September 1, 2025 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cactus Custody announces a partnership with Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited, a global so-called “Web5” (Web2 + Web3) wealth management platform. The collaboration covers institutional-grade digital asset custody and OTC trading capabilities, supporting Fosun Wealth Holdings’ global client base. Guided by a launch reliable services first,… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report from Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) sheds light on the growing role of stablecoins in transforming payments and money movement, signaling a shift from niche crypto infrastructure to mainstream financial applications. The report highlights innovative fintech companies leveraging stablecoins to address real-world… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 10:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent milestone for the UK’s financial sector, open banking has reached over 15 million users, encompassing both individuals and businesses, as of July 2025. This figure, equivalent to nearly one in three UK adults, reflects a remarkable growth trajectory since the technology’s introduction… Read More

September 1, 2025 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight has recently issued an advisory regarding the foreign board of trade (FBOT) registration framework for non-U.S. “entities legally organized and operating outside the United States that seek to provide persons physically located in the United States… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink, the self-described industry-standard decentralized oracle platform, is revolutionizing the blockchain ecosystem by bridging traditional finance and decentralized systems. With a focus on integrating real-world data into tokenized assets, achieving enterprise-grade certifications, collaborating with the U.S. government, and establishing a strategic token reserve, Chainlink appears… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 5:37 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Bank Nizwa, Oman’s largest Islamic lender, has launched an electronic mandate (E-mandate) service for direct debit payments as part of its push to expand digital banking solutions, the bank said on Sunday. The service, which complies with the Central Bank of Oman’s regulatory framework, is… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

World Network, the blockchain project formerly known as Worldcoin, continues to challenge the boundaries of digital identity and decentralized finance with key updates: the development of a peer-to-peer (P2P) Flashblock propagation layer for its World Chain blockchain and the opening of its flagship location in… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) unveiled a Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (NRA) resource, designed to enable countries to strengthen their risk-based strategies in combating financial crime. This resource marks a step forward in the global effort to safeguard financial systems from money laundering,… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fuel Ventures Follow-On EIS Fund reportedly backs some of the United Kingdom’s most high-growth or high-potential technology companies. As mentioned in a recent update shared by Republic Europe, it is designed to double down on a selection of the “top-performing” portfolio businesses. The offering… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:23 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Global insurtech bolttech said it has entered the Kenyan market through a partnership with LOOP, the digital banking service of NCBA Bank, marking its latest expansion in Africa. The partnership will introduce LOOP Flex Device Financing (LOOP Flex) in October, a product combining flexible device… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent conversation with John Collison, President of Stripe, Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), shared a vision for the future of capital formation and company governance. Armstrong predicts that these critical aspects of business and finance will increasingly move onchain, leveraging blockchain technology… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:17 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico said it had seized two marketplace domains and a blog operated by VerifTools, an online platform accused of producing and selling fraudulent identification documents to cybercriminals worldwide. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) began probing… Read More

August 31, 2025 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of cryptocurrency, tracing illicit financial flows and ensuring compliance with regulations are critical challenges. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis claims it has been at the forefront of addressing these issues, providing tools and insights to government agencies, financial institutions, and private firms…. Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 5:06 pm By Joshua Ashley Klayman, Danelle Le Cren, John Hwang, Michael Bassett, Philip Lee and Jessica Blatz  |  

  Imagine this:  A lender, confident in its documentation, makes a secured loan to a borrower and takes a security interest in a portfolio of digital assets—only to learn, months later, that its “first priority” lien is no longer first priority. Why? Because the borrower’s… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 4:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-paced world of small business ownership, taking time to pause and celebrate achievements—big or small—can sometimes feel like a waste of time or not that meaningful. Yet, research from Xero, the global small business platform, underscores the tangible benefits of acknowledging these moments…. Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 4:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has launched staking services for Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL), enabling UK customers to earn passive income through its platform. Announced recently, this development removes previous barriers, making staking accessible to all users regardless of… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The e-commerce sector continues to evolve, with venture capital activity in Q2 2025 showcasing resilience despite a complex economic environment. According to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 E-Commerce VC Trends report, startups in the e-commerce enablement space raised $3.3 billion in venture capital, marking an 11.4% increase… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 3:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During the past year, global wealth among high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) surged by 4.2%, with their population growing by 2.6%, according to Capgemini’s World Wealth Report 2025. This steady growth seemingly underscores a thriving wealth management industry, but the report highlights a shift on the horizon:… Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 3:54 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Atomic, an embedded investing platform for fintechs and financial institutions, this week announced an additional $30 million in growth capital. The round was led by Aquiline, and Brewer Lane, with participation from Intuit, Nationwide Ventures, Erie Strategic Ventures, Samsung Next, Appia Ventures, QED Investors, Anthemis, and Y Combinator…. Read More

August 30, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler’s chief of markets, Ruslan Lienkha, and Function CEO Thomas Chen comment on recent crypto movements. BTC and ETH’s Pullbacks “The recent pullback in BTC and ETH is essentially a reflection of broader market sentiment, particularly the mild correction currently observed in U.S. equity indices…. Read More