August 19, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a call to modernize the mortgage industry, Michael Tannenbaum, CEO of Figure Technologies, argues that blockchain technology, not outdated federal interventions, holds the key to transforming mortgage markets for the better. In a recent statement on Figure’s official site, Tannenbaum outlined a vision for… Read More

 Tagged crypto-assets, dlt, figure, figure technologies, mortgages, perspective

August 19, 2025 @ 10:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayLaterr, the platform enabling flexible bill payment for essential services,  announced a partnership with Experian, a global firm focused on consumer and business credit reporting. This collaboration enhances PayLaterr’s fraud prevention capabilities and expands its use of alternative data to “help consumers make more informed… Read More

 Tagged digital payments, experian, flexible payments, paylaterr

August 19, 2025 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO), the global financial technology company enabling business growth, announced a partnership with programmable financial services company Stripe. The collaboration marks an expansion of Payoneer’s Online Checkout offering for “cross-border merchants looking to sell direct-to-consumer.” Launching in key markets “within the Asia Pacific… Read More

 Tagged payments, payoneer, smbs, sme's, stripe

August 19, 2025 @ 2:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), the national body overseeing investment dealers and trading activities, took decisive action last week by temporarily shutting down several of its systems in response to a detected cybersecurity threat. This measure underscores the importance of digital defenses in the… Read More

 Tagged canada, ciro, cybersecurity, digital technology

August 19, 2025 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coop Norge SA has selected Knowit and Mambu to implement a new core banking system to manage member deposits. The new solution, powered by Mambu’s cloud-native core banking platform and “integrated into Coop’s infrastructure by Knowit, will modernise and streamline the management of millions of… Read More

 Tagged banking, cloud, europe, mambu, norway

August 19, 2025 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The evolving global business landscape is being reshaped by technological advancements, shifting investment priorities, and new economic policies. Recent reports from Bain & Company provide insights into how organizations and investors are adapting to these changes. From the surge in AI-driven search behaviors to the… Read More

 Tagged ai, analysis, artificial intelligence, insights, tariffs

August 18, 2025 @ 11:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key development for Germany’s digital bank N26, investors are reportedly seeking to remove the company’s founders from their roles as co-chief executives, following renewed criticism from the country’s financial regulator, BaFin. The move comes as the fintech faces mounting pressure to address shortcomings… Read More

 Tagged digital bank, europe, germany, n26, restructuring

August 18, 2025 @ 4:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU), the parent company of Nubank, continues to solidify its position as a global leader in digital financial services with a trio of significant announcements that underscore its operational strength, technological ambition, and forward-looking vision. The company’s second-quarter 2025 financial results,… Read More

 Tagged brazil, digital bank, latam, nubank

August 18, 2025 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The passage of the GENIUS Act seemingly marks a turning point for stablecoins, potentially setting the stage for a transformation in how money moves and markets operate. Mike Cagney, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Figure Markets, outlines several milestones in the evolution of stablecoins that… Read More

 Tagged figure, mike cagney, stablecoins

August 18, 2025 @ 1:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Lloyds Banking Group has highlighted critical developments in its efforts to combat fraud and expand its services. The bank has issued stark warnings about a surge in advanced fee job scams and football ticket fraud, while also securing a significant contract to provide banking… Read More

 Tagged consumer protection, fraud, lloyds banking group, scams, uk, united kingdom