May 5, 2025 @ 11:36 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) has distributed an update on their policy position alongside Small Business Week. According to the FTA, the following are its top priorities regarding legislation that impacts Fintechs and smaller firms. Help Businesses Start: New businesses must navigate complex compliance and… Read More

 Tagged financial technology association, fta

May 5, 2025 @ 7:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ryan Breslow, Founder and CEO of Bolt, has unveiled the Bolt Finance & Crypto Super App, now accessible from the Apple and Google Play Stores. With a vision to emulate the transformative impact of WeChat in China, Breslow’s latest venture aims to consolidate and simplify… Read More

 Tagged bitcoin, bolt, Crypto Transactions, digital currencies, ethereum, super app

May 5, 2025 @ 4:03 am By Michael Wong  |  

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Singapore-based Trigger Asset Management have launched a strategic partnership to mobilize capital and expand support for startups and businesses aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative, named “Origin,” is led by UNDP’s Alternative Finance Lab (AltFinLab)… Read More

 Tagged origin, Trigger Asset Management, UNDP

May 4, 2025 @ 9:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, the AI-powered payments and commerce network, crossed 11 million active customers and has doubled its merchant base in a year “to 60,000, launching with names like Argos, eBay, Eurostar and John Lewis.” The UK is now Klarna’s third-biggest market globally, “with revenue up 30%… Read More

 Tagged bnpl, klarna, milestone, pay later, payments

May 4, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Indonesia’s antitrust regulator has launched preliminary tribunal proceedings against 97 online lending startups over suspected cartel practices involving daily interest rate caps, Indonesian news site Katadata reported. The Indonesia Competition Commission (KPPU) said the investigation revealed indications of a coordinated agreement among peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders… Read More

 Tagged digital lending, indonesia, online lending

May 4, 2025 @ 9:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has reportedly turned down investor interest that would have valued the company at approximately $65 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by Axios. This latest decision comes on the heels of a 2024 secondary share sale that pegged the… Read More

 Tagged digital bank, revolut

May 4, 2025 @ 8:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trading and investing platform eToro is reportedly gearing up for its highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, potentially as early as next week. According to a Bloomberg report, the company’s debut comes as market volatility, spurred by President Trump’s tariff policies,… Read More

 Tagged etoro, investing, ipo, israel, trading

May 4, 2025 @ 8:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Fintech Adyen (ADYEN:AMS) has recently announced an expanded partnership with Vietnam Airlines and the release of its Q1 2025 business update. Recently, Adyen revealed an enhanced collaboration with Vietnam Airlines, Vietnam’s flag carrier and a member of the Skyteam Alliance. This partnership, which began… Read More

 Tagged adyen, financial results, global payments

May 4, 2025 @ 8:53 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Saudi Arabian fintech startup Nqoodlet has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by Waad Investment, with participation from Omantel, 500 Sanabil, Oqal, Seed Holding Company, and several strategic angel investors, the company said in a statement. The funding will be used to… Read More

 Tagged Nqoodlet, saudi arabia, Waad Investment

May 4, 2025 @ 8:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a “developer-first” API brokerage platform, is focused in enhancing the ecosystem of financial services with various product offerings, strategic partnerships, and a new funding round. These developments underscore Alpaca’s mission to democratize access to financial markets globally, enabling businesses and retail investors. From launching… Read More

 Tagged alpaca, funding round, investing