Global

June 19, 2026 @ 5:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Private equity firm Nordic Capital has announced an agreement to acquire Liberis, a London-based embedded finance specialist, while also expanding its existing investment in Qred, a Stockholm-headquartered digital bank focused on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The transaction will combine the two companies into a… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 4:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Group Holdings Limited has successfully priced its inaugural £150 million Tier 2 bond, marking a significant milestone as the first rated public bond sale from a European neobank. The offering, completed on June 11, 2026, attracted demand from international investors, exceeding supply by more… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that the payments sector is undergoing significant transformation, moving far beyond incremental evolution into a complete redefinition. A powerful combination of advanced technologies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and global uncertainties has created unprecedented challenges and possibilities for the fintech enabled payments industry…. Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent BIS working paper explores how the rise of online banking and social media platforms is transforming how US banks set deposit rates and respond to monetary policy shifts. Authored by Michael Brei, Giulio Cornelli, Leonardo Gambacorta, and Boris Hofmann, the study draws on… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 12:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX), marking a significant step toward closer cooperation between the two major financial institutions. The announcement, made on June 18, 2026, underscores a shared dedication… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear has indicated in a recent update that Europe’s financial markets stand at a critical juncture. Surging demands for funding the green and digital transitions, alongside demographic shifts and efforts to bolster strategic independence, call for unprecedented levels of long-term capital. Achieving deeper, more unified,… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 7:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

StarCompliance has teamed up with Kalshi to roll out what is described as the industry’s comprehensive, enterprise-level compliance platform tailored specifically for global prediction markets. Announced on June 17, 2026, the collaboration aims to help financial institutions better manage emerging risks associated with employee involvement… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that Brazil has solidified its position as Latin America’s leading cryptocurrency hub, drawing significant attention from both legitimate users and illicit operators. From July 2024 to June 2025, the country processed an estimated $318 billion in on-chain cryptocurrency transactions, representing about one-third… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

QPlay was the first company to trade on PISCES in the UK. PISCES, or Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System, is a move aimed at improving access to capital and liquidity for smaller firms. QPlay was listed on JP Jenkins Private Market, an approved… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

This past week, the European Banking Association (EBA) issued a statement on tokenized deposits and stablecoins. The statement was part of the ongoing Digital Currencies & Smart Payments Working Group (DSWG). The statement declared that it is still too early to judge how well stablecoins and… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 3:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which decisively remains the leading stablecoin (USDT) issuer, has informed its user-base about key adjustments to its product lineup. On June 17, 2026, the company revealed plans to phase out Alloy by Tether and its associated aUSD₮ token. This latest decision reportedly follows a… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 3:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SpaceX‘s recent initial public offering marks a pivotal transition for the aerospace and technology provider, shifting it from a closely held private entity to a publicly traded company valued in the trillions. The debut, which saw shares open around $135 before climbing to over $200… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Puerto Rico-based FV Bank has distributed an update on its digital banking services. FV Bank is a regulated US digital bank and financial infrastructure platform headquartered in San Juan. The company aims to combine traditional regulated banking services alongside modern offerings. Today, the bank reports… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Getnet, Santander’s (NYSE: SAN) international merchant payments solution, has introduced innovative technology that lets companies seamlessly receive and handle transactions started by artificial intelligence agents. This development marks a significant evolution in how businesses interact with the rapidly advancing world of AI-powered shopping. The platform… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 2:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 17, 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released a comprehensive discussion paper focused on decentralised finance (DeFi). This initiative aims to strengthen Malta’s position as a forward-thinking hub for digital financial services by gathering insights on the opportunities and hurdles presented by… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has indicated that the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector has undergone significant fundamental expansion between early 2024 and mid-2026, with certain categories experiencing very steady growth in the number of listed tokens. According to CoinGecko’s analysis of monthly listings through May 31, 2026, decentralized finance… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 1:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna (NYSE:KLAR), which operates a global digital banking and payments company, has joined forces with Bolt, a European shared mobility provider. This collaboration integrates Klarna’s flexible payment solutions straight into the Bolt mobile app, enabling users in Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Norway to… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has released its latest quarterly Inflation Attitudes Survey for May 2026, conducted in partnership with Ipsos. This regular poll gauges how people across the UK view price changes, their forecasts for future inflation, and their opinions on the central bank‘s performance… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 12:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), in collaboration with Ridgeback Group, has reportedly purchased the Private Rented Sector (PRS) operations of London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q), operating under the Metra Living brand. The transaction, valued at a total enterprise value of £1.045 billion, marks… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that a growing threat in the cryptocurrency space involves deceptive tactics that trick users into granting broad access to their digital wallets. Known as approval phishing, this method allows criminals to drain funds at will after victims unknowingly authorize malicious transactions. Recent… Read More