August 9, 2025 @ 9:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based payments company GoCardless is reportedly close to being (potentially) acquired by Dutch Fintech Mollie, with a possible deal expected to finalize as early as next month. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that GoCardless has been actively engaging with prospective buyers since early 2025,… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 4:59 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Arcade.dev, a unified agent action platform that makes AI agents production-ready, and Lithic, a card processing platform, are partnering to develop an AI e-commerce application capable of making secure, authenticated payments. The partnership will launch shopping agents that can search, compare products, and check out… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 4:53 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

Breaking the Wealth Barrier: A New Vision for Retail Participation in Private Equity Over the course of this podcast, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with some of the most forward-thinking minds in capital formation, Fintech, and policy. But every so often, a guest brings… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citigroup (NYSE: C) continues to provide insights into market dynamics, offering strategies for investors, asset managers, and policymakers. Recent reports from Citi highlight key trends reshaping the financial sector, including mutual fund-to-ETF conversions in Europe, the impact of U.S. tariffs on global equities, transformations in… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 4:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Rillet, an AI-native ERP platform built for modern finance teams, this week announced a $70 million Series B co-led by Andreessen Horowitz and ICONIQ with participation from Sequoia, Oak HC/FT, and earlier investors. In conjunction with the new funding, Andreessen Horowitz general partner Alex Rampell… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 1:33 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Devere Group CEO Nigel Green said Donald Trump has just signed a landmark executive order that will reshape how millions of Americans build retirement wealth by opening the doors of the $9 trillion US retirement market to cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other alternative assets. He… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 12:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced an investment in YearOne, a company that helps organizations accelerate software development through its data-driven software engineering intelligence platform. As part of the investment led by Accenture Ventures, Accenture will collaborate with YearOne to help businesses “accelerate the lifecycle of digital… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 12:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order yesterday that approved alternative assets for individuals holding 401(k) retirement accounts and other defined contribution plans. The decline of defined benefit plans by employers has led to an explosion of 401(k) plans, which are typically offered by employers… Read More

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