Global

June 15, 2025 @ 4:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

To contribute to global efforts to combat cybercrime, Kaspersky has assisted INTERPOL in its latest operation Secure that focused on disrupting infostealer threat and taking down infrastructure hosting such malware. The operation has brought together law enforcement agencies “from 26 participating countries and INTERPOL’s private… Read More

June 15, 2025 @ 4:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has unveiled a bold strategy to significantly expand its presence in private markets, targeting $400 billion in fundraising by 2030. This plan, announced during the firm’s recent investor day, reflects BlackRock’s intent to capitalize on the growth of alternative investments, including private… Read More

June 15, 2025 @ 4:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

First Eagle Investments is pleased to announce the recent launch of the First Eagle Real Estate Debt Fund (A-2 Shares: FNRLX; A-3 Shares: FIRLX; A-4 Shares: FRRLX; I Shares: FERLX), managed by Napier Park Global Capital, a First Eagle Investments Company. The Fund seeks to… Read More

June 15, 2025 @ 4:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is exploring the issuance of a stablecoin to enhance the efficiency of digital asset transactions, according to insights from industry sources reported by The Information. This move could significantly reshape how trades are settled across global markets, leveraging… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 5:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

SBI Ven Capital has invested €1 million in Colossus Digital as part of a bridge round aimed at accelerating the rollout of the company’s Institutional Hub, an infrastructure platform connecting regulated custodians with leading validators for staking and governance. The investment was made through a… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 4:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In today’s digital landscape, identity verification (IDV) platforms are under siege from increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics. One of the most alarming threats is the rise of injection attacks, which exploit vulnerabilities in IDV systems to bypass security measures and perpetrate identity fraud. A recent update… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 4:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where data is both a valuable asset and a regulatory minefield, two recent developments highlight the evolving challenges and opportunities for businesses managing digital communications and archives. SteelEye, a firm specializing in compliance technology, has shed light on critical updates regarding link-sharing… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently outlined a transformative agenda to bolster economic growth and enhance the UK’s standing as a leading financial center. Through a combination of regulatory reforms, innovative initiatives, and a rebalanced approach to risk, the FCA is working to create… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 12:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In today’s financial landscape, Citigroup’s insights shed light on two critical areas shaping global markets: the transformation of asset servicing and the economic dynamics of Asia’s export-driven economies. These reports offer a look into the forces driving post-trade operations and the potential risks facing Asia’s… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 12:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report highlights Ethereum’s resurgence, the growing trend of corporate crypto accumulation, and the potential risks associated with leveraged positions in the industry. As the crypto market navigates a complex economic landscape, insights shared by CoinGecko offer a valuable perspective on emerging trends and… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), the world’s derivatives and securities exchange network, announced it has migrated its Cboe Digital Exchange futures offerings onto Cboe Futures Exchange (CFE) on June 9, 2025. With the Financially Settled Bitcoin (FBT) and Financially Settled Ether (FET) futures now… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2024, Brazil’s payment landscape underwent a significant transformation, with Pix and cards emerging as the most widely used payment instruments, according to a recent report from the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB). This shift highlights the country’s rapid adoption of digital and instant payment… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has conducted a mystery shopping visit campaign among institutions offering investment services to retail investors in France via mobile applications. It notes that client journeys are, for the most part, simple and quick, making it easier to “invest on… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 12:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK noted that the rise in pay growth expected to be short lived as labour market “faces headwinds.” Yael Selfin from KPMG UK added that while unemployment rose to 4.4%, it remained “fairly low in the three months to November.”… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 12:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple, the provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, and Circle, a global financial technology firm and issuer of USDC, announced a partnership bringing USDC to the XRP Ledger (XRPL). The XRPL is a decentralized, layer-1 blockchain “developed for the efficient tokenization and exchange… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs survey, compiled by S&P Global, pointed to a further reduction in UK recruitment activity in May. Permanent placements fell at a “slightly sharper rate, but the decline in temp billings was the slowest in six months.”… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 10:25 am By JD Alois  |  

European Fintech Recharge says total sales increased by 39% to €695 million in 2024. This drove top-line revenue to increase by 32% to €73.6 million. The company reports that EBITDA has doubled to €8.1 million, and net profit has reached €7.5 million. Günther Vogelpoel, CEO… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The world’s largest economies will need to spend around $64 trillion on physical infrastructure by 20502 if they want to keep the lights on and the wheels turning, new modelling from Aberdeen Investments, the specialist asset manager, suggests. This is equivalent to “1.7% of global… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 4:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the cryptocurrency market matures, institutional and retail traders are seeking advanced tools, robust infrastructure, and regulatory clarity to execute sophisticated strategies. Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is meeting these demands with significant updates to its Coinbase Prime and Coinbase Futures offerings. Recent updates highlight how Coinbase is… Read More

June 12, 2025 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial infrastructure Fintech Stripe announced its acquisition of Privy, a crypto wallet infrastructure startup, marking a significant step in its expansion into the digital asset space. This move, following Stripe’s $1.1 billion acquisition of stablecoin platform Bridge earlier in 2025, underscores the company’s commitment to… Read More