November 18, 2025 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Research released by Euroclear’s UK CSD, Euroclear UK & International in collaboration with Thinks Insights & Strategy indicates that around 4.7 million individuals in the United Kingdom are still holding paper share certificates. The research follows the July release of the Digitisation Taskforce’s final report,… Read More

 Tagged digitalization, euroclear, research, uk

November 18, 2025 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DigiFT, a digital asset exchange for institutional-grade real-world assets (RWAs), and SBI Holdings (Nasdaq : SBHGF), one of Japan’s financial groups, announced the establishment of a joint venture company, SBI Onchain, in order to enable the ongoing adoption of onchain finance across Japanese and international markets…. Read More

 Tagged crypto-assets, japan, rwas, sbi holdings, securities, tokenization

November 18, 2025 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Viola Credit, a global alternative credit asset manager with $4 billion in AuM to date, announced the launch of a Growth Lending fund dedicated to the European tech market. The fund, targeted at €300 million, has completed its first close with commitments from “a mix… Read More

 Tagged lending, viola credit

November 17, 2025 @ 11:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian, a global firm focused on data and technology, announced the Experian Credit + Cashflow Score. The model combines Experian’s credit, alternative and trended data, and consumer-permissioned banking information into a “singular score.” Scott Brown, Group President, Financial and Marketing Services for Experian North America… Read More

 Tagged credit, data, experian, lending

November 17, 2025 @ 10:09 pm By Michael Wong  |  

StraitsX, a Singapore-based stablecoin settlement firm, has secured a $10 million strategic investment from cross-border payments provider UQPAY to fund regional expansion, while existing backer NTT Docomo also joined the round, the company said on Wednesday. StraitsX said the funding strengthens its ability to link… Read More

 Tagged NTT Docomo, singapore, stablecoin, straitsx, UQPAY

November 17, 2025 @ 9:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Banking Circle S.A. is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary BC Payments Pte. Ltd. has now reportedly been granted a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). A key milestone in Banking Circle’s expansion strategy, BC Payments  Singapore… Read More

 Tagged banking circle, bc payments, digitalization, infrastructure, singapore

November 17, 2025 @ 9:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard  (NYSE: MA) and Thunes, the money movement Fintech, have teamed up to accelerate global funds transfers for banks, payment service providers and end-users by expanding stablecoin wallet payout capabilities. Via this latest collab, announced at the Singapore Fintech Festival, Mastercard Move will facilitate near… Read More

 Tagged digital finance, mastercard, stablecoins, thunes

November 17, 2025 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced recently the introduction of PayPal Pay in 41, an interest-free, no-fee, buy now, pay later solution for Canadian consumers. Beginning this festive season, Canadian shoppers will be able to access flexible payments option across online and global lifestyle, consumer, and travel… Read More

 Tagged bnpl, canada, payments, paypal

November 17, 2025 @ 11:18 am By Michael Wong  |  

Bonside, a New York-based credit platform that finances brick-and-mortar businesses, has secured a $100 million capital partnership with private investment firm i80 Group to expand funding for service companies with physical locations. The facility will back Bonside’s use of its Repeatable Revenue Agreement, or RRA,… Read More

 Tagged Bonside, online lending

November 17, 2025 @ 9:42 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

april, an embedded tax technology platform, has launched a real-time, personalized tax calculation product for equity transactions. At the point of decision-making, the solution gives users visibility into potential tax liabilities from liquidation events ranging from stock sales to equity compensation. Nasdaq Private Market (NPM) served as an innovation partner and initial launch partner to address the growing need among employee shareholders for… Read More

 Tagged april, ben borodach, nasdaq, Raj Doshi, taxes, Tom Callahan