October 26, 2025 @ 9:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether Data’s AI research division, QVAC, released what it claims is the largest synthetic dataset created for artificial intelligence training under a new initiative called QVAC Genesis. This initial release, Genesis I, a collection of 41 billion text tokens, is meant to help the world… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:51 pm By Michael Wong  |  

An Egyptian–Saudi partnership has launched a platform in Cairo to back property technology startups, aiming to speed digital adoption across Egypt’s real estate sector as the market undergoes major structural shifts, the companies said. Coldwell Banker Commercial Advantage and Modern Solutions, a subsidiary of Prime… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) recently noted that it will be allowing institutional customers to use their Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as a form of collateral for loans, marking a significant shift in how Wall Street’s largest banking institutions leverages digital assets as part of… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:49 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Clerq, a payments platform for high-ticket transactions, has secured $21 million in capital to power the future of payments. The funding includes a $12 million Series A round led by 645 Ventures, with participation from existing investors FirstMark Capital, Fika Ventures, Commerce Ventures, and Dash Fund. The Series A also included new strategic participation… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:48 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

BillGO, a payments technology company, recently released new research examining the state of small business financial health. The study, The Small Business Payments Pulse, highlights how payment delays and fraud are impeding small business growth in 2025. BillGO partnered with Ipsos, a leading global market… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced that it has filed a National Trust Bank Charter application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This application is the most recent step by Crypto.com in extending its commitment as the industry participant focused on ensuring regulatory compliance and… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Early Warning Services, the network operator of Zelle, announced a new initiative to allow Zelle to provide faster and reliable cross-border money movement. The update marks a key step in expanding the reach of Zelle globally by leveraging stablecoins. Zelle is a preferred way of… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:44 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Open source startup Chainguard said it raised $280 million in growth financing from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund, adding to a rapid funding pace that includes an April Series D and brings its total secured in the past six months to $636 million, or $892… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As widely reported, the Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller proposed “skinny” master accounts for payments-focused institutions, including crypto banks, during a Washington conference on October 21, 2025. This stripped-down access to the Fed’s payment rails—excluding perks like interest on balances or overdrafts—marks a decisive shift… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PensionBee noted that it helps with making it simpler to consolidate older 401(k)s and IRAs into a more transparent account so clients are able to see exactly where they might stand. According to an update from PensionBee, many rollovers tend to occur automatically, but if… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 8:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Generative artificial intelligence is now said to be reshaping the financial sector, emerging as a sophisticated tool in transforming how credit risk is being assessed. This, according to a report from OliverWyman which also noted that by moving further beyond traditional linear models, generative AI… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 6:26 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Nigeria’s central bank convened a strategic fintech roundtable on the sidelines of the IMF–World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington this week, reaffirming a collaborative, innovation-driven approach to developing the country’s financial system while pledging to preserve stability and confidence. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 5:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The next 5  years could potentially transform corporate and investment banking (CIB) as non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) continue to expand their operations across trading, advisory, as well as lending. A report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) indicates that NBFIs will account for “20% of global… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Thai authorities raided a Worldcoin-linked iris-scanning site and arrested suspects on allegations they operated unlicensed exchange services for the project’s WLD token, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said after a joint operation with the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB). The move is part of… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 4:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has announced its plans earlier this year to acquire Hidden Road, one of the non-bank prime brokers, providing institutions a “one-stop-shop” for services such as clearing, prime brokerage, and financing across foreign exchange, digital assets, derivatives, swaps, and fixed income. Ripple noted in a… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 4:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Around 800 investors in Spain have reportedly backed various equity deals this year so far, creating a more competitive environment where strategic positioning is considered to be crucial. This, according to an update from CB Insights which noted that to differentiate themselves, companies such as… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) has recently announced the expansion of its Installments Payment Services to include Citi’s portfolio of branded credit cards in the U.S., bringing millions of cardmembers more access to payment flexibility at the point of sale. Via Citi Flex Pay, cardmembers are able… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 4:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Public markets are reportedly leading in Italy as private capital activity rebounds in a more selective manner. This, according to an update from the researchers at PitchBook. As stated in the latest report, Italy’s economy faced a mixed Q3, with GDP stagnating and exports “softening”… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 3:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The majority or 84% of workers are eager to adopt agentic AI in their current role, however, most or 56% are concerned about their own job security working alongside AI agents, highlighting a seemingly urgent “disconnect.” Employees are prepared and keen to leverage agentic AI,… Read More

October 25, 2025 @ 2:55 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

UnifyApps this week announced a $50 million Series B led by WestBridge Capital with participation from ICONIQ and others. The new capital brings UnifyApps’ total funding to $81 million and marks a new phase of scale with Ragy Thomas joining as chairman and co-CEO, alongside… Read More