Global

July 1, 2025 @ 7:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements and shifting economic landscapes, Citigroup’s recent reports offer a roadmap for how financial institutions, businesses, and governments can adapt to an increasingly interconnected and digital global economy. These reports provide actionable insights into the transformative forces reshaping… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 6:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The wealth management landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by an  intergenerational wealth transfer and the increasing demand for sophisticated, technology-driven solutions. Addepar, a global enabler of wealth management technology, is addressing these challenges with significant updates to its platform. These updates focus on… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 2:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a fast-evolving global economic landscape, Sweden’s central bank, Sveriges Riksbank, has taken steps to adapt its strategies to ensure economic stability and effective monetary policy. Recent developments highlight the Riksbank’s proactive approach: a speech by First Deputy Governor Anna Breman on innovative monetary policy… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 2:14 am By JD Alois  |  

The Lithuanian Parliament (Seimas) has established an “Investment Highway” which seeks to make the country one of the most investor-friendly nations in the region. The policy is being pursued by the Ministry of Economy and Innovation (EIMIN). As of today, all inbound investments into the… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 1:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendInvest, the UK’s platform for property finance, has recently announced key leadership appointments to accelerate its strategic objectives and solidify its position as a preeminent alternative finance provider. The company, known for its technology-driven lending platform, has appointed John Eastgate as its first Chief Commercial… Read More

July 1, 2025 @ 12:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The APAC private capital outlook, released by PitchBook, offers a comprehensive analysis of the private capital landscape across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, updating forecasts made earlier in the year. Spanning venture capital (VC), private equity (PE), and other asset classes, the report highlights a region… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tuum, the core banking platform, has announced a strategic partnership with maib in Romania, where Moldova’s largest bank looks at establishing its digital banking presence with asset-light retail-only offering. Tuum’s SaaS core banking platform will serve “as the foundation for maib’s greenfield operations in Romania.”… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini customers in the European Union can now buy tokenized Strategy ( formerly Microstragy – MSTR) on Gemini 1 and take it anywhere onchain. This means that anyone in the world with a smartphone and an internet connection can “gain access to tokenized U.S. equities… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY), a firm focused on digital assets and blockchain technology, has announced significant updates, reinforcing its position as a key player in the web3 and crypto ecosystem. From securing a $175 million venture fund to expanding its operational scope through partnerships… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 2:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) released its Annual Economic Report, highlighting a critical juncture for the global economy. The report underscores rising uncertainties, declining trust in institutions, and structural challenges that threaten monetary and financial stability. Against a backdrop of escalating trade disputes, persistent… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 10:20 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The average size of artificial intelligence (AI) deals was significantly higher than deals across the wider UK equity market in 2024, underlining the continued focus on the sector, reveals the British Business Bank’s annual Small Business Equity Tracker. The average AI equity deal in the… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 9:15 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

MTCM, a Luxembourg-based securitization platform serving clients across Europe, the Americas, MENA, and Asia, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tokeny, an on-chain operating system, to enable the issuance of both traditional and digital securities through a unified workflow. This collaboration marks the launch… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken has recently made significant strides in expanding its regulatory footprint, operational strategy, and commitment to user education. The company secured a full Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Ireland, relocated its global headquarters to Wyoming, USA, and released findings… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bolt, the checkout, identity and payments platform, today announced Bolt Connect, a new product designed to help marketplaces onboard merchants faster, streamline operations and scale with fewer resources. Bolt Connect gives marketplace operators “a single integration to support one-click merchant onboarding, built-in compliance workflows, and… Read More

June 30, 2025 @ 3:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Wirex, a global payments platform, is strategically launching its dedicated appchain with Tanssi. Currently live on Tanssi’s testnet and scheduled for mainnet deployment later this year, the appchain will handle Wirex’s $20 multibillion annual transaction volume, sharply reducing reliance on third-party infrastructure. The company said this move accelerates… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 11:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank is reportedly exploring a bold move to expand its footprint into the United States by acquiring a US-based lender. This step marks a significant milestone in the bank’s plans to grow beyond its domestic market and establish a presence in one of… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 10:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key decision, the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has ruled that the multilateral interchange fees (MIFs) charged by Visa and Mastercard to retailers violate European competition law. This ruling, delivered in June 2025, marks a significant moment in the ongoing scrutiny of payment… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 9:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wirex, a global firm focused on stablecoin payments and digital finance, is pleased to announce that Wirex Pay Chain is now supported on Fireblocks, the digital asset and payments infrastructure platform. This integration enables Fireblocks’ institutional clients to “access Wirex Pay’s self-custodial stablecoin payment infrastructure,… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 7:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Belgian authorities have initiated a formal investigation into the local operations of Worldline (Euronext: WLN), a French payments processing company, following serious allegations of money laundering. The probe comes in response to claims that the firm may have facilitated illicit financial activities through its Belgian… Read More

June 29, 2025 @ 2:25 am By Michael Wong  |  

London-listed TBC Bank Group PLC has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in BILLZ, a retail management software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform in Uzbekistan, according to an announcement. The acquisition is a landmark transaction that strengthens its position in Central Asia’s digital financial… Read More