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December 30, 2024 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Shyft Network shared that in 2024, the anticipated collision between regulation and innovation gave way to an “unprecedented” collaboration. This year marked a turning point, Shyft network noted while adding that this is the point where regulatory frameworks and technological advancements joined forces to prioritize… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 9:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitget, the cryptocurrency exchange, and Web3 company, has released a new whitepaper for its native token, Bitget Token (BGB). The update introduces an initiative to burn 800 million BGB tokens—valued at over $5 billion based on current market prices—alongside plans to “expand the token’s utility.”… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 9:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of Ireland Savings and Investment Index continues to recover, with Q4 2024 results back to pre-pandemic levels, driven by more consumers feeling it is a good time to save, and an improvement in attitudes to investing. The Index also showed some significant changes… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 6:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Allica Bank has reportedly surpassed £3 billion in lending and £4 billion in deposits as the UK’s established SMEs flock to the challenger that promises to deliver ‘business banking how it used to be, just better’. Allica, which is the UK’s full-service bank focused on… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 6:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US-based startup ecosystem witnessed announcements of a total of 4,463 venture capital (VC) deals during the period from Jan to Nov 2024 with a disclosed funding value of $125 billion, marking a considerable YoY improvement in total funding value despite a “decline in the… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 6:13 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Fintech firm Alif has announced securing a $20 million debt investment from Accial Capital, a U.S.-based impact private credit fund manager, to strengthen its Nasiya installment service and expand financial inclusion in Uzbekistan. The transaction was facilitated with advisory support from Nairang Capital and TMT… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 6:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PDX Global, a digital banking and payments developer for the crypto economy, announced a successful round of tests of PDX Beam, the end-to-end payment transaction process and seamless crypto-to-cash payments platform for merchants and consumers. PDX has reportedly launched a live public beta test program… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 6:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

2024 has reportedly been a solid year for HeavyFinance, marked by significant milestones, partnerships, and a focus on sustainable agriculture. From securing investments and launching various initiatives to expanding their impact across Europe and Ukraine, the company reports it has made strides in driving the… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 6:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trumid, a financial technology company and leading fixed income electronic trading platform, announced the integration of its fixed income trading protocols into MultiLynq, a provider of electronic fixed income trading connectivity and integration solutions. Through this relationship, clients can now access Trumid’s RFQ and Attributed… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 5:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, several users on X reported a phishing attack disguised as Zoom meeting links, according to an update from SlowMist. In one case, SlowMist pointed out that a victim installed malicious software after clicking on a fake Zoom meeting link, reportedly resulting in the “theft… Read More

December 29, 2024 @ 6:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Usual has acquired new funding as part of its Series A round, which has reportedly been led by Binance Labs and Kraken Ventures. Other entities taking part in the investment round for Ususal include Ondo, Coinbase Ventures, IOSG, OKX Ventures, Galaxy Ventures, Guy from Ethena,… Read More

December 28, 2024 @ 5:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

This past month, the Bitcoin price surpassed the $100,000 barrier. According to Bitso, this is a monumental moment for Bitcoin and the crypto industry. Bitso noted that breaking the $100,000 mark, surpassing both price resistances and the psychological milestone, cements BTC as “one of the… Read More

December 28, 2024 @ 4:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

According to preliminary insights from Mastercard (NYSE: MA)  SpendingPulse, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased 3.8% YoY from Nov 1 through Dec 24. Mastercard SpendingPulse reportedly measures in-store and online retail sales, representing “all payment types and is not adjusted for inflation.” Michelle Meyer, chief… Read More

December 28, 2024 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a provider of institutional digital asset infrastructure, is proud to announce its expansion into Liechtenstein with the launch of its custody services. This move comes after securing a registration under the Token and TT Service Provider Act (TVTG, “Blockchain Act”) from the Financial Market… Read More

December 28, 2024 @ 2:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has shared its H2 2024 VC Tech Survey: Investor Insights on AI, Dealmaking, and Fundraising. PitchBook has noted that in this update VCs highlight stable deals, decode AI and deep tech trends, express sector “saturation concerns,” and describe how priorities are shifting to “underinvested… Read More

December 28, 2024 @ 11:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The authorities in France are taking action to combat the phenomenon of financial crime (including major scams and fraudulent activities) catching out an increasing number of individuals. The Paris Public Prosecutor’s Office, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de… Read More

December 28, 2024 @ 11:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Milan based Habacus has reportedly finalized a $5 million seed funding round in order to offer students / learners an ecosystem of services, including various financial services and products. Habacus, the Milan-headquartered student service ecosystem, has raised the new funding in order to develop its… Read More

December 28, 2024 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru CEO Mihkel Stamm recently stated that their goal is to surpass €1 billion in total loan volume. The total volume of loans issued by investors on the Estateguru platform over the course of its roughly 10-year operation “may exceed the €1 billion mark next… Read More

December 28, 2024 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Compass Mining shared its Bitcoin Mining Industry Report for the past month along with key operational updates. Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, surpassed $100,000 for the first time on Thursday 5 December, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the realm of digital assets and “even recognized… Read More

December 27, 2024 @ 4:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs and the issuer of TerraUSD, will be extradited to the US, according to a Bloomberg report. Kwon and his business helped to crush crypto markets after his algo-based “stablecoin” TerraUSD ended up not so stable. Billions were vaporized in the… Read More