September 21, 2025 @ 10:17 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore’s central bank pledged to safeguard price stability and financial sector resilience while deepening innovation and climate transition efforts, as global uncertainties weigh on growth prospects. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, who also oversees the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), said in an addendum… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 10:03 pm By Michael Wong  |  

China-based Huize Holding Ltd, through its international brand Poni Insurtech, has obtained a financial adviser and exempt insurance broker license in Singapore, reinforcing its strategy to build dual regional hubs in Singapore and Hong Kong. Poni Financial Advisory Pte. Ltd. was licensed by the Monetary… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 8:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has issued guidance urging financial institutions exploring cryptocurrency-related activities to integrate blockchain analytics tools into their operations. This recommendation, aimed at enhancing risk management and regulatory compliance, reflects the growing intersection of traditional finance and the… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The private credit landscape continues to evolve amid economic headwinds, underscored the sector’s adaptability, the researchers at PitchBook have noted. Private credit, once a niche alternative to traditional lending, has surged as a go-to financing mechanism for middle-market companies grappling with syndicated loan market disruptions…. Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The FTX Recovery Trust has unveiled plans for its third round of distributions, injecting approximately $1.6 billion back into the pockets of affected creditors. Scheduled to commence on September 30, 2025, this payout underscores the ongoing efforts to rectify the fallout from one of the… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:31 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Flywire (Nasdaq: FLYW) unveiled enhancements to its Student Financial Software (SFS) solution. With direct integrations into ERPs Banner Ethos and Unit4 (Agresso), Flywire delivered its first SFS implementations featuring real-time student account presentment for U.K. customers, which is then linked to Flywire payment… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Augur, a platform that has been known for enabling decentralized prediction markets, appears to be undergoing a significant reboot (or at least planning or considering it at the moment). Launched in 2014 by the Forecast Foundation on the Ethereum blockchain, Augur has long been known… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:25 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Senpi, the AI wallet, this week announced its $4 million seed round led by Lemniscap, with participation from Coinbase Ventures Base Ecosystem Fund, SuperLayer, Primal, Auros, Mana, and angel investors. This funding round will help Senpi continue on its accelerated growth trajectory, with plans to… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of digital finance, North America stands as a major player, with the United States still firmly at its helm steering global cryptocurrency adoption. According to Chainalysis‘ 2025 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report, the region ranks second worldwide in the Adoption Index, capturing 26%… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 2:19 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Sift’s Q3 2025 Digital Trust Index reveals that account takeover attacks targeting the fintech and finance industry have surged 122% year-over-year. Travel and ticketing platforms also faced significant increases with a 56% year-over-year rise in account takeover attacks, as fraudsters target accounts rich with loyalty… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 2:17 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

While large retail and investment banks go all in on AI, Canadian credit unions are taking a different approach to implementing the technology, according to a new report released today. Part 2 of the two-part Banking Disruption Index from global AI and digital transformation company… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil’s digital banking platform Nubank (NYSE: NU) continues to focus on bringing together everyday conveniences with practical financial tools. This week, the company made several announcements: first, with a mobility partnership alongside Uber that aims fo savings and surprises for some its customers, and second, the… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com has announced a strategic integration with the Sei Network, a so-called high-performance Layer 1 blockchain designed for digital asset markets. Unveiled on September 19, 2025, this partnership introduces institutional-grade custody solutions for Sei‘s native SEI token, addressing a need for secure asset management in… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 2:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform CoinList continues to serve as a conduit linking emerging blockchain projects with early supporters. During the past month, CoinList has unveiled several strategic developments that aim to streamline investments, bolster security, and open new avenues for participation in decentralized networks. These updates… Read More

September 20, 2025 @ 2:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a landscape marked by persistent inflationary pressures and a cooling yet resilient labour market, the Bank of England (BoE) has signaled a measured approach to monetary policy. This, according to recent insights from KPMG UK. Recently, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) elected to hold… Read More

September 20, 2025 @ 2:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SoftBank Vision Fund, the fintech venture capital powerhouse, announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 20% as part of a broader initiative to channel resources into artificial intelligence -focused ventures. The decision, which has sent ripples through the investment community, underscores the fund’s push… Read More

September 20, 2025 @ 2:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Account-to-Account (A2A) payments have emerged as a significant breakthrough, aiming for a shift away from the card-dominated ecosystem toward seamless, direct bank transfers. Yet, as highlighted in Juniper Research‘s whitepaper, Ascending-to-Ailing: The Deceleration of A2A Adoption, this seemingly promising trajectory is now appears to be… Read More

September 20, 2025 @ 2:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the tech ecosystem navigates a landscape shaped by product development key breakthroughs as well as economic shifts, August 2025 marked a period for early-stage investments. According to recent analysis released by CB Insights, more than 1,140 funding rounds were completed by private ventures worldwide… Read More

September 20, 2025 @ 12:14 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Envive AI, a digital commerce Fintech, has closed a $15 million Series A round led by Fuse VC, bringing total funding to $20 million. The company is developing brand-safe, self-improving AI agents designed to drive every customer interaction towards business outcomes, enabling performance and growth at scale. Consumer… Read More

September 20, 2025 @ 12:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bivial, a Zurich-based financial technology company, has unveiled its latest update: instant 24/7 Swiss Franc (CHF) payments. Announced this month, this service aims to transform how businesses and individuals handle cross-border transactions in one of the world’s most stable currencies. As global trade accelerates and… Read More