Global

March 11, 2026 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Small businesses across the United States faced a tougher year than national economic headlines suggested, according to data released by cloud accounting platform Xero. The company’s latest Small Business Insights (XSBI) report, drawn from anonymized information provided by 32,000 American subscribers, shows that while Wall… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 10:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has introduced Nanopayments on its testnet, marking a pivotal advancement in the infrastructure supporting autonomous AI-driven economies. This innovative payment system functions as the essential backbone for what is being called the agentic economy, where intelligent software agents conduct financial exchanges at a… Read More

March 11, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trii, one of Latin America’s investment platforms, officially rolled out US stock trading for customers in Chile. The new feature, built on Alpaca’s powerful brokerage infrastructure, gives retail investors a simple mobile way to buy and sell American equities, ETFs, and related assets directly from… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s latest update on infrastructure and software-as-a-service (SaaS) venture capital trends for the fourth quarter of 2025 portrays a sector in transition. PitchBook indicated that while deal activity moderated from earlier highs, the period underscored resilient fundamentals and deepening AI integration across DevOps, data systems,… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 11:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In another development focused on bridging traditional finance and digital assets, Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) has partnered with Crypto.com to integrate cryptocurrency trading directly into its renowned NYFIX order routing platform. Announced recently this month, this collaboration marks a pivotal expansion for institutional brokers… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 10:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solaris insights have indicated that during a time-period when artificial intelligence is reshaping personal finance, consumers in Germany are showing stronger faith in traditional banks than in public authorities to safeguard sensitive information processed by AI systems. A new poll shared by Solaris reveals that… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 9:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital’s leading firms demonstrated appetite for emerging digital technologies during the past year, deploying $33.1 billion across 874 pre-seed, seed, and early-stage deals tracked by PitchBook’s Emerging Tech Indicator (ETI). While deal volume stayed below the five-year average, the sheer dollar amount marked a… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 2:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has released two major reports revealing alarming trends in digital threats. One highlights a dramatic surge in mobile banking malware targeting Android users, while the other identifies supply chain compromises as the leading risk for businesses worldwide. Together, the findings underscore how… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 1:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A whitepaper from Juniper Research sheds light on the accelerating overhaul of global cross-border payment systems. Titled, The Transformation of Cross-Border Payment Infrastructure, the report explores how traditional networks, innovative fintechs, and emerging technologies are reshaping international money movement for businesses, consumers, and financial institutions…. Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s retail banks are preparing to debut a fresh peer-to-peer (P2P) mobile payment option this week, marking a bold step in the ongoing battle for digital banking dominance. The new service, called Zippay, is an integrated in-app solution created by European payments technology provider Nexi…. Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 1:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany’s direct bank, DKB, is undergoing a major transformation under its DKB 2030 strategy. With 5.9 million customers on board, the institution is elevating its securities offering to a flagship product alongside everyday current accounts. The goal is clear: more than double the number of… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 8:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant development impacting the artificial intelligence sector, Caitlin Kalinowski, who oversaw hardware initiatives at OpenAI, has stepped down. Her departure stems from deep unease about what she views as a hastily arranged collaboration between top AI executives and the Pentagon on integrating advanced… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Latin America’s venture capital landscape is navigating a significant contraction, yet certain investors continue to stand out for their strategic focus and portfolio strength. According to a new CB Insights report, the region’s startup funding environment has cooled considerably since its 2021 peak. Total funding… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 2:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, the global financial platform built for modern enterprises, has officially rolled out its innovative treasury product, Yield, to businesses across the United States. Announced recently this month, the expansion marks a significant milestone as the company’s Yield offering has already exceeded US$1 billion in… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK recruitment sector edged closer to stability in February 2026, with permanent hiring experiencing its mildest contraction in nearly three years and overall demand for workers easing at the gentlest pace since last May. These encouraging signals emerged from the latest KPMG and REC… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 9:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong recently drew attention to challenges in the United Kingdom’s evolving stablecoin oversight. As final rules take shape, proposals from the Bank of England include limits on holdings for individuals and businesses. Armstrong cautioned that such restrictions could undermine the UK’s… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released a sharply focused new analysis spotlighting how criminals are increasingly turning to stablecoins for illicit financial activities, especially through direct peer-to-peer transfers using unhosted digital wallets. Released in Paris on 3 March 2026, the report urges governments… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

An analysis by NatWest, produced in collaboration with PitchBook, reveals a striking transformation in Britain’s startup ecosystem. In 2025, UK venture capital investment poured into artificial intelligence, even as overall funding became far more selective and concentrated among the country’s most established companies and businesses…. Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 4:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Nordic region’s private capital landscape proved notably durable in 2025, bucking wider European headwinds and cementing its status as a standout performer, according to PitchBook’s latest “2026 Nordic Private Capital Breakdown” report. Both venture capital and private equity segments delivered solid growth in deal… Read More

March 9, 2026 @ 1:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance—the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume—has obtained the ISO 22301 certification for its Business Continuity Management System. Announced on March 3, 2026, this milestone demonstrates the platform’s dedication to maintaining seamless operations even during unexpected challenges, reinforcing confidence among its global user base… Read More