May 8, 2023 @ 11:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Commonwealth Bank Group has unveiled its latest technology hub in Perth, as part of its broader strategy to contribute to Australia’s digital economy and support a diverse pipeline of technology talent. CBA’s Tech Hub program has been “established to diversify the concentration of tech… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 11:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Digital Pound Foundation, an independent forum supporting the implementation of a well-designed digital Pound, is pleased “to announce the expansion of its Board of Directors with the appointment of two new Board seats as it continues into its second year of full-time operations.” Adding… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 11:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TS Imagine, the global, cross-asset provider of trading, portfolio, and risk management solutions for financial institutions, announces the launch of TS One, a cross-asset class, SaaS-based solution designed “for investing teams who are seeking access to global markets, advanced execution management tools, battle-tested risk management… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 11:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payments provider Checkout.com has entered an agreement with Mamo, the fintech powering payments for SMEs across MENA, making Checkout.com the payments provider of choice for their flagship product Mamo Business. This deal further supports Mamo’s mission “to accelerate the growth of SMEs in the… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 10:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Haru Invest, a digital asset management platform, announced the launch of its crypto mining product Haru Mining in partnership with Canadian crypto miner Pow.re. Haru Mining explains that it “represents a strategic expansion of Haru Invest’s suite of digital asset investment services, opening users to… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 10:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OCBC Bank (SGX: O39) will be ramping up its Digital Silvers program with the aim of upskilling 2,000 elderly customers from now until the end of the year. Given this ambitious target, the bank will “increase the frequency of its workshops from around twice a… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 10:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Asda customers can now get £20 added to their Asda Rewards cash pot if they open a new Asda Money Credit Card or Asda Money Select Credit Card account, “provided by digital lender Jaja Finance, on or before 4 July 2023.” Asda Rewards is Asda’s… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 10:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Remitly Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELY), a digital financial services provider for immigrants and their families in over 170 countries around the world, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023. Matt Oppenheimer, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Remitly, said: “We are pleased to… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 10:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Openlayer, which claims to be the creator of the world’s most comprehensive platform for testing AI, announced that it has closed a $4.8 million seed round. The funds from the investment round will be used “to expand its workforce and enhance the platform’s functionality so… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 7:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PT Bank Maybank Indonesia, Tbk. (Maybank Indonesia or the Bank) announced its Consolidated Financial Results ended 31 March 2023, “with Profit before Tax (PBT) increased by 33.3% to Rp750 billion from Rp562 billion last year.” This was “derived from improved earning on its assets composition… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 7:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tide has distributed a statement calling for a more aggressive approach to dealing with fraud. Tide is a neobank for small businesses providing accounts in partnership with ClearBank. The company reports having over 500,000 UK SMEs as customers. Tide is asking the UK government to… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 6:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Westpac is rolling out a new feature on its banking app, which will allow customers to estimate their carbon footprint. Westpac customers will soon be able “to track their carbon footprint, with new functionality on the banking app that enables those with eligible accounts to… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 5:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Over 150,000 spectators watched Mage, a 3-year-old colt, win the run for the roses at the 2023 Kentucky Derby this past weekend. Mage held 15 to 1 odds in the tight two-minute race. Perhaps watching the race but not in the stands were 4oo investors… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GMEX Group Limited (GMEX), a firm focused on digital business and technology solutions for capital, commodities, and sustainability markets, announces the launch of ZERO13, a climate Fintech. ZERO13 reportedly “provides an automated AI and multi-blockchain driven aggregation ecosystem delivering trusted supply, digital issuance, trading, clearing… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 12:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

SeedBlink, a newer online investment platform based in Bucharest but with global aspirations, has announced a strategic partnership with Italy-based Doorway – another securities crowdfunding platform. Doorway is a venture capital platform in Italy, enabling direct investment in the asset class by private and corporate… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 11:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) and Barclay’s have signed a new multi-year strategic partnership. Building on their longstanding relationship, the agreement “includes a wide range of capabilities to support Barclays across the full ecosystem of businesses to enhance delivery for customers and clients and prepare… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 10:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SI Tickets, the ticketing site from Sports Illustrated, announced the launch of “Box Office by SI Tickets,” a self-service event management and primary ticketing solution built in partnership with web3 firm ConsenSys and powered by Polygon’s blockchain technology. Box Office is described as “the first… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 10:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Announced last week, the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion has scheduled a hearing on digital assets. The hearing entitled The Future of Digital Assets: Measuring the Regulatory Gaps in the Digital Asset Markets, is a joint hearing with the Agriculture Subcommittee… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 9:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Describing it as a learning experience, Binance has announced that all pending Bitcoin transactions have now been processed after a bumpy day when the crypto exchange paused BTX trades. All pending $BTC withdrawal transactions have now been processed. Once again, thank you for your patience… Read More

May 8, 2023 @ 9:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Socure, the provider of digital identity (ID) verification and fraud solutions, released a guide for state and local Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) “to establish effective digital ID programs for their constituents.” During the pandemic, the… Read More