Global

July 6, 2025 @ 10:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

European investing platform PeerBerry continues to demonstrate robust performance and strategic growth in 2025, driven by its partnership with Aventus Group and other reliable loan originators. Recent updates from the platform highlight significant investor activity, successful loan repayments, and expansion plans, positioning PeerBerry as a… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 3:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Typically, early-stage private firms are the realm of venture capitalists and the very wealthy. While there are multiple trading platforms where accredited investors may purchase these private shares, Republic is taking the concept further. Announced at the end of June, Republic revealed its first entry… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo wants to redefine banking by leveraging technology and community feedback to deliver user-focused services. The digital bank currently reports over 12 million individual and business accounts. Three recent updates—Monzo’s new hub in Barcelona, the launch of a bulk payments feature for businesses, and… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has revealed a series of updates, supporting its mission to democratize finance. From crypto to partnerships and community initiatives, the company aims to redefine its role as a full-service financial services and investing platform. During the “Robinhood Presents: To Catch a Token” event… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken has recently rolled out significant updates that strengthen its platform’s offerings, enhance user experience, and reinforce its commitment to security and compliance. These developments include support for USD Coin (USDC) deposits and withdrawals on the Sonic network, a collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 4:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, the global enabler of cyber risk analytics, has identified Manufacturing, Education, IT, and Retail as the sectors most at risk of attacks from Scattered Spider, the versatile extortion crew behind the recent spate of high-profile hacks. Scattered Spider has evolved from a newly identified social‑engineering crew… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kartesia, a European specialist provider of capital solutions for small and mid-sized companies, says it has held the final closing for its sixth-generation credit opportunities strategy, Kartesia Credit Opportunities (KCO) VI, at €1.3 billion. The fundraising of KCO VI was said to have received strong… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 2:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has released its submission to government ahead of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech on 15 July and the government’s new Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. This builds on UK Finance’s previously issued Plan for Growth and sets out ideas to “help the… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 1:40 am By Michael Wong  |  

Sweden has ordered six government agencies, including the national police, tax authority (Skatteverket), and enforcement agency (Kronofogden), to ramp up efforts to seize illicit assets such as cryptocurrency, luxury items, and real estate held in corporate structures, as part of a broad crackdown on unexplained… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom is taking steps to bolster its fintech sector by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, aiming to cement its position as a global leader in financial innovation. The newly established Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) is collaborating with the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) to simplify… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 12:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

Zopa, a regulated digital bank, says it has opened a new office in Manchester with plans to hire up to 500 new employees over time. The Zopa Manchester office is expected to initially provide space for a team of over 50 employees, Zopa states that… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 11:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital transformation is reshaping financial services, sponsor banks and fintech companies face mounting challenges, from regulatory scrutiny to sophisticated fraud schemes. This, according to an update from Regtech Prove. Two recent developments highlight innovative approaches to these issues: strategies for sponsor… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Real estate crowdfunding has become a powerful tool for investors seeking diversified, high-yield opportunities without the complexities of direct property ownership. Estateguru, a European platform for property-backed loans, continues to innovate and attract global investors. Recent updates from Estateguru emphasize key aspects of their operations,… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 6:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Binance continues to drive innovation in the blockchain and digital asset space with a series of updates. From tailored financial solutions for institutional investors to seamless crypto transfer options for everyday users, Binance is reinforcing its commitment to advancing financial inclusion and… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 2:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Irish Software as a Service (SaaS) Regtech Fenergo has announced 300 new jobs at its global headquarters in Dublin. This is said to be part of a €100 million Research, Development & Innovation (RD&I) expansion plan supported by Enterprise Ireland. In addition to the new… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 2:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NASDAQ:CRCL), the issuer of the regulated dollar-based stablecoin, USDC, has been making significant strides in 2025. The company recently completed a successful initial public offering as it aims to become the leading regulated stablecoin product in the US. Circle’s recent updates reaffirm its commitment… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 2:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Xaver and Upvest have revealed a strategic partnership to enable financial institutions to launch fully digital pension and investment products in Germany. ‍Xaver’s AI-native financial advisory and sales platform “Xaver One” seeks to provide autonomous AI financial advisors that “engage customers across chat, voice, and… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 1:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has made significant strides in 2025 to enhance its offerings and expand its reach in the crypto economy. Two recent developments indicate its focus on simplifying onchain development and improving user accessibility: the acquisition of LiquiFi, a premier token management platform,… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 1:53 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

IDnow, a European identity verification platform provider, is partnering with Keyless, a creator of privacy-preserving biometric authentication. Organizations can now enroll customers with IDnow and authenticate them with Keyless, introducing the concept of ‘Continuous Trust.’ When a high-risk action occurs, like changing personal details or recovering… Read More

July 4, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an evolving global environment, the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) recent updates have examined digital transformation trends that are reshaping economies worldwide. The 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC) 2025, held in Tianjin, China, from June 24-26, and related discussions in Europe highlight… Read More