Global

July 29, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a shifting economic landscape, finance teams are demonstrating greater preparedness to navigate uncertainty compared to the tumultuous days of 2020, according to the 2025 Economic Sentiment Survey conducted by AvidXchange, Inc. The survey, which polled 709 finance professionals, highlights a significant evolution in how… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Plaid continues to focus on setting the standard for secure, efficient, solutions that empower businesses and consumers. With recent updates announced during this past month, Plaid has introduced tools to tackle fraud and streamline financial operations. These advancements, including the launch of Plaid Protect… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 28, 2025, MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a digital energy and infrastructure company, announced the closing of its upsized $950 million offering of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2032. This financial milestone, detailed in a series of press releases, underscores MARA’s strategic focus… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 7:49 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 continues to celebrate regulatory clarity in the United States. That, and Bitcoin’s recent movement, highlight our Web3 Thoughts of the Week. Web3 regulation to unlock innovation “What we’re seeing in Washington could be a historic turning point for digital assets. For years, the lack… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 5:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Western Australia has solidified its position as one of the nation’s top-performing economies for the fourth consecutive quarter, according to the July 2025 CommSec State of the States report. Meanwhile, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is making significant strides in artificial intelligence (AI) research,… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 3:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to shape the euro area’s economic landscape through its monetary policy decisions, research initiatives, and economic surveys. Recent publications from July 2025 provide insights into the ECB’s strategies for maintaining price stability, addressing wage dynamics, and understanding economic impacts… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 3:00 am By JD Alois  |  

European fraud prevention firm Trustfull has closed on a €6 million investment round led by Seaya Ventures and Elevator Ventures, according to a note from the company. Existing investor United Ventures also participated in the round. The new money is expected to be used to… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 1:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, a global Fintech platform, has made significant progress this year, reinforcing its mission to enable businesses with digital financial services. The company recently announced the launch of its Airwallex Yield product in Singapore, following regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 1:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Goodwin announced that leading debt finance lawyer Matthew Ayre will be joining the firm’s Private Equity practice as a partner in its London office. With experience in private practice, Matthew joins Goodwin from Travers Smith, where he “was head of the Leveraged Finance team and… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 12:30 am By JD Alois  |  

The British Business Bank is reporting £2.5 billion of lending under its Growth Guarantee Scheme. Much of the financing went to firms outside of London. Overall, the lending has gone to £368 million for manufacturing, over £366 million to wholesale and retail, and over £234… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 10:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SOL Strategies Inc., formerly Cypherpunk Holdings Inc., is making contributions to the Solana blockchain ecosystem, positioning itself as a key player in DeFi via a series of updates. The company, focused on investing in and providing infrastructure for the Solana network, announced several updates: a… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 9:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Australians reportedly made $160 billion worth of payments with their mobile wallets last year, as they continue to embrace the convenience of digital banking. The Australian Banking Association’s 2025 ‘Bank on It’ report reveals digital payments continue to surge with “over four billion mobile wallet… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 4:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of blockchain and cryptocurrency, a new entity has emerged and is making a significant impact: A7A5, a Russian ruble-pegged stablecoin that has gained traction, now reportedly facilitating over $1 billion in daily transactions. Launched earlier this year in Kyrgyzstan, A7A5 has reportedly… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 3:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zvilo, a working capital lender committed to bridging the trade finance gap, announced the expansion of its debt facility with capital partner Fasanara Capital, a London-based investment management company. The facility has been increased to up to €75 million, “building on an initial commitment from… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 3:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has recently announced a series of updates that underscore its commitment to expanding services and strengthening its position in the digital asset ecosystem. These developments include the introduction of new tokens as cross-collateral… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 12:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

London-based DynaRisk has raised $4.7 million in a funding round led by YFM Equity Partners. DynaRisk is a “cyber intelligence SaaS provider” supporting insurers to identify, monitor, and reduce policyholder cyber risk Founded in 2016, the company was created by CEO Andrew Martin, who is… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 11:54 am By JD Alois  |  

In what is being touted as the largest European AI deal yet, Cognigy has been acquired by NiCE for a reported $955 million. Cognigy is an agentic AI platform for customer service. NiCE also offers AI-powered customer experience solutions. Venture investors are expected to receive… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 11:41 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a new interim Chair of the Financial Ombudsman. Liam Coleman will be taking over from Zahida Manzoor CBE, who is exiting after two years in the position. Manzoor’s departure was anticipated as it was revealed this past… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 10:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over 913,000 ETH, valued at approximately $3.4 billion, has been permanently lost due to user errors, according to insights from a Coinbase executive, Conor Grogan. When combined with the Ethereum tokens burned through the EIP-1559 protocol upgrade, this figure represents more than 5% of the… Read More

July 28, 2025 @ 10:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mosaic Insurance has entered the digital asset market, launching a cyber and financial institutions (FI) crime product that provides protection to the sector. The product suite offers “stand-alone or blended coverage across cyber, technology errors and omissions (E&O), and crime—tailored to complex, evolving risks faced… Read More