May 15, 2025 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stash, the platform helping people build financial futures, announced that it has secured $146 million in a new Series H funding through a round led by Goodwater Capital, with participation from returning investors Union Square Ventures, StepStone Group, Serengeti, and the University of Illinois Foundation,… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 7:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tuum, the core banking platform, has been selected by Bondora, a European consumer finance provider, to support its ambition to become a fully licensed digital bank and modernize its lending operations across multiple EU markets. The collaboration will see Tuum provide its cloud-native core banking… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitPay, the cryptocurrency payment processor, announced the launch of HODL Pay, a payment option that empowers consumers and merchants. HODL Pay connects the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem with everyday commerce, “enabling users to borrow stablecoins from DeFi against their crypto holdings and seamlessly pay any… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amber International Holding Limited (Nasdaq: AMBR), a provider of institutional crypto financial services and operating under the brand name “Amber Premium”, announced the launch of its upsized crypto ecosystem reserve plan of US$100 million. The strategic treasury reserve initiative is “designed to accelerate the company’s… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fairmint, Inc., a registered SEC Transfer Agent, announced the launch of its “enterprise-grade” digital infrastructure for cap table management and private securities administration. The solution reportedly provides private companies with “a comprehensive, onchain platform for equity issuance, ownership verification, and compliant transfer of private securities.”… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 11:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech infrastructure provider Plaid continues to focus on financial technology solution with its latest updates announced in May 2025. From product enhancements to supporting of AI-driven engineering and a key update about its professional team, Plaid is committed to its mission to democratize financial services…. Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank is focused on enabling and developing the infrastructure necessary for the scalability of digital financial services. The bank’s strategic expansion into capital markets is enabled by its strategic partnerships, innovative product offerings, and improved support for international payments. By prioritizing comprehensive financial… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured a historic $1.375 billion settlement with Google, marking the largest state-level data privacy settlement in U.S. history. The agreement reportedly resolves two lawsuits filed in 2022 that accused Google of unlawfully collecting Texans’ personal data, including location information,… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Addepar, a global technology and data platform that investment professionals rely on to make the most informed, data-driven investment decisions, announced the closing of its $230 million Series G investment round. The investment round was co-led by Vitruvian Partners, headquartered in London, and “returning investor,… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GFO-X announced the launch of its UK FCA regulated trading venue “for centrally cleared digital asset derivatives.” The venue is designed to meet the institutional demand “for transparent, and compliant digital asset futures and options.” GFO-X brings together market infrastructure, liquidity, and central clearing to… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprise digital documentation infrastructure provider Arteria AI has partnered with TruStage Compliance Solutions, a provider of financial transaction technology and expertise, to launch Deal Flow, a content modification and deal management integration that is purpose-built to support community banks and credit unions. TruStage Compliance Solutions… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has exposed Xinbi Guarantee, a Colorado-registered company operating a Telegram-based black market that has facilitated $8.4 billion in illicit cryptocurrency transactions since 2022. This Chinese-language platform, masquerading as an “investment and capital guarantee group,” has become a hub for Southeast Asian… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 6:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, the global enabler of cyber risk analytics, is pleased to announce a new partnership with ALKEME, an insurance brokerage. ALKEME is leveraging CyberCube’s Broking Manager and Prep Module, which provide brokers with the data-driven insights “necessary to communicate and manage cyber risk with clients.”… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A small technology company with ties to China, GD Culture Group Limited, has announced a plan to build a substantial cryptocurrency reserve, including significant purchases of the $TRUMP meme coin, a digital asset promoted by President Donald Trump. The Nasdaq-listed firm, which has a modest… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the fintech platform transforming the investment industry for better outcomes, and Citi announced that iCapital is acquiring from Citi one of its indirect subsidiaries, Citi Global Alternatives, LLC, the advisor to Citi Wealth’s global alternative investment fund platform. This platform represents more than “180… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 2:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TrueAccord, a Fintech specializing in digital-first debt collection, has been reinforcing its commitment to consumer-friendly practices. Through a strategic acquisition, a key appointment to a regulatory advisory committee, and insightful analysis of Q1 economic trends, TrueAccord is positioning itself as a key player in the… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On May 13, 2025, eToro Group Ltd., the Israel-based social trading and investment platform, announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering (IPO) at $52 per share, surpassing its initial target range of $46 to $50. This move, which raised approximately $620 million, underscores… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether, which claims to be one of the largest companies in the blockchain, crypto, and web3 space, has announced a series of strategic initiatives that underscore its objective to enhance the Bitcoin (BTC ) and digital assets ecosystem. From supporting open-source software to… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

InnBucks MicroBank Limited, a financial services provider, has announced a partnership with cloud-native banking platform Mambu, as part of its transformation from a digital wallet solution to a fully integrated digital bank. This partnership is set to support InnBucks’ growth, and lays a foundation for… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prove Identity, a global enabler of digital identity solutions, is providing tools to enhance security, streamline user experiences, and ensure compliance across borders. Recent updates from Prove highlight their partnerships, advancements in passwordless authentication, and expertise in navigating global compliance, positioning them as a partner… Read More