September 17, 2025 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), the flexible payment solutions provider, has unveiled updates that broaden its “buy now, pay later” (BNPL) offerings across retail, home services, and wellness sectors. Announced this month, these developments seemingly underscore Affirm’s commitment to transparent, consumer-friendly financing amid a… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an escalation of efforts to curb Iran’s illicit financial activities, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions on September 16, 2025, targeting a sophisticated shadow banking network. This operation, valued at over $600 million in cryptocurrency inflows,… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ZOOZ Power Ltd. (Nasdaq and TASE: ZOOZ) has selected Crypto.com as its key partner to implement a digital asset treasury strategy. Announced on September 16, 2025, this collaboration positions ZOOZ Power as the first dual-listed company on Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE)… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 5:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE: MA) is accelerating its push into the future of finance, blending blockchain tech advancements, improved ATM experiences, AI-driven commerce, and smarter decision-making tools. These updates underscore the company’s commitment to fueling the digital economy through trusted, secure, and user-centric technologies. One highlight is… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 3:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

Taking the other side of the rate cut discussion, Cato Institute Research Fellow Jai Kedia, believes no rate cut is necessary and there is a risk of greater inflation, which could necessitate a rate increase. “The Fed cut its target for the federal funds rate… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MoonPay, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, has announced its acquisition of Meso Network, a startup focused on integrating traditional financial systems with blockchain technology. The deal, revealed on September 15, 2025, underscores MoonPay’s aim to forge a comprehensive, regulated network that seamlessly blends fiat… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 3:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

LawFi, a funding platform for legal loans, says it has formed a partnership with Cordell & Cordell – a large family law firm with 200+ attorneys. LawFi operates a lending platform capable of underwriting and funding customized legal fee loans. The platform enables point-of-sale legal… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 3:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky continues to lead the charge with timely warnings, product launches, and strategic initiatives. The company has issued critical alerts on emerging vulnerabilities while bolstering its portfolio for businesses worldwide. These updates underscore Kaspersky’s commitment to proactive defense amid rising AI integration, automotive cyber risks,… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 2:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was expected, the US Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rates by 25 basis points, to 4% to 4.25% percent. The FOMC noted that while inflation remains somewhat evelated, economic activity has slowed along with job growth. Voting for the rate cut were Chairman Jerome… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 12:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin in terms of market cap and overall adoption, has played a pivotal role in helping Canadian law enforcement recover 460,000 USDT—equivalent to about $640,000 CAD—from an investment scam targeting an Ontario resident. The operation, executed by the… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 11:51 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Reach3 Insights, in collaboration with PayPal, announced new research uncovering the powerful role that rewards play in consumer payment decisions. Using Reach3’s conversational, mobile-first approach, the study revealed that consumers’ preferences go far beyond dollars and cents, and that rewards drive loyalty, shape… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 11:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move poised to reshape the transition from private to public markets, Carta, the equity management platform for private companies, has announced a partnership with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). Unveiled recently, this alliance designates the NYSE as Carta’s preferred public listing venue,… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Today, it is widely anticipated that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates for the first time since December 2024, when the FOMC decided to cut rates by 25 basis points. The bigger question is how much the Fed will cut and expectations for… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Greater China private capital market, encompassing mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan, experienced a continued slowdown in investment activity in the first half of 2025, driven by macroeconomic pressures, geopolitical uncertainties, and global capital reallocation. According to PitchBook s 2025 Greater China Private… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sei Network has announced a strategic partnership with Elliptic to bolster its compliance and risk management capabilities. This integration of Elliptic’s advanced blockchain risk intelligence platform marks a significant step forward for Sei, enabling the network to scale its high-performance trading infrastructure without sacrificing trust… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 1:53 am By Michael Wong  |  

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) announced $1 billion in new investments and partnerships for Iraq during an IFC Partnerships Day in Baghdad, marking two decades of the World Bank Group member’s operations in the country. The investments will target energy, infrastructure, agribusiness and finance sectors… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank), which claims to be one of the nation’s largest banks, has made significant strides across physical expansion, financial performance, and technological partnerships. These developments underscore Maybank’s commitment to enhancing accessibility, sustaining growth, and embracing digital transformation amid evolving market demands. These… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 12:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Hoskinson, the founder of Cardano and a co-founder of Ethereum, has often drawn parallels between his original vision for Ethereum and the development path of Cardano (ADA). Hoskinson has stated that Cardano embodies the design principles he initially imagined for Ethereum, emphasizing a blockchain… Read More

September 17, 2025 @ 12:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation Limited (HKMC) announces that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China International Capital Corporation Limited (CICC) in Hong Kong, China on co-operation of Infrastructure Financing and Securitisation (IFS). Both parties will enhance co-operation across multiple areas, such… Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 10:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sebastian Siemiatkowski, the co-founder of Klarna Group Plc (NYSE:KLAR), has seen the value of his pledged company shares surge to nearly $1 billion following the fintech giant’s highly anticipated initial public offering. This underscores the Swedish entrepreneur’s commitment to the buy-now-pay-later fintech, even as he… Read More