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September 9, 2025 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech shaping focused on improving investing, announced an investment in, and partnership with, Tangible Markets, a liquidity solutions provider for private market positions held via wealth management channels. Together, the firms will develop scalable liquidity solutions “for alternative investment funds – helping… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On September 8, 2025, SwissBorg, a Switzerland-based cryptocurrency wealth management platform, announced a significant security breach that resulted in the theft of approximately 193,000 Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at around $41 million. The incident, which targeted the platform’s SOL Earn program, was caused by a… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:37 PM EDT, the cryptocurrency world was jolted by a stark warning from Charles Guillemet, Chief Technology Officer of Ledger, who urged certain users to halt onchain transactions due to a potentially devastating cyberattack. Guillemet’s announcement on X revealed… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LON:WISE), the global technology company building what it thinks is the best way to move and manage the world’s money, announced an expansion of its North American office hub in Austin. The company will aim to increase its current office space “by 200% to… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 2:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s private capital markets in 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s recent UK Private Capital Breakdown, present a complex environment shaped by macroeconomic pressures, shifting investment strategies, and sectoral resilience. The report highlights a divergent performance between venture capital and private equity, with VC activity… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 11:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adams Street Partners, LLC, a Chicago-based firm specializing private markets investment management, has officially unveiled its first office in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. With (a reported0 over $62 billion in assets under management (AUM), Adams Street’s entry into Abu Dhabi underscores the firm’s… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 7:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna has become known globally for its pay later or so-called flexible payments options offered to consumers via digital commerce platforms and other in-store locations as well. This relatively new service lets consumers divide the cost of their purchases into manageable, no-interest payments… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 5:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global financial services sector is undergoing a transformation and stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or commodities—appear to be at the center of these developments. A research report released by Julius Bär highlights the potential of stablecoins to reshape global payments,… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we begin to enter the final months of 2025, the cryptocurrency market presents a range of seemingly contrasting narratives. Ethereum, which decisively remains the dominant smart contract blockchain by market capitalization and user base, is grappling with conflicting indicators that have sparked debate among… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 2:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crypto firm CoinShares will become a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq via a SPAC in a $1.2 billion in a pre-money equity value on a pro-forma basis. The deal will see CoinShires combine with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp.(NASDAQ: VCIC). CoinShares has been listed… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 11:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gita Bhatt, a Policy Communications professionals, noted that stablecoins and other financial tech advancements are expected to transform the global economy, presenting both opportunities and significant challenges. As outlined in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent blog post, policymakers face the complex task of balancing… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Snappi is now Greece’s first ECB licensed digital bank, according to a statement by the company. The App focused digital bank based in Ioannina now has its services available via the Apple App Store and Google Play. Snappi offers cards, both digital and physical, transfers,… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, formerly Seedrs, is expected to soon list SpaceX Mirror Notes on the UK based platform. Mirror Tokens or Mirror Notes (for the UK) are digital assets that match the price and performance of private securities. The aim is to provide access to promising… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s economic sector in August 2025 continues to reflect a cautious approach to hiring and persistent pressures on public finances, as detailed in two key reports from KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). The KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs for… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 7:05 am By Michael Wong  |  

Itaú Asset Management, Brazil’s largest private asset manager, has set up its first dedicated cryptocurrency unit as the firm steps up its push into digital assets, appointing former Hashdex executive João Marco Braga da Cunha to lead the new team. The division will operate within… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 6:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SOL Strategies, a key player in the Solana ecosystem, has received approval to uplist its shares from the over-the-counter (OTC) market to the Nasdaq exchange. This milestone, announced in late August 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the company, enhancing its visibility and credibility among… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 5:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized finance ecosystem continues to mature, with decentralized exchanges playing a key role in facilitating peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading. According to a recent report by CoinGecko, Uniswap has solidified its position as the largest decentralized exchange by trading volume, claiming 35.9% market share during this… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 4:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to advance its vision for a digital euro, a project aimed at ensuring the resilience, inclusivity, and stability of digital payments in an increasingly cashless world. In a recent address to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 3:27 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fireblocks has launched the Fireblocks Network for Payments to power stablecoin payments across more than 100 countries. This enables fintechs, PSPs, and other institutions to build products on Fireblocks’ infrastructure – delivering payouts, remittance, merchant settlement, cross-border treasury and orchestrating global payment flows with complete control. Open, secure… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has appointed Frédéric Oudéa, former CEO of Societe Generale, as chairman of its newly established Western Europe operation. This new hire underscores Fintech Revolut’s push to challenge traditional brick-and-mortar banks across the region, leveraging Oudéa’s experience in global banking to steer its… Read More