March 9, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

An analysis by NatWest, produced in collaboration with PitchBook, reveals a striking transformation in Britain’s startup ecosystem. In 2025, UK venture capital investment poured into artificial intelligence, even as overall funding became far more selective and concentrated among the country’s most established companies and businesses…. Read More

 Tagged funding, natwest group, uk, united kingdom, venture capital

March 9, 2026 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trumid, the financial technology provider and top-tier electronic marketplace for fixed-income securities, has released its February 2026 performance metrics, showcasing growth in trading activity and participation levels. The month was seemingly quite significant for the platform, extending the momentum from January’s strong start in both… Read More

 Tagged credit, fixed income, milestone, trading, trumid

March 9, 2026 @ 4:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Nordic region’s private capital landscape proved notably durable in 2025, bucking wider European headwinds and cementing its status as a standout performer, according to PitchBook’s latest “2026 Nordic Private Capital Breakdown” report. Both venture capital and private equity segments delivered solid growth in deal… Read More

 Tagged nordic region, private markets, research, vc

March 8, 2026 @ 9:59 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

DolFinTech, a privately held money transfer company serving outbound remittance markets in the U.S., Canada and Spain to more than 20 destination countries, has expanded its suite of financial services with new demand deposit accounts (DDAs) designed to empower Hispanic and other underserved communities. Powered… Read More

 Tagged DolFinTech, green dot, hispanics, Jamison Jaworski, remittances, Rosa Perez

March 8, 2026 @ 9:49 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT) has integrated with CloudSEK, a provider of predictive threat intelligence and AI-driven external risk monitoring, to help enterprises proactively defend against identity-based cyberattacks fueled by stolen and exposed credentials. As identity becomes the new attack surface, 80% of breaches involve compromised credentials…. Read More

 Tagged CloudSEK, Commvault, cybersecurity, Nivya Ravi, Pranay Ahlawat

March 8, 2026 @ 8:44 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

EtherMail has launched moltmail, a purpose-built email and wallet infrastructure for AI agents. The platform enables any AI agent to create its own email address, send and receive messages, hold a crypto wallet, and interact with the internet independently — without requiring access to a… Read More

 Tagged AI Agents, EtherMail, Gerald Heydenreich, Moltbook, moltmail, Shant Kevonian

March 8, 2026 @ 5:01 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Western Union and Sasai Fintech have launched an international money transfer mobile app tailored for South Africans. “South Africa, is home to a growing population of digitally savvy consumers, many with deep ties across borders, that seek ways to move money internationally with flexibility and… Read More

 Tagged Darlington Mandivenga, Mohamed Touhami el Ouazzani, Sasai Fintech, south africa, western union

March 8, 2026 @ 4:33 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Absa Group, an African diversified financial services provider, has partnered with Thunes, to launch digital-first remittance solution. Absa Global Pay aims to make sending money across borders faster, simpler and more affordable for millions of customers across Africa. With international remittances playing an increasingly critical… Read More

 Tagged absa, digital remittance, Nick Nkosi, simon nelson, thunes

March 8, 2026 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) is making waves in the luxury credit card space by launching its new Platinum Card, which is described as being a high-end product with a $695 annual fee and a physical card plated in 99.9% pure platinum. This offering directly positions… Read More

 Tagged credit cards, Payment Cards, product update, robinhood, spending

March 8, 2026 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey reveals a significant shift in payment habits on UK high streets, with one in seven shops—equivalent to 14%—having eliminated cash acceptance over the past 12 months. Conducted by Link, the UK’s primary ATM and cash access network, the research polled 1,116 small… Read More

 Tagged cash, link, payments, research, survey, uk