July 24, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first quarter of 2025, the cybersecurity sector demonstrated resilience, securing $3.3 billion across 182 venture capital deals, according to the Q1 2025 Cybersecurity VC Trends report from PitchBook. While deal value remained flat compared to the previous quarter, a decline in deal count… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 23, 2025, the Digital Lending Association (DLA), a trade body headquartered in Berlin, welcomed a new member to its ranks: Kredo SA, a Swiss Fintech lender specializing in corporate lending and digital loans for SMEs in Switzerland. The DLA’s executive board officially accepted… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

VERT, one of Brazil’s securitization and fund management companies, has launched a blockchain-based platform for managing private credit operations, built on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a public blockchain built for the tokenization of real-world assets. The platform was developed to digitally “mirror securitization and fund… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trojan on Solana, a Telegram trading bot, announced it has surpassed $25 billion in total trading volume and now serves “a community of over 2 million users.” These figures solidify Trojan’s position as a significant force in onchain trading, particularly within the Solana ecosystem. Since… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for businesses, announced it has secured a Payment Service License in Israel. This milestone marks a step forward in Airwallex’s global expansion and underscores the company’s commitment to regulatory compliance and customer trust. With this license, Airwallex is… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

17Capital, an NAV finance provider, announced the final closing of 17Capital Strategic Lending Fund 6, with “approximately $5.5 billion of commitments, including co-investment and affiliated vehicles.” The Fund follows its predecessor, 17Capital Fund 5, which “closed at $2.9 billion in July 2021.” The Firm has… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 2:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve following important legislative announcements in the US. The Q3 2025 Charting Crypto report from Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode provides an analysis of the trends shaping this dynamic landscape. Released this month, this report highlights key on-chain and market developments,… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 1:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, the digital assets exchange and custodian founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has recently announced significant updates that aim to solidify its position as a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem. Recently, Gemini expanded its tokenized stock offerings for European Union (EU)… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 12:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for organizations worldwide. Recent findings from Kaspersky, a global enabler of digital security, underscore the need for enhanced protection measures and reveal a sophisticated new threat targeting Microsoft Exchange servers. These developments highlight the challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals and… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, an EWA / worktech platform, continues to focus on improiving how employees access their earnings through its On-Demand Pay solutions. Recent partnerships and legislative developments highlight the company’s commitment to enhancing employee financial wellness, improving retention, and empowering businesses to offer earned wage access… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar and issued on blockchains, are rapidly emerging as a transformative force in the global payments landscape. A recent report from Grayscale Research highlights their potential to revolutionize cross-border transactions, domestic payments, and interactions between… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 9:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) continues to focus on solidifying its position as a global enabler of financial markets infrastructure and data provision via a series of initiatives. From a key partnership to the launch of a new Canadian index and insights from a… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 1:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin has once again exceeded expectations, soaring to an all-time high (ATH) of over $123,000 in July 2025, a key milestone in its 16-year journey. This surge, which saw Bitcoin climb 66% since its April 2025 low, has sparked  discussion about the forces driving this… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 1:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 18, 2025, the U.S. financial sector seemingly took a significant leap forward with the signing of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, a key piece of legislation that establishes a federal framework for stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC)…. Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 1:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) continues to announced key update that aim to expand its services while enhancing customers’ payment experience. With a user base of 22 million and $28 billion in annual payment processing as of 2025, Affirm claims that it is… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 1:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The blockchain ecosystem, a blend of tech breakthroughs and risk, continues to evolve, with security remaining a critical concern. Two recent reports from SlowMist, a blockchain security firm established during the extended crypto bear market of 2018, highlight the challenges of combating sophisticated cyber threats… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that In a recent operation, law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have struck a significant blow against cybercrime by dismantling BreachForums, one of the world’s most notorious platforms for trading stolen data. This past month, the French Cybercrime Unit (Brigade de lutte contre… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a world where financial crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated, Feedzai, a global firm specializing in AI-native financial crime prevention, is making bold strides to stay ahead of fraudsters. The company has announced significant developments: a partnership with PwC Brazil to launch a Center of… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Billtrust, a B2B accounts receivable workflow and payment software market firm, announced innovations in its Collections solution, delivering a new standard for AR teams by unifying automation, AI-driven insights, and agentic AI workflows. These innovations are aimed at assisting finance teams with streamlining collections, resolve… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, the provider of institutional trading and portfolio technology for digital assets, announced that it will acquire Coin Metrics, the provider of crypto financial intelligence. By incorporating Coin Metrics’ crypto market data, blockchain analytics and benchmark indexes with Talos’s platform – a unified order and… Read More