Global

June 24, 2025 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amrize Ltd (AMRZ) made its trading debut on SIX Swiss Exchange, following its successful 100% spin-off from Holcim as an independent, publicly traded North American market leader in building solutions. At an opening price of CHF 46.00 per share, “the resulting market capitalization of Amrize… Read More

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

The Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution (ACPR) and the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) Joint Unit for Insurance, Banking, and Retail Investment published its 2024 Annual Report, shedding light on the evolving landscape of financial regulation in France. Simultaneously, the AMF released research… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The digital asset ecosystem continues to evolve, driven by technological advancements and shifting regulatory frameworks. Recent updates from the IRS and insights from Taxbit and other industry professionals highlight significant developments in digital asset broker reporting and the growing potential of Bitcoin as a global… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Pacaso, the tech-enabled marketplace for co-owned luxury vacation homes, is redefining second-home ownership with its innovative approach. Founded in 2020 by former Zillow executives Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff, the company has made significant strides in 2025, expanding its European presence, reserving a Nasdaq ticker… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NASDAQ:COIN), the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), continues to reshape the global financial ecosystem through its innovative stablecoin infrastructure. Three recent developments—the launch of the Circle Payments Network (CPN), the introduction of Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on Solana, and the U.S. Senate’s passage… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 3:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

For anyone thinking of going freelance or launching their own small business, new research from Europe’s second-largest neobank, bunq, reveals that Ireland is one of the most affordable countries in Europe to get started. Among the top 10 EU economies analyzed, Ireland stands out “as… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 2:48 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 discussed federal regulations both in America and across the pond. Read more on MiCA and the GENIUS Act. Tokenization’s watershed moment “The GENIUS Act represents a watershed moment for RWA tokenization. While focused on stablecoins, this regulatory clarity creates the foundation for broader digital… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 2:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently announced two significant developments that underscore its commitment to enhancing financial stability and efficiency across the euro area. On June 23, 2025, the ECB published its consolidated banking data for end-December 2024, providing a comprehensive overview of the… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 2:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Deutsche Bank and Silverflow are partnering on payments to create a new payments platform for Europe. Silverflow states that its API and cloud-based platform enables card acquiring and individual BIN setups. As for Deutsche Bank, it acts as the acquirer, plus optional PSP & cash… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 1:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

More parts of the economy saw higher activity levels in May, according to the latest UK Sector Tracker from Lloyds. Four of the 14 sectors monitored by the Tracker “grew in May – two more than in April.” Software services “expanded at the fastest pace… Read More

June 24, 2025 @ 12:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England (BoE) has recently made significant strides in enhancing transparency, reinforcing global financial standards, and advancing its economic forecasting capabilities. These efforts reflect the central bank’s commitment to fostering trust, stability, and precision in its operations amid a complex economic landscape. In… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 10:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a global alternative investment manager, announced today the launch of its first European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) vehicle, the Ares European Strategic Income ELTIF Fund (AESIF ELTIF), a semi-liquid perpetual direct lending fund that will provide individual investors in the… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global economic landscape is undergoing significant shifts, with Asia’s export markets and the transformation of cross-border payments taking center stage. Recent insights from Citigroup highlight two critical developments: the potential for an export payback in Asia and the ongoing migration to the ISO 20022… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android. It sends images from an infected phone and information “about the device to the attackers.” This malware was embedded in apps related “to crypto and gambling, as well… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, is now available as a payment option  on Google Pay. Shoppers can use Klarna’s flexible payment options “online on select Android apps and websites that offer Google Pay at checkout.” By joining forces with one of… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Folk2Folk is reporting that investors earned £17.32 million in interest payments for the tax year of 2024/2025. The company states that it is the largest peer-to-peer lender in the UK, based on total lending. The interest generated in the past year is the most since… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper.co, a provider of digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services, announced a series of updates that underscore its commitment to innovation and growth in the digital assets space. These developments include the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO), expanded support for… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Michael Wong  |  

Byreal, a new decentralized finance platform focused on bringing real-world assets on-chain, officially launched its brand, backed by partnerships with crypto exchange Bybit and the Solana Foundation. The platform aims to become the primary liquidity infrastructure for tokenized real assets, positioning itself as a full-cycle… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade services provider, is launching a digital solution to transform private market fund processing. Leveraging digital capabilities through its DLT-based platform FundsDLT and integrated “with Clearstream’s Vestima fund platform, the solution – currently being introduced with selected clients prior to a… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As stablecoins become increasingly central to digital finance and global payments, regulatory frameworks are rapidly evolving across key markets. Recent developments in jurisdictions such as the United States, Hong Kong, the European Union, and Japan reflect “a shared urgency to formalize the role of fiat-backed… Read More