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

September 8, 2025 @ 4:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD), a new spin on digital brokerages and investing, had a good day in the market as its shares jumped by over 15% today, closing at $117.28. This is almost its 52 week high and bodes well for investors. Robinhood was fueled by… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 4:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Privacy concerns are a huge issue in the US and recent years financial regulators have ramped up their monitoring of individual activity. Banks and other financial firms must flag suspicious activity, notify the feds of relatively small transfers and constantly be on guard for bad… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we begin to enter the final months of 2025, the cryptocurrency market presents a range of seemingly contrasting narratives. Ethereum, which decisively remains the dominant smart contract blockchain by market capitalization and user base, is grappling with conflicting indicators that have sparked debate among… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 2:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crypto firm CoinShares will become a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq via a SPAC in a $1.2 billion in a pre-money equity value on a pro-forma basis. The deal will see CoinShires combine with Vine Hill Capital Investment Corp.(NASDAQ: VCIC). CoinShares has been listed… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) has shared key insights from Vishal Kapoor, who has provided some perspective on the challenges associated with credit card rewards. In a blog post, Vishal Kapoor of Affirm poses the following question: Are points you might redeem someday worth more… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 11:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gita Bhatt, a Policy Communications professionals, noted that stablecoins and other financial tech advancements are expected to transform the global economy, presenting both opportunities and significant challenges. As outlined in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recent blog post, policymakers face the complex task of balancing… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Snappi is now Greece’s first ECB licensed digital bank, according to a statement by the company. The App focused digital bank based in Ioannina now has its services available via the Apple App Store and Google Play. Snappi offers cards, both digital and physical, transfers,… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lead Bank, a 97-year-old financial institution based in Missouri, has reportedly raised $70 million in a funding round, propelling its valuation to  $1.47 billion. This achievement, reported by Bloomberg, nearly doubles the bank’s valuation from the previous year, underscoring its role in serving fintech and… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Circle is focused on driving the adoption of blockchain-based finance with the upcoming launch of native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on the Plume and XDC Network blockchains. These developments, combined with Circle’s integration into the Global Travel Rule (GTR) Network… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, formerly Seedrs, is expected to soon list SpaceX Mirror Notes on the UK based platform. Mirror Tokens or Mirror Notes (for the UK) are digital assets that match the price and performance of private securities. The aim is to provide access to promising… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 8:21 am By Michael Wong  |  

Geniez AI, a startup developing technology to integrate artificial intelligence with legacy mainframe systems, said it raised $6 million in seed funding co-led by StageOne Ventures and Canapi Ventures. The company’s platform, according to the announcement, enables large language models and AI agents to access… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s economic sector in August 2025 continues to reflect a cautious approach to hiring and persistent pressures on public finances, as detailed in two key reports from KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). The KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs for… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 7:05 am By Michael Wong  |  

Itaú Asset Management, Brazil’s largest private asset manager, has set up its first dedicated cryptocurrency unit as the firm steps up its push into digital assets, appointing former Hashdex executive João Marco Braga da Cunha to lead the new team. The division will operate within… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 6:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SOL Strategies, a key player in the Solana ecosystem, has received approval to uplist its shares from the over-the-counter (OTC) market to the Nasdaq exchange. This milestone, announced in late August 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the company, enhancing its visibility and credibility among… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 5:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized finance ecosystem continues to mature, with decentralized exchanges playing a key role in facilitating peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading. According to a recent report by CoinGecko, Uniswap has solidified its position as the largest decentralized exchange by trading volume, claiming 35.9% market share during this… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 4:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to advance its vision for a digital euro, a project aimed at ensuring the resilience, inclusivity, and stability of digital payments in an increasingly cashless world. In a recent address to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 3:27 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fireblocks has launched the Fireblocks Network for Payments to power stablecoin payments across more than 100 countries. This enables fintechs, PSPs, and other institutions to build products on Fireblocks’ infrastructure – delivering payouts, remittance, merchant settlement, cross-border treasury and orchestrating global payment flows with complete control. Open, secure… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has appointed Frédéric Oudéa, former CEO of Societe Generale, as chairman of its newly established Western Europe operation. This new hire underscores Fintech Revolut’s push to challenge traditional brick-and-mortar banks across the region, leveraging Oudéa’s experience in global banking to steer its… Read More