September 9, 2025 @ 1:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency recently dismantled an international hacking ring responsible for stealing millions in cryptocurrency, leveraging advanced blockchain analytics from Chainalysis. This operation marks a critical step in combating the escalating wave of crypto-related crimes, which have surged globally in 2025, driven by… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 12:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) and Apex Fintech Solutions announced a partnership that includes a minority investment by State Street into Apex Fintech Solutions. State Street will leverage Apex’s digital custody and clearing platform “to expand State Street’s wealth services offerings to the global wealth… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 12:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) has solidified its position as a global enabler of digital financial services and sustainability with two significant developments: the release of its report on climate risks and social opportunities, and the steady performance of its instant payment system, Pix. These… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 12:01 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

On August 7, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could fundamentally reshape how retirement savings intersect with entrepreneurship and economic growth. The order aims to democratize access to alternative assets within 401(k) plans, opening the door for everyday Americans to invest retirement dollars… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ireland’s retail banks are gearing up to introduce a mobile payment platform called Zip Pay in 2026. This initiative might compete with solutions and services from digital bank Revolut by offering seamless peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. By pooling resources, institutions like Allied Irish Banks (AIB), Bank… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The private market fundraising ecosystem in Q2 2025 demonstrates cautious optimism, as outlined in PitchBook’s latest Global Private Market Fundraising Report. Despite ongoing economic uncertainties, private capital fundraising has shown resilience, with capital commitments stabilizing after years of decline. The report highlights key trends in… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has introduced a significant enhancement to its Digital Footprint Intelligence (DFI) service: the External Attack Surface module. This digital tool, integrated into Kaspersky’s Threat Intelligence portal, aims to enable organizations with advanced capabilities to monitor and secure their internet-exposed assets. Alongside this… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech shaping focused on improving investing, announced an investment in, and partnership with, Tangible Markets, a liquidity solutions provider for private market positions held via wealth management channels. Together, the firms will develop scalable liquidity solutions “for alternative investment funds – helping… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On September 8, 2025, SwissBorg, a Switzerland-based cryptocurrency wealth management platform, announced a significant security breach that resulted in the theft of approximately 193,000 Solana (SOL) tokens, valued at around $41 million. The incident, which targeted the platform’s SOL Earn program, was caused by a… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:37 PM EDT, the cryptocurrency world was jolted by a stark warning from Charles Guillemet, Chief Technology Officer of Ledger, who urged certain users to halt onchain transactions due to a potentially devastating cyberattack. Guillemet’s announcement on X revealed… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Gemini, a global crypto exchange poised for an initial public offering this week, revealed today that Nasdaq has committed to investing $50 million in the IPO at the same price of the float. In an updated S-1, Gemini revealed that Nasdaq has agreed to purchase… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 9:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

For Fintechs, LatAm is a region of opportunity, but also significant challenges. With each country seemingly at its own stage of development, there is plenty of work to do on a national level before LatAm can grow as one. Nisum Chile general manager Sebastian Martinez… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LON:WISE), the global technology company building what it thinks is the best way to move and manage the world’s money, announced an expansion of its North American office hub in Austin. The company will aim to increase its current office space “by 200% to… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 6:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, a worktech company specializing in on-demand pay solutions, continues to focus on reshaping the financial services sector for American workers, particularly younger generations, while fostering stronger employer-employee relationships. Recent developments, including new data on Gen Z savings habits, a strategic partnership with Wizardline Technologies… Read More

September 9, 2025 @ 2:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s private capital markets in 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s recent UK Private Capital Breakdown, present a complex environment shaped by macroeconomic pressures, shifting investment strategies, and sectoral resilience. The report highlights a divergent performance between venture capital and private equity, with VC activity… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 11:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adams Street Partners, LLC, a Chicago-based firm specializing private markets investment management, has officially unveiled its first office in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. With (a reported0 over $62 billion in assets under management (AUM), Adams Street’s entry into Abu Dhabi underscores the firm’s… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 10:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has taken significant steps to bolster Hong Kong’s position as a global hub for sustainable finance, with two key initiatives announced in September 2025. The launch of a public consultation on the Phase 2A prototype of the Hong Kong… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Singapore continues to solidify its position as a global hub for financial innovation and regional collaboration through recent developments: the Green Investments Partnership (GIP) achieving its first close with US$510 million in committed capital and the reaffirmation of bilateral cooperation between the Brunei Darussalam Central… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 7:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna has become known globally for its pay later or so-called flexible payments options offered to consumers via digital commerce platforms and other in-store locations as well. This relatively new service lets consumers divide the cost of their purchases into manageable, no-interest payments… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 5:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global financial services sector is undergoing a transformation and stablecoins—digital currencies pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies or commodities—appear to be at the center of these developments. A research report released by Julius Bär highlights the potential of stablecoins to reshape global payments,… Read More