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

September 7, 2025 @ 8:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The tech sector is witnessing a significant shift, with private companies staying private longer and attracting late-stage funding, particularly in artificial intelligence. This, according to a report from CB Insights. August 2025 marked a pivotal moment for the industry, as mega-rounds—funding deals exceeding $100 million—continued… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the cryptocurrency and commodities markets, Tether, one of the world’s stablecoin issuers, is intensifying its investment in gold, aligning its strategy with El Salvador’s recent move to bolster its national reserves with the precious metal. This convergence of interests highlights… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has launched an investigation into allegations of misconduct by former executives of Synapse Financial Technologies Inc., a now-defunct fintech company whose collapse earlier this year left thousands of customers unable to access their savings. The regulatory scrutiny centers on… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has finalized its acquisition of Bengaluru-based digital lending startup Axio, formerly known as Capital Float. As reported by local sources, the deal, completed eight months after the signing of a definitive agreement in December 2024, marks one of Amazon’s largest buyouts in India,… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Spinwheel, an agentic AI-powered credit data and payments platform, has received a strategic investment from Citi Ventures. The funding will support Spinwheel’s continued go-to-market growth, expand its agentic AI platform, and build out its data sets and product offerings. In addition, Citi Ventures will advise… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced a $600 million equity capital raise for its quantum computing subsidiary, Quantinuum, at a pre-money equity valuation of $10 billion. This funding round, one of the largest in the quantum computing sector to date, underscores the investor confidence in Quantinuum’s mission… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 8:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is reportedly looking to increase its oversight of companies that seek to bolster their stock prices by raising capital to amass cryptocurrency reserves. This move reflects growing concerns about the speculative nature of such strategies, as some Nasdaq-listed firms increasingly pivot toward digital… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:50 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

EC-Council, a provider of cybersecurity education and creator of the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential, has confirmed a $20 million-plus investment in FireCompass, an AI-powered offensive security platform. This move is part of EC-Council’s $100 million Cybersecurity Innovation Commitment, created to accelerate the development of… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citi Wealth, part of Citigroup (NYSE: C), has announced a partnership with BlackRock (NYSE: BLK) to launch Citi Portfolio Solutions powered by BlackRock, a customized portfolio offering designed to elevate the investment experience for its global clientele. Unveiled this month, this collab reportedly combines Citi’s… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sora Ventures, a Taiwan-based venture capital firm specializing in digital assets, has launched Asia’s first $1 billion Bitcoin (BTC) treasury fund. Announced at Taipei Blockchain Week, the initiative is backed by an initial $200 million from institutional investors across the region, with plans to acquire… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) and T. Rowe Price announced a strategic collaboration aimed at delivering innovative public-private investment solutions tailored to the unique needs of retirement and wealth investors. This partnership marks a significant step in broadening access to diversified portfolios that combine public and… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybercriminals are leveraging the complexity of blockchain technology to obscure malicious activities, with a new tactic involving the concealment of malware within Ethereum smart contracts, according to a recent report by cybersecurity firm ReversingLabs. This sophisticated approach allows hackers to disguise harmful traffic as routine… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 3:19 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The global property and casualty (P&C) insurance market has doubled in size over the past two decades to $2.4 trillion in premiums, supported by broader access to coverage, alternative risk transfer mechanisms and stronger reinsurance capacity, according to Swiss Re Institute’s latest sigma report. Swiss… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rithm Capital Corp., a New York-based global alternative asset manager, announced a definitive agreement to acquire Crestline Management, L.P., a Fort Worth-based alternative investment firm with approximately $17 billion in assets under management (AUM). This strategic acquisition aims to strengthen Rithm’s asset management platform, expanding… Read More

September 7, 2025 @ 11:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently taken decisive action against deceptive practices in the e-commerce and gig economy sectors, signaling a commitment to protecting consumers and ensuring fair business practices. Three significant cases highlight the agency’s efforts to address violations, ranging from inadequate seller… Read More

September 6, 2025 @ 11:30 am By Michael Wong  |  

French prosecutors said seven people have been indicted and placed in preventive detention over the kidnapping of a young Swiss man whose captors demanded a ransom to be paid in cryptocurrency. The victim, in his 20s, was abducted under undisclosed circumstances on Aug. 28 and… Read More

September 6, 2025 @ 11:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance and Alpaca have announced a strategic collaboration to tokenize U.S. stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In addition to these developments, Alpaca recently introduced OmniSub, a sub-accounting technology for its Broker API. These developments mark steps toward democratizing access to financial markets and streamlining… Read More

September 6, 2025 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) continues to drive product development in financial services, addressing evolving consumer needs through enhanced employee benefits, cutting-edge AI technology, and tailored financial products. Recent announcements highlight the bank’s commitment to enable clients and employees, with significant updates including a doubling… Read More

September 6, 2025 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Polymarket, a decentralized prediction market platform, has reached a significant milestone by recording an all-time high in new markets created, signaling growth and increasing user engagement. In August 2025, the platform saw the creation of 13,800 new markets, surpassing the previous record set in July… Read More