August 8, 2025 @ 11:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  YouHodler executives comment on recent movements in traditional and decentralized markets. “Global financial markets are currently undergoing a correction, with risk assets pulling back in response to rising geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The S&P 500 has edged lower following the announcement of new tariffs… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AllUnity, a joint venture between DWS, Flow Traders, and Galaxy, have recently announced a strategic collaboration with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform providing digital asset infrastructure solutions to businesses building on blockchain. This collaboration reportedly strengthens AllUnity’s infrastructure “by integrating Fireblocks’ security, compliance, and real-time settlement… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

This past year, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) demonstrated its commitment to maintaining a transparent financial services sector through a significant increase in enforcement actions and the release of a position paper on the tokenisation of Collective Investment Schemes (CIS). These developments underscore Malta’s… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a landmark development for the cryptocurrency industry, Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have mutually agreed to drop their appeals in a high-profile legal battle that began in 2020. The decision, finalized on August 7, 2025, marks the end of… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto exchange Bitget is now enabling instant deposits from users of Visa and Mastercard. The goal is to speed up transactions while providing alternatives to bank transfers and peer to peer funding. “Visa and Mastercard are among the most widely accepted payment methods worldwide. Giving… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be one the largest companies in the digital assets industry, has acquired a minority equity stake in Bit2Me, the Spanish-speaking digital asset platform. As part of the investment, Tether is also “leading a €30 million funding round, set to close in… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

QuamCore, a deep-tech startup tackling quantum computing’s hardest scalability challenges, announced a $26 million Series A, bringing total funding to $35 million. The round was led by Sentinel Global, with participation from Arkin Capital, as well as existing investors Viola Ventures, Earth & Beyond Ventures, Surround Ventures, Rhodium,… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

eToro Group Ltd. (NASDAQ: ETOR), a trading and investing platform, has announced how the company is harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance social investing. eToro is launching a suite of AI tools that will “transform social investing by creating a community-built marketplace for investing built on… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 2:10 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Cybersecurity firm NordVPN is warning users about “slopsquatting“, where Artificial Intelligence (AI) can accidentally create fake websites for cybercriminals, who use them for illegal activities. Hackers exploit AI-generated hallucinations to create fake domains and malicious code, putting users at a higher risk than ever before…. Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 1:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brex is reporting that it has secured its Payment Institution (PI) license in the European Union, via the Netherlands. The newly acquired license will allow Brex to serve more European companies. Brex is in the process of setting up an office the Netherlands. With this… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 12:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the conclusion of a formal audit tender process, Revolut Group Holdings Ltd has announced the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP (EY) as the Company’s Global Auditor, “effective for the financial year ending 31 December 2026.” A decision was made to commence a formal… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 7:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Inc. (NASDAQ: GLXY) released its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing a remarkable recovery and strategic advancements in its digital asset operations. The company reported a net income of $30.7 million for the quarter, a significant turnaround from a $295… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has announced it has agreed to acquire Rail, a stablecoin-powered platform for global payments, for $200 million. Rail enables Fintechs, payment providers, neobanks, enterprise orgs, and more to offer payment solutions “for their operations (and their customers’) with everything from virtual IBANs and named… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 7:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Insurtech sector in Q2 2025 showcased a dynamic interplay of resilience and adaptation, as detailed in the CB Insights Insurtech report. Despite a persistent decline in deal volume, global insurtech funding surged to $1.6 billion, marking a 23% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) increase and the strongest quarterly… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and governments, with businesses and public sector organizations investing heavily in the technology. However, recent surveys from Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) reveal a complex landscape where enthusiasm for AI is tempered by significant… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 6:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been actively combating fraudulent schemes that exploit vulnerable consumers, as highlighted by three recent announcements. These updates underscore a troubling rise in impersonation scams, a permanent ban on an e-commerce business opportunity scheme, and refunds for victims of a… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 6:38 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blue J, a GenAI tax research platform, has raised $122 million in a Series D funding round led by Oak HC/FT and Sapphire Ventures, with participation from Intrepid Growth Partners and previous investors Ten Coves Capital and CPA.com. The nine-figure raise comes seven months after Blue… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 12:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was previously reported, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an Executive Order allowing savers to include private equity and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. It is now anticipated that this EO will be signed and posted today. By allowing the booming… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

YouHodler is now integrated with digital wallet Ledger, according to a company statement. Ledger is a well-known digital and physical wallet for holding and managing cryptocurrencies. YouHodler is a European bridge for crypto and tradfi, providing crypto-backed loans, yield accounts, exchange, and more. The two… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, is seeking to have a $1.76 billion lawsuit filed by the FTX trust thrown out, arguing that the claims lack merit and the U.S. court has no authority over the matter…. Read More