February 2, 2026 @ 12:28 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Sokin, a global business payments company, has secured a $100 million long-term debt facility from specialty lender Oxford Finance. The facility will accelerate Sokin’s expansion across North America, Asia, the Middle East, and South America, and fast-track the acquisition of further regional licenses, banking partnerships,… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 8:40 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new research study from Wakefield Research surveyed 100 CFOs at mid-market U.S. companies ($50M-$500M revenue). Between 60 and 77% already plan to adopt AI depending on the use case. But the findings reveal a massive trust gap blocking execution. Read the full report here:… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 7:36 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) and Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) this week announced an expanded, multi-year partnership, making Affirm the exclusive provider of BNPL installment payment methods for lodging and packages across Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo. Affirm will also be available to Canadian travellers on select properties… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 6:03 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The European Commission has stepped up enforcement of its crypto-asset regulatory framework, opening infringement procedures against 13 member states over failures to implement or comply with new European Union rules governing crypto-asset taxation and markets. In its latest package of infringement decisions, the European Commission… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 5:02 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Sovereign wealth funds typically spread capital across global markets. The Philippines’ newest one says it is narrowing its focus instead. The Maharlika Investment Corporation, the Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund, said it will deploy capital in fiscal year 2026 across four strategic pillars — energy, logistics,… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 4:25 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Tenbin Labs, a next-generation tokenization protocol, announced a $7 million seed round led by Galaxy Ventures, with participation from Wintermute Ventures, FalconX, GSR, Nascent, Variant, Archetype, and Bankless Ventures. Tenbin is building tokenized asset infrastructure by making on-chain assets faster, more liquid, and more capable… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 4:13 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Clip, a Mexican digital commerce platform, this week introduced its Tap to Pay technology solution for Android, which allows businesses to accept contactless payments with their cell phones with a single tap, without the need to invest in a physical terminal, to start transacting. Clip… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 3:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments indicated in a recent update that smart contract platforms are emerging as foundational technologies that go beyond simple cryptocurrency transactions. Grayscale also mentioned that these networks, which were initiated by Ethereum in 2015, enable automated, decentralized applications for everything from lending to asset… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 3:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new development expected to enhance how Asian SMEs handle transactions, global fintech Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) has formed a strategic alliance with Raptor, a point-of-sale (POS) system provider. This collaboration focuses on easing operational hurdles for the city’s service industry, particularly in food and… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 2:10 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), a global non-profit initiative founded by Bybit and dedicated to leveraging blockchain for societal impact, and FLock.io, a privacy-first decentralized AI provider, have announced the signing of a partnership to explore collaboration focused on decentralized AI, blockchain, and public-good initiatives…. Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 12:34 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Researchers from Durham University found that successful crowdfunding campaigns tend to be based on clear financials; realistic targets; concise, readable messaging; authentic storytelling and clean, professional visuals. Zhibin Lin, Xue Chena, Jinjuan Yanga, Yan Zengb and Jiayuan Xinc used machine learning to compare 144 successful… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fipto, a regulated payment infrastructure for stablecoins, has been granted the Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). Fipto said it will now become the first European stablecoin payment player to hold both a Payment Institution (PI) licence and… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:29 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Limy, an Agentic Web infrastructure platform, this week emerged from stealth, announcing a $10M funding round led by Flybridge with participation from a16z speedrun. Other investors include Axiom, Clarim, Communitas, JRV and AnD. As the web shifts to AI agents, Limy’s platform provides brands control… Read More

February 1, 2026 @ 10:28 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new report from Everest Group finds that earned wage access (EWA) has become an established workforce benefit after more than a decade in the market. According to the research, EWA has reached an inflection point, with employers now expecting it to be delivered at… Read More

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