March 15, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Swedish digital payment firm Klarna has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, seeking to raise at least $1 billion in a listing that could value the company at more than $15 billion, Bloomberg News reported. The Stockholm-founded firm confidentially filed for… Read More

March 15, 2025 @ 3:50 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Disputed.ai, an artificial intelligence-driven chargeback management platform for enterprise merchants, has raised $1.12 million in seed funding to expand its automated dispute resolution technology. The funding will support the company’s efforts to refine its AI-driven platform and scale operations as it targets industries with high… Read More

March 14, 2025 @ 5:32 am By Michael Wong  |  

American Express announced that it has agreed to acquire Center, a software firm focused on modernizing expense management, in a deal aimed at creating a seamless platform that integrates corporate and small business card programs with automated accounting and reconciliation tools. American Express expects to… Read More

March 13, 2025 @ 12:15 pm By Michael Wong  |  

SuperCrowdLA, touted by organizers as the nation’s premier impact crowdfunding conference, is scheduled to return from May 1-3, 2025, at Expert Dojo in Santa Monica. The three-day event aims to highlight mission-driven investment strategies, marketing techniques, and storytelling frameworks that have collectively played a role… Read More

March 9, 2025 @ 7:31 pm By Michael Wong  |  

E-commerce technology startup Platter has raised $1.6 million in a pre-seed funding round to support its mission of helping online brands operate more profitably. The round was led by Animal Capital, with participation from Visionary Ventures and several e-commerce veterans, including Ben Jabbawy, Kyle Hency,… Read More

March 9, 2025 @ 6:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd. has claimed the top global spots in both healthcare and fintech patent filings, according to two new reports from the Intellectual Property Publishing House, an organization operating under the China National Intellectual Property Administration. The recently released… Read More

March 9, 2025 @ 12:36 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Blockchain-powered sustainability platform IMPT.io has unveiled a worldwide campaign called #ExploreResponsibly that encourages travelers to adopt more eco-conscious habits and offset their carbon footprints. Starting in the Philippines and expanding globally, the initiative is designed to raise awareness of environmental challenges in tourism while rewarding… Read More

March 6, 2025 @ 10:54 pm By Michael Wong  |  

CGS International Futures Malaysia (CGS MYF) has introduced the first publicly available CME Crypto Futures contracts in Malaysia, offering traders and investors access to Bitcoin and Ethereum futures, the company announced. The launch makes CGS International Securities Malaysia (CGS MY) the first licensed derivatives broker… Read More

March 4, 2025 @ 7:41 pm By Michael Wong  |  

UAE-based Fintech Flow48 has secured $69 million in a Series A funding round comprising debt and equity, as it seeks to scale its SME financing solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The round was led by Breega and included participation from 212,… Read More

March 3, 2025 @ 9:33 am By Michael Wong  |  

Cybersecurity startup Archipelo has raised $12 million in funding to expand its developer security posture management (DevSPM) platform, according to a company announcement. The round included a $4 million pre-seed and an $8 million seed round, led by Dell Technologies Capital, with participation from Zoom… Read More

March 2, 2025 @ 11:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Ethos, a modern model risk management platform, announced that it has secured $6 million in its Seed funding round anchored by Canapi Ventures and backed by Capital One Ventures and Better Tomorrow Ventures. Ethos aims to streamline how financial institutions and fintech firms manage model risk,… Read More

March 2, 2025 @ 6:46 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Talentir, billed as the fastest-growing on-chain YouTube distribution operation, has introduced a lending protocol that allows content creators to access real-time payouts and earn yield on their YouTube-generated income. The company’s latest product, stablecoin-payout.com, aims to bridge the gap between traditional online platforms such as… Read More

March 2, 2025 @ 5:45 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The White House is set to convene its inaugural “Crypto Summit” on March 7, bringing together founders, chief executives, and investors from the digital currency industry to discuss strategies for fostering innovation and establishing clear regulatory guidelines for virtual assets. David Sachs, who is the administration’s… Read More

February 27, 2025 @ 11:18 am By Michael Wong  |  

Funding in Southeast Asia’s InsurTech sector slumped sharply in 2024 as investors adopted a more cautious stance amid global economic headwinds, according to a report by data intelligence platform Tracxn. Total investments fell 61 percent to $193 million from $495 million in 2023, reflecting a… Read More

February 23, 2025 @ 7:57 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) will overhaul its settlement fee structure from June, introducing a flat fee of 0.0042% per stock transaction in a bid to balance costs across different trade sizes, the bourse operator said. Under the current system, HKEX charges a minimum… Read More

February 23, 2025 @ 5:22 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has opposed a proposal by the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) to allow cryptocurrency and digital asset transactions in financial centers starting July 1, 2026, citing the need for further research and regulatory development. The MoF’s stance was outlined… Read More

February 23, 2025 @ 5:18 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Philippines has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list after more than three years, following significant progress in strengthening its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) framework, the global financial watchdog said. The FATF, which monitors global efforts to combat… Read More

February 22, 2025 @ 5:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong is mulling over the approval of new cryptocurrency and virtual assets products, including derivatives and margin lending, for select investors, as the city seeks to bolster its position as a regional digital assets hub. The move, outlined by Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)… Read More

February 22, 2025 @ 12:04 pm By Michael Wong  |  

HBAR Foundation has announced an investment in Archax’s newly issued tokens, which represent claims against Fidelity International’s United States Dollar Money Market Fund shares held by Archax. The move follows Archax’s recent tokenization of the fund on the Hedera network—a milestone for the FCA-regulated digital… Read More

February 16, 2025 @ 7:41 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Turkish fintech company iyzico has finalized its $87 million acquisition of Paynet, securing regulatory approvals in one of the largest technology deals between two local firms, the company said. The acquisition, approved by the Turkish Competition Authority and the Central Bank of the Republic of… Read More