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

September 22, 2025 @ 2:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where cryptocurrencies aim to enable financial inclusion but often feel isolated from everyday life, Nebeus intends to make digital assets a part of our daily activities. Like many other Fintech and web3 platforms, the London-based fintech startup is on a mission to… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 2:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where small and medium-sized enterprises grapple with persistent funding challenges, various platforms are emerging as potential solutions. German Fintech A³ Handelspartner GmbH intends to address challenges SMEs are facing and is aiming to secure funding via Crowdcube. A³ has launched its latest… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new alert for UK homeowners, Lloyds Banking Group has spotlighted a looming financial crunch for thousands of mortgage holders. As fixed-rate deals struck during the pandemic-era lows near their end, the banking institution estimates that proactive remortgaging could collectively spare borrowers £1 billion… Read More

September 22, 2025 @ 12:02 am By Michael Wong  |  

Japan’s Credit Saison has launched a new venture capital vehicle dedicated to blockchain, joining a growing number of financial institutions targeting the sector despite market volatility. The fund, branded Onigiri Capital, was set up through the company’s Singapore-based corporate venture capital subsidiary and announced last… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 11:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SMG Swiss Marketplace Group (ticker: SMG) made its debut on the SIX Swiss Exchange on September 19, 2025. The listing crowns SMG as Switzerland‘s preeminent network of online marketplaces and etches it into the ecosystem of Europe’s IPO sector this year, reportedly emerging as the… Read More

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