Global

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

July 13, 2025 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, unveiled Sharia Earn, a multi-token staking platform designed to align with Islamic financial principles. This initiative marks Binance’s first formal entry into the Islamic finance sector, a market valued at over $4 trillion globally, and represents… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 12:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In today’s fast-paced global economy, businesses face mounting pressure to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and maintain tight control over finances. Payhawk, a spend management platform, is focused on this transformation, offering innovative solutions that empower companies to manage corporate spending effectively. Recent insights from Payhawk’s blog highlight… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 4:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG, noted that Bitcoin has soared to new all-time highs this week, breaching key price levels of $112K, $113K, and $116K, and climbing to nearly $119K. Cipolaro also mentioned that while the price surge has captivated investors, on-chain… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Bitcoin reaches new all time highs, Sygnum has shared their perspective for Bitcoin investors. Martin Burgherr, Sygnum Chief Client Officer: “Bitcoin’s rally is being driven by strong fundamentals; institutional accumulation through ETFs, growing government-level exposure, as well as increasing strategic treasury allocations, are all… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 10:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey conducted by Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and EY-Parthenon reveals a significant shift in the investment strategies of institutional investors in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), with a strong inclination toward increasing allocations to digital assets in 2025. The study, conducted… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) welcomes the publication of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Peer Review on Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Authorisation and Supervision, which confirms that overall, the MFSA is largely meeting expectations “with respect to the practical implementation of the… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, announced its intended acquisition of WealthKernel, a wealthtech firm specializing in digital investment infrastructure and tax-advantaged products. This strategic acquisition will bring WealthKernel’s UK and EU licensed brokerage infrastructure to Alpaca, “supporting their global expansion to achieve… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Sonatype, a software supply chain security company, this week released the Q2 2025 edition of its Open Source Malware Index, uncovering 16,279 malicious open source packages across major ecosystems including npm and PyPI. This quarter’s count brings the total number of open source malware packages Sonatype has discovered… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European venture capital (VC) landscape in Q2 2025 showcased a complex yet resilient ecosystem, as detailed in PitchBook’s European Venture Report. Despite global economic headwinds, including tariff-induced market volatility and geopolitical uncertainties, the region’s VC market demonstrated cautious optimism, with notable growth in deal… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

FV Bank, a U.S.-licensed digital bank offering traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, has launched Virtual Account, a feature empowering businesses to automate and streamline the attribution of incoming international payments with unique, dedicated account numbers. With this feature, FV Bank customers can… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, under the oversight of the Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS), has recently announced significant updates to its regulatory framework, as outlined updates from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). These updates reflect the Committee’s… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 3:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Nigel Green recently commented on the event of Bitcoin surging above $118,000 for the first time, driven by mounting political momentum, regulatory repositioning, and strategic allocations from both corporations and sovereign entities. “The shift is clear and aggressive,” said Green, CEO of deVere Group. “Bitcoin… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 6:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) professionals have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended “for the Cursor development environment, which is based on Visual Studio Code — a tool used… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 12:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As return-to-office mandates spark friction across legacy financial institutions, a growing number of early-stage fintech startups are taking a different path and doubling down on remote-first operations as a strategic advantage. New research led by Dr. Mark Ma at the University of Pittsburgh, which draws on data… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 12:31 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on Friday issued a warning to crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) across the European Union, cautioning them against misleading customers about which of their products fall under the bloc’s newly implemented crypto regulations. ESMA said some crypto firms have… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech company shaping the future of investing, announced it has raised over $820 million with the completion of its latest financing round “co-led and funded by accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and T. Rowe Price Investment Management, Inc. and… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Data and technology company Experian and household decision platform RVU announce a new agreement that will help even more consumers access the right financial products for their circumstances. RVU, home to brands including Confused.com, Uswitch, and money.co.uk, will utilise Experian’s Eligibility Solution to “further enhance their customers’ ability to… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 6:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) announced a transformative upgrade for the Sei Network, integrating native USD Coin (USDC) and the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2, positioning Sei as a key Layer-1 blockchain for decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and payments. This development replaces the reliance on Noble-issued USDC via… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 6:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital services dominate, the subscription economy has become a cornerstone of digital-first business models. Juniper Research’s latest whitepaper, Subscribed for Success: Leveraging Subscriptions for Growth & Retention in the Digital Economy, offers an analysis of how subscription-based services are reshaping industries,… Read More