March 11, 2025 @ 10:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Singapore has long cemented its role as a global financial hub, known for its stability, innovation, and strategic positioning in Asia. This, according to an update from KPMG. However, challenges such as relatively low market liquidity and intensifying regional competition have prompted a proactive response… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 10:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CMU OmniClear Limited, a company established to carry out the operations of the Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU) on behalf of the Hong Kong Monetary… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 10:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic is pleased to announce their platform integration into the Predicate ecosystem, marking a significant step toward frictionless compliance and risk intelligence in decentralized systems. As the global enabler of digital asset decisioning, Elliptic explains that it provides blockchain analytics solutions that “enable organizations to… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 10:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Republic Note, a digital security platform, shared an update about a significant development in the aerospace industry. Republic Note highlighted Relativity Space’s announcement that former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has taken over as CEO and acquired a controlling stake in the company. This announcement underscores… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Sumsub has introduced the latest update in case management and AI-driven AML screening to help compliance teams boost efficiency, reduce manual work, and tackle the challenge of “false positive matches.” This new suite of features reportedly ensures “faster case resolution, seamless team collaboration, and… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

StockX, a global resale marketplace for current culture products, announced that it has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), the payment network that empowers consumers and helps merchants drive growth. Eligible StockX shoppers in the U.S. may now access Affirm’s flexible payment plans when purchasing “coveted… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The overall interest in digital assets continues to surge, with many investors increasingly allocating substantial portions of their investment portfolios to cryptocurrencies, undeterred by an evolving regulatory landscape. This, according to a report from KPMG. This resilience is examined in a research study conducted by… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian noted that research released for Credit Awareness Week, reveals rising costs (61%) and economic uncertainty (58%) are the two biggest barriers for British businesses striving for sustainable long-term growth. Additional barriers cited include “consumer confidence, regulatory changes and cybersecurity threats.” To combat these challenges,… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In their Q1 2025 analyst note, PitchBook researchers have shared an analysis of the evolving role of stablecoins in the global financial ecosystem. Released in early 2025, the report underscores the widespread use of these digital assets, which are pegged to stable benchmarks like major… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 11:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the billionaire Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, has taken a significant step toward going public by confidentially filing for an initial public offering (IPO), according to sources familiar with the matter. This move, reported recently by Bloomberg, positions Gemini… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 11:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The FT recently reported that big banks are racing to keep pace with fintech startups in the rapidly growing arena of deferred payment solutions, such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services. This shift highlights a broader trend where traditional financial institutions are being challenged… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The creator economy is rapidly evolving, projected to reach a $525 billion valuation by 2030, according to an update from Airwallex. Creators are said to be adopting more “sophisticated” business models – diversifying revenue streams “across platforms and expanding their global reach.” To stay ahead,… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Taiwan’s e-commerce market is forecast to grow by 7.9% in 2025, continuing its fast-paced growth driven by the “ongoing shift of consumer preferences from offline to online shopping,” according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, “Taiwan Cards and Payments – Opportunities… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Turing has announced that it recently secured $111 million in Series E funding to power AGI infrastructure, reinforcing its role in advancing frontier AI research and real-world applications. This latest round values Turing at “$2.2 billion and brings total funding to $225 million since its… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FT Partners’ latest installment of their “CEO Monthly Wealth & Capital Markets Tech Update & Analysis,” released in March 2025, has closely examined the evolving landscape in wealth management and capital markets technology. Released by the fintech-focused investment bank, the report highlights key trends, transactions,… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SoSafe’s 2024 research report, based on key insights from 500 global security professionals and 100 customers across 10 different countries, reveals a fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape that poses major challenges for individual and organizations. A considerable 87% of respondents encountered AI-driven cyberattacks last year, underscoring the… Read More

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

Sol Strategies Inc. (formerly Cypherpunk Holdings Inc.), a Canadian company dedicated to investing in and providing infrastructure for the Solana blockchain ecosystem, has made additional “strategic purchases of SOL as part of its ongoing growth initiatives.” During the week ending March 7, 2025, Sol Strategies… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD), the publicly traded bitcoin financial services company, announced the addition of 475 bitcoin to its treasury. The addition marks a nearly 50% increase in Fold’s bitcoin holdings, which now stands “at over 1,485 BTC.” Fold acquired the additional bitcoin in… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

To address the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, Verizon Business (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced a partnership to accelerate the development and delivery of advanced cybersecurity solutions. The agreement aims to help businesses of all sizes mitigate a range of growing threats, “from… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 9:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, the fiat-crypto payment solution provider, is pleased to announce its admission to the Association for Quality Assurance of Financial Services (VQF) as a recognized Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) in Switzerland. This regulatory milestone allows Alchemy Pay to offer compliant fiat-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat exchange services,… Read More