Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT), the parent company of Truth Social, has taken a notable step by filing for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) through NYSE Arca, the electronic trading arm of the New York Stock Exchange. This filing marks a pivotal moment… Read More
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Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) has closed its acquisition of Bitstamp Ltd., a global cryptocurrency exchange. Bitstamp was founded in 2011 and has “offices in Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the US.” This acquisition significantly “accelerates Robinhood Crypto’s expansion worldwide.” Bitstamp holds over 50… Read More
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JPMorgan Chases (NYSE: JPM) has announced a key move to offer financing against cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as of June 2025. This development allows clients to borrow against their crypto ETF holdings, a mechanism akin to margin financing in traditional markets. Investors can now leverage… Read More
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The cryptocurrency ecosystem has marked a pivotal moment as FTX, once a major crypto exchange, began its creditor distribution process. Sunil, an advocate for FTX creditors known on X as @sunil_trades, shared that around $5 billion is being returned to creditors. Large claims over $50,000… Read More
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Sumsub announces the launch of its Bank Account Verification solution. The solution instantly verifies customer account ownership, outstanding balance, and detailed transaction history, which “enables businesses to prevent account takeover and payment fraud, assess user financial vulnerability and creditworthiness, and ensure compliance with key regulatory… Read More
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The UK’s equity investment market in Q1 2025 paints a complex picture of resilience amid economic headwinds, as detailed in Beauhurst’s State of UK Investment Q1 2025 report. Despite global uncertainties, the UK’s startup and scaleup ecosystem demonstrates cautious optimism, with regional disparities and sectoral… Read More
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The UK’s tech sector continues to thrive, with startups and scaleups driving innovation and economic growth. However, securing funding remains a critical challenge, particularly for growth-stage companies looking to scale without diluting ownership. A recent report by Beauhurst, in collaboration with Gilion, titled Beyond Equity:… Read More
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In a key decision on May 22, 2025, the Delaware Court of Chancery delivered a significant blow to the board of directors of Ionic Digital Inc., ruling that they breached their fiduciary duties to shareholders. The ruling, which has been hailed as a victory for… Read More
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VOX Funding, a provider of flexible financing options for U.S. businesses, today announced closing a $150 million credit facility with Raven Capital, a New York-based investment firm specializing in asset-based direct lending. To date, VOX has reportedly funded more than $750 million through its platform…. Read More
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MY E.G. Services Berhad, Malaysia’s e-government and digital services provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore Trade Data Exchange Services Pte. Ltd. (SGTraDex), Singapore’s digital infrastructure for trade data exchange. The partnership seeks to enable both parties to facilitate digital cross-border trade between… Read More
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A recent incident involving Chainlink’s oracle system has rocked the decentralized finance (DeFi) community. On May 29, 2025, over $500,000 in user funds were wiped out on the Avalanche-based Euler market. Omer Goldberg detailed the event in a social media post, highlighting vulnerabilities in DeFi… Read More
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Recently, a private gathering under Chatham House rules gathered industry professionals in order to tackle a looming threat to Bitcoin: quantum computing. Fred Krueger, a prominent figure in the crypto space, shared key insights from the discussion on X, highlighting the urgent need for Bitcoin… Read More
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Recently, a significant milestone unfolded in the digital asset space as four industry groups—the Blockchain Association, Crypto Council for Innovation, DeFi Education Fund, and The Digital Chamber—issued a joint statement endorsing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act of 2025, commonly known… Read More
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The May 2025 Global Markets Snapshot, released by PitchBook, offers a comprehensive overview of the past month’s trends across equity, debt, and commodities markets, while also delving into private market activity. As global financial markets continue to grapple with volatility driven by economic uncertainties, geopolitical… Read More
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Euroclear, a global provider of post-trade services, has made significant strides in 2025, reinforcing its position as a trusted financial market infrastructure (FMI). Through a commitment to sustainability, strategic partnerships, steady financial performance, and advancements in settlement systems, Euroclear continues to shape the future of… Read More
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has made significant strides in 2025 to bolster financial stability, advance the digital euro initiative, and address consumer expectations in the Eurozone. Recent updates highlight the ECB’s proactive measures to navigate a complex geopolitical landscape, foster private-sector collaboration for a… Read More
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La Trobe Financial has launched its La Trobe Private Credit Fund. The Fund comprises a diversified private credit strategy, “targeting monthly distributions with a benchmark of RBA Official Cash Rate (OCR) + 3.25% p.a. (net of fees, costs and taxes incurred by the Fund and… Read More
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Deutsche Bank (NYSE: DB) and Mastercard (NYSE: MA) are pleased to announce a strategic partnership designed to accelerate the evolution of open banking and redefine the payment experience for merchants and consumers across Europe. The collaboration will elevate Deutsche Bank’s Merchant Solutions offering, particularly its… Read More
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Klarna, the AI-powered payments and commerce network, unveiled the pilot launch of Klarna Card: a debit product combined with access to built-in flexible payment options, powered by Visa Flexible Credential and issued by WebBank. Unlike traditional credit cards that can see consumers incur additional debt… Read More
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The tokenized UBS money market fund has opened for subscription on 21X. Black Manta Capital Partners and SBI Digital Markets offer US Money (USMO) – a tokenized note on UBS (Irl) USD Sustainable Money Market Fund – through 21X. Europe’s regulated DLT trading and settlement… Read More
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