Global

March 18, 2024 @ 2:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin Suisse has achieved significant milestones in two of its core business areas, custody and staking, with both sectors reaching new highs in client assets. This accomplishment is said to highlight the demand for Swiss-based digital asset services accompanied by the highest security standards. For… Read More

March 18, 2024 @ 1:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AML (Anti-money Laundering) systems are a rapidly evolving area of technology, which has to compensate for the constant increase in volume and complexity of online financial crime, according to an extensive update shared by Juniper Research. Juniper Research defines anti-money laundering systems as “a set… Read More

March 18, 2024 @ 12:56 am By Michael Wong  |  

The pilot of the Canton Network, a pioneering initiative for interoperability in the capital markets domain, saw significant participation from leading financial institutions, including 15 asset managers, 13 banks, four custodians, and three exchanges. Among the banks were major players like BNY Mellon, Goldman Sachs,… Read More

March 18, 2024 @ 12:06 am By Michael Wong  |  

Blockpass, a UK-based provider of compliant identity verification solutions for Web3, and Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based company known for advancing digital property rights in gaming and the open metaverse, announced a strategic partnership on to foster a more secure and compliant Web3 environment. The… Read More

March 17, 2024 @ 11:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The digitalization of the Swedish payments market has contributed to faster, smoother and more efficient payments, according to a research report from Riksbank. But this development has also brought a number of challenges. Several groups in society “experience digital and financial exclusion, and there are… Read More

March 17, 2024 @ 11:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Allica Bank – a digital bank for established businesses with 10 or more employees – has announced partnerships with accounting software platforms Sage and Xero. The direct integrations will mean Allica Bank business current account customers that use Sage and Xero can “have their account… Read More

March 17, 2024 @ 5:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Collectively the spot Bitcoin ETFs have been quite successful, but even individually, most of the BTC ETFs would be considered successful compared to most ETFs, according to an extensive update from NYDIG. NYDIG researchers note that price movements and ETF flows will likely work in… Read More

March 17, 2024 @ 5:08 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has announced proposed revisions to the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency service platforms. The adjustments include a substantial increase in the registration fee for cryptocurrency exchanges, escalating from 30 million naira ($18,620) to 150 million naira ($93,000). The… Read More

March 17, 2024 @ 9:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE:V), a global enabler of digital payments, and Taulia, an SAP company, and a  provider of working capital management solutions, have announced a new partnership to make embedded finance accessible to businesses worldwide. The collaboration will incorporate Visa’s digital payments technology into Taulia Virtual… Read More

March 17, 2024 @ 9:55 am By Michael Wong  |  

Saudi Arabia-based fintech firm EdfaPay announced that it has secured a vital technical accreditation from Discover Global Network, which includes prestigious entities like Diners Club International. This accreditation marks EdfaPay as a partner of one of the world’s most advanced payment networks, which serves over… Read More

March 17, 2024 @ 9:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 has reportedly launched Instant Savings in 13 new markets, offering customers up to 4% interest on deposits. Digital bank N26 recently confirmed in a blog post “the launch of its Instant Savings accounts in a further 13 markets across Europe.” From now onwards, customers… Read More

March 16, 2024 @ 3:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Securities crowdfunding platform Seedrs is partnering with Outpace, a digital legal solution for startups powered by law firm Taylor Wessing. According to Seedrs, issuers that are raising – or having previously raised – money on Seedrs can now access legal solutions and advice from Outpace at “a… Read More

March 16, 2024 @ 3:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

D2X, a Netherlands-based crypto derivatives exchange for institutions, has secured a $10 million Series A led by Point72 Ventures. Other participants in the investment round “included GSR Markets and existing investors Tioga Capital, Fortino Capital, Jabre Capital Partners, Picus Capital, and TRGC.” The investment comes… Read More

March 16, 2024 @ 3:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GoCardless, the bank payment company, has signed an agreement to acquire Sentenial Ltd, operating globally under the Nuapay brand, from EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) subject to regulatory approvals. The acquisition will significantly scale GoCardless’ indirect channel proposition, consolidating its position as “a key payment… Read More

March 16, 2024 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global enabler of payments services, has been chosen by the Cassa Centrale Group to pursue exclusive negotiations for a long-term partnership in the acquiring world. The collaboration involves the provision of services “along the value chain of digital payment acceptance and… Read More

March 16, 2024 @ 2:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

‍L’Atout has reportedly finalized a €2M pre-seed round to launch a platform to enhance employee benefits. L’Atout confirmed raising €2M via an investment round that includes contributions from the Paris Region Venture Fund, the seed capital fund of the Paris Region managed by Karista, and… Read More

March 15, 2024 @ 6:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

StackinSat, a France based Bitcoin startup has raised €1 Million in Series A funding, in an online securiites offering backed by 250 investors. The issuer listed the offering on Soul Invest. The company reported that the funding round is the largest online offering in the… Read More

March 15, 2024 @ 6:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has announced a strategic minority investment in Icon Solutions, a fintech provider of payments technology and consultancy services. The investment follows the news last September that NatWest “selected Icon Payments Framework (IPF) to accelerate the bank’s payments modernisation.” Launched in 2020, IPF is… Read More

March 15, 2024 @ 4:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Five months after Nubank (NYSE: NU) launched its first index funds (ETFs) through its investment fund manager, Nu Asset, Nu Renda Ibov Smart Dividendos (NDIV11) and Nu Ibov Smart Dividendos (NSDV11) have already “accumulated R$57 million in investments, with R$23 million in NSDV11 and R$34… Read More

March 15, 2024 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

International insurtech bolttech recently announced its expansion into the Middle East with the launch of its partnership with stc Group, the telecommunications company acting as the engine of digital transformation in the region. bolttech’s collaboration with stc Group will “provide stc’s customers with innovative, embedded… Read More