Global

July 23, 2026 @ 2:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), the Latin American digital finance enabler, has finalized its purchase of 100% of Banco Porto Real de Investimentos. This transaction represents a targeted step in the company’s strategy to broaden its service capabilities and reinforce its regulatory standing in Brazil’s financial ecosystem…. Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 1:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE: KLAR), the digital banking and flexible payments provider, has introduced its services directly inside lululemon stores across the United Kingdom and Germany. Announced on July 22, 2026, this rollout allows shoppers to enjoy the same convenient payment options in physical locations that they have… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 12:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Capital One (NYSE: COF) has made VulnHunter available as an open-source project. This innovative AI-powered tool aims to identify software vulnerabilities by emulating the strategic mindset of experienced hackers, potentially transforming how organizations detect and address security weaknesses before they can be exploited. Traditional vulnerability… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 9:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has shared that it will work with top-tier AI firm Anthropic on its “Supercharged Sandbox,” an environment where firms can test AI products and models geared towards financial services. The FCA stated that all accepted entities will gain access… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 9:13 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK government is in the midst of a significant change following the exit of Keir Starmer and the selection of Andy Burnham as the new Prime Minister. While industry and financial services remain optimistic about the new government, clarity on policy will emerge over… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinShares (NASDAQ: CSHR) has indicated that stablecoins have evolved far beyond their original role as tools for crypto trading. They are increasingly forming the backbone of broader financial systems, blending traditional stability with yield opportunities. A recent CoinShares interview with Guy Young, founder of Ethena… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 2:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NVIDIA’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) venture capital division, NVentures, has secured a stake in Revolut, the London-based digital bank that continues to disrupt traditional finance. This move, part of a broader secondary share sale, has propelled Revolut’s valuation to $75 billion, up from $45 billion just over a… Read More

July 22, 2026 @ 12:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI) and UBS Group AG (NYSE:UBS) have unveiled a strategic collaboration focused on improving openness and reliability in the private markets sector. Announced on July 9, 2026, the partnership leverages the strengths of both organizations to tackle persistent issues like scattered information… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The looming threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin’s security has long worried developers and investors. A sufficiently advanced quantum machine could use algorithms like Shor’s to derive private keys from exposed public keys, potentially allowing attackers to seize funds from vulnerable addresses. This risk is… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 10:50 am By JD Alois  |  

The new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, raises many questions for the entrepreneurial class, including the key Fintech sector. Innovate Finance, an advocacy group supporting innovation in financial services, has distributed an email sharing thoughts on the new government. Many pundits note that Burnham will swing… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

“Global dollar bank” Augustus has raised $180 million at a $1 billion valuation, according to a release. The Series B funding round was led by Tiger Global. Other investors include Hummingbird, QED, and the founders of Nubank, Ramp, Circle, and Deel. Augustus’ management team includes… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 9:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Invesdor, one of the first securities crowdfunding platforms in Europe, has listed an offering that provides access to Stripe, one of the largest private Fintechs in the world. According to Invesdor, investors can gain exposure to Stripe through its new “Pre-IPO” bond. The offering page… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 9:03 am By JD Alois  |  

UK Fintech funding slowed in the first half of 2026, according to a new report. In total, $1.5 billion was raised during the first 6 months of 2026, down 26% from the same period the year prior and a decline of 35% from the last… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

French gambling authorities took decisive action in order to cut off access to a major international prediction trading platform. On July 16, the president of the Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ) instructed domestic internet service providers to block the site entirely, citing its promotion of… Read More

July 21, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital banking provider Revolut has taken a significant step forward in its global expansion by officially establishing Revolut Bank Australia. This development follows the granting of an unrestricted Authorised Deposit-taking Institution (ADI) licence by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), representing the company’s first full… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 11:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FIS (NYSE: FIS), a global financial technology provider, and Anthropic, an AI safety and research focused company, have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership. This development focuses on integrating sophisticated agentic artificial intelligence into core banking functions, with an initial emphasis on combating financial… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 10:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether‘s stablecoin, USDT, is navigating increased scrutiny under evolving US stablecoin regulations, with a looming compliance window that could reshape its availability on US based digital asset trading platforms. And as the cryptocurrency industry matures in 2026, federal lawmakers have introduced structured oversight to promote… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 6:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mambu, a cloud-native banking platform designed for modern financial services providers, has secured certification as an official enabler for SWIFT’s Business Connect and associated value-added services. This milestone grants participating institutions seamless, managed access to SWIFT’s extensive international network, encompassing approximately 12,000 financial entities worldwide,… Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 1:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

According to reports, John Healey, the former Defense Secretary who resigned from the Starmer government last month, has been selected to replace Rachel Reeves as Chancellor of the Exchequer. John Burnham has taken over as Prime Minister, and he has quickly moved to oust Starmer loyalists…. Read More

July 20, 2026 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture funding in the second quarter of 2026 reached $212.9 billion, marking the second-highest quarterly total on record and signaling continued strength in the tech investment landscape. However, a closer look from CB Insights reveals a highly concentrated market where a small number of outsized… Read More