As speculation continues over the direction of mortgage rates, a new analysis from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) offers localized insights into how even small adjustments could expand or contract the pool of potential homebuyers across different metropolitan areas. The research report examines the effects of a… Read More
Tagged mortgages, property market, research, transunion, us
Participants in the digital asset sector were busy this week opining on Bitcoin, AI, stablecoins, and quantum resistance before heading off for the July 4 holiday (in the US). Bitcoin “BTC’s negative premium on Coinbase has been widening — a sign that U.S. institutional buying… Read More
Tagged bitcoin, Bitfire Group, block scholes, BOLTS Technologies, bondex, btc, cryptocurrency investing, encryptus, michael terpin, Myndlab, quantum resilience, stablecoins, Trace
Airwallex’s jump in valuation to $11 billion was driven by both growth in its core payments business and investor confidence in its artificial intelligence strategy, Arnold Chan, the company’s general manager for Asia-Pacific, told Crowdfund Insider. The global payments and financial platform raised $320 million… Read More
Tagged airwallex, financial platform, payments, payments platform
A recent report by Moody’s highlights the growing interest in acquiring a federal bank charter. For years, few firms sought to obtain a bank charter, but the transition to digital finance and the desire to offer bank services directly have compelled more entities to apply… Read More
N26, the Berlin-based digital banking services provider, has reported strong results for fiscal 2025, crossing the €500 million revenue threshold while posting its first full year of net profitability. The performance highlights the company’s improving operational efficiency and progress toward a more sustainable business model…. Read More
Tagged banking, berlin, digital bank, germany, n26
While banking executives agree that AI can significantly benefit their business, a new Personetics report says most have a long way to travel before reaping the benefits. Personetics 2026 Global Banker Survey: From Aspiration to Execution, which surveyed 902 senior executives across North America, APAC… Read More
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Hamilton Lane, a key player in private markets investing, has broadened its collaboration with fintech firm iCapital. The expanded agreement will bring additional evergreen strategies from Hamilton Lane to wealth managers worldwide through iCapital’s digital Marketplace platform. The development builds on an existing U.S. relationship… Read More
Tagged asia, europe, hamilton lane, hnwis, icapital, investing, wealth
UK based banks and building societies, supported by UK Finance, have completed initial testing for a new voluntary digital verification service designed to let customers securely share verified personal details through their banking apps. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and… Read More
Tagged banking, digital technology, identity, uk finance, united kingdom, verification
Backcountry, an online retailer of premium outdoor equipment, has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) to introduce a pay-over-time option at checkout. The collaboration aims to give adventure enthusiasts greater control and clarity when purchasing gear for activities like skiing, cycling, hiking, and camping. Eligible customers… Read More
Tagged affirm, bnpl, buy now pay later, payments
Global wealth manager UBS and Ethereum infrastructure specialist Nethermind have completed two joint proofs of concept. These tests demonstrate that the public Ethereum network can meet the operational and regulatory standards required by heavily regulated financial institutions. The collaboration shows how banks can introduce strong… Read More
Tagged eth, ethereum, infrastructure, nethermind, ubs
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