December 16, 2024 @ 5:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), coined as “Magic Internet Money” is perhaps a “legitimate” investment asset alongside traditional assets such as stocks, commodities, and bonds. This, according to an update from CoinGecko. CoinGecko noted in its latest research report that from its returns over 10 years, Bitcoin (BTC)… Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 5:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Uplink, a decentralized connectivity ecosystem for existing and new internet infrastructure, has announced an implementation on Avalanche, a Layer 1 blockchain and smart contracts platform. The decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) Layer 1 project built on the Avalanche Blockchain, paves the way for “global decentralized… Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 10:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

equipifi, the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platform for financial institutions, announced its partnership with Synergent, a managed services provider and strategic host of Jack Henry Symitar core processing. As a result of this partnership, Synergent credit unions will be able to launch their own… Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud banking platform Mambu released its annual Partner Predictions Report for 2025. The report identifies the key Fintech and broader industry trends for 2025 including the “increased adoption of AI, embedded finance, and real-time payments.” The report highlights other areas… Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 7:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNP Paribas participated in Eurosystem trials of wholesale settlement DLT solution Eurosystem accelerates innovation and experiments wholesale settlement solutions for DLT transactions with BNP Paribas. BNP Paribas claims that it is at the forefront of financial innovation, testing all three solutions in the Eurosystem’s wholesale… Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 7:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) noted that 2024 was an important year for Robinhood Crypto—and for the entire crypto industry. As they mark the first year of the launch of Robinhood Crypto in Europe, they take a detailed look back at the milestones they’ve achieved together…. Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 7:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitget, a global cryptocurrency exchange, and Web3 company, is reportedly exploring the establishment of its Europe regional hub in Lithuania as part of its expansion in the European Union. The move aligns with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which aims to provide a… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Although stablecoins like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC offer considerable benefits to the financial system, addressing their misuse by illicit actors is of the “utmost importance,” according to an update from Chainalysis. Chainalysis explained that it serves a critical role in proactively “assisting in the… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 6:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A staggering 40% of Solana’s transaction volume is now driven by memecoins, according to an update shared with CI. And yet, the majority of these assets never even reach centralized exchanges (CEXs). Memecoins are increasingly bypassing CEXs altogether, launching and thriving in decentralized finance (DeFi)… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Current, a consumer fintech banking platform transforming financial access for everyday Americans, announced steady growth in 2024 including an “over 90 percent increase in revenue.” Following this solid year, the company has secured $200 million in new capital to accelerate “growth and fast-track profitability in… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 5:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sure has announced a partnership with CU Financial Group, LLC to launch SimpleQuote, a digital insurance solution enabling credit unions to offer their members seamless access to insurance. CUFG is a credit union service organization whose mission is to offer insurance products to credit union… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 2:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitpanda has announced the launch of Bitpanda Fusion, which is described as the newest addition to Bitpanda’s product range that supports active crypto traders. As explained in the announcement, Bitpanda Fusion is said to be the natural evolution of Bitpanda, expanding their suite of products… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fenergo, a provider of AI-powered solutions for Know Your Customer (KYC), Anti-money laundering (AML) transaction monitoring, and Client Lifecycle Management (CLM), reports a profit before tax of “€12.6 million and a 20% increase in software license growth” in its financial results for the year ending… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 11:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Card Industry Professionals – the Grimsby-based card payment solutions provider – has been acquired by Shift4, a US-based firm that is a global enabler of payments and commerce-enabling technology, listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:FOUR). The deal provides an exit for Mercia Ventures,… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 10:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

eBay and Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, have announced the expansion of their partnership to key European markets making Klarna’s Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) payment options available to more eBay shoppers. The move gives eBay buyers more flexibility in how… Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Salad Money says that its Salad Technologies, part of the Salad group, has been approved by the UK’s FCA as an official Account Information Services Provider (AISP). The accreditation means Salad can access applicants’ Open Banking data directly rather then through a licensed third party…. Read More

December 15, 2024 @ 9:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Goose Valley Ventures (GVV), a FinTech-focused VC firm supporting  startups in the Nordic and Baltic regions, is pleased to announce its investment in Lithuanian FinTech Torus, an SaaS intelligence platform for banks and paytechs. With this investment, GVV underscores its commitment to backing startups that… Read More

December 14, 2024 @ 2:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mesh Payments, an innovator in global travel and expense management, has joined forces with SoFi Bank as its sponsor bank and with Galileo Financial Technologies, a financial technology company owned by SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) as its longtime payments processor. This partnership integrates Mesh… Read More

December 14, 2024 @ 1:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian announced its 2024 Global Identity & Fraud Report that provides a view of the consumer and business response to the fraud patterns and fraud‑mitigation strategies in the financial services sector. The research study offers meaningful insights from more businesses and fraud prevention professionals, as… Read More

December 14, 2024 @ 1:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) sector continues to drive growth and employment, but without funding it risks dependence on foreign technology and diminishing competitiveness, according to the Ireland’s Innovation Index Pulse Survey, which surveyed more than 500 Irish firms. IRDG and KPMG conducted Ireland’s… Read More