July 27, 2025 @ 6:14 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

  JPMorgan’s plans for data tariffs, which run contrary to a growing move to open data, threaten to kneecap Fintechs. Luckily, many industry participants, led by Fintech Sandbox, see a more collaborative path where everybody wins. Co-founder Sarah Biller said that, like most businesses, Fintech… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Earlier this year, the cryptocurrency space was negatively impacted by the collapse of CBEX, a supposed trading platform that defrauded investors of nearly $1 billion. As detailed in Elliptic’s blog post, part of their 2025 State of Cross-Chain Crime report, CBEX’s downfall exposed the sophisticated… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citigroup has released a comprehensive report outlining its strategic vision to enhance remittance services across Asia. As Asia remains a critical hub for global remittances—accounting for a significant share of the $700 billion global market—Citi’s report highlights approaches to address consumer and business needs, leveraging… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 5:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant move to enhance consumer payments options, BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), a payment network focused on transparency and flexibility, has announced strategic partnerships with Xsolla and Shopmonkey. These collaborations aim to integrate Affirm’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions into… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As of Q2 2025, Tether Gold (XAU₮) has solidified its position as the leading gold-backed digital token, with over 7.66 tons of physical gold backing its 246,524.330 tokens in circulation, according to a recent announcement from Tether. Each XAU₮ token is pegged 1:1 to one… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AssetMark, a provider of wealth management solutions, announced its upcoming expansion into alternative asset classes, with new capabilities expected to launch later this year. This initiative will integrate private assets into AssetMark’s managed solutions and discretionary programs – powered by its technology platform – designed… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin market has solidified its role as a growing part of the global financial ecosystem, with a surge in adoption and transaction volume in the first half of 2025. According to CertiK’s Skynet Stablecoin Spotlight Report: H1 2025, the total stablecoin supply climbed from… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tuum, a core banking provider, claims it is making significant progress in reshaping the financial services sector via strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. With a cloud-native, API-first, and modular platform, Tuum is enabling banks, fintechs, and businesses to deliver improved financial services. Recent developments, including… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

WisdomTree, a global firm focused on asset management, has unveiled a comprehensive stablecoin strategy that aims to position the firm at the center of blockchain-enabled finance. Detailed in a recent blog post by Will Peck, Head of Digital Assets at WisdomTree, the strategy leverages the… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LegalDocs, a provider of digital legal solutions, announced its entry into the electronic forms market, which is reportedly valued at over $6 billion and is said to be poised for growth. LegalDocs’ LegalTech platform aims to improve document preparation and management by delivering legally compliant… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 10:25 am By Michael Wong  |  

Spear AI, a Washington, DC-based company specializing in artificial intelligence solutions for the maritime sector, has closed a seed funding round backed by Scare the Bear Capital and Cortical Ventures. The amount raised was not disclosed. Founded in 2021, the company develops a suite of… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 10:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY), a global firm focused on digital assets and data center infrastructure, has made significant progress this year, reinforcing its role as a key player in the Bitcoin and crypto industry. Several announcements—executing one of the largest Bitcoin transactions in history,… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:V) announced a series of initiatives that underscore its commitment to enhancing digital payment experiences, fostering rewarding customer relationships, and leveraging digital technology. By deepening its global partnership with Uber, renewing its long-standing collaboration with American Airlines, and launching the AI Card Design Studio,… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

REX-Osprey, a collaboration between REX Shares and Osprey Funds, announced that JitoSOL, the liquid staking token on Solana, has been integrated into the portfolio of the REX-Osprey Solana + Staking ETF (SSK). This expands the ETF’s access to staking rewards while seeking to preserve liquidity… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 10:21 am By Michael Wong  |  

Trovata, a San Diego, CA-based provider of a multibank data platform, has acquired ATOM, an enterprise Treasury Management System developed by Financial Sciences Corporation. The acquisition positions Trovata as a new competitor to traditional treasury software vendors by integrating advanced treasury features into its cloud-native… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 9:23 am By Michael Wong  |  

Roughly 14% of US adults report owning cryptocurrency, while most say they have no interest in buying it, according to a new Gallup survey conducted from June 2 to 15. Despite modest growth in ownership since 2021, a majority of Americans continue to view digital… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 2:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) has announced a collaboration with crypto exchange Binance. Circle is an issuer of stablecoins including USDC. The two firms aim to meet the “demand for tokenized Real-World Assets among Binance’s institutional clients.” As part of this effort, Binance institutional customers… Read More

July 27, 2025 @ 1:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Clear Street, a cloud-native financial technology firm on a mission to modernize the brokerage ecosystem, announced the appointment of Mickey Schleien, CFA, as Managing Director and Senior Analyst, “leading equity research coverage of Business Development Companies (BDCs) and Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) closed-end funds.” He… Read More

July 26, 2025 @ 3:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Corporations are rethinking traditional treasury management strategies to stay competitive and resilient. A recent update from Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) highlights the growing trend of companies integrating cryptocurrencies into their balance sheets. This shift is driven by the need to hedge against inflation, diversify portfolios, and leverage… Read More

July 26, 2025 @ 1:50 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

While online fraud for companies has long been synonymous with payment fraud and account takeovers, a new wave of threats is gaining ground, led by first-party chargeback fraud, refund abuse, and, increasingly, AI-powered attacks. Nearly half of merchants, 47%, report a rise in fraud perpetrated by… Read More