Global

September 1, 2025 @ 12:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK venture capital activity experienced a significant slowdown in the first seven months of 2025, with deal volume and value declining year-on-year. The pullback reflects a combination of “macroeconomic headwinds and the recalibration of investor strategies.” Yet, the UK’s diversified ecosystem and strong tech… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 12:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The London Stock Exchange has become an operator that has been granted a PISCES Approval Notice (PAN) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its Private Securities Market. The new secondary market will, for the first time, “provide private companies with access to intermittent liquidity… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report from Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) sheds light on the growing role of stablecoins in transforming payments and money movement, signaling a shift from niche crypto infrastructure to mainstream financial applications. The report highlights innovative fintech companies leveraging stablecoins to address real-world… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 10:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent milestone for the UK’s financial sector, open banking has reached over 15 million users, encompassing both individuals and businesses, as of July 2025. This figure, equivalent to nearly one in three UK adults, reflects a remarkable growth trajectory since the technology’s introduction… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink, the self-described industry-standard decentralized oracle platform, is revolutionizing the blockchain ecosystem by bridging traditional finance and decentralized systems. With a focus on integrating real-world data into tokenized assets, achieving enterprise-grade certifications, collaborating with the U.S. government, and establishing a strategic token reserve, Chainlink appears… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

World Network, the blockchain project formerly known as Worldcoin, continues to challenge the boundaries of digital identity and decentralized finance with key updates: the development of a peer-to-peer (P2P) Flashblock propagation layer for its World Chain blockchain and the opening of its flagship location in… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) unveiled a Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (NRA) resource, designed to enable countries to strengthen their risk-based strategies in combating financial crime. This resource marks a step forward in the global effort to safeguard financial systems from money laundering,… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fuel Ventures Follow-On EIS Fund reportedly backs some of the United Kingdom’s most high-growth or high-potential technology companies. As mentioned in a recent update shared by Republic Europe, it is designed to double down on a selection of the “top-performing” portfolio businesses. The offering… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:23 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Global insurtech bolttech said it has entered the Kenyan market through a partnership with LOOP, the digital banking service of NCBA Bank, marking its latest expansion in Africa. The partnership will introduce LOOP Flex Device Financing (LOOP Flex) in October, a product combining flexible device… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent conversation with John Collison, President of Stripe, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), shared a vision for the future of capital formation and company governance. Armstrong predicts that these critical aspects of business and finance will increasingly move onchain, leveraging blockchain technology… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of cryptocurrency, tracing illicit financial flows and ensuring compliance with regulations are critical challenges. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis claims it has been at the forefront of addressing these issues, providing tools and insights to government agencies, financial institutions, and private firms…. Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 4:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-paced world of small business ownership, taking time to pause and celebrate achievements—big or small—can sometimes feel like a waste of time or not that meaningful. Yet, research from Xero, the global small business platform, underscores the tangible benefits of acknowledging these moments…. Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 4:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has launched staking services for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), enabling UK customers to earn passive income through its platform. Announced recently, this development removes previous barriers, making staking accessible to all users regardless of… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The e-commerce sector continues to evolve, with venture capital activity in Q2 2025 showcasing resilience despite a complex economic environment. According to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 E-Commerce VC Trends report, startups in the e-commerce enablement space raised $3.3 billion in venture capital, marking an 11.4% increase… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 3:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During the past year, global wealth among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) surged by 4.2%, with their population growing by 2.6%, according to Capgemini’s World Wealth Report 2025. This steady growth seemingly underscores a thriving wealth management industry, but the report highlights a shift on the horizon:… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 2:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Warden, a platform leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance trading strategies, reported achieving a key milestone: scaling its AI-driven trading interface to support over 650,000 swaps across 14 blockchain networks in three weeks. This expansion was made possible via the Uniswap Labs Trading API, a tool… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-paced, volatile ecosystem of cryptocurrency, gaining an edge over the market can be useful for investors. The rise of on-chain analytics platforms like Nansen has arguably improved how investors approach digital assets and Web3, offering tools to potentially uncover alpha, effectively mitigate risks,… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 3:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Prove, the firm focused on digital identity solution, announced its  alliance with FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), one of the country’s largest privately held banks, to enhance customer onboarding. By leveraging the Prove Pre-Fill identity verification solution, FNBO is enhancing its customer onboarding… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an increasingly digital environment, cyber threats are evolving at an alarming pace, targeting vulnerabilities across platforms and regions. Kaspersky, a global enabler of cybersecurity, has recently released reports highlighting a surge in exploits affecting Linux and Windows users, the resurgence of the Russian-speaking ransomware… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new cybersecurity incident, TransUnion (NYSE: TRU), one of the three major credit bureaus in the United States, has revealed a data breach compromising the personal information of more than 4.4 million consumers. The breach, disclosed on August 28, 2025, underscores the growing vulnerabilities in… Read More