Global

July 14, 2025 @ 8:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) has captured the cryptocurrency market’s attention with a 24%+ price increase in the past 24 hours or so, reaching $0.2452 as of July 13, 2025. This growth, which propelled HBAR to the 14th largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is driven by a… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 6:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments, a digital asset management firm, has taken a step toward becoming a publicly traded company. Recently, the firm announced it had confidentially submitted a draft registration statement on Form S-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), signaling its intent to pursue an… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 6:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Bank is reportedly engaged in advanced discussions to acquire Curve, a UK-based Fintech company, for approximately £120 million. Curve is also a company that pursued securities crowdfunding, raising money online during its earlier days. According to sources cited by Sky News, the deal could… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee convened a pivotal hearing titled “From Wall Street to Web3: Building Tomorrow’s Digital Asset Markets,” bringing together industry professionals, policymakers, and experts to discuss the future of cryptocurrency regulation in the United States. The session, attended by figures such… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 4:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, a crypto-assets exchange and digital assets platform, has announced the addition of a new batch of tokenized stocks for European Union investors. Unveiled on July 14, 2025, during Gemini’s ongoing “List-a-Thon” livestream, this latest expansion includes prominent U.S. companies such as Nike (NKE), McDonald’s… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 10:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant development for the stablecoin sector, Zerohash, an infrastructure provider, is on the cusp of securing a $100 million funding round that could value the company at nearly $1 billion. This milestone, led by Interactive Brokers, a publicly traded online brokerage, underscores the… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, with this year bringing significant regulatory advancements, compliance challenges, and persistent threats from scams, according to an update from blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic. Recent developments highlight Hong Kong’s drive to become a global hub for digital assets, the complexities… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England (BoE) has been active in July 2025, releasing critical updates on financial stability, regulatory adjustments, and public engagement efforts. These initiatives reflect the BoE’s commitment to maintaining a resilient financial system while addressing economic challenges and fostering innovation. Below, we touch… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of Ireland released significant updates that underscore its role in supporting Ireland’s economic resilience and educational advancement. The first report highlights the strength of consumer spending in Ireland during June, driven by favorable economic conditions and evolving consumer behavior. The second announcement details… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 12:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Orbital, a cross-border platform that orchestrates payments across stablecoins and traditional rails, announced its partnership with ClearBank Europe, an enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking. The partnership unlocks “cost-effective, and compliant euro transactions for Orbital’s enterprise customers, bridging traditional payments with digital assets.” Cross-border… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 12:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s annual report sets out how it has used data and technology to crack down on harm in financial services. As part of the report, the FCA shares that over 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission were suspended, removed,… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 5:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its Consultation Paper and Policy Statement (CP25/18) addressing non-financial misconduct (NFM) within the financial services sector. Effective from September 1, 2026, these new rules extend the FCA’s Code of Conduct (COCON) to non-banking firms, aligning their regulatory… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The roll-up of Dutch payroll software company Employes marks Danish-founded Ageras‘ second acquisition this year and its “most significant since its 2024 takeover of French business banking platform Shine from Société Générale,” says Ageras’ CEO, signalling that change is “coming for the way small businesses… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 5:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cobre, a firm supporting real-time business payments in Latin America, says starting in September, it will become the first participant in Colombia to enable instant interbank payments. As a long-time advocate of financial digitalization in Colombia, Cobre seeks to accelerate the interoperable real-time payment system… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Propel Venture Partners, a seed-stage venture firm investing in firms participating in the future of finance, announced it has raised a $100 million Fund V, bringing total commitments to over $436 million. Co-led by Jay Reinemann and David Mort, who together bring investing and operating… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q2 2025 US Private Equity (PE) Breakdown, released by PitchBook, offers a detailed analysis of the US private equity landscape, highlighting key trends in deal activity, exits, fundraising, as well as overall market dynamics. As the PE industry adapts to evolving economic conditions, the… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken has recently announced updates to boost its platform’s offerings, seeking to further bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. The first is the listing of Hedera’s native token, HBAR, for trading, and the second is the expansion of its… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant policy reversal, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has paused plans to reduce the tax-free allowance for cash Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), following fierce opposition from building societies, banks, and consumer advocates. The decision, reported by multiple sources including the BBC and Financial Times,… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 3:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Yieldstreet, a private markets investing platform, announced that Crossroads Live, one of the producers of commercial theater worldwide, will offer theatrical touring investments through the Yieldstreet platform. This partnership expands Yieldstreet’s curated marketplace of private markets opportunities by adding “access to a private credit strategy… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap and global adoption, USDT, has recently announced a series of strategic initiatives that signal its commitment to advancing security, optimizing infrastructure, and promoting sustainable practices in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. These moves reflect Tether’s proactive… Read More