Intercontinental Exchange to Dual-List on NYSE Texas

On June 16, 2025, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), announced its decision to dual-list its shares on NYSE Texas, effective June 17, 2025. This strategic move underscores ICE’s commitment to capitalizing on Texas’ pro-business environment while… Read More

Alpaca Integrates Kraken Embed to Expand Crypto Access for Partner Network

Kraken and Alpaca have partnered to expand crypto trading access through a single integration. Alpaca — a U.S.-based brokerage infrastructure platform with more than 200 enterprise partners and over five million end user accounts — has “integrated Kraken Embed to enhance Alpaca’s existing crypto capabilities… Read More

Regtech Jumio Launches New Liveness Detection Solution for Protection Against Deepfakes, Injection Attacks

Jumio, the enabler of AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights, announced general availability of Jumio Liveness Premium with deepfake detection, the company’s biometric liveness detection solution to date. Regtech Jumio’s solution leverages a patented Jumio technology, combining randomized color sequences… Read More

Fintech Zilch Affirms Commitment to Affiliate Innovation with APMA Membership Amid Growth of Ad-Subsidized Payments Network

Zilch, the firm behind the Ad-Subsidised Payment Network (ASPN), has officially joined The Affiliate & Partner Marketing Association (APMA) – a move that underscores its long-term commitment to driving innovation in the affiliate and partner marketing space. This membership is a marker of intent with… Read More

German Economy Reportedly Expected to Recover for First Time in 2026 but Remains in the European Midfield

Following the ongoing recession, the latest European Economic Outlook from KPMG signals a moderate recovery for the German economy in 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow by 1.1% – the first noticeable upturn in four years. This year, it is likely… Read More

Digital Banking : Openbank Onboards Over 100,000 Clients in Mexico

Openbank, Grupo Santander’s fully digital bank, announced today that it has reached 110,000 customers in Mexico in less than four months. Since landing on Mexican shores in February, Openbank has grown strongly, which confirms “that more Mexicans are seeking digital financial solutions that fit their… Read More

UK Considering Backtrack on Non Dom Taxes as Wealthy Flee, Tax Revenue Declines

The Laffer Curve is alive and well. The economic theory is based on the fact that if people are taxed too much, they will eventually vote with their feet, thereby reducing the tax revenue that policymakers anticipated when raising taxes. It has been widely reported… Read More

Stake Enhances Payout Experience with Checkout.com Pay to Card Integration

Stake, one of the digital and global real estate investment platforms, has launched Pay to Card, a withdrawal feature powered by global digital payments company, Checkout.com. The new solution enables investors to “receive their dividends and returns directly to their bank cards, often in just… Read More

Bank of England Hold’s Rates Steady Due to Pesky Inflation

The Bank of England decided to hold rates steady today, mainly due to concerns about sticky inflation. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), by a six-to-three vote, decided to hold the bank rate at 4.25%. The three dissenters preferred to lower rates by 25 basis points. The… Read More

Open Banking: Salt Edge Selected by LHV Bank, Supported by Tuum Partnership

Open banking enabler Salt Edge and Tuum have been selected by LHV Bank to support their endeavors. Tuum partnered with Salt Edge in 2022 as part of an effort to expand services across Europe. Tuum is a cloud-based, banking-as-a-service platform that offers core banking while… Read More




Partners Group Establishes Regional Headquarters with New Abu Dhabi Office

Partners Group, one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, expanded its presence in the Middle East with the opening of a regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Steffen Meister, Executive Chairman of the Board, Partners Group, comments: “Abu Dhabi is increasingly becoming… Read More

Schroders Capital UK Innovation LTAF Announces Biopharma Investment

Schroders Capital, the $99.3bn private markets business of Schroders, announces today that its UK Innovation Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) has invested in Draig Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharma company aiming to transform the treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases. The UK is Europe‘s largest venture capital market and… Read More

Elliptic Joins IWF to Prevent Financing of Exploitation via Crypto and Blockchain Infrastructure

Elliptic, an enabler of digital asset decisioning, partnered with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to strengthen efforts in preventing the financing of abusive images and videos through cryptocurrencies and blockchain infrastructure. This strategic membership will allow Elliptic to “integrate IWF’s specialized data on cryptocurrency payment… Read More

Geopolitical Tensions Cloud UK Inflation Outlook, Warns KPMG UK

In a statement addressing the latest inflation figures, Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK, highlighted the growing uncertainty surrounding the UK’s inflation trajectory, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The recent surge in energy prices, with oil prices climbing over 13%… Read More

Binance Aims to Enhance Digital Assets Liquidity, Security, Global Impact of Crypto

Binance continues to drive innovation in the blockchain ecosystem through a series of impactful updates. From boosting altcoin and digital assets liquidity to advancing Web3 wallet security and aiding global law enforcement, Binance’s initiatives highlight its commitment to accessibility, safety, and real-world utility. Binance is… Read More

Nordic Challenger Bank Lunar to Start Visa Card Processing with Pismo’s Platform

Visa (NYSE:V), the digital payments firm, and Pismo jointly announced that the Nordic challenger bank Lunar will start Visa card processing with Pismo’s platform as the first bank in the Nordics. The move to Pismo enables Lunar to develop and “launch new products and solutions… Read More

BNPL Fintech Klarna Expands into Mobile Phone Plans with Flexible Service

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, is entering the mobile market with an unlimited phone plan, paired with Klarna’s signature seamless experience directly in the Klarna app. Klarna’s unlimited mobile plan launches “first in the U.S. in the coming weeks (join the… Read More

Pocket Network Operations Lead Explains Why Web3 Sector Needs An Open-Data Framework

Web3 still relies on centralized infrastructure to run applications and AI models, creating major challenges for users and developers. Chris Jenkins, Operations Lead at Pocket Network, shared insights with CI about how Web3 can improve dapps and AI products, and how open data frameworks will… Read More

Coinbase Enables Crypto Adoption with USDC Integration, Blockchain Security, Advanced Machine Learning

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) continues to shape the future of digital finance through strategic partnerships, robust security initiatives, and technological advancements. Recent updates highlight Coinbase’s efforts to integrate USD Coin (USDC) as collateral for futures trading, its pivotal role in establishing blockchain security standards, and its innovative… Read More

Global Uncertainty, Weakening US Dollar Reportedly Drives Retail Investors to Gold and Digital Assets

Gold and cryptoassets gain favor as safe haven plays for retail investors according to the latest quarterly Retail Investor Beat from trading and investing platform eToro. The study, which surveyed “1,000 retail investors across the US, revealed that when faced with the prospect of a… Read More

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