November 9, 2025 @ 3:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In August 2025, digital assets platform Gemini claims that it became the first major crypto exchange to support Zcash unified addresses. Now, the Gemini exchange is taking the next step by enabling complete support for Orchard, which is described as Zcash‘s most advanced privacy protocol…. Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins may potentially become an area of considerable growth, according to Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran. During a recent speech covering crypto and other developments for the first time in his new role, Miran said that based on the surveys that he has reviewed, and… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 8:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The World Economic Forum recently unveiled a stakeholder‑specific roadmap in order to mobilize private climate finance at scale in emerging markets as well as developing economies (EMDEs). The research report, From Risk to Reward: Unlocking Private Capital for Climate and Growth, focuses on execution, outlining… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 5:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian UK&I is introducing what it claims is an improved credit score that better reflects how credit applications are assessed, giving consumers a clearer picture of their overall borrowing potential and “more ways to improve their score.” The updated score includes new data, such “as… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 1:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Changes to interest rates may potentially have less of an impact on household spending than previously thought or forecasted, according to an update from Australia’s Commbank, which also noted that this means the reserve bank might have to lift or cut rates by more in… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 5:21 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Video Rebirth, a Singapore-headquartered artificial intelligence video startup, has raised $50 million to develop software aimed at professional content producers, shifting away from consumer-grade generative tools that have dominated the market. The company did not disclose its valuation or identify investors, describing them only as… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Starting this month, digital assets platform Kraken is partnering with BSO in order to deliver a so-called purpose-built ultra-low-latency (ULL) connectivity route between Tokyo and London. Intended for institutional clients and market makers, this route provides a “dedicated” private connection with round-trip latency “under 140… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe-backed Tempo has announced its first venture focused move with a $25 million investment in cryptocurrency infrastructure firm Commonware. As part of the latest transaction, the stablecoin-powered blockchain, Tempo, being developed by venture firm Paradigm and payments Fintech Stripe, will leverage the Commonware Library. It… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 5:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech Wise Plc (LON:WISE) remains committed to its business expansion plans in the United States. The financial technology company, known for its relatively low-cost international money transfers, is pressing forward with two pivotal strategies: securing approval as a national trust bank and introducing a… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 5:17 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

DailyPay, a provider of on-demand pay and financial wellness solutions, has named Nelson Chai its new CEO. Chai brings more than three decades of leadership experience in top executive posts at companies including Uber, where, as CFO, he led the company’s IPO. He also previously served as… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

At Binance, they claim to believe that the next wage of financial as well as ongoing technological evolution hinges on collaboration between the private sector and forward-thinking governments. Consistent with these objectives, Binance announced a milestone in this direction: their partnership with the Government of… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The research team at BitMEX has recently commented on why the Bitcoin (BTC) price is crashing. The digital assets firm pointed out that the prevailing narrative is now everywhere: “This time is different.” With spot exchange-traded-funds or ETFs and considerable institutional flows, many now seemingly… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Major banking institutions are now reportedly calling for the European Union to rethink the Digital Euro. According to media reports, there are now at least 14 large banks asking the EU reexamine its digital euro roll-out strategy. The European Payments Initiative (EPI Company) has now… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 3:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has recently shared commentary on the latest Bank of England rate decision. As widely reported and anticipated, The Bank of England has decided it will keep rates on hold as it awaits the Budget, noted Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK. Yael Selfin of… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 3:29 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Axiom GRC, a governance, risk and compliance (GRC) platform, has acquired IS Partners, a provider of cyber assurance and compliance services. The deal represents Axiom’s first U.S.-headquartered acquisition. IS Partners provides recurring audits to approximately 600 customers, covering key frameworks such as SOC 1, SOC… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 8:55 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Nuvei has integrated Visa Direct for Account into its global payments platform, giving merchants the ability to send funds directly to consumers’ and workers’ bank accounts in eligible countries. The new functionality expands Nuvei’s portfolio of payout solutions, enabling businesses to provide customers with quick, reliable,… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 6:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LendingClub (NYSE: LC) has announced that the firm’s Board of Directors has approved a program to repurchase and acquire “up to $100 million” of the company’s common stock through Dec 31, 2026. LendingClub shares are trading near their 52-week high with a market cap of over… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 5:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of adaptive cyber and specialty insurance solutions for global small and mid-market organizations, recently announced the launch of its updated brand identity. The initiative seemingly reflects Cowbell’s ongoing evolution, from enabling Adaptive Cyber Insurance to becoming a digital protection partner in commercial… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 5:54 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

OpenAI and Amazon’s $38 billion deal had Web3 tongues wagging, but other topics also caught their attention. Read on to find out which ones. Bitcoin good “October is over, and what a disappointment it was for crypto investors expecting the customary rally. Bitcoin closed October… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 4:53 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Higher Ed Innovation Index 2025, conducted by Transact + CBORD, finds 49% of campuses are accelerating tech investments, even as 44% cite implementation as their biggest challenge. While 99% of schools report using technology to cut costs and the majority reporting benefits from AI… Read More