Global

February 27, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial infrastructure Fintech Plaid Inc. has recently achieved an $8 billion valuation in its most recent funding round, according to sources familiar with the transaction. This development represents a significant recovery for the San Francisco-based company, which was valued at $6.1 billion just last April… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Circle continues to focus sharply on the web3, stablecoin and blockchain space with recent announcements that promise to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and innovation in financial systems. As the issuer of USDC, one of the regulated stablecoins, Circle is focusing on integrations, payment reforms,… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 7:53 am By JD Alois  |  

TruFin has received a strategic investment led by SC Ventures (Standard Chartered) with participation from FalconX and Road Capital. The details of the investment were not immeidately available. TruFin is a digital asset firm that is targeting onchain yield for institutions. TruFin explains that institutional… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 6:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iAltA Holdings has completed the purchase of Delio, a UK based company specializing in customizable software platforms for handling private investment distribution and analytics. The deal reportedly aligns with the ongoing trend of consolidation in alternative asset management tools, though specifics on the transaction value… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 6:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has published its updated Global Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Market Report, offering a snapshot of how blockchain-based solutions are reshaping capital markets. The study focuses on several key areas: DLT-driven fixed-income issuance, the expansion of stablecoins, the… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 6:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Funding Circle (LSE: FCH), the platform for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) finance, has unveiled a significant upgrade to its payment offerings. The company announced yesterday the integration of Google Pay across its Cashback business credit card and FlexiPay solutions, marking another milestone in its… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 2:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a concerning development within the United Kingdom’s specialist property finance sector, Market Financial Solutions Limited (MFS) has applied to the court for administration after nearly 20 years of continuous operation. Founded in 2006, the London-based firm has built a reputation as a reliable provider… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 12:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lenders across Ireland’s banking and non-banking sectors remain firmly committed to the real estate market, according to KPMG’s newly released Irish Real Estate Lending Survey for March 2025. The report, released this month, captures a cautiously optimistic mood among credit providers at a time when… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 10:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin and other digital assets staged a modest recovery on February 25, 2026, with BTC briefly climbing above $70,000, Ethereum advancing more than 13 percent to above the $2,000 mark, and Solana jumping over 15 percent. The broader cryptocurrency market capitalization swelled by roughly $170… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 7:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Aberdeen Investments indicated that Europe is undergoing a profound industrial transformation, shifting away from decades of hyper-globalised supply chains toward greater self-reliance and resilience. As geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and security concerns mount, policymakers are prioritising domestic and regional production capabilities. A study by Aberdeen… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US consumer debt continued its upward climb through the end of 2025, with growth gaining momentum in the final months of the year, according to Equifax’s (NYSE: EFX) National Market Pulse report released February 24, 2026. The credit analytics firm’s proprietary data shows total consumer… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s latest analysis, the VC Emerging Opportunities report, has provided a quantitative framework for evaluating key technology verticals. Authored by Andrew Akers, CFA, and Susan Hu, the study combines bottom-up machine-learning predictions from the firm’s VC Exit Predictor model with top-down macroeconomic indicators to help… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 1:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A concerning development has highlighted the major vulnerabilities still present in the digital identity ecosystem. Researchers recently uncovered an unprotected MongoDB database belonging to IDMerit, a KYC (Know Your Customer) verification provider. The exposed trove contained approximately 1 terabyte of data—over 3 billion records, with… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based fintech Checkout.com has delivered a seemingly solid 2025 performance, achieving full-year profitability while processing more than $300 billion in total payment volume—a remarkable 64% increase from the previous year. The results, detailed in the company’s annual letter from founder and CEO Guillaume Pousaz, reflect… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 11:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO), a fintech platform serving nearly two million businesses worldwide—many of them small and medium-sized enterprises (SMBs) in emerging markets—has unveiled several (potentially) transformative initiatives that underscore its push into regulated digital finance. On February 24, 2026, the company filed an application with the… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 11:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based Allica Bank, the firm serving established small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), announced on 25 February 2026 the successful close of a $155 million Series D capital raise. The round, which values the company at nearly $1.2 billion, marks a major milestone for the fintech… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 10:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken has unveiled advancements in its xStocks ecosystem, delivering the world’s first regulated tokenized-equity perpetual futures alongside expanded margin capabilities on Kraken Pro. These updates empower eligible non-U.S. traders across more than 110 countries with seamless, around-the-clock access to leveraged exposure on major equities, indices,… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 4:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin has staged a modest recovery, climbing back above the $65,000 threshold in recent trading sessions. The resurgence arrives amid a softening US dollar and growing optimism among investors, signaling renewed confidence in the leading cryptocurrency after a period of consolidation. According to market analysts,… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 4:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Singapore-based fintech Thunes announced a significant milestone with Banco Cathay of Costa Rica: the activation of seamless pay-to-wallet functionality powered by SWIFT infrastructure. This integration allows the Central American bank to route international disbursements directly into mobile wallets worldwide using its established SWIFT connections, eliminating… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 3:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Online pension provider PensionBee is drawing attention to seemingly pressing challenges in US retirement planning while offering practical solutions. With dormant accounts multiplying and many savers disconnected from their savings, the Fintech company emphasizes proactive steps—especially during tax season—and highlights investment tools like the SPY… Read More