Global

March 31, 2025 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Taxbit, the provider of automated tax and accounting solutions for the digital economy, announced the expansion of its platform to support compliance across the EU’s DAC8 directive and the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This expansion enables Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers (RCASP) in 65+ jurisdictions… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The PwC Global Crypto Regulation Report 2025 has examined the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency regulation. Released by PwC Legal, the research report looked into the evolving regulatory frameworks governing digital assets across more than 50 jurisdictions, spotlighting major policy shifts and emerging trends. As the… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 11:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut continues to make strategic moves in 2025, blending business expansion with product development and innovation. As widely reported, Schroders Capital Global Innovation Trust, once managed by Neil Woodford, boosted its valuation of its Revolut stake by 85%, reportedly implying a $48 billion… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 11:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Keepr, an on-demand storage platform, is gearing up for a crowdfunding campaign on Republic Europe, offering investors a chance to back a growing player in the UK’s £2 billion storage and removals market. As of March 30, 2025, Keepr’s pre-registration phase is live at keepr.co,… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 10:54 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blockchain and cryptocurrency executives comment on some of this week’s Web3 news. The removal of sanctions from Tornado Cash is a signal that crypto developers can innovate without fear of repercussions. “The recent decision by the US Treasury Department to lift sanctions against Tornado Cash… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Three in five people say that the UK economy is worsening, leading even consumers feeling financially secure to cut back on spending, according to the latest quarterly Consumer Pulse survey from KPMG in the UK. The number of people feeling that the UK economy is… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:53 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

TreasurySpring, a global cash investment platform, has launched a new currency conversion capability. This integrated feature targets converting cash between major currencies, providing financial directors and treasurers with an option besides foreign exchange. The new functionality enables platform users to benefit from competitive, auditable, and… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitstamp, which claims to be the world’s “longest-running” crypto exchange announced an expansion of stablecoin offerings, enhancing trading pairs for USDC and EURC in partnership with Circle, a provider of digital asset infrastructure and stablecoin solutions. This move reinforces Bitstamp’s commitment to providing its users… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Centrifuge is pleased to announce a partnership with BounceBit, further extending the reach of their tokenized real-world asset offerings. This collaboration will bring the Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund (JTRSY) to the BounceBit portal, providing their users “with access to our institutional-grade tokenized Treasury product.”… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Holdings, (TSX: GLXY), a digital assets focused financial services firm led by Michael Novogratz, is navigating an increasingly complex landscape of legal resolutions along with steady financial performance. On March 27, the company agreed to a $200 million settlement with the New York… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Asia-focused alternative investment firm PAG has reportedly closed its third fund dedicated to Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) deals, raising $1.25 billion from investors looking to tap into bank loan portfolios. This milestone underscores the growing appeal of SRT as a financial instrument that bridges the… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The TCW Group, a global asset manager, announced the close of TCW CLO 2025-1, a $400 million collateralized loan obligation (CLO) fund secured primarily by broadly syndicated first-lien loans. This close reportedly marks TCW’s 14th CLO and underscores TCW’s “continued growth across the alternative credit… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Panama has introduced a draft bill to regulate cryptocurrencies and establish a legal framework for blockchain-based services, aiming to position itself as a fintech leader in Latin America. The proposed legislation recognizes cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins as valid payment methods… Read More

March 29, 2025 @ 11:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Churchill Asset Management LLC, an investment-specialist of Nuveen, has closed its third collateralized fund obligation, NPC SIP 2024-1. The $750 million transaction is said to be structured as a “long-duration bond and invests across the flagship strategies” of Churchill and Arcmont Asset Management Limited, the… Read More

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