House Financial Services Committee Advances Bill to Ease Crowdfunding Rules for Small Businesses

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A bipartisan bill designed to modernize crowdfunding regulations and expand access to capital for small businesses advanced out of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, potentially paving the way for significant changes to Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) requirements. The legislation is one of many proposed by… Read More

 

 




Sweden’s Riksbank Faces Economic Challenges and Policy Shifts

Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, has been navigating a challenging economic landscape in 2025, as outlined in recent updates. From a gloomy business survey to new monetary policy measures and reflections on communication strategies, the Riksbank’s actions reflect a cautious approach to stabilizing Sweden’s economy… Read More

Coinbase Business and One Card to Enhance Crypto Transactions for Businesses and Consumers

In a move to bridge traditional finance (TradFi) and Web3, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced two transformative updates: the introduction of Coinbase Business, a comprehensive financial platform for startups and small businesses, and the Coinbase One Card, a metal credit card offering up to 4% Bitcoin back… Read More

Golub Capital Marks 5 Years in Europe with Continued Expansion of Lending Strategy

Golub Capital marked the fifth year of operations at its London office by announcing an expansion in its European direct lending strategy, a new and expanded London office location and solid results. Tara Moore, Head of European Originations at Golub Capital said: “Our growth and… Read More

OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and the EU’s DAC8 Directive to Focus on Tax Transparency

As the digital asset landscape evolves, so too does the global regulatory framework governing it. Starting January 1, 2026, the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and the EU’s DAC8 directive will usher in a new era of tax transparency for digital asset platforms. These regulations,… Read More

Partners Group Private Credit Evergreen Fund Reaches €2 Billion Milestone

In a significant achievement for the private markets industry, Partners Group, a global private markets firm, announced that its private credit evergreen fund has reached EUR 2 billion (approximately USD 2.31 billion) in size. This milestone underscores the growing investor appetite for private credit and… Read More

UK: LemFi Acquires Pillar

Remittance Fintech LemFi has acquired Pillar. Pillar’s co-founders and Revolut alumni Ashutosh Bhatt and Adam Lewis will join the LemFi team. The terms of the deal were not immediately available. LemFi, founded in 2021, aims to support immigrants. The company reports working with over two… Read More

Credit Management Firm CVC Credit Prices €400M Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO)

CVC Credit, the €45 billion global credit management business of CVC, has successfully priced Cordatus XXXV, a new €400m Collateralised Loan Obligation (CLO) vehicle and CVC Credit’s fourth new issue CLO of 2025. The vehicle reportedly has a four-and-a-half-year reinvestment period and a one-and-a-half-year non-call… Read More

Vietnam Passes Digital Technology Law, Legalizes Crypto Assets

Vietnam has passed a sweeping law to regulate digital assets and boost the country’s technology sector, formally legalizing crypto assets and laying the groundwork for strategic investments in artificial intelligence and semiconductors. The Law on Digital Technology Industry, approved by the National Assembly on Saturday,… Read More

GVNR Aims to Connect All Blockchains, Raises Money on Republic

GVNR is a protocol that aims to be the cross-chain to connect all things Web3, and the company is raising funds on Republic. According to the offering page, GVNR is offering a “Token Purchase Agreement,” a facility offered to issuers by Republic. The deal is… Read More

Shopify, Coinbase, and Stripe Team Up to Enable USDC Stablecoin Payments for Merchants

In a significant step toward integrating cryptocurrency into mainstream commerce, Shopify has announced a partnership with Coinbase and Stripe to enable merchants to accept payments in USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. This collaboration aims to provide businesses with a seamless,… Read More




Carlyle, Citi Team Up to Target Asset-Backed Financing Opportunities in Fintech Lending

Global investment firm Carlyle and banking giant Citi have entered into a strategic collaboration to explore asset-backed financing and co-investment opportunities in the fast-growing fintech specialty lending sector. The partnership formalizes a framework for both firms to exchange market intelligence and jointly pursue deals that… Read More

INTERPOL and Kaspersky Disrupt Infostealer Threat, Take Down Malware Hosting Infrastructure

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To contribute to global efforts to combat cybercrime, Kaspersky has assisted INTERPOL in its latest operation Secure that focused on disrupting infostealer threat and taking down infrastructure hosting such malware. The operation has brought together law enforcement agencies “from 26 participating countries and INTERPOL’s private… Read More

Wealthbox Secures $200M Strategic Investment from Sixth Street Growth

Wealthbox, a customer relationship management (CRM) software provider for financial advisors, has secured a $200 million strategic majority investment from Sixth Street Growth, the growth investing arm of global investment firm Sixth Street, according to an announcement. The investment aims to accelerate Wealthbox’s expansion across… Read More

White House Veto of Ethics Clause Sparks Crypto Regulation Debate

The recent rejection of an ethics provision in the CLARITY Act by the White House has ignited more controversy over the intersection of politics and cryptocurrency. This decision comes amid growing scrutiny of President Donald Trump’s financial ties to the crypto industry. 🚨 SCOOP: Lawmakers… Read More

BlackRock to Raise $400 Billion in Private Markets by 2030

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has unveiled a bold strategy to significantly expand its presence in private markets, targeting $400 billion in fundraising by 2030. This plan, announced during the firm’s recent investor day, reflects BlackRock’s intent to capitalize on the growth of alternative investments, including private… Read More

First Eagle Investments Introduces Real Estate Debt Fund Offering Access to Credit Opportunities

First Eagle Investments is pleased to announce the recent launch of the First Eagle Real Estate Debt Fund (A-2 Shares: FNRLX; A-3 Shares: FIRLX; A-4 Shares: FRRLX; I Shares: FERLX), managed by Napier Park Global Capital, a First Eagle Investments Company. The Fund seeks to… Read More

Shaquille O’Neal Settles FTX Lawsuit for $1.8M as Tom Brady Continues Legal Battle

In a significant development tied to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has reportedly reached a $1.8 million settlement to resolve claims against him for his role in promoting the platform. The settlement, finalized recently, marks a notable contrast to… Read More

SmartStream Brings AI-enhanced Data Management to Insurance Sector

SmartStream, the financial Transaction Lifecycle Management (TLM) and solutions provider, has announced the expansion of its AI-driven reconciliation and data management platform, SmartStream Air, into the insurance sector. This move aims to help insurers “tackle fragmented data challenges, reduce operational costs, and strengthen compliance through… Read More

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