August 3, 2025 @ 1:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO, a firm focused on digitally-native capital markets infrastructure, will launch the tZERO Chain, a blockchain for the issuance, trading and settlement of tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The launch will also introduce the $TZERO utility token, which “will serve as the core transaction and incentive… Read More

August 3, 2025 @ 1:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Circle, the issuer of the USD Coin (USDC), the world’s regulated stablecoin, is focused on advancing blockchain-based financial systems. Recent announcements highlight Circle’s commitment to supporting regulatory clarity in the UK, integrating native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on Hyperliquid,… Read More

August 3, 2025 @ 1:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US and UK are recording the “fastest growths” in crypto penetration in 2025, because of the sector’s increased “mainstream promotion and supportive institutional and regulatory sentiment in the West.” This, according to an update from GlobalData. Although still lagging many emerging economies, the US’s… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Checkout.com, a global digital payments company, announced a  partnership with Visa to enable card issuing capabilities across its platform for merchants in the UK and Europe. Checkout.com’s Visa travel card issuing capabilities will “provide merchants with access to Visa’s global issuing rails, empowering them to… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 9:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England (BoE) and its Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have recently announced a series of initiatives aimed at fostering competition, enhancing financial stability, and modernizing the UK’s financial infrastructure. These measures reflect the BoE’s commitment to balancing economic growth with regulatory oversight. On… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 6:50 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), a wholly owned entity of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has signed a real estate finance portfolio purchase agreement with Bank Albilad as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s residential mortgage market and enhance liquidity… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 4:52 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Onbe, a corporate payouts platform, has partnered with B2B financial services provider Allied Solutions to help financial institutions, finance companies, dealerships and their clients modernize the automotive refund process. Allied Solutions’ Refund Plus offers support for issuing refunds following the cancellation of aftermarket products, including… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Payments processing and cross-border transaction provider Euronet Worldwide said it has agreed to acquire CoreCard Corporation in a stock-for-stock merger valued at approximately $248 million. The move is a part of Euronet’s efforts to strengthen its credit card issuing capabilities and expand its digital financial… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 4:00 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a dedicated task force to accelerate the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the agency, aiming to enhance innovation, operational efficiency, and regulatory capabilities. Valerie Szczepanik has been appointed as the SEC’s first Chief AI Officer and… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:49 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Cybersecurity startup Dawnguard has emerged from stealth with $3 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by 9900 Capital and a group of angel investors. The funds will be used to expand Dawnguard’s engineering team, deepen enterprise integrations, and bring its platform to broader… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:45 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expanding its outreach to the cryptocurrency industry through a new national tour by its Crypto Task Force, aimed at gathering feedback from early-stage crypto startups and underrepresented stakeholders. The initiative follows a series of five roundtables held… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest PitchBook Global Markets Snapshot offers an overview of the evolving dynamics in equity, debt, and commodities markets, alongside key developments in private markets. As global economies grapple with macroeconomic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions, and shifting investment trends, this report provides insights into market performance,… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:37 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Global Fintech firm Adyen has partnered with Singapore-based restaurant technology provider Atlas to improve payment processes and operational efficiency for food and beverage (F&B) businesses, according to an announcement. Through the partnership, Atlas integrates Adyen’s payments infrastructure into its AtlasPay solution. This offers simplified reporting,… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:35 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fold (NASDAQ: FLD) has teamed up with Blackhawk Network to expand the distribution of the Fold Bitcoin Gift Card. The Fold Bitcoin Gift Card is available through select online platforms, with additional online retailers set to launch in the coming weeks. In-store retail availability is planned for later… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Goldman Sachs Alternatives, part of Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), announced that its evergreen European private credit strategy (GSEC) has raised more than $6 billion of total assets, following the strategy’s launch in October 2023. GSEC sits within the firm’s $142 billion private credit platform which… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The restaurant industry is navigating an environment marked by economic volatility, shifting consumer behavior, and technological advancements, according to Fintech firm Square’s latest report. Drawing from transaction data across Square’s network of food and beverage sellers, the report offers a snapshot of how restaurants are… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 30, 2025, the White House released a policy roadmap from the President’s Working Group (PWG) on Digital Asset Markets, marking a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. Mandated by Executive Order 14178, the report outlines a vision to integrate… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 3:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the global small business platform, today released its latest Small Business Insights (XSBI) update, revealing that small businesses are showing continued resilience despite “a recent slowdown in sales growth and elevated global and economic uncertainty.” October 2024 – June 2025 at a glance: Sales… Read More

August 2, 2025 @ 9:57 am By Michael Wong  |  

The SIDC-CASI SRI Conference 2025 concluded in Kuala Lumpur after three days of discussions focused on accelerating sustainable finance across Southeast Asia. Co-hosted by the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC) and the Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI), the event gathered more than 300 delegates… Read More

August 1, 2025 @ 11:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the online investing and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending space, Bondora Group continues to focus on setting benchmarks for innovation, transparency, and investor trust. May 2025 marked a key milestone month for the European Fintech, with its flagship Go & Grow product achieving an investment milestone… Read More