Global

May 28, 2025 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini has released their 2025 Global State of Crypto report in partnership with Data Driven Consulting Group. The report offers a breakdown of investor awareness around cryptocurrencies, motivations for “owning and trading, crypto ETF adoption, the impact of the Trump administration’s policies on crypto, and… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Zopa and the ClearScore-led coalition has completed initiatives addressing the cost-of-living crisis. The 2025 Fintech Pledge has completed its campaign goal of “driving 25 million actions that help UK consumers improve their financial resilience.” The achievement is “more than double the campaign’s… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 10:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitstamp, a crypto exchange owned by Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD), is offering staking for UK customers. Staking is a method where holders of digital assets that utilize Proof of Stake may generate passive income for investors. UK account holders maintain ownership of their crypto while generating income…. Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, the global firm focused on digital asset decisioning has added the XDC Network to its list of supported blockchains. Elliptic’s technology streamlines the “onboarding of blockchains like XDC, providing access to AML solutions within just 45 days.” This integration enables the next generation of… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 4:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tokeny will be working with a licensed Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP), Ditobanx.  According to a public statement, Ditobanx is seeking to enter into the RWA tokenization sector. Ditobanx says it will be launching COINGT, a $325 million tokenized infrastructure initiative backed by equity in the… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

UK Fintech hiring is expected to boom this year as a consultancy predicts hiring to rocket by 32%. Morgan McKinley and Vacancysoft say 2025 will be a big year for hiring in Fintech, boosted by needs in the compliance and cybersecurity sectors. The firm believes… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 11:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Switzerland-based Sygnum, a digital asset bank, has announced that J. Christopher Giancarlo will be joining Sygnum as a Senior Policy Advisor. Giancarlo, the former Chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is well-known for his support of digital asset innovation. Giancarlo served at the CFTC… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 11:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Debitum Investments is moving forward on its mission to deliver cutting-edge financial services. Through a partnership with Scale Tech, Debitum has introduced a series of transformative updates that enhance performance, streamline compliance, and elevate user experience. These advancements underscore Debitum’s commitment to innovation and operational… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Fintech Altery Ltd has announced its new status as a principal member of Visa (NYSE: V). This achievement marks a pivotal moment for the company, reinforcing its position as a key player in the ecosystem of digital payments and financial services. The announcement highlights… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Blockchain Group (TBG), a French-based company focused on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency investment, announced a significant step in its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy through a €63.3 million convertible bond issuance. This move aims to enhance TBG’s Bitcoin holdings, potentially increasing its total to approximately… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 4:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding doesn’t turn a bad product into a good one. Yet for too long, the venture world has rewarded inflated hype and charismatic founders over real technical feasibility. Howard Lee Mosbacker, PhD, Co-founder and CEO of Columbus-based Cyrannus, a venture polling platform that provides accredited… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

New York has reportedly reclaimed its position as the world’s leading financial center in 2025, overtaking London, according to the 37th edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI 37). This ranking, compiled using 140 quantitative measures from sources like the World Bank, OECD, and… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 2:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chargebacks911, a global firm specializing in dispute resolution and chargeback prevention, is warning UK merchants that inflationary pressures, trade disruption, and weakening consumer confidence “are creating the perfect conditions for a sharp rise in chargeback abuse.” As household budgets shrink and financial anxiety grows, more… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 11:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, in Sterling, Virginia, US President Donald Trump hosted a dinner at his Trump National Golf Club, welcoming 220 of the top investors in his $TRUMP meme coin. The event, described as “black-tie optional,” drew a mix of cryptocurrency enthusiasts, high-profile figures, and controversy, with… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 10:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Nubank (NYSE: NU) has recently undergone significant changes in its executive leadership team while reporting mixed financial results for the first quarter of 2025. The Sao Paulo-based fintech firm, known for revolutionizing banking in Brazil and expanding into Mexico and Colombia, announced the… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 10:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Third Financial, now part of the Nucleus group, has revealed that investment manager Bowmore is the latest in a series of client signings over the last 12 months that’s helping to drive its growth. London-based Bowmore Asset Management, a discretionary wealth manager with over £350… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 9:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A major cybersecurity breach has recently been unveiled, revealing a staggering 184 million login credentials, including emails and passwords, likely harvested through infostealer malware. Discovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler, the unprotected 47GB database was found on a misconfigured cloud server, accessible to anyone without… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The introduction of the Sepa Instant Payments regulation is set to reshape the financial landscape across Europe, with nearly half of the region’s banks anticipating significant interest revenue losses due to heightened liquidity requirements. Despite these financial challenges, many institutions remain optimistic, believing the long-term… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from MillTechFX reveals finance professionals at corporates are increasing their FX hedge ratios and lengths to “protect their finances from tariff-driven volatility.” The most common changes to FX hedging programs in light of tariff-driven volatility are “increasing hedge lengths (54%) and increasing hedge ratios… Read More

May 26, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US banks have been exploring the launch of a joint stablecoin initiative. Greg Waisman, Chief Operating Officer at Mercuryo, a payment infrastructure platform in the digital token space has noted: “The prospect of a consortium of leading US banks entering the cryptocurrency market with a… Read More