June 18, 2025 @ 7:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) continues to shape the future of digital finance through strategic partnerships, robust security initiatives, and technological advancements. Recent updates highlight Coinbase’s efforts to integrate USD Coin (USDC) as collateral for futures trading, its pivotal role in establishing blockchain security standards, and its innovative… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 7:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gold and cryptoassets gain favor as safe haven plays for retail investors according to the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat from trading and investing platform eToro. The study, which surveyed “1,000 retail investors across the US, revealed that when faced with the prospect of a… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 7:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe, the programmable financial services company, introduced over 15 updates for French businesses, many of which leverage AI and stablecoins. These announcements were made at Stripe Tour Paris, the company’s annual conference in France, which “brought together 500 founders, developers, and enterprise leaders.” French businesses… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 7:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Riskified (NYSE: RSKD), a global enabler of e-commerce fraud prevention and risk intelligence, shared new insights from a live survey conducted at its flagship event, Ascend 2025, at the 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge in New York City. The survey results highlight key challenges and “opportunities… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, the crypto payment solution provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Ripple to support fiat on-ramp access via Ripple USD (RLUSD), a USD-denominated stablecoin issued by Standard Custody & Trust Company, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ripple Labs. This support enables users… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 2:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced that the Crypto.com Exchange, the platform’s institutional-grade offering, will accept BlackRock’s tokenized fund, BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL), as trading collateral for clients. Established in March 2024, BUIDL provides qualified investors with the opportunity to earn U.S. dollar yields by “subscribing… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 11:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has published its 2024 Annual Report, outlining a year of regulatory progress, strategic reform, and close collaboration with stakeholders both locally and internationally. The report highlights the Authority’s efforts to “bolster market oversight, support a growing financial services sector,… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 9:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendInvest Mortgages (LSE: LINV), a UK fintech platform dedicated to alternative property lending, has announced a rate reduction on all of its buy-to-let (BTL) products by “10 basis points (bps), with the lowest rates starting at 3.44% on a 2-year fixed term.” The rate reduction… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Data and technology company, Experian, announces that digital bank, Monzo, has become the newest addition to its Support Hub service. As part of Experian Support Hub, more than 12 million Monzo UK customers will now be able “to share their access and support needs with… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of cyber insurance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and middle-market businesses, has announced the appointment of Kirsten Maley “as Director of Claims, UK; a newly created role underscoring Cowbell’s commitment to scaling its presence in a growing UK market.” With more… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Erald Ghoos, CEO for OKX Europe, has noted that the digital assets firm has launched its fully regulated centralized crypto exchanges in Germany and Poland. According to the OKX CEO, this is more than “just a geographic expansion, it’s a commitment to building the future… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, announces the expansion of its board of directors to support the “next stage of its growth and globalisation strategy.” New members “include Pia Tischhauser, Swiss Re Supervisory Board member and former BCG Executive Committee member, and Vinod Kumar,… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 2:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

More than a million UK ‘gig’ workers cannot afford to save into a pension, according to new research. The data from PensionBee, a firm focused on the consumer retirement market, reveals that over half of temporary economy workers in the UK (57%) can’t “afford to… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 1:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Irish consumers continued to show confidence in their personal financial outlook in May, as Bank of Ireland debit and credit card spending rose by a robust 6.5% year-on-year. This marks another month of “strong growth in consumer activity, significantly outpacing the current 2% rate of… Read More

June 18, 2025 @ 12:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Liontrust, the specialist active asset manager, has expanded its relationship with The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY), a global financial services company, by announcing the “outsourcing of its trading for investment funds and institutional accounts to BNY’s Buy-Side Trading Solutions group.” Liontrust’s UK-based… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 10:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The traditional single-time study paradigm is no longer adequate in a world of constant economic, technological, and social change. Santander’s Tomorrow’s Skills report, released recently, reveals a new landscape – one where lifelong learning is “the cornerstone of professional development.” According to the research report,… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 7:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Värde Partners, a global alternative investment firm specializing in credit and credit-related assets, announced the launch of its fund finance platform. Building on Värde’s broader asset-based finance strategy, the platform is an extension of Värde’s capabilities “designed to address the increased demand for subscription lines… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kin, the direct-to-consumer, digital home insurance provider, today announced its expansion into Colorado. Kin brings Colorado homeowners a new home insurance option that combines technology and data with personalized service to deliver accessible, affordable protection. This growth into the Colorado market furthers Kin’s mission to… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 5:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin mining industry continues to evolve, with May 2025 showcasing significant operational advancements and strategic adaptations to seasonal challenges, as detailed in recent reports from Compass Mining. These updates highlight the sector’s resilience amid rising global hash rates, economic pressures, and environmental considerations, offering… Read More

June 17, 2025 @ 11:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plaid, a fintech platform that connects financial institutions with innovative apps, has recently unveiled a series of updates designed to enhance payment efficiency, bolster security, and accelerate development for businesses and developers. These advancements—Instant Pay-Ins, Plaid Protect, and the AI Development Toolkit—demonstrate Plaid’s commitment to… Read More