September 23, 2025 @ 4:10 pm By Michael Wong  |  

South Korea’s tax authority has confiscated more than 140 billion won ($106 million) in virtual assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, from tax delinquents over the past four years, highlighting the government’s widening use of digital assets to enforce compliance. The National Tax Service (NTS) began… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 3:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nick Morgan is a finalist for the Gregor G. Peterson Prize in Venture Philanthropy. Established in 2019 by the Peterson Family to acknowledge the work of Greg Peterson, a key figure in business and philanthropy, the prize awards a $250,000 grant over three years to… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 1:08 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

MoneyGram has unveiled a mobile app, introducing a digital, USD-backed stored value account designed to work with both traditional fiat currencies and stablecoins.  Customers will receive funds instantly into a secure USD balance, store those funds and cash out or spend. It will first launch in Colombia…. Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 11:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Roy Warren, Managing Director of Folk2Folk, a peer-to-peer lending platform, is retiring and being replaced by Kawai Chung as Chief Executive Officer. According to a release, Warren is aiding in supporting a smooth transition. Warren, who became MD in 2019, will join the board as… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 11:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where technological advancements are accelerating, Bain & Company’s Technology Report aims to serve as a vital compass for business leaders. Released this month, the  research report dissects the shifts in the tech landscape, positioning artificial intelligence as the force reshaping economies, societies,… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 11:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Nothing, a consumer tech firm that raised money on Crowdcube, has captured a $1.3 billion valuation following a $200 million Series C funding round. Tiger Global led the round. In a post on X, Nothing founder Carl Pei explained that the funding is the start… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 10:25 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

As socially focused apps and services race to adapt to lower thresholds under Visa’s VAMP, BrightCheck is helping them reduce chargebacks through a combination of social verification and payment security. Founder and CEO Scott Bright said it’s a combination that can help companies in many… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a seemingly significant development for the web3 and cryptocurrency ecosystem, Trillions.to has launched a fee-free frontend for Circle’s Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP). This platform reportedly enables users to transfer USDC across blockchains with zero added fees, covering only gas costs, and supports both CCTP… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 9:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the competitive sector of digital insurers, Insurtech firm Kin is emerging as a key player focused on a range of home insurance solutions. The Tampa-based insurtech, specializing in homeowners coverage, announced Q2 2025 results recently this month, revealing 26% year-over-year revenue growth to $58.5… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:56 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Grvt, a decentralized exchange for on-chain financial privacy that is powered by zero-knowledge technology, has closed a $19 million Series A funding round. The Series A round was co-led by Grvt technology partner ZKsync; Further Ventures, a capital markets infrastructure investment firm based in Abu Dhabi; EigenCloud, a verifiable… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This past week, DeAgentAI, a decentralized AI agent infrastructure project, announced that its native token, AIA, is available for trading on Binance Alpha and Binance Futures. This marks the first-ever listing of AIA on Binance, underscoring growing demand for decentralized AI solutions and advancing DeAgentAI’s… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Everyday expenses are squeezing the life out of long-term planning, as a new report from UK’s online pension provider PensionBee reveals that over half of UK consumers are staring down retirement with growing unease. Released on 17 September 2025, the research findings paint a troubling… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new study conducted by MoneyThumb, a provider of automated document evaluation and fraud detection solutions, in partnership with deBanked, a merchant cash advance publication, reveals an alarming trend in the small business lending sector: fraud is not only on the rise but is significantly… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a cautious outlook for Britain’s post-pandemic recovery, KPMG UK forecasts modest GDP growth of 1.2% in 2025, tapering to 1.1% in 2026, amid a cocktail of global uncertainties and domestic pressures. This projection, detailed in the firm’s latest economic briefing released on September 23,… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an environment where digital transformation also accelerates vulnerabilities, Kaspersky continues to focus on cybersecurity initiatives. This month, the global firm unveiled significant updates across its product suite, a specialized training program, and alarming research on AI-enhanced threats. These developments underscore Kaspersky’s commitment to proactive… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

An analysis of financial behaviour from social finance app Frich’s community of more than one million Gen Zers reveals a generation with ambitious retirement dreams but a concerning financial reality. Retirement optimism vs. financial constraints Gen Z’s confidence about their financial future contrasts sharply with… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an environment where institutional investors are increasingly turning to infrastructure as a way to tackle volatility, Schroders Capital is making an impact with deals that underscore its prowess in alternative investments. The first sees Dutch pension provider APG entrusting €425 million to Schroders for… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first half of 2025, the global private debt market demonstrated remarkable resilience amid economic headwinds, including persistent inflation and geopolitical uncertainties. PitchBook‘s latest H1 2025 Global Private Debt Report paints a picture of a maturing asset class, with assets under management (AUM) surging… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move aimed at improving retail investing, Webull Securities (Europe) B.V. has announced a partnership with Upvest, Europe’s investment infrastructure provider. Unveiled this month, the collaboration introduces fractional trading of European stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to the Webull EU platform. This initiative, starting… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a resilient display of resilience despite significant economic challenges, the UK welcomed over 363,000 new businesses in the first half of 2025, according to an analysis by SME lender iwoca of Companies House data. That’s the equivalent of 84 fresh enterprises springing to life… Read More