Omar Faridi

Bitwise Rebrands European ETPs After ETC Group Acquisition

Bitwise announced the company has completed the rebranding of all ETPs in its European product suite following last year’s acquisition of ETC Group. The move comes as Bitwise looks to expand its position as a key market participant in crypto markets in 2025, a year in… Read More

Oligo Security Announces $50 Million Series B Round

Oligo Security, the firm focused on Application Detection and Response (ADR), announced $50 million in Series B led by Greenfield Partners, with participation from Red Dot Capital Partners, Strait Capital, and existing investors Ballistic Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and TLV Partners. The proceeds will be… Read More

European Investment Platform Mintos Announces Expansion of Bond Offering

Mintos, the investment platform that helps generate passive income via diversified investments, announced an expansion of its bond offering. This update reportedly provides investors with access to a selection of corporate and government bonds, offering opportunities for those seeking consistent returns. Bonds are a type… Read More

Fintech Investment Director at Lloyds Banking Group Highlights Key Financial Technology Trends for 2025

Kirsty Rutter, the Fintech Investment Director at Lloyds Banking Group, highlights the key trends expected to shape the fast-evolving fintech industry in 2025. Despite various challenges, the UK fintech sector has demonstrated resilience and innovation, Rutter noted in a blog post. Kirsty Rutter from Lloyds… Read More

Regtech Sumsub Joins Payments Association EU

Regtech Sumsub announces its membership into the Payments Association EU, an industry group of stakeholders in the payments sector that fosters commercial connections between businesses and advocates for better policies. It joins a group of members, including the following firms: Mastercard, Visa, and Paypal and… Read More

Philcoin Launches Decentralized Social Platform to Incentivize Charitable Donations

Philcoin, which claims to be committed to combining blockchain technology with philanthropy, has reportedly launched PhilSocial, the “decentralized” social platform designed to incentivize users for engaging while empowering them to give back to the community. It’s described as a step forward in the intersection of… Read More

Visa and DealMe to Streamline Cross-Border Intallment Payments

Vietnamese Visa credit cardholders will soon be able to enjoy real-time installment offers at popular merchants in South Korea, thanks to a new partnership between Visa (NYSE: V) and DealMe. This innovative payment solution is expected to enhance the overall shopping experience for Vietnamese travelers… Read More

Infrastructure SaaS Sector Growing Steadily, Driven by Digital Transformation – Report

PitchBook noted in a new report that the infrastructure software as a service (SaaS) sector has experienced significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of digital transformation, Big Data, and advanced technologies like large language models. The report from PitchBook explained that this sector encompasses… Read More

Alternative Investments Firm AXA IM Alts Launches Private Credit Fund Under ELTIF 2.0 Regulation

AXA IM Alts, a global firm focused on alternative investments, with €185 billion of assets under management, announces it has launched its private credit fund under the European Long-Term Investment Fund 2.0 regulation (ELTIF 2.0), which has reportedly raised more than €230 million. The Fund,… Read More

Carta to Assist Startups with Complying with Corporate Transparency Act

Carta has noted that on January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court made a ruling that allows the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to continue enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information report (BOIR) filing requirements. Carta pointed out that FinCEN has since issued… Read More

Landmark Case Sets Precedent for Crypto-Related Tax Fraud Investigations – Chainalysis Report

A recent case involving Frank Richard Ahlgren III, a Texas resident, has marked a significant milestone in the realm of cryptocurrency taxation, according to an update from Chainalysis. Chainalysis noted in a report that in December 2024, Ahlgren was sentenced to two years in prison… Read More

Quantum Technology May Enhance Data Security via Advanced Cryptography – Report

Juniper Research noted in a report that quantum technology is poised to enhance the way we work, enabling faster computation of complex problems and the development of innovative applications such as advanced sensing and detection. Juniper Research explained that one of the key benefits of… Read More

Alchemy Pay Reportedly Receives AUSTRAC Approval as Digital Currency Exchange Provider in Australia

Alchemy Pay, a fiat-crypto payment solutions provider, announces its registration as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). This approval represents a key regulatory approval, enabling Alchemy Pay to facilitate fiat-to-crypto payment services in the Australian market. With… Read More

Business Travel Platform TravelPerk Reports New Series E Funding Round

TravelPerk, the business travel platform, announces a new Series E fundraise of $200m. The investment round is reportedly led by European venture capital firm Atomico, alongside EQT Growth, with participation from Noteus Partners and existing investors, including Kinnevik and General Catalyst. The round “nearly doubles”… Read More

Insurtech CyberCube Teams Up with Singapore’s Acclaim Insurance Brokers

CyberCube, the provider of cyber risk analytics software, is pleased to partner with Acclaim Insurance Brokers, one of Singapore’s risk consultants and insurance brokers. With local expertise and an international network, Acclaim says that it serves a client base of over 2,000 companies. Acclaim reportedly… Read More

B2B BNPL Solution Capchase Pay Is Increasingly Being Used By Software Buyers

Capchase has reflected on its accomplishments in 2024, including the overall performance and adoption of Capchase Pay. The company has achieved several milestones, including: Experiencing an 800% increase in software buyers paying through Capchase Pay. Becoming Stripe‘s B2B BNPL payment method for the US. Some… Read More

Silicon Valley’s Nisum Explains How to Address Peru’s Demand for Digital Transformation in Finance

Nisum, a Silicon Valley-based technology consulting partner, made a strategic move to expand its global footprint with a new business hub in Lima, Peru. This marks a significant milestone for the company and is a major boost for LatAm technology. Nisum’s expansion highlights the importance… Read More

Ripple Obtains Money Transmitter Licenses in New York, Texas

The turn of the year signifies new beginnings for the blockchain and crypto space, and Ripple claims that it has hit the ground running with advances to its cross-border payments solution. Additionally, Ripple said in a blog post that industry players across the US are… Read More

Coinbase Obtains Approval to Offer Digital Assets Services in Argentina

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), provider of a cryptocurrency trading and investing platform, is expanding its global presence to Argentina, as part of its mission to support economic freedom worldwide. This move is designed to increase access to cryptocurrency services for millions of Argentinians. To operate in Argentina, Coinbase… Read More

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Holding Steady as Investors Await FOMC Meeting

Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, is holding steady around the $100,000 mark as investors await the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting. After a modest 3-4% correction on Tuesday (January 28), the leading cryptocurrency rebounded, reflecting cautious optimism among investors ahead of key policy remarks…. Read More

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