July 7, 2025 @ 4:14 am By JD Alois  |  

CarOnSale is reporting a €70 million Series C funding round. CarOnSale is an online marketplace for car trading serving car professionals and OEMs, addressing a sector that has been historically fragmented. The funding round was led by HV Capital, along with participation from Insight Partners,… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 4:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an evolving global financial ecosystem, Citigroup’s (NYSE:C) recent insights into the developments shaping markets and economies worldwide. Citi’s analysis of Spain’s post-trade infrastructure modernization underscores the transformative role of technology in financial markets. Citi highlights Spain’s efforts to streamline its post-trade systems, leveraging blockchain… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:50 am By Michael Wong  |  

U.S. technology giant Cisco (NASDAQ:CSCO) has revealed key findings from its global networking study ahead of its flagship “Cisco Connect – CXO Edition” event in Riyadh, highlighting how artificial intelligence is accelerating fundamental shifts in enterprise infrastructure across Saudi Arabia. The research underscores that IT… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:48 am By Michael Wong  |  

Contact Creditech, the digital consumer finance arm of Contact Financial Holding, has entered into a strategic partnership with Kashier, an online payment gateway in Egypt and the Middle East, to integrate Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services from the ContactNow app into Kashier’s payment system…. Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group continues to pursue a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and social responsibility through a series of initiatives. From sustainable finance to leveraging artificial intelligence and addressing societal challenges, Lloyds reports that it is making strides to align its operations with its mission of… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The blockchain and cryptocurrency space has been surprised with recent activity as previously dormant Bitcoin (BTC) wallets from the Satoshi Nakamoto era awaken, understandably sparking speculation and intrigue. A recent HBO documentary delving into the mysterious identity of Bitcoin’s creator may be fueling this phenomenon,… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

By canvassing opinions from more than 70 debt advisors, ThinCats gained valuable insights into the activity among UK lower mid-market companies. Key findings released are as follows: Only 6 per cent of UK advisers think that government policy supports SME growth. 52% think current policies are… Read More

July 7, 2025 @ 3:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Robocash says it has been making significant strides this year, as highlighted in its recent updates. From operational milestones to strategic enhancements, the platform says it is continuing to solidify its position as a key player in the global Fintech and online investing… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 10:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

European investing platform PeerBerry continues to demonstrate robust performance and strategic growth in 2025, driven by its partnership with Aventus Group and other reliable loan originators. Recent updates from the platform highlight significant investor activity, successful loan repayments, and expansion plans, positioning PeerBerry as a… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 3:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Typically, early-stage private firms are the realm of venture capitalists and the very wealthy. While there are multiple trading platforms where accredited investors may purchase these private shares, Republic is taking the concept further. Announced at the end of June, Republic revealed its first entry… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 3:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo wants to redefine banking by leveraging technology and community feedback to deliver user-focused services. The digital bank currently reports over 12 million individual and business accounts. Three recent updates—Monzo’s new hub in Barcelona, the launch of a bulk payments feature for businesses, and… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has revealed a series of updates, supporting its mission to democratize finance. From crypto to partnerships and community initiatives, the company aims to redefine its role as a full-service financial services and investing platform. During the “Robinhood Presents: To Catch a Token” event… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 2:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken has recently rolled out significant updates that strengthen its platform’s offerings, enhance user experience, and reinforce its commitment to security and compliance. These developments include support for USD Coin (USDC) deposits and withdrawals on the Sonic network, a collaboration with the U.S. Secret Service… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 4:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, the global enabler of cyber risk analytics, has identified Manufacturing, Education, IT, and Retail as the sectors most at risk of attacks from Scattered Spider, the versatile extortion crew behind the recent spate of high-profile hacks. Scattered Spider has evolved from a newly identified social‑engineering crew… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kartesia, a European specialist provider of capital solutions for small and mid-sized companies, says it has held the final closing for its sixth-generation credit opportunities strategy, Kartesia Credit Opportunities (KCO) VI, at €1.3 billion. The fundraising of KCO VI was said to have received strong… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 2:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has released its submission to government ahead of the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech on 15 July and the government’s new Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy. This builds on UK Finance’s previously issued Plan for Growth and sets out ideas to “help the… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 1:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent update shared by Insurtech Akur8, Davide Burlon, the company’s Chief Product Officer, shared key insights on the evolving landscape of insurance pricing and reserving. As an executive at Akur8, an insurtech platform enhancing actuarial processes through transparent AI and machine learning, Burlon’s… Read More

July 6, 2025 @ 1:40 am By Michael Wong  |  

Sweden has ordered six government agencies, including the national police, tax authority (Skatteverket), and enforcement agency (Kronofogden), to ramp up efforts to seize illicit assets such as cryptocurrency, luxury items, and real estate held in corporate structures, as part of a broad crackdown on unexplained… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 10:44 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore’s central bank has imposed S$27.45 million ($20.3 million) in fines on nine financial institutions after concluding a sweeping investigation into anti-money laundering (AML) lapses tied to a major money laundering case uncovered in August 2023. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it had… Read More

July 5, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom is taking steps to bolster its fintech sector by reducing bureaucratic hurdles, aiming to cement its position as a global leader in financial innovation. The newly established Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) is collaborating with the Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) to simplify… Read More