November 25, 2025 @ 2:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KryptoByte, which is reportedly seeking to transform stranded energy into digital assets, is pleased to announce a partnership with Archax, a UK based digital asset exchange, broker and custodian. Archax will become the custodian for Bitcoin generated and acquired by KryptoByte and will aim to… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 12:58 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

GFT Technologies and FICO have joined forces in a new global partnership. Their goal: help banks act in real-time, stop fraud early, and simplify risk decisions using AI. “This partnership reflects what the market needs most: speed, trust, and intelligence at scale,” said Marco Santos, global CEO of… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 11:57 am By JD Alois  |  

On the eve of the Chancellor’s Autumn statement, which is expected to see increases in various taxes, including a rise in capital gains tax, a recent report highlights the number of people fleeing the UK to avoid the ever-growing burden on high earners.  This is… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 11:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the fintech shaping the future of investing, has recently announced the deployment of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to support Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) Wealth Management’s alternatives business. This latest initiative is part of iCapital’s broader strategy to drive digital transformation and deliver seamless connectivity, enhancing… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 10:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Caesar, the AI co-research platform, has become the crypto-native firm to take steps towards issuing onchain equity via a partnership with Centrifuge. Such a deployment would create a precedent for how token-native startups can mature into “equity-based, investor-ready companies.” Tokenized markets have surpassed $30 billion… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 10:45 am By Michael Wong  |  

Grab Holdings and Singapore-based stablecoin issuer StraitsX have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore building Web3-linked wallets and a stablecoin settlement network, the companies said. The partnership could let Grab users pay merchants across Asian markets using regulated digital tokens, per the announcement. Under… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 9:35 am By JD Alois  |  

JP Jenkins, recently approved to operate a PISCES platform in the UK, says it has partnered with Ledgy. Ledgy is an equity and share plan management platform for companies from early stage through publicly listed firms. The agreement is to offer an end-to-end solution for… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 9:25 am By JD Alois  |  

The SitusAMC data breach has banks scrambling to assess the damage. The hack has hit big banks like JP Morgan, Citi, and Morgan Stanley as client data has allegedly been pilfered. Reportedly, the breach was uncovered on November 12th, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini‘s Head of UK, Daniel Slutzkin, has shared key insights with CI. During our conversation, Slutzkin touched on how Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI) plans to focus on product development for European markets this coming year. He also talked about their overall approach to business operations, given the… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has recently commented and shared key insights on the newly released inflation data. Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK said that slowing inflation strengthens the case for a potential December 2025 interest rate cut, Selfin added that the latest data is seemingly positive… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG noted that the majority or 87% of UK adults with cash ISAs will not invest in stocks and shares should the cash ISA allowance is reduced. This, according to the latest research from KPMG UK which also mentioned that most will now aim to… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European Fintech iwoca noted that over three-quarters (76%) of business finance specialists say the Government’s policies have had a negative impact on the UK’s SMEs, with the situation predicted to “worsen” at the Budget.  The new research from iwoca finds that the “criticisms” of the… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 8:02 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Target (NYSE: TGT) this week announced that consumers can shop inside ChatGPT, part of an effort to reimagine AI-powered shopping as a curated, conversational experience. In the new Target app in ChatGPT, users can ask for help. Launching next week in beta, Target will offer a complete… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 2:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com and the VerifiedX (VFX) Network (VerifiedX.io), the people’s network and a global enabler of self-custody and Web3 wallet infrastructure, announced that Crypto.com will now offer VerifiedX secure custody and liquidity support for “$1.5 billion in assets,” as well as OTC trading capabilities. Via the… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 1:18 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Eton Solutions has launched EtonAxisTM to serve private equity users worldwide. The solution helps manage key multi-step workflows, including tracking entire deal lifecycles, digitally onboarding investors, securely sharing documents with external stakeholders and collaborating with portfolio companies. For private equity firms that manage tens to… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 12:58 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has expanded its partnership with Blackhawk Network (BHN), a global provider of branded payment solutions, to give consumers even more choice and flexibility for purchasing gift cards, just in time for the holidays. Gift cards remain… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 12:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A report from Oxford Economics, commissioned by Allica Bank, highlights the seemingly transformative role challenger banks play in driving Britain’s economic growth. The latest research report indicates that in 2024, Allica Bank’s lending to Britain’s established SMEs supported more than 84,000 jobs across the country,… Read More

November 25, 2025 @ 12:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fenergo, a provider of AI-powered Client Lifecycle Management (CLM), Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) transaction monitoring solutions, announced a partnership with Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) in order to integrate Moody’s Entity Verification API into Fenergo’s FinCrime OS. The partnership now brings together… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 11:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has announced that Aegon UK, NatWest Cushon, and M&G are the partners for the initial close of the British Growth Partnership Fund I, currently subject to final terms and relevant approvals. All parties have now completed investment “diligence” and are said… Read More

November 24, 2025 @ 5:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  We recently connected with Sunny Lu, the CEO of VeChain, a blockchain-powered network that transforms everyday positive actions into verified, tradable digital assets. By enabling greater transparency, trust, and inclusivity, VeChain allows for conscious consumers, ethical builders, and better businesses to scale social and environmental… Read More