February 1, 2026 @ 10:26 am By Michael Wong  |  

Card payments in Singapore are forecast to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.2% between 2025 and 2029 to reach S$209.2 billion ($158.3 billion) by the end of the period, supported by near-universal access to banking services, wide merchant acceptance and rising use… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Marquis has reportedly attributed a significant data compromise to vulnerabilities stemming from its security partner, SonicWall. The incident, which occurred in 2025, allegedly involved unauthorized access that resulted in the theft of sensitive customer information. According to several media reports, Marquis has publicly… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazilian fintech PicPay (Nasdaq:PICS) controlled by the billionaire Batista brothers—known for their role in the global meatpacking industry through JBS—has gone public on the Nasdaq in New York, achieving a valuation of approximately $2.5 billion. The Fintech company raised $434 million by selling about 22.86… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) announced fourth-quarter results for 2025 on January 30, 2026, with profitability surging thanks to steady loan activity and accelerated expansion in its fee-based operations. The San Francisco-based firm, which began as a student loan refinancing platform in 2011 and has since… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In its latest pivot amid rather turbulent market conditions, Nomura Holdings Inc., one of Japan’s most active investment banking institutions, has announced a reduction in its cryptocurrency positions and a tightening of risk controls within its digital asset operations. This move comes in response to… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 7:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether has unveiled its financial results for 2025, showcasing profitability and effective asset management. The company’s latest quarterly attestation, independently verified by BDO—a leading global accounting firm—paints a picture of sustained growth and financial strength. This report, covering the period ending December 31, 2025, underscores… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 1:27 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

WisdomTree (NYSE: WT) has added Solana as an available blockchain, enabling both retail and institutional investors to access WisdomTree’s tokenized funds through the WisdomTree Connect and WisdomTree Prime platforms. The integration extends WisdomTree’s full suite of regulated tokenized funds to Solana as part of the… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 12:30 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Lithic, a card issuer processing platform, this week announced a partnership with Stearns Bank, a Minnesota-headquartered financial services institution with more than a century of experience and customers nationwide. This collaboration expands Lithic’s enterprise-grade card program capabilities, enabling fintechs to launch consumer and commercial card programs… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 12:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Falcon Finance has introduced a substantial $50 million ecosystem fund aimed at fostering meaningful advancements in tokenized assets. This initiative, announced on January 30, 2026, targets developers and projects that are pushing the boundaries of yield-generating infrastructure, particularly those involving tokenized U.S. Treasuries, gold, and… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 12:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a report that during 2025, the worldwide mergers and acquisitions landscape achieved unprecedented milestones, marking it as the most dynamic year ever recorded for both transaction numbers and overall worth. According to recent analyses from PitchBook, approximately 50,810 deals were completed… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent move to curb sanctions evasion, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom for their ties to Iran’s financial system and support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a proactive move to bolster cryptocurrency wallet security, Ledger has announced the implementation of stricter rules for BIP32 derivation paths in its Bitcoin application and related variants, such as those for Dogecoin and Bitcoin Cash. This update focuses on enforcing hardened prefixes, creating a… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Michael Wong  |  

Dealroom.co, a global data platform focused on startups, high-growth companies and venture capital, has raised $7 million in a new investment round led by Indico Capital Partners, with participation from Rabobank and existing investors Beringea, Shoe Investments, and Knight Capital, the company said. Founded in… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:47 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

FlexTecs, a provider of recovery audit, contract compliance, and payment accuracy software and solutions, has announced a strategic investment from Cohere Capital, a Boston-based private equity firm focused on investing in differentiated technology and tech-enabled services companies. Through its services and technology, FlexTecs reviews more… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:46 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Growfin, an AI-native accounts receivable automation firm, is partnering with Credit Pulse, an AI-powered credit risk management platform. Together, the companies will leverage Agentic AI to help enterprises leverage credit risk-decisioning and accounts receivable management to improve cash flow efficiency, reduce bad debt, and strengthen… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 9:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Australia’s ongoing economic ties with China have undergone a significant transformation, driven by changes in the global economy. Economists at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) highlight how internal challenges in China and evolving international supply networks are compelling Australian businesses to broaden their horizons…. Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 5:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

South America-based digital bank Nubank (Nu)  (NYSE:NU)has received approval for a federal bank charter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. With approval, Nubank will be able to compete on a level playing field with other digital and legacy banks. As is typical,… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 5:29 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Amboss Technologies, a developer in the Lightning Network ecosystem, has announced RailsX, the first Lightning-native peer-to-peer decentralized exchange (DEX), at the PlanB Forum in El Salvador. It empowers users with complete freedom to transact at scale in stablecoins and Bitcoin, leveraging censorship-resistant, Bitcoin-native technologies like… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 5:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of Asia-Pacific financial services, regulatory compliance teams are grappling with outdated methods even as artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a potential game-changer. Recent research from Fenergo highlights a striking disconnect: while enthusiasm for AI is on the rise, the majority of operations… Read More

January 30, 2026 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has introduced its innovative Employment Insights solutions tailored specifically for auto dealers. Announced recently, these tools integrate authenticated employment and earnings information from The Work Number database with the company’s standard consumer credit reports. This combination provides lenders with a more comprehensive… Read More