September 8, 2025 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lead Bank, a 97-year-old financial institution based in Missouri, has reportedly raised $70 million in a funding round, propelling its valuation to  $1.47 billion. This achievement, reported by Bloomberg, nearly doubles the bank’s valuation from the previous year, underscoring its role in serving fintech and… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Circle is focused on driving the adoption of blockchain-based finance with the upcoming launch of native USDC and Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) V2 on the Plume and XDC Network blockchains. These developments, combined with Circle’s integration into the Global Travel Rule (GTR) Network… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 9:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, formerly Seedrs, is expected to soon list SpaceX Mirror Notes on the UK based platform. Mirror Tokens or Mirror Notes (for the UK) are digital assets that match the price and performance of private securities. The aim is to provide access to promising… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 8:21 am By Michael Wong  |  

Geniez AI, a startup developing technology to integrate artificial intelligence with legacy mainframe systems, said it raised $6 million in seed funding co-led by StageOne Ventures and Canapi Ventures. The company’s platform, according to the announcement, enables large language models and AI agents to access… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s economic sector in August 2025 continues to reflect a cautious approach to hiring and persistent pressures on public finances, as detailed in two key reports from KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC). The KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs for… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 7:05 am By Michael Wong  |  

Itaú Asset Management, Brazil’s largest private asset manager, has set up its first dedicated cryptocurrency unit as the firm steps up its push into digital assets, appointing former Hashdex executive João Marco Braga da Cunha to lead the new team. The division will operate within… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 6:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SOL Strategies, a key player in the Solana ecosystem, has received approval to uplist its shares from the over-the-counter (OTC) market to the Nasdaq exchange. This milestone, announced in late August 2025, marks a pivotal moment for the company, enhancing its visibility and credibility among… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 5:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized finance ecosystem continues to mature, with decentralized exchanges playing a key role in facilitating peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading. According to a recent report by CoinGecko, Uniswap has solidified its position as the largest decentralized exchange by trading volume, claiming 35.9% market share during this… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 4:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) continues to advance its vision for a digital euro, a project aimed at ensuring the resilience, inclusivity, and stability of digital payments in an increasingly cashless world. In a recent address to the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs of… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 3:27 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fireblocks has launched the Fireblocks Network for Payments to power stablecoin payments across more than 100 countries. This enables fintechs, PSPs, and other institutions to build products on Fireblocks’ infrastructure – delivering payouts, remittance, merchant settlement, cross-border treasury and orchestrating global payment flows with complete control. Open, secure… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 1:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has appointed Frédéric Oudéa, former CEO of Societe Generale, as chairman of its newly established Western Europe operation. This new hire underscores Fintech Revolut’s push to challenge traditional brick-and-mortar banks across the region, leveraging Oudéa’s experience in global banking to steer its… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 12:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NorthWall Capital, a London-based credit investment firm, has announced the opening of its New York office, marking a key milestone in its growth strategy and deepening its commitment to North American investors. This expansion underscores the firm’s plans to enhance its global presence and better… Read More

September 8, 2025 @ 12:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMine Immersion Technologies recently announced the addition of 54,937 ETH, valued at approximately $237 million, to its Ethereum treasury. This acquisition further cements BitMine’s position as the world’s largest corporate holder of Ethereum, with its total holdings now exceeding 1.86 million ETH, worth over $8… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 11:23 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) said online lending volumes climbed 22.01% year-on-year in July, even as it tightened enforcement across the financing sector with fresh sanctions on dozens of institutions. Total peer-to-peer (P2P) loan disbursements reached Rp84.5 trillion ($5.3 billion) in July, up from Rp83.5… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 11:16 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission will hold a joint public roundtable on Sept. 29 to address regulatory clarity for cryptocurrency markets, focusing on decentralized finance protocols, perpetual contracts and other digital asset innovations. The four-hour session at SEC headquarters… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 10:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-powered fintech company specializing in mortgage and lending services, is reportedly gearing up for its initial public offering (IPO) on the Nasdaq. Co-founded by SoFi veteran Mike Cagney, the San Francisco-based firm is aiming to secure a valuation of approximately $4.1… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 9:56 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The recent spike in Ethereum gas fees had Web3 talking this week, with some believing there’s still work to be done to prepare the crypto ecosystem for mainstream interest. “Yesterday’s spike in Ethereum gas fees is a clear reminder that the network, while sophisticated, remains… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 9:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets Inc. (NASDAQ:HOOD), alongside AppLovin Corp. and Emcor Group Inc., is set to join the prestigious S&P 500 index, as announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices. This change, effective before the market opens on September 22, 2025, marks a pivotal moment for these companies,… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Ethereum Foundation, an organization sharply focused on the Ethereum (ETH) ecosystem, has announced plans to sell 10,000 ETH to finance ongoing and future research and development initiatives. This strategic move aims to strengthen the foundation’s financial reserves while supporting critical projects that drive Ethereum’s… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, a firm focused on blockchain analytics and digital asset decisioning, has made significant strides in advancing cryptocurrency compliance and risk management through a strategic partnership with BVNK and the expansion of its blockchain coverage to over 50 networks (reported earlier this year). These developments… Read More