May 15, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to reverse the damaging policies enacted by the SEC during the Biden Administration. Today, the SEC announced that it has withdrawn the previous guidance on Broker-Dealers and the custody of digital assets. The SEC Division of Trading and… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 3:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

The current definition of an Accredited Investor has long been understood to be misdirected, disenfranchising millions of potential investors. Today, the definition defines an individual as “Accredited” based on a wealth metric. Broadly, this means earning over $200,000 a year ($300,000 if married) or having… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 2:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Horizon Trading Solutions, a global enabler of electronic trading solutions and algorithmic technology for capital markets, is launching a Smart Order Router (SOR) – Horizon Compass – to allow institutional and retail brokers to achieve optimal execution and high performance. With legacy SOR solutions filling… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Flagright has partnered with Integrated Finance, a fintech infrastructure platform, to simplify how teams integrate compliance and  banking workflows. By mapping Integrated Finance’s APIs with Flagright’s API, they’ve made it easier for “mutual customers to connect infrastructure and compliance workflows.” Fintech companies often spend weeks… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 1:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fincom, a firm focused on anti-money laundering (AML) Sanction Screening and Entity Resolution technology, announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round, securing an investment led by Nasdaq Ventures, with participation from Macquarie Group, G1 Ventures, and existing investors including AnD Ventures and… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 10:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Large European retailers are asking the European Commission to address the fees charged by credit card issuers like Visa and Mastercard. According to a report, these retailers want these fees reduced. The message was said to be sent in a letter, addressed to the Commission’s… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 9:56 am By JD Alois  |  

JA Mining says it has launched its cloud mining contracts, targeting investors interested in earning passive income through crypto mining. JA Mining highlights that it is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) adding that it is committed to transparency and compliance. The company also… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 9:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), the only publicly traded crypto exchange in the US, is reporting it was the target of a cyber attack that saw criminals attempt to extort $20 million from the firm to make it all go away. According to a blog post, bad actors… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto Valley, which used to be just about Switzerland but now is said to also include Liechtenstein (according to this report), is now home to 1749 blockchain companies, representing a growth rate of 132% since 2022. This is according to the CV VC Crypto Valley… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

While stablecoins are typically lumped in with the broader crypto-sphere, a more apt description is an update to payments and transfer rails. Stablecoins may provide immediate settlement, at a lower cost, with more security than traditional payments rails. In an announcement today that reflects this… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 8:21 am By JD Alois  |  

eToro (NASDAQ:ETOR),  a brokerage also offering crypto trading, listed its shares on the Nasdaq yesterday in an initial public offering (IPO) that quickly saw its share price rise. eToro originally priced its shares at $52. By the end of the day, eToro was trading at… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stash, the platform helping people build financial futures, announced that it has secured $146 million in a new Series H funding through a round led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from returning investors Union Square Ventures, StepStone Group, Serengeti, and the University of Illinois Foundation,… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 7:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tuum, the core banking platform, has been selected by Bondora, a European consumer finance provider, to support its ambition to become a fully licensed digital bank and modernize its lending operations across multiple EU markets. The collaboration will see Tuum provide its cloud-native core banking… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitPay, the cryptocurrency payment processor, announced the launch of HODL Pay, a payment option that empowers consumers and merchants. HODL Pay connects the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem with everyday commerce, “enabling users to borrow stablecoins from DeFi against their crypto holdings and seamlessly pay any… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 7:09 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

In a world marked by tariff battles and near-shoring, the TWIN Foundation is working towards a better global trade system propelled by open-source technology and decentralized infrastructure. The TWIN Foundation debuted on May 8 at the AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka, Zambia. It’s an initiative of the Trade… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), a provider of institutional crypto financial services and operating under the brand name “Amber Premium”, announced the launch of its upsized crypto ecosystem reserve plan of US$100 million. The strategic treasury reserve initiative is “designed to accelerate the company’s… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fairmint, Inc., a registered SEC Transfer Agent, announced the launch of its “enterprise-grade” digital infrastructure for cap table management and private securities administration. The solution reportedly provides private companies with “a comprehensive, onchain platform for equity issuance, ownership verification, and compliant transfer of private securities.”… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 11:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech infrastructure provider Plaid continues to focus on financial technology solution with its latest updates announced in May 2025. From product enhancements to supporting of AI-driven engineering and a key update about its professional team, Plaid is committed to its mission to democratize financial services…. Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank is focused on enabling and developing the infrastructure necessary for the scalability of digital financial services. The bank’s strategic expansion into capital markets is enabled by its strategic partnerships, innovative product offerings, and improved support for international payments. By prioritizing comprehensive financial… Read More