Global

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

February 26, 2026 @ 2:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mambu, the SaaS cloud banking provider, announced a major expansion of its Payments hub beyond Europe. The move follows steady growth, with transaction volumes surging sevenfold year-on-year through 2025. The platform is now extending managed connectivity and orchestration capabilities into additional markets across the wider… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 3:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

After approving a new wealth tax that would have harmed the Netherlands economy, undermining entrepreneurship and innovation, the government has reversed its decision due to public outrage. According to multiple reports, the Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen announced plans to change the legislation, stating that… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 3:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senator Richard Blumenthal has initiated a formal inquiry into Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, following explosive media revelations about potential widespread sanctions violations tied to Iran. Blumenthal is the lead Democrat on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. While Republicans hold the majority in the… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 11:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Businesses in Europe, the MENA Region, and Asia-Pacific regions are confronting a sharp escalation in fraud, with losses mounting faster than protective measures can respond, according to a study released by Experian. The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of the global data and… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 10:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance pointed out that the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) from Transparency International delivers a sobering message for the United Kingdom: progress against graft has stalled, and decisive action is now essential. Released in early 2026, the 2025 CPI shows the UK’s score slipping… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 10:44 am By JD Alois  |  

BewDog, the UK brewery and pub operator, is struggling to keep afloat, according to reports. BrewDog at one point was a high-profile firm going to the public raise money online in both the UK and the US. According to a report by Food Manufacturer, founder… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The private credit sector, now valued at $1.8 trillion, is experiencing significant unease following developments at Blue Owl Capital Inc (NYSE: OWL). The firm’s shares have suffered an 11-day consecutive decline—the longest losing streak since its public listing nearly five years ago—prompting questions about liquidity and… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As artificial intelligence continues its expansion, a new wave of early-stage startups is emerging not to build more powerful models, but to fix the growing pains that come with them. According to CB Insights’ latest Early-Stage Trends Report, released recently, the most promising young companies… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As tokenized gold surges in popularity, blockchain security firm CertiK has released detailed guidance on crafting reliable proof-of-reserves (PoR) systems to safeguard this emerging asset class. Unlike native cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, where holdings can be verified directly on the blockchain, tokenized gold represents claims… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a forward-looking initiative amid Gaza’s postwar reconstruction, senior advisers to President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace are quietly discussing the launch of a US dollar-pegged stablecoin tailored for the Gaza Strip. According to reports emerging recently, the proposal remains in its earliest… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 3:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has wrapped up its senior leadership appointments for its new Venture Banking division with the hiring of Ruari Phillips as Head of Venture & Growth Finance. The move, announced on 23 February 2026, positions the bank to roll out a dedicated service in… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprises are accelerating AI agent deployments at an unprecedented pace, yet many struggle to quantify the value they deliver. A late-2025 survey of 59 executives by CB Insights revealed that 80% consider AI agent adoption a strategic priority. Strikingly, however, 40% admit they cannot track… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 5:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a firm rebuttal to recent media reports, Binance has categorically denied allegations that it terminated or suspended compliance staff for uncovering potentially problematic cryptocurrency transactions linked to Iran. The world’s largest crypto exchange maintains that no sanctions violations occurred and that any personnel changes… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 2:43 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last year, it was revealed that online investment platform Crowdcube had teamed up with the London Stock Exchange to provide access to late-stage, high-growth private firms listed on LSEG’s new Private Securities Market (PISCES). PISCES, or Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System, is a new regulatory framework designed… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 1:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Regtech CUBE has announced the acquisition of 4CRisk.ai, a Silicon Valley-based firm specializing in agentic AI for compliance and risk mapping. The deal, terms of which remain undisclosed, marks another bold step in CUBE’s aggressive expansion strategy, building on its recent growth trajectory. CUBE,… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank, the UK-based provider of real-time clearing and embedded banking solutions, has taken a major step in its European ambitions. The company has named Tristan Kirchner, a payments executive with deep roots at Uber, Barclays and Visa, as CEO of its European subsidiary, ClearBank Europe… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency investors are navigating one of the most anxious periods in recent memory, with Bitcoin slipping beneath the $63,000 level and broader risk assets showing clear signs of strain. As of early Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the leading digital asset had touched intraday lows near… Read More

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

BNP Paribas Asset Management, part of BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP), has issued a tokenized share class of an existing French-domiciled money market fund, registering the assets directly on public blockchain infrastructure. Announced on 20 February 2026, the pilot represents a notable advancement in the bank’s… Read More