Global

May 16, 2025 @ 12:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, announced the expansion of its credit offerings by adding staked Solana (SOL) as eligible collateral for its Swiss Franc, Euro, Singapore dollar, and US dollar-denominated Lombard loans. This allows Sygnum clients to unlock liquidity “from their staked Solana… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of London is reportedly under investigation by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), raising serious concerns about its long-term ability to maintain operations. The probe, disclosed in the bank’s recently filed accounts—submitted months behind schedule—centers on “historical matters” predating a significant ownership change in… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

FalconX, the institutional digital asset prime broker, announces a strategic partnership with Standard Chartered, an international cross-border banking group. In the first phase of the partnership, Standard Chartered will provide a suite of banking services to FalconX globally, “strengthening the platform’s offerings for institutional clients.”… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 7:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following a review of the market, Lloyds Banking Group (LBG) has selected Moneyhub to categorize and enrich all retail and non-retail transactions across LBG’s customer base and brands, “including Lloyds, Halifax, Scottish Widows and Bank of Scotland.” This will support customers to understand what they… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 7:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wintermute, one of the world’s algorithmic trading firms and OTC desks, announced the establishment of its U.S. headquarters in New York City. As a player in the digital assets market, Wintermute’s U.S. headquarters will “strengthen the firm’s presence in the world’s largest financial market.” Wintermute’s… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 7:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OakNorth – the digital bank for entrepreneurs, has provided a $15.5m loan to Virginia-based real estate investor, Rooney Properties. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Arlington, the firm “has experience underwriting, acquiring, entitling and developing commercial real estate across the Washington DC metro area.” Having… Read More

May 16, 2025 @ 7:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto Blockchain Industries (CBI), Euronext Growth Paris: FR0014007LW0 – ALCBI, and Blockware, a Bitcoin mining firm, have entered into an initial “long-term” partnership agreement to operate Bitmain ASIC miners (ASICs) on the Bitcoin network and “acquire Bitcoin at a discount.” Blockware will deploy and “operate… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 1:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fincom, a firm focused on anti-money laundering (AML) Sanction Screening and Entity Resolution technology, announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round, securing an investment led by Nasdaq Ventures, with participation from Macquarie Group, G1 Ventures, and existing investors including AnD Ventures and… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 9:56 am By JD Alois  |  

JA Mining says it has launched its cloud mining contracts, targeting investors interested in earning passive income through crypto mining. JA Mining highlights that it is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) adding that it is committed to transparency and compliance. The company also… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto Valley, which used to be just about Switzerland but now is said to also include Liechtenstein (according to this report), is now home to 1749 blockchain companies, representing a growth rate of 132% since 2022. This is according to the CV VC Crypto Valley… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 8:21 am By JD Alois  |  

eToro (NASDAQ:ETOR),  a brokerage also offering crypto trading, listed its shares on the Nasdaq yesterday in an initial public offering (IPO) that quickly saw its share price rise. eToro originally priced its shares at $52. By the end of the day, eToro was trading at… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 7:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tuum, the core banking platform, has been selected by Bondora, a European consumer finance provider, to support its ambition to become a fully licensed digital bank and modernize its lending operations across multiple EU markets. The collaboration will see Tuum provide its cloud-native core banking… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 7:09 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

In a world marked by tariff battles and near-shoring, the TWIN Foundation is working towards a better global trade system propelled by open-source technology and decentralized infrastructure. The TWIN Foundation debuted on May 8 at the AfCFTA Digital Trade Forum in Lusaka, Zambia. It’s an initiative of the Trade… Read More

May 15, 2025 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fairmint, Inc., a registered SEC Transfer Agent, announced the launch of its “enterprise-grade” digital infrastructure for cap table management and private securities administration. The solution reportedly provides private companies with “a comprehensive, onchain platform for equity issuance, ownership verification, and compliant transfer of private securities.”… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank is focused on enabling and developing the infrastructure necessary for the scalability of digital financial services. The bank’s strategic expansion into capital markets is enabled by its strategic partnerships, innovative product offerings, and improved support for international payments. By prioritizing comprehensive financial… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has exposed Xinbi Guarantee, a Colorado-registered company operating a Telegram-based black market that has facilitated $8.4 billion in illicit cryptocurrency transactions since 2022. This Chinese-language platform, masquerading as an “investment and capital guarantee group,” has become a hub for Southeast Asian… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Koregraf, a French real estate crowdfunding platform, has decided to shutter operations. Koregraf was controlled by Inter Invest which acquired a majority stake in mid 2024. The decision to close operations was announced last month. Koregraf was an investment platform that sought to serve both… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 5:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Klarna co-founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski visited with CNBC on a day when one Fintech successfully listed shares, eToro, and another, Chime filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Klarna is a Fintech that may be best known for its credit and… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the fintech platform transforming the investment industry for better outcomes, and Citi announced that iCapital is acquiring from Citi one of its indirect subsidiaries, Citi Global Alternatives, LLC, the advisor to Citi Wealth’s global alternative investment fund platform. This platform represents more than “180… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On May 13, 2025, eToro Group Ltd., the Israel-based social trading and investment platform, announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering (IPO) at $52 per share, surpassing its initial target range of $46 to $50. This move, which raised approximately $620 million, underscores… Read More