to employers and employees. Lee said that… Read More
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Programmable financial services company Stripe announced a set of payments updates for Japanese businesses and businesses looking to expand into Japan. First, Stripe is making it easier for businesses to “sell to customers in Japan by enabling new payment methods.” Businesses in Japan can accept… Read More
Read more in: Asia, Fintech | Tagged financial infrastructure, japan, payments, stripe
Kaspersky has revealed findings from its research, stating that 73% of cybersecurity professionals regard Cyber Immunity as an effective strategy for minimizing the “capabilities of cybercriminals to penetrate networks and compromise systems.” These insights indicate a growing demand for developing secure by design systems “instead… Read More
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Jumio, the provider of automated, AI-driven biometric identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, announced general availability of Cross-Transaction Risk, which helps businesses “proactively detect fraud by connecting identity elements across the Jumio network.” A key capability within the Jumio Identity Reputation suite, Cross-Transaction Risk… Read More
Read more in: Regtech & Legaltech | Tagged biometrics, digital technology, fraud, jumio, product update, regtech
Chainalysis has noted that on April 7, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a pivotal memorandum, now widely known as the “Blanche Memo,” marking a significant shift in the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) approach to digital asset enforcement. This directive signals the end… Read More
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Galaxy Digital (TSX: GLXY) recently traded $106 million worth of Ethereum (ETH) for Solana (SOL) tokens. According to blockchain analytics platform Lookonchain, this transaction unfolded over two weeks through Binance. The swap comes at a time when Ethereum faces significant challenges, including a historically low… Read More
Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets, Opinion, Strategy | Tagged coinshares, digital assets, ethereum, galaxy digital, solana
Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), a firm focused on vertically integrated Bitcoin mining, is pleased to announce that it has entered into a $100 million credit facility with Coinbase Credit, Inc., a subsidiary of Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN). Under the terms of the credit… Read More
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WooCommerce, the “flexible,” open-source ecommerce solution built on WordPress, announced that it has expanded its partnership with Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth, by launching their services in the U.K. WooCommerce merchants in the U.K…. Read More
Read more in: Fintech, Global | Tagged affirm, bnpl, integration, pay over time, woocommerce
Wyden, the provider of institutional digital asset trading infrastructure, has been selected as a key technology partner in the launch of Sopra Crypto Solutions – together with Fireblocks and Chainalysis. Sopra Crypto Solutions is a white-label platform from Sopra Steria designed to accelerate “the launch… Read More
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Elliptic, the global enabler of digital asset decisioning, is pleased to announce the integration of Sei into its comprehensive suite of screening and investigation compliance solutions. The integration connects blockchains into a unified financial network that is continuously monitored in real time, “making Sei’s blockchain… Read More
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Charlotte, North Carolina, is solidifying as a hub for financial technology, thanks to a significant investment from Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The company has announced plans to hire over 130 employees in the city, tapping into the region’s rich pool of fintech talent. This move underscores Charlotte’s… Read More
Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets | Tagged brian armstrong, charlotte, coinbase, crypto exchnge, digital assets, us
Arch Labs has closed a $13 million Series A funding round at a $200 million valuation. The funding round was led by Pantera Capital with participation from other strategic investors. The funds will now aim to accelerate the development and launch of the ArchVM, which… Read More
Read more in: Blockchain & Digital Assets | Tagged arch labs, bitcoin, funding round, pantera capital, smart contracts
UK leads venture capital investment in Europe in Q1 2025, according to an update from KPMG. The United Kingdom remain number one in Europe for venture capital (VC) investors despite “a fall in both overall investment and number of deals, according to new figures.” The… Read More
Read more in: Global, Artificial Intelligence | Tagged ai, funding, Research Report, uk, venture capital
The Central Bank of Ireland takes enforcement action against Waystone Fund Management (IE) Limited for breaches of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations. The Central Bank of Ireland has reportedly fined Waystone Fund Management (IE) Limited (WFM) the sum of €393,512 for allegedly breaching requirements… Read More
Read more in: Investment Platforms and Marketplaces, Politics, Legal & Regulation | Tagged central bank of ireland, enforcement action, europe, ireland
Russia’s Central Bank and Finance Ministry are preparing to introduce a specialized cryptocurrency exchange tailored for qualified investors. This initiative, set to operate under an experimental legal framework, marks a significant step toward (what appears to be) legalizing crypto assets in the country. The exchange… Read More
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Real-time bank account verification from LSEG Risk Intelligence, a service provider focused on compliance, risk and fraud prevention solutions, is now available directly within Docusign’s eSignature product. The offering, accessible through Docusign’s Third-Party App Marketplace, will provide “benefits to US customers of Docusign and LSEG… Read More
Read more in: Global, Fintech | Tagged compliance, digitalization, docusign, fraud prevention, lseg, uk
Macquarie Asset Management, on behalf of Phoenix Group, one of the UK’s long-term savings and retirement business, has provided £235 million of long-term financing to Westminster City Council (WCC) to acquire more than “350 temporary accommodation properties within the borough of Westminster.” Purchased from the… Read More
Read more in: Global, Real Estate | Tagged financing, macquarie asset management, phoenix group, savings, uk, westminister city council
Archax, the UK-based digital asset exchange, broker and custodian, announced that it has opened an entity in the Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) under an Innovation License there. This builds on its recently announced expansion into both the EU and US regions, with broker acquisitions… Read More
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TwentyFour Asset Management, the London-based specialist fixed income boutique of Vontobel, has expanded its offering with the launch of a new asset-backed finance (ABF) fund. Managed by TwentyFour’s asset-backed securities (ABS) team, the fund has reportedly been launched in response to “growing client demand for… Read More
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Plenti prices PL & Green ABS announced taking 2024 issuance to over $1.1 billion. Plenti Group Limited announced recently the pricing of a $330 million asset-backed securities (ABS) transaction. Plenti Group Limited confirmed recently in a blog post the pricing of a $330 million asset-backed… Read More
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