Global

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

In a global environment where digital infrastructure underpins business activities and platforms, cybercriminals are leveraging increasingly sophisticated methods to bypass security measures. Recent discoveries by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) highlight the evolving nature of cyber threats, exposing how attackers exploit trusted platforms… Read More

August 3, 2025 @ 1:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO, a firm focused on digitally-native capital markets infrastructure, will launch the tZERO Chain, a blockchain for the issuance, trading and settlement of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The launch will also introduce the $TZERO utility token, which “will serve as the core transaction and incentive… Read More

August 3, 2025 @ 1:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC), the world’s regulated stablecoin, is focused on advancing blockchain-based financial systems. Recent announcements highlight Circle’s commitment to supporting regulatory clarity in the UK, integrating native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on Hyperliquid,… Read More

August 3, 2025 @ 1:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US and UK are recording the “fastest growths” in crypto penetration in 2025, because of the sector’s increased “mainstream promotion and supportive institutional and regulatory sentiment in the West.” This, according to an update from GlobalData. Although still lagging many emerging economies, the US’s… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Checkout.com, a global digital payments company, announced a  partnership with Visa to enable card issuing capabilities across its platform for merchants in the UK and Europe. Checkout.com’s Visa travel card issuing capabilities will “provide merchants with access to Visa’s global issuing rails, empowering them to… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 9:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England (BoE) and its Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at fostering competition, enhancing financial stability, and modernizing the UK’s financial infrastructure. These measures reflect the BoE’s commitment to balancing economic growth with regulatory oversight. On… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Payments processing and cross-border transaction provider Euronet Worldwide said it has agreed to acquire CoreCard Corporation in a stock-for-stock merger valued at approximately $248 million. The move is a part of Euronet’s efforts to strengthen its credit card issuing capabilities and expand its digital financial… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest PitchBook Global Markets Snapshot offers an overview of the evolving dynamics in equity, debt, and commodities markets, alongside key developments in private markets. As global economies grapple with macroeconomic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and shifting investment trends, this report provides insights into market performance,… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Goldman Sachs Alternatives, part of Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), announced that its evergreen European private credit strategy (GSEC) has raised more than $6 billion of total assets, following the strategy’s launch in October 2023. GSEC sits within the firm’s $142 billion private credit platform which… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 30, 2025, the White House released a policy roadmap from the President’s Working Group (PWG) on Digital Asset Markets, marking a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. Mandated by Executive Order 14178, the report outlines a vision to integrate… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the global small business platform, today released its latest Small Business Insights (XSBI) update, revealing that small businesses are showing continued resilience despite “a recent slowdown in sales growth and elevated global and economic uncertainty.” October 2024 – June 2025 at a glance: Sales… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 11:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the online investing and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending space, Bondora Group continues to focus on setting benchmarks for innovation, transparency, and investor trust. May 2025 marked a key milestone month for the European Fintech, with its flagship Go & Grow product achieving an investment milestone… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 2:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FalconX, the institutional digital asset prime broker, announced the next phase of its growth with expansion into Latin America. Now working with some of Latin America’s financial institutions—such as BTG Pactual and Mercado Bitcoin—FalconX is bringing its “full-stack execution and prime brokerage platform to one… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In July 2025, Ethereum, the largest smart contract blockchain, experienced a surge, cementing its position as a key part of the digital asset ecosystem. According to Grayscale’s market commentary, Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), soared nearly 50% during the month, driven by a confluence of… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 2:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Remitly, a digital remittance provider, has reportedly introduced QR code-based cash pickups in Mexico. Announced recently, this feature, now available at Elektra and Banco Azteca locations across the country, marks a step forward in simplifying and securing the remittance process for millions of users. By… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Web3 ecosystem faced significant security challenges in July 2025, with SlowMist’s latest monthly security report revealing $147 million in losses across 13 major hacking incidents. Despite efforts to mitigate damages, with $42.48 million now reportedly recovered or frozen, the recent report from blockchain security… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gen Z (ages 18-28) is finding adulthood “more expensive than expected.” Facing this, nearly three quarters of them are “taking action to improve their financial health,” according to Bank of America’s (NYSE: BAC) Better Money Habits financial education study (PDF), published today. Key findings from the… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 11:19 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced that retail investors will soon be able to access crypto exchange-traded notes (cETNs), under changes announced by the agency. ETNs, which are similar to ETFs, are debt instruments for investors to gain exposure to an underlying asset…. Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The artificial intelligence sector continues to redefine the technological landscape, with the second quarter of 2025 showcasing unprecedented activity, according to the State of AI Q2’25 Report by CB Insights. From many new mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to considerable revenue multiples and the growing dominance… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 10:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and BMO announced an expansion of BMO’s Global Money Transfer service, powered by Mastercard Move’s global money movement capabilities. With the addition of destinations and currencies, BMO’s Canadian personal banking clients will be able to “reach family and friends in nearly 70 destinations… Read More