September 19, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Switzerland continues to solidify its role as a global hub for cryptocurrency adoption. Bitcoin Suisse, the Zug-based fim focused on enabling crypto services since 2013, has shared key updates. With over 200 professionals spanning Switzerland, Europe, and the Middle East, the firm has built a… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 8:42 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, global digital transformation company GFT Technologies announced its work to launch a generative AI-powered credit risk assistant in the U.S. to inform and scale lending decisions for private capital firms and banks. The new tool automatically pieces together financial data to create credit… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a boost for the UK’s SMEs, invoice finance specialist 4Syte Funding Limited has agreed a funding facility of up to £100 million with NatWest Bank. Announced recently, the deal is supported by the British Business Bank‘s ENABLE Guarantees program, which guarantees a portion of… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 4:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Pi Squared, the team building Web3 infrastructure beyond blockchain, has announced a strategic partnership with EigenCloud, the developer platform that extends the trust and verifiability of blockchains to any application, on or off-chain. Through this collaboration, Pi Squared will leverage EigenCloud as the default registry… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 2:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The venture capital ecosystem stands at a pivotal fork in the road, as outlined in PitchBook‘s latest Quantitative Perspectives report. The analysis reveals a market increasingly bifurcated by artificial intelligence (AI), where innovation surges in select areas while broader activity remains subdued. As of August… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 1:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DBS, Franklin Templeton, and Ripple have announced plans to launch advanced trading and lending solutions powered by tokenized money market funds and Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin. The partnership, formalized through a memorandum of understanding, leverages the XRP Ledger to deliver 24/7 operations for accredited and institutional investors…. Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 12:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where financial pressures are mounting and lifestyles have shifted to on-demand everything—from streaming services to grocery deliveries—access to earned wages has become a critical need. DailyPay, the on-demand pay platform, announced updates that enhance financial wellness for hourly workers and small businesses…. Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 12:44 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Seapoint, a Fintech for European startups, has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding. The round was led by Frontline Ventures, with participation from Tapestry VC and the ex-COOs of Stripe, Revolut, Tide, and Tines. After nine months of building, the team has launched a private… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 11:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a key player enabling fiat-crypto payment solutions, has unveiled its innovative fiat-to-Real World Assets (RWA) platform. Launched this month, this platform integrates seamlessly with Visa, Mastercard, and Backed’s xStocks, enabling users worldwide to invest in tokenized U.S. stocks and ETFs using everyday fiat… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 10:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has made announcements that underscore a commitment to robust data protection and innovative financing for regional challenges. On one front, ADGM has introduced new rules aim to enhance privacy safeguards under its Data Protection Regulations 2021. On another, a strategic… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 10:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is reshaping the digital economy with tech advancements, new partnerships, peer-to-peer transactions, and targeted advertising. As global commerce evolves amid demands for seamless, secure, and privacy-conscious experiences, PayPal’s updates signal its commitment to making a meaningful impact. These developments shared by PayPal… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 10:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, an institutional digital asset custody provider, has this year announced  strategic partnerships that aim to expand its service offerings and reinforce its position as a infrastructure provider in the blockchain and cryptocurrency space. By announcing (this year) separate partnerships with Solstice Labs, the Midnight… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 7:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where financial crime threatens the stability of local economies, Quantexa, a key player focused on Decision Intelligence solutions, is stepping up with targeted tech advancements and strategic hires. Recent announcements from Quantexa highlight the vulnerabilities of U.S. mid-size and community banks, introduce… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US based neobank Dave Inc. has issued a statement of support for the recent extension of the data access agreement between Plaid and JPMorgan Chase. Announced on September 16, 2025, Dave’s press release underscores that this development poses no disruption to its longstanding partnership with… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 3:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi), real-world assets (RWAs) are emerging as a transformative force, bridging traditional finance with on-chain innovation. Dune Analytics‘ RWA focused report, a comprehensive data-driven analysis, spotlights this shift, detailing how tokenization is unlocking trillions in value…. Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 12:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital transactions dominate, identity fraud has evolved into a sophisticated menace. TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research shines a spotlight on synthetic identity fraud, a deceptive practice that blends real and fabricated personal information to create phantom personas. These “synthetic identities” evade traditional… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 12:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE:CRCL) and crypto exchange Kraken have announced a partnership that is said to deepen their support for USDC and “expand access to a powerful suite of stablecoin infrastructure.” The agreement is said to provide users with access to increased liquidity, reduced conversion… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Bullish (NASDAQ:BLSH), a crypto exchange, saw its shares jump following the news it had received approval in New York for a BitLicense and Money Transmission License by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS).. While based in the US, Bullish has yet to provide services… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 11:14 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Extend, a spend and expense management platform, has secured $20 million in additional capital, including new venture debt and an equity investment led by B Capital. Additional participation came from March Capital, Point72 Ventures, FinTech Collective, and a new investor, Commerce Ventures. Through its partnerships… Read More

September 18, 2025 @ 11:06 am By JD Alois  |  

ECSPR or European Crowdfunding Service Provider regulations were enacted by the European Union in 2021. The complete application took a few years (2023), but today, under the rules, a securities crowdfunding platform may raise up to €5 million (~ $5.89 million) from investors across the… Read More