October 14, 2025 @ 10:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has introduced a new service, the Payment Optimization Platform (POP), which is designed to enhance approval rates for merchants that are using data to make more “intelligent” decisions about transactions. Early pilot results indicate a 9% to 15% increase in conversions. Mastercard… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte released the findings of its GenAI in M&A Survey, asking 1,000 corporate and private equity professionals across various industries in the United States about their expectations for Generative AI use in dealmaking as well as what trends could be emerging within investment and deployment… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 10:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm OKX noted that buying crypto shouldn’t be too challenging for consumers who prefer to use the more typical payment methods they have already been trusting for completing everyday purchases. That’s why OKX Australia says it is supporting transactions with Apple Pay and… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 10:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Singapore High Court has reportedly approved crypto exchange WazirX‘s debt restructuring scheme on October 13, 2025. The announcement has come after the Indian digital currency exchange had been hacked in July of 2024. This court approval in Singapore enables the crypto platform to proceed… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 3:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech firm ClaimSorted is pleased to announce their recent $13.3 million seed funding round, fueling their mission to scale their digital claims TPA platform and help Carriers and MGAs turn claims from a point of “frustration” into a “competitive advantage.” Insurtech ClaimSorter founders, Pavel G…. Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aberdeen research indicates that private markets could potentially outperform traditional 60/40 portfolio strategies, as it sets out 8-point plan to make private markets “work for public good.” As noted in the update from Aberdeen, private markets might significantly boost returns from retirement pots and even… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CapitalRise, a real estate investment platform, says its lending strategy has evolved. They’ve reportedly expanded their geographical reach, further diversified their asset classes, and broadened their product range to address the evolving needs and requirements of the UK’s property finance market. The CapitalRise team has shared key… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Banxa Holdings Inc., an infrastructure provider for enabling embedded crypto within payment platforms, announced its European entity, EU Internet Ventures B.V (EUIV), received regulatory approval under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework. The newly acquired licence, granted in the Netherlands, authorises EUIV… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tabby, a financial services app, announced that it is now deploying NVIDIA HGX systems to start developing and testing its AI capabilities to serve a growing base of clients and merchants. The investment helps with establishing local AI factory infrastructure that supports tech advancements while… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Societe Generale-FORGE (SG–FORGE) and Bitpanda have announced that they strengthened their partnership to enable the deployment by Bitpanda of SG-FORGE’s stablecoins in decentralized finance. Bitpanda claims that it is the “first” broker to enable its retail clients in Europe to earn yield on the CoinVertible… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 1:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European venture markets this year continue to tell two very different stories and contrasting narratives, according to a report from PitchBook. On one hand, artificial intelligence appears to have cemented itself as the dominant force, making up almost 40% of deal value YTD and delivering… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 12:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The KPMG and REC, UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, revealed a further decline in the recruitment of permanent staff at the end of the third quarter. According to the update from KPMG UK, relatively low employer confidence and cost concerns weighed… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 10:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture activity is picking up again, according to an update from CB Insights. This comes after several years of recalibration, the report noted while pointing out that Q3’25 appears to have marked a “decisive” turning point. This, as both funding and exits notably reached their… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As fintech companies transition from startups to established global entities, they encounter an escalating tax system that demands strategic foresight. A recent report by advisory firm Crowe outlines a set of guidelines for fintechs to address tax-related challenges during growth phases, such as mergers and… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 6:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm ComplyAdvantage, the enabler of AI-driven financial crime compliance solutions, announced the launch of its hosting region in India, highlighting the regulatory technology company’s ongoing commitment to enabling financial services advancements while supporting customer expansion in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies. In fact,… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 6:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure (NASDAQ:FIGR), has recently noted that Tricolor bankruptcy made headlines and for “good reason.” The Texas-headquartered auto lender had allegedly “double-pledged” hundreds of millions of dollars in car loans to various banks like JPMorgan and Fifth Third. What appeared to be a… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Oliver Wyman noted in their wealth and asset management report with Morgan Stanley that they examined the global industry outlook, and have carefully looked at how mergers and acquisitions are now seemingly changing the asset management and wealth management ecosystem. In the latest report, they… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Foris DAX Middle East FZ-LLC (trading as Crypto.com) announced that it has received In-Principle Approval (IPA) from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) for a Stored Value Facilities (SVF) license, claiming it becomes the “first” Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in the… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 3:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sweden’s Riksbank as well as key representatives from the payment market have reportedly reached an agreement in order to increase the possibility to make offline card payments for essential goods. According to the latest update from the Riksbank, the agreement is considered to be a… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

After nearly a $19 billion wipeout, the Bitcoin and crypto market has clawed back but volatility is signaling more turbulence ahead, according to an update from Derive.xyz. The team noted that they witnessed an unprecedented market meltdown on Friday (October 10, 2025), with more than… Read More