Global

September 26, 2025 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to enhance its digital banking offerings, global Fintech company FIS (NYSE: FIS) has acquired Amount, a Chicago-based provider of account origination and decisioning technology. The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed, but the acquisition signals FIS’s commitment to strengthening its… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 11:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the world navigates a post-pandemic economic landscape marked by inflation and geopolitical tensions, the global real estate sector entered 2025 with cautious optimism. PitchBook‘s H1 2025 Global Real Estate Report paints a picture of stabilization after years of turbulence. While fundraising and deal activity… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 11:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, a provider of blockchain analytics and compliance solutions, has forged a strategic partnership with Plasma, a Layer-1 blockchain engineered exclusively for stablecoin payments. Announced recently in London, this collaboration integrates Elliptic’s compliance tools directly into Plasma’s infrastructure, ensuring scalability while upholding standards of regulatory… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 9:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) is focused on enhancing digital payments and financial services in Asia and across Europe. From forging a credit partnership to supporting growth in emerging markets and backing European fintechs, recent updates underscore PayPal’s commitment to enabling more inclusive digital financial… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where financial markets operate around the clock and data volumes have increased accordingly, asset managers are accelerating their pivot to cloud-based solutions for market data delivery. A study released by SIX, the Swiss-based global financial information provider, and Crisil Coalition Greenwich reveals… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to fortify the U.S. Treasury market against emerging risks, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC), a subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Announced on September 23,… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 8:36 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) is planning to launch a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in 2026. Currently, the goal is to offer a digital Euro to both consumers and institutional entities as the transition away from paper currency continues. In November of 2023, the… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 7:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Cloudflare announced their intent to co-found the x402 Foundation. This so-called nonprofit initiative aims to propel x402—a payment protocol—into the universal standard for AI-driven, autonomous transactions. As artificial intelligence agents increasingly handle complex tasks, from data analysis to supply chain management, the… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 7:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Fintech Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) has announced several partnerships in order to enhance payments and checkout experiences via digital commerce platforms. These collaborations—spanning cinemas, fashion retail, and high-end luxury—demonstrate Adyen’s focus and ability in unifying payments across channels, enabling brands to deliver more personalized, efficient… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CfC St. Moritz, the annual conference for digital asset investors, has announced a partnership with Sygnum Bank to create a Bitcoin reserve. Revealed on September 23, 2025, this initiative allocates 25% of CfC St. Moritz’s treasury assets to Bitcoin, signaling a deep-seated conviction in the… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 2:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has announced a strategic investment from HSBC, one of the world’s largest banks. The deal, revealed on September 24, 2025, marks a significant milestone: Elliptic claims that is now the first blockchain analytics firm to receive backing from four Globally Systemically… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 1:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has partnered with Securitize to integrate its stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), into smart contract functionalities for tokenized funds: BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) and VanEck’s Bitcoin Trust (VBILL). Announced on September 24, 2025, this collaboration enables on-chain payments and yield-generating transactions within… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 12:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era defined by geopolitical friction, soaring expenses, and rapid technological upheaval, Hong Kong’s business landscape is teetering on the edge of uncertainty. A new report from global fintech Airwallex reveals a stark reality: 62% of Hong Kong businesses are woefully unprepared for the… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 8:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital banking demands both lightning-fast experiences and ironclad protection, financial institutions face a persistent challenge: streamlining customer onboarding without inviting fraud. Backbase, a key player enabling AI-powered banking platforms, announced a partnership with Prove, an identity verification technology firm. This collaboration… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 2:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to forecast potential disruptions in financial markets with precision. By employing machine learning techniques, the BIS team has developed a model capable of generating daily predictions of market dysfunction up… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 11:34 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Commission is going after big tech again. This time, the Commission is demanding Apple, Google, Microsoft and Booking.com what they are doing to mitigate financial scams. The request falls under the EU Digital Services Act, as “very large online platforms and search engines… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 11:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being incorporated into nearly everything we do. The advent of ChatGPT catapulted public perception of AI into the stratosphere, igniting a surge to integrate AI into all aspects of our existence. Stock trading, or equity recommendations, is also experiencing a significant… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has announced a £3 billion investment in the UK, alongside the opening of its new global headquarters in London’s Canary Wharf. This commitment is expected to create 1,000 high-skilled jobs over the next five years, reinforcing the UK’s position as a hub for Fintech…. Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Businesses and consumers are leaning heavily on data-driven strategies to navigate financial decisions, according to recent research from Experian. The company’s 2025 studies highlight the transformative role of machine learning, the growing emphasis on data among UK businesses, and the rising concerns of Generation Z… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) is accelerating its efforts to introduce a digital euro, with a potential rollout slated for mid-2029, according to ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone. This ambitious project, aimed at modernizing Europe’s financial ecosystem, reflects the growing global interest in central… Read More