Global

August 8, 2025 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be one the largest companies in the digital assets industry, has acquired a minority equity stake in Bit2Me, the Spanish-speaking digital asset platform. As part of the investment, Tether is also “leading a €30 million funding round, set to close in… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

QuamCore, a deep-tech startup tackling quantum computing’s hardest scalability challenges, announced a $26 million Series A, bringing total funding to $35 million. The round was led by Sentinel Global, with participation from Arkin Capital, as well as existing investors Viola Ventures, Earth & Beyond Ventures, Surround Ventures, Rhodium,… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 2:10 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Cybersecurity firm NordVPN is warning users about “slopsquatting“, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accidentally create fake websites for cybercriminals, who use them for illegal activities. Hackers exploit AI-generated hallucinations to create fake domains and malicious code, putting users at a higher risk than ever before…. Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 1:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brex is reporting that it has secured its Payment Institution (PI) license in the European Union, via the Netherlands. The newly acquired license will allow Brex to serve more European companies. Brex is in the process of setting up an office the Netherlands. With this… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 12:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the conclusion of a formal audit tender process, Revolut Group Holdings Ltd has announced the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as the Company’s Global Auditor, “effective for the financial year ending 31 December 2026.” A decision was made to commence a formal… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has announced it has agreed to acquire Rail, a stablecoin-powered platform for global payments, for $200 million. Rail enables Fintechs, payment providers, neobanks, enterprise orgs, and more to offer payment solutions “for their operations (and their customers’) with everything from virtual IBANs and named… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Insurtech sector in Q2 2025 showcased a dynamic interplay of resilience and adaptation, as detailed in the CB Insights Insurtech report. Despite a persistent decline in deal volume, global insurtech funding surged to $1.6 billion, marking a 23% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase and the strongest quarterly… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and governments, with businesses and public sector organizations investing heavily in the technology. However, recent surveys from Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) reveal a complex landscape where enthusiasm for AI is tempered by significant… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

YouHodler is now integrated with digital wallet Ledger, according to a company statement. Ledger is a well-known digital and physical wallet for holding and managing cryptocurrencies. YouHodler is a European bridge for crypto and tradfi, providing crypto-backed loans, yield accounts, exchange, and more. The two… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, is seeking to have a $1.76 billion lawsuit filed by the FTX trust thrown out, arguing that the claims lack merit and the U.S. court has no authority over the matter…. Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendInvest Mortgages (LSE: LINV), one of the UK’s asset managers for property finance, has announced the funding of a development loan for a residential project in the Welsh town of Caerleon. The £10,975,000 loan will be used to “transform a former college building and two… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4%. The vote was tight at 5 for and 4 against, with one member, Alan Taylor, preferring to reduce Bank Rate by 50 bps points, to 3.75%. Markets had anticipated… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first half of 2025, Estateguru, a European real estate crowdfunding platform, has demonstrated resilience and growth, reinforcing its position as a trusted bridge between property developers and investors. CEO Mihkel Stamm recently shared key performance metrics and insights, highlighting the platform’s ability to… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 4:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a report released by TRM Labs, titled Shadow Bankers: Illicit Actors in Crypto Networks, the blockchain analytics firm delves into the clandestine world of cryptocurrency-enabled financial crime. The document provides a comprehensive analysis of how illicit actors exploit decentralized finance (DeFi), centralized exchanges, and… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 1:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, a global payments and financial services platform for businesses, has witnessed growth in the Netherlands in the last year, with year-on-year revenue increasing “199% in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024.” Airwallex has also “added Creative Fabrica, Aurum Brothers and Vallon to its existing… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 12:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q2 2025 Singapore Market Snapshot, released by PitchBook on August 4, 2025, offers a comprehensive overview of the nation-state’s evolving macroeconomic and microeconomic landscape, spanning both private and public markets. As one of Asia’s financial hubs, Singapore continues to demonstrate resilience amid global economic… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Daniel Liu, CEO of Republic Technologies, recently shared key insights with CI on the GENIUS Act and the next phase of institutional Ethereum adoption. He also commented on the role of Ethereum (ETH) in the DeFi and broader blockchain / web3 space. In addition to… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 3:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new development for the digital banking industry, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued new guidance that embraces the use of pre-filled customer data for Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, marking a shift in regulatory policy. This change, reportedly influenced by advocacy… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Spiko, a Paris-based platform providing access to tokenized money market funds, is partnering with Concordium in a move to eliminate the need for escrow in trade finance. According to a release, the Concordium partnership will address the current analog and outdated process to help firms… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 9:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Several years ago, the European Union enacted harmonized securities crowdfunding rules aimed at removing existing barriers to online capital formation. While heralded at the time, the reality of the new regulations has revealed a disparity among member states in their compliance with the rules. In… Read More