Omar Faridi

Over 19 Million Cyberattacks Reportedly Attempted by Using Gen Z’s Favorite Games as Bait

From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, Kaspersky detected over 19 million attempts to download malicious or unwanted files disguised as popular Gen Z games. With GTA, Minecraft and Call of Duty among the most exploited, it’s clear that cybercriminals “are actively following gaming… Read More

Dune Analytics Expands Blockchain Data Capabilities with Plume, Noble, and Dune Agent

Dune Analytics, a platform for blockchain data analysis, has recently introduced a trio of significant updates that enhance its offerings for crypto analysts, developers, and data enthusiasts. The integration of Plume, Noble, and the launch of Dune Agent mark a new chapter in Dune’s mission… Read More

Bank of Ireland Contactless Payments Reportedly Surged in Q1 2025, ATM Transactions Decline

Analysis of Bank of Ireland customer behavior during the first three months of 2025 revealed that contactless payments rose while ATM usage was down compared to the same period in 2024. eCommerce contactless transactions (digital wallets, Apple Pay / Google Pay) increased by “3%, with… Read More

Lloyds and BNP Paribas to Provide Access to FX Execution Algorithms

Lloyds announced a partnership with BNP Paribas to offer its corporate and financial institution clients access to market-leading FX Execution Algorithms (EAs). The partnership will see Lloyds deliver an FX Algorithmic Execution Service supported by BNP Paribas’ edge solutions – “helping clients to execute large… Read More

UK’s Prime Property Finance Platform CapitalRise Bolsters Growth with New Development Loan Closure

UK’s prime property finance platform CapitalRise has solidified its position in the real estate lending market by successfully closing another bespoke development loan. This milestone underscores the company’s expertise in delivering tailored financial solutions to property developers, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in… Read More

Germany’s Digital Bank N26 Reportedly Considers New Funding Round

European digital  bank N26 is making strides in both the financial and telecommunications sectors with its strategic business moves. The Berlin-based neobank is reportedly exploring a new funding round that could reshape its investor landscape while simultaneously breaking new ground by becoming the first digital… Read More

Fintech Firm Zilch Signs Deal with Visa, Launch Physical Card

Zilch, a London-based ad-enabled Fintech, has announced a multi-year partnership with Visa. The new card will be available as of September. This deal aims to drive growth by paving the way “for innovative new products and enabling the launch of the company’s first-ever physical payments card,… Read More

European Investment Platform Bondora Reports 7 Years of Go &Grow Growth

European investment platform Bondora says that it continues to solidify its position as a trusted name in online investing. Marking the seventh anniversary of its flagship product, Go & Grow, Bondora has shared an update that highlights its growth and commitment to investors. Go &… Read More

3iQ, Criptonite AM Introduce Multi-Factor Fund as Actively Managed Certificate in Switzerland

3iQ Corp., a global firm focused on digital asset investment solutions, and its Swiss partner Criptonite Asset Management (AM), are pleased to announce that they have launched the 3iQ Criptonite Multi-Factor AMC targeting qualified professional investors. 3iQ is partnering with Criptonite AM to “bring its… Read More

UK’s Digital Bank Monzo Reports Steady Revenue Growth, Profitability

UK’s digital bank Monzo, known for its vibrant coral cards and user-friendly app, has cemented its position as a major fintech with a solid financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The bank reported a 48% revenue increase, reaching £1.2 billion ($1.35… Read More

UK’s Starling Bank Reports Business Growth and Global Expansion Plans

UK’s Starling Bank has reported steady financial performance, strategic leadership enhancements, and plans for international expansion, while continuing to support female entrepreneurship and urging customers to optimize their savings. These developments underscore Starling’s commitment to innovation, diversity, and customer-centric growth. In its latest financial update,… Read More

Crypto App Customer Drop-Offs Reportedly Slashed by 35% with Regtech Sumsub Travel Rule SDK

Sumsub  announces its Travel Rule SDK solution is now available for crypto, Fintech, and iGaming businesses. It is designed to be easily incorporated directly into client apps, “enabling companies to automate compliance checks and verify sender/recipient information in real time to ensure Travel Rule compliance.”… Read More

Chainalysis and FBI Reportedly Freezed Millions in Caesars Casino Ransomware Attack

In a case showcasing the power of blockchain intelligence in combating cybercrime, Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, played a pivotal role in assisting the FBI to trace and freeze millions of dollars in cryptocurrency linked to a 2023 ransomware attack on Caesars Entertainment. The attack,… Read More

Consensys Acquires Web3Auth to Enhance MetaMask UX and Dev Offering

Consensys, an Ethereum and web3 software technology company, today announced the acquisition of Web3Auth, a provider of key management and embedded wallet infrastructure for web3 applications. This acquisition will improve MetaMask user experience by “addressing one of the biggest risks in self-custody today: seed phrase… Read More

Equifax Enhances US Consumer Credit Report Design to Help Consumers Monitor Financial Health

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) is making it even easier for U.S. consumers to understand their credit history and monitor their financial health with the introduction of a new, reimagined consumer credit report design. Available now to U.S. consumers who request hard copies of their Equifax credit report,… Read More

Banks Experience Market Share Rebound for Vehicle Financing in Q1 2025 : Experian

In the first quarter of 2025, banks reclaimed ground across the automotive finance industry, signaling notable market share growth. According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q1 2025, banks’ total market share increased to 26.55% during the quarter, from 24.79% in Q1… Read More

US Consumer Fintech Chime Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering (IPO) Roadshow

Chime, a consumer financial technology company, recently announced that it has launched the roadshow for the initial public offering of its “32,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, 25,900,765 of which are being offered by Chime and 6,099,236 of which are being offered by… Read More

Bitcoin (BTC) Mining Industry Continues to Show Resilience and Strategic Shifts

The Bitcoin mining sector continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of post-halving challenges, with firms like MARA, Riot Platforms, and Bit Digital reporting significant operational updates for May 2025. These updates highlight robust production, infrastructure growth, and a strategic pivot toward diversification,… Read More

Proof Group Launches Block Explorer, Unlocking Visibility into the Canton Network

Proof Group, a digital asset and emerging technology investment firm and one of the participants in the Canton ecosystem, is pleased to announce the launch of the first block explorer for the Canton Network. This tool provides unprecedented transparency “into the network’s transactions, participants, and… Read More

eToro Lists New Crypto-Assets to US Platform: Basic Attention Token, Curve, Decentraland, Maker, Polygon

Trading and investing platform, eToro announces the addition of five cryptoassets to the U.S. platform. Users based in the United States can now “invest in 20 different crypto-assets including: Basic Attention Token, Curve, Decentraland, Maker, and Polygon.” Commenting on the announcement, Head of eToro US,… Read More

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