March 20, 2025 @ 7:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Innovate Finance has responded to the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consultation DP 24/4 on Regulating cryptoassets: Admissions & Disclosures and Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets. According to UK Finance, the regime is an important one, essentially regulating so-called “Shit Coins” that offer little or… Read More

March 20, 2025 @ 6:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Yesterday, the US Federal Reserve issued its FOMC statement regarding interest rates and the committee voted to keep benchmark rates exactly the same. The announcement was anticipated by markets, the bigger question is when the next rate cut will take pace. The Federal Reserve noted… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 8:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HashKey Capital has obtained a Type 1 license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), further expanding its regulated capabilities under the SFC. HashKey Capital currently holds a Type 9 license, enabling the firm to “offer asset management products to both retail and… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech sector has considerable potential, as highlighted in PitchBook’s Q1 2025 Analyst Note. Held in Las Vegas from February 25–27, 2025, the Fintech Meetup event drew over 4,000 attendees and showcased the industry’s untapped opportunities within a $14 trillion global financial services market, of… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 2:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com, claiming to be “trusted” by more than 100 million customers worldwide and a firm focused on regulatory compliance, security and privacy, has secured its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from the National Securities Commission (CNV) of Argentina. This registration will allow Crypto.com to… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 1:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NymCard, the embedded finance platform operating across 10+ countries in MENA, has secured $33 million in its Series B funding round, led by QED Investors. This marks QED Investors’ most “significant” investment in the region – and the first time leading a deal in the… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 11:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AffiniPay, a firm focused on legal practice management software, integrated payments, and embedded fintech solutions for professionals, announced the early access launch of MyCase Smart Spend, powered by the LawPay Visa Business Card, the credit card to integrate with legal practice management software for streamlined… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) hinges on a multifaceted supply chain, according to a Bank for International Settlements (BIS) report. Spanning five critical layers—hardware, cloud infrastructure, training data, foundation models, and AI applications—this ecosystem is shaped by rapid technological change, high fixed costs, economies… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A research study carried out by the Malta Financial Services Authority revealed that over 60% of clients are enrolled in mobile or internet banking. The data indicates that the usage of digital services has increased, particularly for mobile banking, while branch footfall has “overall decreased… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PostFinance, one of Switzerland’s financial institution and a subsidiary of Swiss Post, released its 2024 annual results, shedding light on a year of challenges and positive developments. With 2.5 million customers and a reputation for stability, the bank faced a volatile economic landscape marked by… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Corpay, Inc. (NYSE: CPAY), a global enabler of corporate payments, is announcing its entry into Luxembourg with the establishment of an office for its Cross-Border business. As part of Corpay’s expansion in Europe, this move aligns with the company’s strategy to “enhance its presence in… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 2:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna has announced the closure of three overseas offices as part of a cost-cutting strategy in preparation for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO). The Fintech company reportedly plans to shutter its offices in Amsterdam and Mannheim, Germany, by the end of… Read More

March 19, 2025 @ 1:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On March 14, 2025, Regtech Sumsub, a firm specializing in identity verification and anti-fraud solutions, issued a statement regarding a security incident involving Merkur AG, a prominent German company. At Sumsub, they claim that security is their top priority, and they take all reports of… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 10:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex has announced a collaboration with Discover Global Network, enabling merchants to accept Discover and Diners Club International Cards, and other domestic scheme cards as a payment method, “providing greater payment flexibility for businesses and their customers.” Airwallex merchants can now accept Discover and Diners Club… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 10:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ICBA Payments, the payments subsidiary of the Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA), announced its partnership with Mastercard (NYSE: MA) to offer upgraded card and payment services for community banks. The alliance with Mastercard will “help community bankers bolster and modernize their card programs through… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 10:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FNEX, a fintech-enabled investment bank, announced the launch of the FNEX Alternatives Market, a platform designed to provide wealth managers with access to unique curated alternative investment opportunities. The FNEX Alternatives Market offers a “range of high-quality investments, including private equity, real estate, private debt,… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senator Tim Scott, as Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, has positioned the United States as a global leader in digital asset innovation through his advocacy for the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. The United States will be the country… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 1:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone a sharp price correction, tumbling from a peak of nearly $110,000 in late 2024 to approximately $84,000 as of March 18, 2025. But for more perspective, BTC had actually dropped to around $16,000 in the last cycle after peaking at about… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 12:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO Group Inc., a technology solutions provider for capital markets, announces that the full tokenization of its Series-A Preferred Equity Security (TZROP) is complete and, at the time TZROP was “fully tokenized, it became the first digital asset security to be custodied by tZERO’s Special… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 12:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK Chief Security Officer Kang Li has commented on the changing regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies and how it potentially brings new opportunities. During discussions held as part of the 2024 Korean Blockchain Week (KBW), Professor Kang Li, Chief Security Officer of CertiK explained how recent… Read More