Global

March 29, 2025 @ 11:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CommBank is reportedly establishing a Tech Hub in Seattle, Washington (US), to advance the bank’s technology leadership and delivery of improved customer experiences by equipping teams with the skills needed to stay ahead. CommBank Chief Executive Officer, Matt Comyn said, “As the rate of global… Read More

March 29, 2025 @ 10:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Addepar, a wealth management technology platform, is charging into 2025 with several key updates that aim to enhance efficiency, improve insights, and strengthen client relationships for investment professionals. From leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to streamlining alternative investment workflows, the company’s updates reveal a sharp focus… Read More

March 29, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jimmy Su, Binance’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), addresses growing concerns over credential leaks affecting Binance users and the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem. Su clarifies that recent reports of compromised Binance user credentials surfacing on the dark web are not actually the result of any sort of… Read More

March 29, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As flower orders surge ahead of Mother’s Day, global digital payments company Checkout.com is supporting Interflora to deliver high performing payments at scale. The partnership has enabled a “95.4% net acceptance rate” across Interflora’s European markets, helping the international flower delivery network “meet peak demand… Read More

March 29, 2025 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European credit specialist AlbaCore Capital Group announces the launch of a new Senior Direct Lending Strategy, having secured anchor investments from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation. AlbaCore has completed its first close,… Read More

March 29, 2025 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Michael Linford, Chief Operating Officer of Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM), addressed the growing popularity of pay later products. With the pay later / flexible payments sector making headlines—driven by competitive shifts and partnerships—Linford has outlined what sets Affirm apart from other pay over time fintech players…. Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 1:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mendel, Latin America’s enterprise spend management platform, announced the closing of a $35 million Series B round led by Base10 Partners with participation from PayPal Ventures, and “support from existing investors Infinity Ventures, Industry Ventures, Hi.vc. Endeavor Catalyst is also investing.” Mendel is gaining traction… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 12:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly informed Crypto.com that it has officially closed its investigation into Crypto.com and will file “no enforcement action against the company.” This follows Crypto.com receiving a Wells notice from the US SEC and Crypto.com “filing suit against… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Backbase, the engagement banking provider, announces Tirana Bank has chosen its Engagement Banking Platform to power an ambitious digital transformation that will aim to “reshape banking experiences for their new and existing customers.” The partnership represents Tirana Bank’s “largest-ever” technology investment, surpassing previous “core banking… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 9:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, part of Republic, is promoting its vertical targeting the film industry. Republic Europe is based and regulated in the UK, but a disclaimer on the platform clarifies that “Republic Film is a business in the United States and is not authorised or regulated… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 9:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky has identified and helped patch a sophisticated zero-day vulnerability in Google Chrome (CVE-2025-2783) that allowed attackers to bypass the browser’s sandbox protection system. The exploit, discovered by Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT), required no user interaction “beyond clicking a malicious link and… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fake IDs are often associated with teenagers trying to buy alcohol or sneak into clubs. But beyond these everyday infractions lies a much more dangerous reality—one that threatens national security, financial systems, and even public health. As identity fraud becomes more sophisticated, so too must… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 9:04 am By Michael Wong  |  

Algeria’s stock market regulator has granted a definitive license to Yinvesti, recognizing it as the country’s first officially approved securities crowdfunding platform, the Commission for the Organization and Supervision of Stock Market Operations (Cosob) said. The license allows Yinvesti to operate as an investment advisory… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Marking the tenth year of the NatWest Accelerator, NatWest is announcing its plan to expand its support to UK businesses by offering 10,000 entrepreneurs the chance to join its Accelerator community in 2025, while setting out a long-term strategy to “support the UK’s growth goals… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance, a trade association for the UK banking and financial services sector, joined forces with Which?, a consumer advocacy group, to issue a compelling call to action in a letter addressed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Home Secretary. This rare collaboration… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin Suisse is pleased to announce the addition of RedStone (RED) and Berachain (BERA) to its trading and custody offering. Effective immediately, Bitcoin Suisse clients can trade and “securely” store RED and BERA, expanding their access to a range of digital assets. By integrating RedStone… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency has evolved from a niche concept to a global financial phenomenon, with adoption rates soaring across continents. According to a recent analysis, research findings, and updates shared by Bitpanda Technology Solutions, approximately 562 million people—6.8% of the world’s population—now own crypto assets as of… Read More

March 27, 2025 @ 2:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) has gone live with a “customizable” public-private model portfolio within a Unified Managed Account (UMA). The models are powered by GeoWealth’s UMA technology and supported by iCapital’s underlying technology capabilities.” The launch marks the “first” time a customizable model portfolio that includes… Read More

March 27, 2025 @ 2:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle is pleased to announce that USDC and CCTP V2 are now live on Linea, reportedly making it the “first” blockchain to upgrade from Bridged USDC Standard to native USDC. According to stablecoin issuer Circle, this latest milestone enhances liquidity, security, and capital efficiency for… Read More

March 27, 2025 @ 12:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has partnered with Cambridge Spark to improve its AI capabilities across its senior management teams. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Raoul-Gabriel Urma, Cambridge Spark is a digital skills education provider. In a company statement, Lloyds said its “Leading with AI” program will… Read More