Global

June 25, 2025 @ 4:43 pm By JD Alois  |  

Open banking enabler Frollo is targeting the home buyer market with a new service for mortgage brokers. The service features an expedited way to verify financial data while adhering to the Open Banking and the Government-regulated Consumer Data Right (CDR) framework, enacted in Australia. Frollo… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 4:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Apollo Global Management’s tokenized private credit fund, managed in partnership with Securitize, reaches a significant $100 million in on-chain assets. This milestone underscores the growing acceptance of blockchain technology in traditional finance. It reflects a broader trend where digital innovation is reshaping private credit markets,… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 4:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, the regulated cryptocurrency exchange founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, continues to innovate in the digital asset space with a trio of recent updates that cater to both retail and institutional investors. From an enhanced rewards program for its Bitcoin Credit Card to the… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 12:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step toward enhancing global financial operations, Remitly, a digital remittance provider, has launched its International Business Payments service, announced on June 18, 2025. This new offering expands Remitly’s portfolio beyond consumer remittances, catering specifically to businesses, freelancers, and sole proprietors seeking fast, reliable,… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 12:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wyden, the provider of institutional digital asset trading infrastructure for regulated institutions, and Garanti BBVA Kripto, a subsidiary of Garanti BBVA, one of Turkey’s largest banks, have announced a strategic partnership to support the growth of Garanti BBVA Kripto’s digital asset trading offering to its… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics noted that Circle Internet Group (NASDAQ:CRCL), the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), has seen its market capitalization surge to $63 billion following its NYSE debut on June 5, 2025, outpacing the $61 billion in USDC circulating supply. The explosive 700% rally in Circle’s… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 3:59 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Quranium, a provider of quantum-secure blockchain infrastructure, has launched QSafe Wallet, a crypto wallet designed to protect digital assets in the quantum era. Built with SLHDSA and ML-KEM, two post-quantum cryptographic algorithms selected by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), QSafe offers quantum-resilient… Read More

June 25, 2025 @ 12:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) unveiled a new vision for the future of the global monetary and financial system, centered on a tokenized unified ledger. This innovative framework aims to reshape financial markets, payments, and monetary systems by leveraging tokenization to enhance efficiency, transparency,… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 11:04 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Naoris Protocol, a quantum-resistant blockchain and cybersecurity mesh architecture, has announced an MOU with MiCA-compliant digital asset exchange ZBX. Together, they will create what they said is the world’s first crypto exchange fortified against quantum computing threats. Through this partnership, ZBX will integrate Naoris Protocol’s… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to redefine the digital landscape, Elon Musk’s X platform is gearing up to introduce in-app trading and investment capabilities, marking a significant step toward its transformation into a comprehensive “super app.” Announced by X CEO Linda Yaccarino at the Cannes Lions advertising… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 9:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move signaling a potential shift in the U.S. financial landscape, newly appointed Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has outlined a vision to position the United States as the world’s leading hub for cryptocurrency and digital asset innovation. Speaking on Fox… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial technology sector is at a pivotal juncture, as outlined in the recent report, Fintech’s Next Chapter, released by Webflow. This comprehensive update explores the evolving landscape of Fintech, highlighting its transformative potential, regulatory challenges, and role in fostering financial inclusion across global economies…. Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, has recently made headlines with a series of strategic initiatives that indicate its commitment to compliance, diversification, and global expansion. These efforts, spanning law enforcement collaboration, investment in hard assets, and fostering digital asset adoption in… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 3:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global asset management industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by structural shifts and technological advancements. Two recent reports from Citi provide critical insights into these changes. These updates, based on research and industry expertise, outline the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has taken a step forward in the web3 and cryptocurrency sector with its recent approval for a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license in Luxembourg. This authorization allows the U.S.-based exchange to expand its crypto services across all 27 European Union countries, marking a… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

British Business Bank says it will dedicate £6.6 billion to support innovative, early stagefirms. The Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade said the funds were being committed by the British Business Bank to “boost growth, marking a major step change in… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Akur8, the insurance pricing and reserving solution powered by transparent machine learning, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dino Draghi as Head of Brazil, doubling down on its strategic commitment to the country. Based in São Paulo, Dino will lead Akur8’s local operations, “with… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 10:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital Bank Zopa says its mission is to become the “home of money,” and it has added a new service called “Biscuit.” Biscuit is a current account that claims a superlative digital experience along with high interest rates paid to users. The new current account… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 9:39 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

With the Federal Reserve now openly warning of stagflation, Bitcoin is rapidly emerging as a preferred option for investors seeking insulation from mounting economic stress, says deVere Group CEO Nigel Green. The expected rise in US consumer prices, coupled with weakening labor and investment data,… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26, Europe’s digital bank, along with the ifo Institute and the Technical University of Munich released a joint research report that uses granular data for the first time to examine how the cost-of-living crisis has affected the financial standing of consumers in Germany. For this… Read More