August 29, 2025 @ 11:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The value of regulatory fines issued to financial institutions globally in H1 2025 more than quadrupled compared to the same period last year, “with digital assets firms increasingly in the crosshairs,” new figures shared / compiled by Regtech Fenergo have revealed. The findings come as… Read More

 Tagged aml, apac, compliance, emea, fenergo, penalties, regtech

August 29, 2025 @ 9:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Green Dot (NYSE:GDOT), along with its wage and disbursements division, rapid!has joined the Workday Partner Program. Through this partnership, Green Dot will deliver payroll and payment solutions, like earned wage access (EWA) that are designed to help streamline operations, improve employee retention and promote financial wellness… Read More

 Tagged Crystal Bryant-Minter, ewa, green dot, rapid!, workday

August 29, 2025 @ 6:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England (BoE) continues to shape the United Kingdom’s monetary and financial industry through extensive research, reliable payments systems, and updated analytical frameworks. Three recent updates—key insights from Catherine L. Mann, the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and CHAPS Annual Report 2024/25, and a… Read More

 Tagged bank of england, uk, united kingdom

August 29, 2025 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to stabilize its governance and address internal tensions, German fintech N26 has appointed Andreas Dombret, a former central banker, as its new chairman. The decision, announced recently, is part of a broader strategy to resolve ongoing conflicts between the company’s investors and… Read More

 Tagged berlin, digital bank, europe, germany, n26

August 29, 2025 @ 12:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2025, stablecoins have solidified their position as a cornerstone of the evolving financial landscape, reshaping how businesses and individuals approach cross-border payments. BitPay’s State of Stablecoins 2025 Report highlights the growth and adoption of stablecoins, underscoring their role as a faster, cheaper, and more… Read More

 Tagged bitpay, insights, payments, Research Report, stablecoins

August 28, 2025 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant shift in its regulatory approach, the Federal Reserve Board announced on August 15, 2025, that it is discontinuing its dedicated program for supervising banks engaged in cryptocurrency and financial technology activities. This decision marks a notable step in the central bank’s evolving… Read More

 Tagged Crypto Adoption, federal reserve, fintech, us

August 28, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech claiming it is shaping the future of investing, announced it extended its partnership with Pantheon, a private markets investor, to further enhance investor access to evergreen funds to include the Pantheon Global Credit Secondaries strategies. iCapital and Pantheon’s initial partnership, established… Read More

 Tagged alternative investments, alternatives, icapital, investments, pantheon, private markets, us

August 28, 2025 @ 12:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has recently announced a series of initiatives that underscore its commitment to sustainability, fraud prevention, and adapting to modern banking trends. These updates reflect the bank’s strategic focus on supporting green initiatives, combating financial crime, and aligning with changing consumer behaviors. From… Read More

 Tagged bank of ireland, contactless, digital transformation, digitalization, insights

August 28, 2025 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has made the significant decision to shutter its U.S. open banking unit, as reported by Bloomberg. The move comes as the open banking ecosystem in the United States faces mounting challenges, including regulatory ambiguity and evolving strategies by banks to monetize customer… Read More

 Tagged digital financial services, open banking, payments, us, visa

August 28, 2025 @ 9:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently connected with Yaacov Martin, CEO of The Jifiti Group, who shared insights on embedded finance and how SMBs acquire financing. A survey and research study recently found that 83% of lenders now offer embedded finance to consumers, but only 55% do the same… Read More

 Tagged interview, online lending, sme's, the jifiti group, yaacov martin