August 8, 2023 @ 8:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange has signed a strategic agreement with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform to manage digital asset operations and build innovative businesses on the blockchain. This strategic partnership empowers TASE “to offer a comprehensive range of innovative and secure digital asset products and… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 7:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

Wealthech Endowus has raised $35 million in funding, with multiple prominent investors participating in the round. Citi Ventures and MUFG Innovation partners, along with “four of Asia’s wealthiest families,” backed the firm, according to a company release. Existing investors that participated include UBS Next, Singapore’s… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 5:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK-based securities crowdfunding platform Seedrs was acquired by Republic in late 2021, with the deal officially closing in late 2022. While the two platforms have cross-listed securities offerings, the combined firm has been slow to promote the ability to tap into both the European and… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 5:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Knot, the platform that enables card issuers to automatically switch saved payment methods at the request of their users, announced a $10 million Series A raise led by Nava Ventures, with participation from Amex Ventures, Plaid, and 20+ world-leading CEOs and founders. The funding from… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Acuity Trading, a global provider of AI data-driven trading tools, unveils a brand new product creating unique, actionable insights for brokers and traders. The latest innovation from news technology company Acuity Trading is here: ‘NewsIQ,’ a unique tool designed “to turn media coverage analysis into… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

VNX, a Liechtenstein-based company registered by the Liechtenstein Financial Market Authority (FMA), has partnered with Burrito Wallet, which is developed by a subsidiary of Bithumb, a Korean cryptocurrency exchange, to introduce South Korean users “to the digital assets VNX Gold, VNX Euro, and VNX Swiss… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 4:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

This announcement marks a significant milestone in the digital landscape as NexeraID in collaboration with PolygonID unveil their Web3 Compliance initiative. This project sets a standard for privacy protection while “ensuring strict adherence to regulatory requirements in the ever-evolving realm of Web3 compliance.” With the… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 12:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is reporting that household credit card debt is now over $1 trillion. The  Fed, in its quarterly report, noted that total household debt stands at $17.06 trillion, having risen by $16 billion at the end of Q2 2023…. Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 12:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AvidXchange, a provider of accounts payable (AP) automation software and payment solutions for middle market businesses and their suppliers, announced that John Feldman has been elevated to the role of Chief Operating Officer of AvidXchange, Inc. Feldman will continue to “oversee the transformation of the… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 12:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Real estate investment platform Fundrise has announced a new fund that currently offers a large 13% dividend. In an email, Fundrise said the interest rate policy has “created a period of dislocation”  that has created a “wave of potential distress for borrows” while also creating… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 11:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

albo, a neobank in Mexico, has announced its acquisition of delt.ai for $20 million. With this strategic acquisition, albo has “strengthened its position in Mexico’s financial services sector, becoming the only neobank to offer debit and credit products for both consumers and SMBs.” This is… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 11:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The last couple of months have been anything but “dull” for the digital asset industry – enforcement actions, regulatory proposals, the first ever SPBD approval and, of course, the landmark Ripple decision, the team at tZERO recently noted. tZERO Group, Inc., which claims to be… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe, a financial infrastructure platform for businesses, recently announced that Steffan Tomlinson will join the company as chief financial officer. Steffan reportedly has more than 25 years of experience “in the finance industry, most notably with Confluent, Google Cloud, and Palo Alto Networks.” According to… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 9:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Greenlight, a Fintech company that helps teach financial literacy, today announced a credit builder for teens to build credit before they turn 18. Parents can now add teens as authorized users to the Greenlight Family Cash Mastercard. In a release, Greenlight said 84% of teens… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jeremy Allaire, Co-founder & CEO of Circle, a Fintech that’s focused on stablecoins and other services supporting the blockchain and crypto sector, says that despite the hype that they’re all about the US, the firm “estimates that 70% of USDC adoption is non-US, and some… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 8:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitwage is pleased to announce the integration of Tether USDT via TRON network, marking another significant milestone in their journey “to deliver seamless cross-border and multi-currency services.” This addition to their stablecoin options “reaffirms their commitment to offering enhanced liquidity, efficiency, and convenience to our… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Celo Foundation announced that Google Cloud is running a validator on the Celo network, which is helping to strengthen the overall security of the network. This initiative builds on Google Cloud and the Celo Foundation’s April announcement to support sustainability-focused startups “in the Celo ecosystem… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced the promotion of Abhi Bisarya to Chief Product Officer. In this role, Bisarya will continue “to lead Crypto.com’s product development and strategy as part of the Company’s executive leadership team.” Since joining Crypto.com in 2022 “as EVP, Product, Bisarya has enabled Crypto.com to… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zillow Group‘s  (NASDAQ: Z and ZG) new-construction listings will soon be automatically syndicated to Redfin, connecting home builders with motivated buyers on both platforms. The strategic partnership will aim to “expand the reach of home builder listings on Zillow and allow Redfin customers to explore… Read More

August 8, 2023 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NEXT Insurance, a digital small business insurer, today announced it is expanding its insurance offerings for small businesses with the launch of commercial umbrella/excess liability in 41 states, and the expansion of liquor liability coverage in 7 additional states. Commercial excess/umbrella insurance “includes the same… Read More