August 6, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Daniel Liu, CEO of Republic Technologies, recently shared key insights with CI on the GENIUS Act and the next phase of institutional Ethereum adoption. He also commented on the role of Ethereum (ETH) in the DeFi and broader blockchain / web3 space. In addition to… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 3:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a new development for the digital banking industry, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued new guidance that embraces the use of pre-filled customer data for Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, marking a shift in regulatory policy. This change, reportedly influenced by advocacy… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 3:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this year, FINRA announced a consultation on how it could improve capital formation. FINRA is a key self-regulatory organization (SRO) that has oversight over the large broker-dealer industry. The agency has received some criticism in recent years for being too heavy-handed and opaque, with… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 1:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  is on a mission to be the one-stop shop for investing in anything. In another move to expand beyond crypto, Coinbase is expected to launch a prediction market in the US in the coming months. This is expected to be followed by a… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 1:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the nascent ecosystem of cryptocurrency, where illicit activities like scams, hacks, and money laundering are becoming increasingly sophisticated, law enforcement and investigators face mounting challenges. The complexity of blockchain technology often demands specialized expertise, creating bottlenecks that delay critical investigations. By leveraging Chainalysis Rapid,… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is now enabling investors to utilize PayPal in Canada. While a small improvement for Canadian users, this is emblematic of the ongoing integration of TradFi with the digital asset sector. Prior to the new feature, Coinbase Canada users could use Interac e-Transfer, Electronic… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Spiko, a Paris-based platform providing access to tokenized money market funds, is partnering with Concordium in a move to eliminate the need for escrow in trade finance. According to a release, the Concordium partnership will address the current analog and outdated process to help firms… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 9:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Several years ago, the European Union enacted harmonized securities crowdfunding rules aimed at removing existing barriers to online capital formation. While heralded at the time, the reality of the new regulations has revealed a disparity among member states in their compliance with the rules. In… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The fintech sector experienced a robust recovery in the second quarter of 2025, as detailed in PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Fintech & Payments Public Comp Sheet and Valuation Guide. The report highlights a rebound in fintech stock performance, driven by renewed investor risk appetite and strong… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European Fintechs, banks, insurers, and other financial institutions face growing operational strain as compliance demands and regulation intensify, according to new research from Sumsub. Compliance fatigue is now an “industry-wide concern.” According to Sumsub’s new report, The State of European Financial Services: 2025 Report: 51% of… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 6:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca Markets aims to democratize access to global financial markets. The company’s latest updates showcase a series of advancements that reinforce Alpaca’s mission to empower developers, traders, and businesses with seamless, scalable trading solutions. From introducing fixed-income trading to forging strategic partnerships and securing significant… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 4:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A study released by Hashkey Capital provides a detailed examination of Bitcoin’s shifting relationship with traditional financial markets from 2009 to 2025. Spanning three distinct phases, the research highlights Bitcoin’s transformation from a volatile peer-to-peer currency to a strategic reserve asset embraced by institutions. This… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 3:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a digital energy and infrastructure company, has made significant strides in its Bitcoin mining operations and financial strategy. These developments, coupled with the successful completion of a $950 million convertible notes offering, underscore MARA’s position as a dominant player in… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 1:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE: LMND), the digital insurance company leveraging artificial intelligence and a social impact mission, released its second quarter 2025 financial results on August 5, 2025, showcasing its ongoing efforts to enhance the traditional insurance industry. The results, detailed in the company’s Q2 2025… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 12:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Volante Technologies, the global enabler of Payments as a Service (PaaS), announced the migration of all banking customers to the ISO 20022 messaging format for the Fedwire Funds Service, which includes financial institutions ranging from “a few billion dollars in assets to multiple trillion-dollar systemically… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 12:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solana, the so-called “high-performance” Layer 1 blockchain that is said to be  known for its speed and relatively low transaction costs, has caught the attention of major public companies, as detailed in a recent CoinGecko research report. The analysis highlights the top publicly traded firms… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 12:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins, digital assets designed to maintain a stable value by pegging to assets like the U.S. dollar, have emerged as a key part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. According to recent estimates, they account for trillions of dollars in monthly on-chain value transfers, evolving from crypto… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 11:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong is emerging as a global hub for fintechs, driven by the steady adoption of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. As the city opened applications for stablecoin issuer licenses on August 1, 2025, fintech companies have been quick to seize the moment, raising substantial capital… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 10:51 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Mubadala Capital, the asset management arm of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, has joined a $150 million Series C funding round in Anaconda Inc., a US-based provider of open-source infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) and data science. The round was led by New York-based growth… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 9:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Grab Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GRAB), Southeast Asia’s superapp, released its second-quarter 2025 financial results on July 31, 2025, showcasing growth in its financial services and FinTech-related businesses. The company, headquartered in Singapore, continues to leverage its integrated platform to deliver steady performance across its mobility, deliveries,… Read More