Global

September 10, 2025 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut is making significant strides in its global expansion strategy, with recent developments underscoring its focus on reshaping digital finance and online investing. From securing regulatory approvals in the Middle East to attracting new talent from the cryptocurrency sector and seeing early investors… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Archax, the UK regulated digital asset exchange, custodian, and brokerage, which also has Exchange permissions in Europe, announced the launch of its Pool Token functionality on the Hedera Network. This functionality facilitates “on-chain, multi-asset portfolio or basket creation by putting a range of tokenised assets… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 6:27 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Ethereum as the tokenization coin of choice, Clean Core converting into a digital asset treasury company, and interesting market movements comprise v2 of Web3 Thoughts of the Week. Clean Core is converting into a digital asset treasury company “Clean Core recently announced that they were… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 8:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global eCommerce landscape is undergoing a shift, propelled by the  adoption of local payment methods. According to a whitepaper from Juniper Research, these region-specific payment solutions are breaking down barriers to online shopping, making it more accessible and fueling significant market growth. As eCommerce… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Klar has taken a step toward securing a banking license by acquiring Bineo, the digital banking arm of Grupo Financiero Banorte. This strategic acquisition positions Klar as a key player in the race to expand financial services in a country where traditional banking… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 6:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte announces the launch of its global AI Infrastructure Center of Excellence, dedicated to supporting clients in establishing and operating specialized AI data centers. This initiative comes in response to “client demand for scalable, secure, and efficient AI infrastructure solutions, fueled by the growth of… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Companies worldwide are increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies as core treasury assets, blending traditional balance sheets with digital tech advancements. This trend, accelerating in 2025 under the Trump Administration, underscores a maturing digital assets ecosystem where institutions are not just exploring or considering this sector but… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 12:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) and Apex Fintech Solutions announced a partnership that includes a minority investment by State Street into Apex Fintech Solutions. State Street will leverage Apex’s digital custody and clearing platform “to expand State Street’s wealth services offerings to the global wealth… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 12:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) has solidified its position as a global enabler of digital financial services and sustainability with two significant developments: the release of its report on climate risks and social opportunities, and the steady performance of its instant payment system, Pix. These… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s retail banks are gearing up to introduce a mobile payment platform called Zip Pay in 2026. This initiative might compete with solutions and services from digital bank Revolut by offering seamless peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. By pooling resources, institutions like Allied Irish Banks (AIB), Bank… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The private market fundraising ecosystem in Q2 2025 demonstrates cautious optimism, as outlined in PitchBook’s latest Global Private Market Fundraising Report. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, private capital fundraising has shown resilience, with capital commitments stabilizing after years of decline. The report highlights key trends in… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has introduced a significant enhancement to its Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) service: the External Attack Surface module. This digital tool, integrated into Kaspersky’s Threat Intelligence portal, aims to enable organizations with advanced capabilities to monitor and secure their internet-exposed assets. Alongside this… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech shaping focused on improving investing, announced an investment in, and partnership with, Tangible Markets, a liquidity solutions provider for private market positions held via wealth management channels. Together, the firms will develop scalable liquidity solutions “for alternative investment funds – helping… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On September 8, 2025, SwissBorg, a Switzerland-based cryptocurrency wealth management platform, announced a significant security breach that resulted in the theft of approximately 193,000 Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at around $41 million. The incident, which targeted the platform’s SOL Earn program, was caused by a… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:37 PM EDT, the cryptocurrency world was jolted by a stark warning from Charles Guillemet, Chief Technology Officer of Ledger, who urged certain users to halt onchain transactions due to a potentially devastating cyberattack. Guillemet’s announcement on X revealed… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LON:WISE), the global technology company building what it thinks is the best way to move and manage the world’s money, announced an expansion of its North American office hub in Austin. The company will aim to increase its current office space “by 200% to… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 2:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s private capital markets in 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s recent UK Private Capital Breakdown, present a complex environment shaped by macroeconomic pressures, shifting investment strategies, and sectoral resilience. The report highlights a divergent performance between venture capital and private equity, with VC activity… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 11:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adams Street Partners, LLC, a Chicago-based firm specializing private markets investment management, has officially unveiled its first office in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. With (a reported0 over $62 billion in assets under management (AUM), Adams Street’s entry into Abu Dhabi underscores the firm’s… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 7:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna has become known globally for its pay later or so-called flexible payments options offered to consumers via digital commerce platforms and other in-store locations as well. This relatively new service lets consumers divide the cost of their purchases into manageable, no-interest payments… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 5:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global financial services sector is undergoing a transformation and stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or commodities—appear to be at the center of these developments. A research report released by Julius Bär highlights the potential of stablecoins to reshape global payments,… Read More