Global

January 28, 2026 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a financial ecosystem where efficient money management can make or break business growth, a new study by Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) sheds light on transforming treasury operations. Released on January 27, 2026, the report highlights the pitfalls of fragmented systems… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the closing quarter of 2025, the fintech and payments sector navigated a landscape marked by cautious optimism among investors, according to PitchBook‘s latest Public Comp Sheet and Valuation update. Authored by analyst Rudy Yang, the report delves into the public market dynamics, highlighting a… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

European Crowdfunding Service Providers regulation (ECSPR) became fully effective in November 2021, so it has been a few years now. A recent report distributed by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published a report on securities crowdfunding. In total, at the time of… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anthropic has reportedly concluded its latest funding round, surpassing initial expectations. The company, known for its Claude AI models, raised approximately $20 billion at a $350 billion valuation. This infusion of capital, led by investors such as Coatue Management, Singapore’s GIC, and Sequoia Capital, with… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nordic digital bank Lunar has successfully raised €46 million in new capital. This investment round, announced on January 27, 2026, is set to propel the company’s ambitions in scaling its operations, particularly in business banking and lending services, while strengthening its presence throughout the Nordic… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle (LSE: FCH) has rolled out Apple Pay compatibility for its Cashback credit card and FlexiPay services. This development, announced recently, aims to streamline how business owners manage their expenditures, offering a blend of ease, safety, and efficiency in daily transactions. By incorporating this… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Traditional banks are set to ramp up their engagement with digital assets this year, according to a forward-looking analysis from blockchain analytics firm Elliptic. Their 2026 regulatory and policy forecast highlights a pivotal shift where institutions no longer treat cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies as peripheral… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 7:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital banking provider Nubank (NYSE: NU), which focuses on serving consumers in Brazil at the broader LatAm region, announced recently it has exceeded 112 million customers, capturing about 61% of Brazil’s adult population. This surge reportedly positions Nubank as one of the largest private financial institutions… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 5:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized finance sector continues to evolve as we close out January 2026, bridging traditional finance with blockchain technology. Recent announcements highlight this trend, including Kraken‘s launch of a user-friendly yield-generating product and a significant collaboration between asset manager Bitwise and lending protocol Morpho. These… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 12:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, the private markets arm of the global asset manager Schroders, has bolstered its real estate team through a series of high-profile hires. Managing over $111 billion in assets, the firm is focusing on enhancing its capabilities in business development, capital formation, and asset… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 1:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Investing in private firms entails risk. As many, if not most, startups or early-stage firms go bust, this means there is more risk in an investment. While most securities crowdfunding platforms launched to provide access to capital for early-stage firms, today, a growing number are… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 11:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom must move faster in regard to tokenization and innovation in financial services, such as the usage of artificial intelligence (AI). These are true words, as London has long been a global financial hub, but it is at risk of falling behind due… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 9:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Communicate Telecoms, a UK-based provider of business communication solutions, has deepened its collaboration with payment platform GoCardless. The company is now implementing GoCardless’ Same Day Settlement+ feature, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning to expedite payment processing. This upgrade enables Communicate Telecoms to receive… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payment solutions provider Checkout.com has announced the acquisition of Blue EMI, a Lithuania-based electronic money institution specializing in euro-backed stablecoins. This acquisition, coupled with the establishment of a new technology center in Vilnius, underscores Checkout.com’s commitment to advancing innovation in Europe’s fintech sector. The… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to bolster the UK’s export sector, Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to allocate up to £2 billion in trade finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized corporations looking to grow internationally. This initiative, announced on January 26, 2026, aims… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s LendInvest (LSE: LINV) has recently reported significant expansion and strategic advancements in its business operations. As of the end of 2025, the company’s Funds Under Management reportedly reached £5.44 billion, marking a notable milestone in its growth trajectory. This figure reflects robust lending activity,… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNB Smart Chain has rolled out the Fermi hard fork, marking a pivotal upgrade that reportedly propels the network into its most advanced phase to date. This development slashes block production time from 0.75 seconds to a mere 0.45 seconds, all while ensuring the system… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 3:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aberdeen has urged the UK government to boost the annual contribution limit for Junior Self-Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) to £9,000, aligning it with the current Junior ISA threshold. This move, they argue, would help bridge a significant savings divide that has widened over the past… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 1:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru, a pan-European real estate crowdfunding platform, continues to make progress in 2026 with key updates focused on the Baltic markets. As a crowdfunding focused platform, it connects investors with property developers, offering opportunities for diversified investments secured by mortgages. Recent announcements from Estateguru highlight… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 8:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At the World Economic Forum in Davos this January, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong emerged as a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency’s integration into the global financial system. Through various appearances, including a live interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box and a panel discussion on tokenization, Armstrong… Read More