September 16, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

HashKey Exchange, Hong Kong’s licensed virtual asset exchange,  announced an enhanced collab with Elliptic, a global enabler of  blockchain analytics and compliance solutions. Building on its compliance and risk management framework, HashKey Exchange is said to be “strengthening its capabilities in anti-money laundering (AML), Know-Your-Transaction… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered‘s innovation arm, SC Ventures, is gearing up to launch a substantial $250 million investment vehicle dedicated to digital assets within financial services. According to reports from Bloomberg, the initiative aims to attract commitments from investors, particularly those in the Middle East, with the… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that brings closure to years of litigation, UK-based Metro Bank has reached an out-of-court settlement with American software developer Arkeyo LLC. The agreement addresses claims that Metro improperly shared proprietary code for its innovative coin-processing systems with a third-party vendor, potentially breaching… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 4:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a vote of confidence in the UK’s economic resilience, the British government has unveiled over £1.25 billion in inward investments from leading US financial firms. This announcement, timed ahead of a US Presidential State Visit, aims to create 1,800 high-skilled jobs in London, Edinburgh,… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 3:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, where digital assets promise innovation but also harbor risks like fraud and money laundering, tools like those from Chainalysis can be useful. Blockchain analytics firms Chainalysis claims that it has been at the forefront of providing more clarity… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 2:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of cryptocurrency and financial planning, OKX is making strides to bridge traditional finance with digital assets. The crypto exchange has unveiled two groundbreaking updates: a SMSF-compatible platform tailored for Australian retirement savers and the integration of Tether’s USDT0 on its X… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 1:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s financial technology landscape continues to evolve at a steady pace, as highlighted in the latest Saudi Fintech Annual Report. Released amid the nation’s Vision 2030 initiatives, this comprehensive document underscores the sector’s pivotal role in diversifying the economy and enhancing… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 12:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UnionPay International (UPI) has initiated a pilot program for cross-border QR code payments between China and Indonesia. This project aims to streamline digital transactions, fostering stronger economic ties between the two nations by enabling seamless payments for travelers and merchants. The pilot, currently in a… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 10:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU), a global information and insights company, has released reports that shed light on how Americans are coping with inflation and leveraging rent payments to bolster their financial profiles. Unveiled in September 2025, these analyses highlight diverse consumer strategies amid rising costs and… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 10:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In wealth management, where client expectations are becoming more demanding and market volatility is the norm, saving time has understandably become a priority. Financial firms, particularly in regions like EMEA, are under pressure to deliver personalized, real-time insights while navigating complex portfolios that span liquid… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 2:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced several updates aimed at supporting its mission of enabling the so-called crypto-economy, which is a term that has been widely used by the company over the years. From bolstering its memberships to clarifying asset listing processes and acqui- hiring talent to… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 10:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital has reportedly scooped up approximately $300 million in SOL tokens through transactions on prominent cryptocurrency platforms. Blockchain analytics from firms like Arkham Intelligence reveal that the investment powerhouse executed 13 separate transfers totaling 1.24 million SOL over the past day, sourcing the assets… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 10:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of open finance, where data sharing powers innovative financial services, Plaid is releasing updates aimed at bolstering security and streamlining operations. This month, Fintech Plaid unveiled seemingly pivotal updates: the Aggregator Token for reducing costs and complexity, and new standards for safer,… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 10:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The web3 and blockchain ecosystem continues to evolve, with interoperability between major ecosystems like Ethereum’s Virtual Machine (EVM) and the Cosmos network emerging as critical infrastructure. CertiK‘s recent insights aim to delve into this convergence, analyzing it through the framework of layered blockchain architecture—a model… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 10:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

To address concerns over data transparency in decentralized systems, the Ethereum Foundation has announced a detailed plan to integrate full-spectrum privacy mechanisms into the ETH blockchain network / ecosystem. This initiative, unveiled recently, seemingly marks a pivotal evolution in Ethereum’s development, aiming to transform the… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 9:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut, which has been founded in 2015 by Nik Storonsky, has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing 4 million customers in Italy, making it the fifth-largest bank in the country by client base. This milestone, which includes an additional 1 million users since… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 4:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the past year, Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) have emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the performance of Bitcoin (BTC), according to André Dragosch, Director and Head of Research – Europe at Bitwise. What began as a significant milestone for traditional financial markets has… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 2:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lemonade Inc. (NYSE: LMND), the Insurtech company enabling AI-driven, customer-centric solutions, has officially launched its homeowners insurance product in the Netherlands. Announced this month, this expansion marks a significant milestone for the New York-based insurtech firm, which has established a foothold in the region with… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 1:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chip, the digital wealth management platform, has announced a £6 million funding round that values the company at approximately £208 million. Founded in 2016 by Simon Rabin and Alex Latham, Chip has tried to position itself as a key player in personalized financial tools, helping… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Early Warning Services (EWS), the bank-owned consortium behind the widely-used P2P payment platform Zelle, is reportedly considering a bold move into the cryptocurrency space by exploring the development of its own stablecoin. This development, still in its preliminary stages, could position EWS as a key… Read More