May 28, 2025 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Block, Inc. announced it will launch bitcoin payments on Square, marking a significant milestone in making bitcoin more “accessible and usable.” Bitcoin payments on Square will be showcased at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas from May 27-29, where attendees can “experience this new feature firsthand… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jumio, the firm focused on AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights, released the 2025 Jumio Online Identity Study. This year’s results paint a stark picture: trust in digital life “is crumbling under the weight of deepfakes, misinformation and cybercrime.” The… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, has officially enabled Tap to Pay on iPhone in seven new markets: Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Iceland, Luxembourg, and Malta. The functionality allows businesses such as Suitsupply, an international men’s fashion brand with… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 11:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Sumsub have completed their first public integration of Sumsub ID at Solana Accelerate in New York. The demonstration highlighted how users can issue on-chain credentials, such as attestations, “via the new Solana Attestation Service (SAS), a built-in protocol from Layer 1 blockchain Solana, based… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 11:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte announced the launch of its Global Agentic Network to help scale AI-driven digital workforce capabilities in organizations around the world. The initiative leverages Deloitte’s global alliances and technology relationships to create “a connected ecosystem of AI business agent offerings, which will augment and automate… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Volante Labs Limited, under the leadership of CEO Joey Bertschler, has officially launched the Volante Card, the Web3-enabled prepaid card designed specifically for salary disbursement—no traditional bank account required. Designed to serve unbanked individuals globally—and to offer a cost-effective alternative in regions “affected by inflation… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global cloud banking firm Mambu unveils Mambu Payments, expanding its composable banking platform to include end-to-end payment capabilities. Following its acquisition of “payments technology provider Numeral in December 2024, this marks a significant step forward in Mambu’s mission.” The launch of Mambu Payments means Mambu… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini has released their 2025 Global State of Crypto report in partnership with Data Driven Consulting Group. The report offers a breakdown of investor awareness around cryptocurrencies, motivations for “owning and trading, crypto ETF adoption, the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on crypto, and… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Zopa and the ClearScore-led coalition has completed initiatives addressing the cost-of-living crisis. The 2025 Fintech Pledge has completed its campaign goal of “driving 25 million actions that help UK consumers improve their financial resilience.” The achievement is “more than double the campaign’s… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta, the software platform purpose-built for private capital, announced its Financial Services Permission (FSP) from ADGM’s Financial Services Authority (FSRA), unlocking a new phase of growth in the MENA region. This milestone advances Carta’s global mission “to make private markets more accessible, transparent, and equitable.”… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, the global firm focused on digital asset decisioning has added the XDC Network to its list of supported blockchains. Elliptic’s technology streamlines the “onboarding of blockchains like XDC, providing access to AML solutions within just 45 days.” This integration enables the next generation of… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 9:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Careem Pay, the fintech arm of the Careem Everything App, has introduced a new international money transfer service to Jordan. This addition to Careem Pay’s remittance network enables users to send money directly from the UAE to Jordanian bank accounts, catering to the needs of… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 9:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital (VC) funding activity in China has experienced a notable contraction in the first four months of 2025, with the latest data showcasing a decline in both “deal volume and value, signaling a challenging environment for startups and investors alike.” The total number… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

YZi Labs has invested in Avalon Labs, an on-chain capital market for Bitcoin, building a scalable, transparent, and accessible financial network that unlocks Bitcoin’s economic potential. As the world’s issuer of Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, Avalon is transforming Bitcoin from “a passive store of value into a… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 7:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PDX Global, a digital payments technology developer for the crypto economy, announced that PDX Beam—its crypto-to-cash payments platform for consumers and merchants—now supports OFFICIAL TRUMP, the $TRUMP token. It is one of the crypto tokens on the Beam platform that can be “used for merchant… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 4:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Swedish firm H100 Group AB has reportedly raised SEK 21 million (approximately $2.2 million) in a funding round structured as a 0% interest convertible loan. The investment round was led by Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream and a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community,… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 4:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech startup Keep has emerged from stealth mode with a significant C$33 million in equity financing. The company aims to establish itself as the Canadian equivalent of Brex, the U.S.-based fintech known for its corporate spend management solutions. This infusion of capital positions Keep to… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 11:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Debitum Investments is moving forward on its mission to deliver cutting-edge financial services. Through a partnership with Scale Tech, Debitum has introduced a series of transformative updates that enhance performance, streamline compliance, and elevate user experience. These advancements underscore Debitum’s commitment to innovation and operational… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On the back of Hong Kong passing the stablecoin bill, Evan Auyang, Group President of Animoca Brands, thinks it signals that this city is doing what few other jurisdictions have achieved: offering stablecoin issuers real, regulatory clarity without stifling innovation. And the timing is telling,… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech startup Slash, which is focused on redefining business banking, has successfully raised $41 million in a funding round, valuing the company at $370 million. The investment underscores investor confidence in Slash’s mission to disrupt traditional banking by offering customized financial services tailored to specific… Read More