Global

September 3, 2025 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England and Accenture (NYSE: ACN) have completed the transformation of the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) service, a significant component of the UK’s financial infrastructure, enhancing its resilience, access, functionality, and delivering new foundations for tech advancements. With the goal of developing a… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 6:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kapital, a Mexico City-based financial services company, has successfully raised $100 million in a Series C funding round, achieving a valuation of approximately $1.3 billion. This milestone underscores Kapital’s steady growth and aims to position it as a key player in the region’s fintech sector,… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 6:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent cyberattack, hackers recently infiltrated the systems of Sinqia S.A., the Brazilian subsidiary of fintech Evertec, in an audacious attempt to siphon off $130 million. The breach, which has sent shockwaves through the financial technology sector, underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks on… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 1:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crypto exchange Echobit has gained a VASP license in the Czech Republic. The license will enable the platform to operate in the Czech Republic and multiple EU member states, according to a release. The company also shares that in South Korea, it has partnered with… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 11:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite a turbulent first half of 2025 marked by market volatility and economic uncertainty, affluent U.S. investors remain largely optimistic about their financial portfolios, with eight in ten expressing satisfaction with their performance. According to the FTSE Russell 2025 Wealth Pulse Survey, conducted by the… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 9:43 am By JD Alois  |  

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) has issued a statement regarding the House Judiciary Committee hearing addressing European laws that harm US firms. The EU  and UK have enacted multiple laws that solely impact US firms – typically, US big tech. While crafted… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 9:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cybersecurity sector has experienced a resurgence in venture capital activity in Q2 2025, marking its strongest quarter since mid-2022. According to the latest Cybersecurity VC Trends report from PitchBook, the industry saw $4 billion invested across 163 transactions, reflecting a significant uptick in deal… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a digital asset banking group, announces the expansion of its Asset Management offerings to Germany and Liechtenstein. The expansion aims to enable institutional and wholesale investors in these markets to access “selected parts of Sygnum’s crypto investment solutions.” This market entry follows Sygnum’s registration… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 8:40 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, a leading investment crowdfunding platform based in the UK, has announced the advent of later-stage investments, adjusting its offerings for its 1.9 million investors. The platform states that its first later-stage offering is for Bolt. Start-ups and early-stage firms make highly risky investments. Most… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Bitpanda has unveiled the Vision Protocol, an infrastructure designed to serve as a key part of its Web3 ecosystem. Launched late last month, this protocol aims to address the fragmentation and inefficiencies plaguing the current DeFi ecosystem, reportedly offering a more seamless,… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LON:WISE), a global Fintech known for its focus on international transfers, is reportedly contemplating a significant shift in its business model by exploring the possibility of becoming a fully licensed bank in the United Kingdom. According to recent reports, the company has initiated discussions with… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Artificial intelligence has reportedly moved from pilot to performance for UK financial institutions. According to the latest Lloyds’ Financial Institutions Sentiment Survey, the sector is entering a new phase of AI maturity, with firms reporting tangible business benefits and “increased investment in the technology over… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 7:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital funding landscape in China has shown signs of contraction in 2025, “reflecting broader global trend and challenges specific to the domestic market.” According to recent data, the total VC deal volume in China “has decreased marginally by around 1% during January-July 2025… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 2:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Australia is grappling with a rising tide of scams, and new data from Westpac has pinpointed the nation’s scam hotspots, with Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD) emerging as the most scammed postcode in the country. The findings, based on customer reports to Westpac, highlight that… Read More

September 3, 2025 @ 12:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aberdeen Group plc, a UK-based wealth and investments firm, has recently announced significant strategic moves aimed at sharpening its focus and enhancing its offerings in the evolving financial landscape. This month, Aberdeen unveiled a partnership with Titanbay, a European private markets infrastructure provider, to streamline… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 7:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

Cloudflare (NYSE:NET), a leading internet infrastructure provider used by numerous prominent firms, including financial services companies, has issued a notice indicating a hack of their platform occurred between August 12 and August 17, resulting in access to customer information, including user tokens. The company said… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 7:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The automotive finance sector is witnessing a significant shift as consumers increasingly turn to refinancing to manage vehicle loan costs, according to an update from Experian, which is also focused on strengthening its fraud prevention capabilities through a strategic partnership. According to Experian’s State of… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tangany, a  German digital asset custodian, has raised €10 million in Series A funding. Tangany is regulated by Bafin (the German securities regulator), and the company states it is preparing for Europe-wide expansion under EU MiCA rules. The funding was led by Baader Bank, Elevator Ventures… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, the private markets division of global investment manager Schroders, has made significant strides in strengthening its real estate operations with a key leadership appointment in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region and a leasing achievement in the UK. These developments underscore the firm’s commitment… Read More

September 2, 2025 @ 10:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Hashgraph now offers crypto-free transactions for its users. According to the Hashgraph Group, firms no longer need to hold HBAR, Hedera’s native crypto to enable payments. The group hopes this will spur more enterprise adoption, as users may build on Hedera without needing crypto. Labeled… Read More