Global

August 27, 2025 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The PitchBook Q3 2025 Quantitative Perspectives: US Market Insights report has provided an analysis of the US private markets amidst a dynamic macroeconomic environment. The report examines trends across private equity, venture capital, real estate, real assets, and private debt, with a particular focus on… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 1:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Sygnum, a European digital asset bank, says it has closed a $50 million syndicated loan secured by Bitcoin. The transaction was for Ledn, and a portion of the proceeds is expected to aid the firm’s tokenization services. Sygnum states that the loan is indicative of… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 12:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Circle (NYSE: CRCL), a stablecoin issuer, and Finastra have announced a partnership that focuses on payment infrastructure to improve the speed and lower the cost of international transfers. According to a release, Finastra’s Global PAYplus (GPP) customers can connect to Circle’s payment infrastructure for rapid,… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Financial services, including Fintechs, are investing in artificial intelligence (AI) at a rapid pace. Consumers and businesses are already benefitting from the new technology, which can automate more services while improving products. For banks, it is not just about saving money; it is about maintaining… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The first half of 2025 has painted a dynamic picture of the tech exit landscape, characterized by record-breaking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in artificial intelligence, cautious optimism for initial public offerings (IPOs), and a rising wave of secondary transactions. According to the State of Tech… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for growing businesses,  announced that its global payments platform has been chosen by Pipe, a fintech offering embedded capital products to small businesses, as a key partner to help enable the international growth of its business operations. This… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The concept of the “world computer”—a decentralized network capable of executing complex computations and transactions globally—has long been a cornerstone of DLT / blockchain technology, with Ethereum leading the charge due to its first-mover advantage. As this vision evolves, blockchain scalability remains a critical challenge…. Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 2:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a key player in digital energy and infrastructure, has taken significant steps to strengthen its global presence by expanding operations in Europe. On August 25, 2025, the company announced the appointment of two seasoned industry leaders and the establishment of… Read More

August 27, 2025 @ 1:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Gemini announced a series of updates that signal its growing influence in the global crypto market. On August 25, 2025, the company launched the XRP Edition of its Gemini Credit Card in partnership with Ripple, expanded the availability of Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 11:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (Austrac) has taken decisive action against Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume and scope of operations, by ordering its Australian operations to undergo an external audit. The directive stems from what Austrac describes… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US venture capital secondary market continues to gain traction as a critical mechanism for liquidity in a challenging venture environment, with its estimated size reaching $65 billion in Q2 2025, up from $60 billion in the previous quarter. This growth, detailed in PitchBook’s Q2… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 2:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital bank bunq has been slapped with a €2.6 million penalty by the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) for substantial shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) measures. The fine, announced recently, underscores the growing regulatory scrutiny faced by challenger banks as… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 2:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Swedish BNPL fintech Klarna is setting the stage for a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO), aiming for a valuation between $12.6 billion and $13.4 billion, according to industry reports. The buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) pioneer is reportedly planning to price its shares in the range of… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 10:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Cardstream released a white paper titled PayFac as a Service: Reshaping the Payments Landscape, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of digital payments. This update explores the potential of Payment Facilitation as a Service (PFaaS), a model poised to possibly redefine… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) market continues to be a cornerstone of the digital asset ecosystem, facilitating billions in trading volume each month. In July 2025, Binance, the world’s leading CEX, further cemented its position at the top, commanding a 39.8% market share of spot… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 10:09 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 also opined on crypto treasuries, the GENIUS Act, Stablecoins and Solana Newer tokens risk damaging corporate crypto treasuries “Top few assets in crypto that have been around for years and their ecosystems have kept evolving have the depth and history to handle treasuries –… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SharpLink Gaming, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBET), a Minneapolis-based online gaming firm and a corporate holder of Ethereum (ETH), has unveiled a $1.5 billion stock repurchase program, signaling a seemingly transformative approach to capital management. Announced recently, this initiative aligns with the company’s dual objectives: raising capital… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

FEDROK AG, a Swiss-based blockchain firm, remains focused on enhancing  the carbon credit and agricultural sectors with its Layer-1 blockchain technology. The Switzerland-based company recently announced a new pilot program in partnership with FarmRight Ghana to implement on-chain verification systems aimed at reducing child labor… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 5:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask, the self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet developed by Consensys, is making strides with the aim of improving the Web3 ecosystem. With (a reported) over 100 million users globally, the platform has recently unveiled a series of updates that promise to enhance user experience, security, and accessibility… Read More

August 26, 2025 @ 2:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Union is taking steps toward the development of a digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) designed to complement physical cash in an increasingly digital economy. In a seemingly significant shift, the European Central Bank (ECB) is exploring the use of public… Read More