Global

July 23, 2025 @ 9:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) continues to focus on solidifying its position as a global enabler of financial markets infrastructure and data provision via a series of initiatives. From a key partnership to the launch of a new Canadian index and insights from a… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 1:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 18, 2025, the U.S. financial sector seemingly took a significant leap forward with the signing of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, a key piece of legislation that establishes a federal framework for stablecoins like USD Coin (USDC)…. Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 1:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) continues to announced key update that aim to expand its services while enhancing customers’ payment experience. With a user base of 22 million and $28 billion in annual payment processing as of 2025, Affirm claims that it is… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 1:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The blockchain ecosystem, a blend of tech breakthroughs and risk, continues to evolve, with security remaining a critical concern. Two recent reports from SlowMist, a blockchain security firm established during the extended crypto bear market of 2018, highlight the challenges of combating sophisticated cyber threats… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that In a recent operation, law enforcement agencies from multiple countries have struck a significant blow against cybercrime by dismantling BreachForums, one of the world’s most notorious platforms for trading stolen data. This past month, the French Cybercrime Unit (Brigade de lutte contre… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a world where financial crime is becoming increasingly sophisticated, Feedzai, a global firm specializing in AI-native financial crime prevention, is making bold strides to stay ahead of fraudsters. The company has announced significant developments: a partnership with PwC Brazil to launch a Center of… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, the provider of institutional trading and portfolio technology for digital assets, announced that it will acquire Coin Metrics, the provider of crypto financial intelligence. By incorporating Coin Metrics’ crypto market data, blockchain analytics and benchmark indexes with Talos’s platform – a unified order and… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The global economy is navigating turbulent waters, as highlighted by recent reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). From widening current account imbalances to the growing struggles of low-income countries, the IMF’s latest emphasize the need for coordinated policy responses and financing mechanisms to foster… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The first half of 2025 has proven to be a challenging period for the UK economy, marked by a significant decline in deal activity and mounting pressures on public finances, according to recent reports from KPMG. These developments reflect a broader economic environment fraught with… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The web3 and cryptocurrency space is becoming increasingly more advanced, but with tech breakthroughs there also come significant new challenges. According to Elliptic’s State of Cross-Chain Crime report, illicit activities involving cross-chain transactions have surged, with over $21.8 billion in illicit or high-risk crypto laundered… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK financial sector, a key part of the national economy and the largest global net exporter of financial services, is at a pivotal moment. Recent updates and initiatives from UK Finance, an industry body representing 300 firms, outline a progressive agenda to enable economic… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX welcomes Valour Digital Securities Limited as the latest issuer of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) with crypto-assets as underlying. Valour Digital Securities Ltd lists two products on the Blockchains Internet Computer (ICP) and Hedera (HBAR). With this launch, Valour Digital Securities Limited increases the aggregate number… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 9:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has reinforced its commitment to driving economic growth and supporting diverse customer segments across the UK. Through its latest UK Sector Tracker, a £4 billion lending boost for first-time buyers, and the launch of a new student account, Lloyds is addressing key… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 3:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The enterprise Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) sector, a vital part of modern business infrastructure, is navigating a complex environment in Q2 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s latest update. The report, tracking stock performances, valuations, and market caps of key publicly traded SaaS companies, reveals a market stabilizing… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

    The US Senate recently approved  the GENIUS Act (S 1582) with a bipartisan 68–30 vote —marking a watershed moment for stablecoin regulation. The legislation was soon signed into law by President Donald Trump, who declared a significant victory for the administration. The legislation… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 2:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Carabinieri Corps and Intesa Sanpaolo, represented respectively by the Commander General Gen. C.A. Salvatore Luongo and General Antonio De Vita, Chief Security Officer of Intesa Sanpaolo, “to promote the prevention and fight against financial fraud.” The collaboration between… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 2:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In today’s financial services sector, alternative investments—encompassing private equity, venture capital, and private debt—have surged past $15 trillion globally, representing a significant portion of wealth management portfolios. Addepar, a technology and data platform for investment professionals, is reportedly focused on addressing the challenges of managing… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL), an alternative asset manager, announced the final close of the private offering of an alternative credit fund , securing $850 million in capital commitments from “a diverse client base across its global private wealth channel.” The Fund seeks to… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 1:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market in Q2 2025 demonstrated a strong recovery, rebounding significantly to reach a total market capitalization of over $4 trillion, according to CoinMarketCap’s (CMC) Q2 2025 report. This surge was primarily driven by Bitcoin’s strong performance, bolstered by significant inflows into U.S. Bitcoin… Read More

July 22, 2025 @ 12:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an escalation of the shadow cyberwar between Israel and Iran, the hacker group Predatory Sparrow, known in Farsi as Gonjeshke Darande, has struck at the core of Iran’s financial infrastructure, targeting its banking sector and cryptocurrency exchanges. This campaign, detailed in a recent Wall… Read More