Global

September 12, 2025 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut continues to focus on solidifying its position as a global fintech company with a series of strategic moves announced recently. Founded in 2015, the company has grown steadily over the years, now reportedly serving millions of customers across a wide range of… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 3:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has made significant strides in enhancing security, compliance, and investigative capabilities, as demonstrated by recent developments in the Venus Protocol incident, expanded XRP Ledger support, advanced crypto investigations, and sanctions enforcement. These efforts underscore Chainalysis’s commitment to building trust in the… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 2:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Retail investors are displaying a remarkable resurgence of confidence in the US economy, according to the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat survey from eToro, a trading and investing platform. Conducted earlier this year, the survey of 10,000 retail investors across 12 countries reveals a significant… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 1:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Switzerland’s stock exchange SIX, which is considered to be a key part of European financial markets, has announced Nordea ETF ICAV as its latest issuer of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), further solidifying its position as a leading hub for innovative investment products. This development, announced this… Read More

September 12, 2025 @ 12:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank, the enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking,  announces the expansion of its banking and payments services to UK corporate businesses. While retail banking has undergone digitisation spurred “by consumer demands, transaction banks serving corporates have often lagged.” Hampered by legacy infrastructure and batch-based… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the insurance industry continues its digital transformation, venture capital in insurtech remains a positive contributor amid broader market volatility. PitchBook‘s Q2 2025 Insurtech VC Trends update, released this month, offers a snapshot of the sector’s pulse through mostly the first half of this year…. Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korean fintech Toss, operated by Viva Republica, is gearing up for its first international venture by launching its “all-in-one” finance app in Australia before the end of 2025. This move marks a significant step in the company’s plans to become a global fintech platform,… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 5:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The collaboration between Ledger and Ondo Finance introduces a  feature for Ledger Live users: the ability to access over 100 tokenized U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) directly within the platform, with plans to expand to over 1,000 assets by the end of 2025. This… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

BNP Paribas and HSBC have joined the Canton Foundation and its initiative to pursue the tokenization of assets. The two big banks are joining other well-known members, including Goldman Sachs, HKFMI, and Moody’s. Founded in 2024, the Canton Network is a permissioned blockchain that provides… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Socios Europe Services Limited (SES), part of the Chiliz Group, has been granted authorisation as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This makes Socios Europe the first MiCA-authorised entity within the blockchain and sports sector.  MiCA applies to all EU… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Starling is setting its sights on a £4 billion valuation as it prepares for a secondary share sale. The London-headquartered fintech, known for its innovative approach to banking and ambitious growth plans, is launching this process to allow existing investors, including players… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Frankfurt-based fintech 21X has emerged as a key player in the realm of tokenized capital markets, leveraging blockchain technology to redefine how assets are traded and settled. With strategic partnerships and a regulatory license, 21X is paving the way for a secure, efficient, and accessible… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, has integrated crypto exchange Bybit into its Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform. This integration enables traders to leverage Bybit’s product range and liquidity while “holding their assets at Sygnum Bank off-balance sheet with institutional-grade security.” Bybit institutional customers… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 7:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the post-trade market infrastructure provider for the global financial services industry, continues to set new benchmarks in efficiency and resilience. Recent developments highlight DTCC’s pivotal role in navigating market volatility and preparing for accelerated settlement cycles, with significant… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 3:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As digital assets gain mainstream adoption, compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-transaction (KYT) regulations has become critical for crypto businesses aiming to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner. RedotPay and YouHodler have separately entered partnerships with blockchain analytics firm Elliptic to strengthen their… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 2:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a derivatives and securities exchange network, announced a series of initiatives that underscore its commitment to growth in the global financial marketplace. From launching continuous futures for Bitcoin and Ether to reporting robust trading volumes, appointing new leadership, and… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 12:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The rise of stablecoins has transformed the financial landscape, offering faster, programmable payments while introducing complex regulatory and compliance challenges. As banks and financial institutions increasingly engage with stablecoin issuers, managing associated risks—regulatory, cybersecurity, operational, liquidity, and counterparty—has become paramount. Recent updates from the Wolfsberg… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian, a global firm focused on providing insightful data and technology, has introduced solutions aimed at addressing critical challenges in financial crime prevention and housing accessibility. These initiatives, announced recently, underscore Experian’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to support financial institutions and… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 3:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK is cracking down on individuals, known as Finfluencers, promoting certain investment opportunities. According to a release by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), three individuals have been charged with one count of communicating an invitation to engage in investment activity which transgresses the Financial… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:43 am By JD Alois  |  

European Fintech Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) will see its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange today, pricing its shares at $40 each, giving the company a valuation of around $15 billion. Klarna is the most recent Fintech to go public this year as public markets… Read More