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Israeli Fintech Morning Said To Be Acquired by Italy’s TeamSystem in $150m Deal

Israeli Fintech company Morning is set to be acquired by Italian software firm TeamSystem for an estimated $150 million, according to sources cited by CTech. The sale represents a major milestone for Morning, which is best known for its “Green Invoice” SaaS platform offering invoicing… Read More

ApeX Study Ranks Top 10 Blockchain Countries: Singapore #1, USA #5

A recent study by ApeX ranked the top ten countries leading in blockchain and cryptocurrency technology, with Singapore taking the lead as a global hub for innovation. The study evaluated countries using a composite index, which reflects blockchain development and adoption through three core metrics: blockchain patents,… Read More

Swiss Fintech Bivial AG to Focus on Growth in 2025 After Completion of Rebranding from Klarpay AG

Bivial AG is pleased to announce the successful completion of its rebranding from Klarpay AG. According to Bivial AG, this latest transformation represents a “major” milestone in the company’s journey, aligning its identity with its vision to “become a global leader in comprehensive financial solutions… Read More

Consumer Spending in Ireland on the Rise Due to Relatively Low Inflation – Report

Bank of Ireland clients reportedly spent more in 2024 on Black Friday to Cyber Monday weekend, up a substantial 4.7% on the past year, while spending by Bank of Ireland customers for the month of November 2024 was up as well by a significant 5.6%… Read More

Tether Announces Investment in Rumble to Support Decentralization of Global Platforms

Tether, which claims to be the largest company in the digital asset industry with more than 350 million users, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to make a strategic investment of $775 million in Rumble (NASDAQ: RUM), a video-sharing platform and cloud… Read More

Digital Payments Continue to Rise in Euro Area But Cash Still A Key Payment Method – ECB Report

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently released the results of the latest study on the payment attitudes of consumers in the euro area. Despite the trend towards digital payments, the number of cash payments remains considerable this year, particularly for “small-value and person-to-person payments.”… Read More

Binance Futures Launches CGPT/USDT Perpetual Contract Amid Growing AI-Crypto Interest

Crypto derivatives platform Binance Futures has introduced the CGPT/USDT Perpetual Contract, highlighting the rising prominence of AI-focused cryptocurrencies in the digital asset landscape. The new offering allows traders to leverage ChainGPT token (CGPT) transactions up to 75x, with USDT as the settlement currency, adding to… Read More

Digital Property Rights Firm Animoca Brands Reports Increase in Crypto-Assets Balances

Animoca Brands Corporation Limited is pleased to report unaudited financial and business highlights for the 3 months ending on 30 June 2024 as well as the 3 months ending on 30 Sept 2024. Post this reporting period, Animoca Brand notes that as of the end… Read More

Legal Operations Platform Brightflag Reports Steady Business Growth in 2024

Brightflag, the AI-powered e-billing and matter management platform for corporate legal departments, announced that 2024 will be its “best-ever” year of growth. Ian Nolan, founder and CEO of Brightflag said: “This year Brightflag has added more customers than ever before. I am very proud that… Read More

Estateguru Investors Received €11 Million in Repayments in Nov 2024

In November 2024, Estateguru, a platform specializing in property-backed financing, credited more than €11 million in repayments to its investors. According to Estateguru, a notable portion of this, more than €4.2 million, came from successfully recovered loans that had previously “been delayed. Investors earned €1.01… Read More

Google to Enforce Stricter Rules for Crypto Ads in the UK Starting January 2025

Google has announced new advertising policies for cryptocurrency-related products in the United Kingdom, requiring advertisers to register with the country’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) starting January 15, 2025. The update aims to ensure compliance with local regulations amid increased scrutiny of crypto promotions globally. The… Read More

Kaspersky Warns of Rising Crypto-Drainer Malware, Data Breach Ads on Dark Web

Cybercriminal activity on the dark web surged in 2024, with significant growth in discussions around crypto-drainer malware and advertisements for corporate database breaches, according to Kaspersky’s latest Security Bulletin. The report highlights an evolving cyber threat landscape, with increased interest in malware targeting cryptocurrency wallets… Read More

HKMA and UAE Central Bank Strengthen Financial Ties in Bilateral Meeting

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) and the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) held their second bilateral meeting, reinforcing cooperation and connectivity between the financial services sectors of the two jurisdictions. Building on the initial bilateral meeting held in Abu Dhabi in… Read More

Crypto Payments: Alchemy Pay Registers Under Visa’s Ramp Provider Program

Alchemy Pay, the fiat-payment gateway, achieved a key milestone by having  successfully registered under Visa’s Ramp Provider Program. This registration, made possible via its partnership with Worldpay, marks a new development in Alchemy Pay’s mission to bridge the gap “between traditional finance and the crypto… Read More

Trillium Surveyor and Kaiko to Improve Crypto Trade Surveillance

Trillium Surveyor, a provider of trade surveillance and best execution software, and Kaiko, the crypto market data provider, announced a  partnership to deliver solutions for financial institutions and exchanges engaged in virtual currency trading. This partnership comes at a key moment as the crypto-assets market… Read More

Fintech Enfuce and Alisa Bank Introduce Business Credit Card for SMEs in Finland

Enfuce, the provider of payment solutions in the Nordics, has partnered with Alisa Bank, Finland’s digital bank, in order to introduce a business credit card tailored for SMEs in Finland. This collab is set to disrupt the SME banking landscape by offering a solution that… Read More

Bitcoin Suisse Now Supports Babylon BTC Staking Protocol

Bitcoin Suisse has announced its support for Babylon, an innovative protocol that expands Bitcoin’s utility by enabling it to secure Proof-of-Stake networks. This initiative provides Bitcoin Suisse clients with the chance to engage in the initial stages of Babylon’s development. Babylon addresses a key challenge… Read More

Securitize Announces Expansion of Operations to Europe with Investment Firm Approval in Spain

Securitize announced it has obtained approval by the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) as an Investment Firm, registering Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets, S.A. in order to operate as a Sociedad de Valores (broker dealer), providing services for blockchain-based financial assets, including acting as… Read More

OKX Introduces Ordinals Launchpad to Trade Digital Collections Directly on Bitcoin

Digital assets firm OKX announced the launch of their ‘Ordinals Launchpad,’ an all-in-one platform that empowers creators to “launch, inscribe and trade collections” directly on Bitcoin. The platform simplifies the technical complexities of Bitcoin inscriptions while providing creators with the “tools, visibility and support” needed… Read More

SyndicateRoom Acquired by Smith Brothers Group

  SyndicateRoom, a former securities crowdfunding platform and current online investment platform that takes a portfolio approach, has been acquired by Smith Brothers Group. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. In an email from SyndicateRoom CEO Graham Schwikkard, he said the company was… Read More

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