September 23, 2025 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent research from CoinGecko underscores how Bitcoin’s foundational ideals have transformed over time. The research study surveyed 2,549 individuals engaged in the web3 and crypto space between late August and mid-September 2025. Respondents hailed from diverse backgrounds: 68% were long-term investors, 20% short-term traders, 7%… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 3:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Union is poised to restrict major technology companies, including Amazon, Apple, Google, and Meta, from participating in a forthcoming financial data sharing framework, as reported by the FT. This move reflects the EU’s ongoing efforts to regulate the influence of Big Tech while… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:45 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fraud prevention platform Ravelin urges merchants to take immediate action on Visa’s updated VAMP (Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program). It warns that failure to minimize fraud will mean incurring significant, recurring fees, and even losing the ability to accept Visa payments. VAMP enforcement begins on Oct. 1…. Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:41 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

While the Fed rate cuts dominated discussions this week, Web3 also looked at some new developments with ETFs Did the Fed cut enough? “Markets are on edge this week as investors await the outcome of the most important FOMC meeting of 2025. Some analysts expect… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken continues to focus on product developing and technology advancements in an effort to improve trading and investing. Recently, the San Francisco-based exchange unveiled several updates: Kraken Launch for early token sales, xStocks integration on Kraken Pro for tokenized equities, and Kraken… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to reshape digital payments across Asia, LINE NEXT—the Web3 innovation arm of the messaging platform LINE—and the Kaia blockchain ecosystem have jointly revealed Project Unify. This initiative aims to deliver a versatile superapp centered on stablecoins, specifically engineered to streamline cross-border transactions…. Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move for cryptocurrency adoption in Latin America, Bitget Wallet, a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, announced its integration with Pix, Brazil’s widely used instant payment platform. This innovative partnership, facilitated through collaboration with local licensee Aeon, allows Bitget Wallet users to make direct payments using… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Meta has (NASDAQ:META) integrated a QR code-based payment system into the WhatsApp Business App. The announcement was made during Meta’s recent business summit in Mumbai, India, highlighting the company’s focus on enhancing digital tools for… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 6:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that indicates confidence in decentralized finance, YZi Labs—the family investment vehicle established by Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao and his former colleague Yi He—has significantly amplified its commitment to Ethena Labs. This development arrives just as Ethena’s flagship product, the synthetic stablecoin… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 2:44 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Arcanis has launched as an AI-powered “decision research” solution for growth and late-stage venture capital markets, adding a transparent AI trust layer through meeting standardized criteria for completeness, systematics, transparency, and clarity of output. Venture capital is often characterized by incomplete, fragmented, or incorrect data…. Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 2:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank has unveiled its Advanced Authorization platform, set to transform how financial technology companies handle immediate card transaction decisions. Announced on September 18, 2025, this update from Cross River arrives hot on the heels of the bank’s remarkable achievement: surpassing one billion payment… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 12:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

Shares of NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) have been down in the dumps in recent days due to challenges in China and questions regarding what exactly NVIDIA will be allowed to ship to the country, if at all. Today, things are looking up due to an announcement that NVIDIA and… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 10:58 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Last week, Scalekit launched an authentication stack purpose-built for agentic apps and announced a $5.5 million seed round led by Together Fund and Z47, with angel backing from Adam Frankl, Oliver Jay, Jagadeesh Kunda, and others. Gartner predicts that by 2028, 25% of enterprise breaches… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 9:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Capital B (Paris:ALCPB), Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company, or Digital Asset Treasury company (DAT), says it has purchased 551 Bitcoin while reporting a yield of 1,651.2%. This is not the first time the company has announced BTC purchases. The company has also confirmed the completion… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 9:38 am By JD Alois  |  

ZA Bank, one of the first digital-only banks in Hong Kong, has announced that it has topped one million users. As most observers anticipate that bank branches will soon be a thing of the past, alongside gas lamps and buggy rides, ZA Bank is proving… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Secondaries platform EquityZen has issued a note marking 11 years of offering multi-company funds to investors. EquityZen specializes in powering a marketplace for private securities – firms that have yet to pursue an initial public offering. While pretty promotional, the public note has merit as… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move for the United Kingdom’s technology sector, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), a global firm focused on leveraging artificial intelligence  and semiconductor technology, has committed £2 billion to bolster the country’s AI ecosystem. This substantial investment, aimed at fostering innovation and development, is set… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru , a pan-European real estate crowdfunding platform, continues to focus on enhancing its business operations, offering investors different avenues to diversify and capitalize on potential opportunities. Recent updates from European investment platform Estateguru highlight key developments: the launch of a Real Estate Auctions section… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 3:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first half of 2025, the United Kingdom solidified its position as the epicenter of European fintech investment, capturing over 50% of the region’s venture capital funding, according to a report by Finch Capital. This milestone underscores the UK’s pivotal role in driving financial… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 3:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that underscores the maturing crypto landscape, BitGo, a provider of secure digital asset storage and institutional-grade services, has submitted a pivotal S-1 registration to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This filing paves the way for an initial public offering (IPO),… Read More