July 30, 2025 @ 2:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Federal Reserve, Open Market Committee, has decided to hold rates steady in a move that is likely to frustrate President Donald Trump, who has been rather vocal in advocating for lower interest rates. Markets have anticipated this decision with current expectations indicating rate… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 1:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voted to permit in-kind creations and redemptions for crypto asset exchange-traded product (ETP or ETF) shares. The Commission also voted to approve other orders that advance a merit-neutral approach to crypto-based products, including exchange applications seeking to list… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 11:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Caladan, an institutional OTC desk reportedly handling over $50 billion annually across 65+ exchanges, now accepts stETH – Ethereum’s liquid staking token issued via the Lido protocol – as collateral across its options and structured-product desks. Hedge funds, crypto-native trading firms, and foundations “can use… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 11:58 am By JD Alois  |  

Apex Group, the firm that acquired European tokenization enabler Tokeny, has announced the launch of a new bridge to facilitate the integration of traditional finance with blockchain-based services. In a public statement, Apex said that Apex Digital 3.0 is now available to power the next era of fund… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 10:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask, the Ethereum-based cryptocurrency wallet with over 100 million users, has launched a feature called “Stablecoin Earn,” enabling users to generate passive income directly within their wallet. This feature, powered by a partnership with Aave, one of the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocols, allows users… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equitybee, a platform connecting startup employees with accredited investors to fund stock options, has released its 2025 Mid-Year VC Liquidity Tracker. Announced on July 29, 2025, by Equitybee’s CEO Oren Barzilai, this tracker offers a comprehensive overview of major venture capital -backed liquidity events in… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 8:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Legion, a browser-native AI Security Operations Center (SOC), is reporting a $38 million Seed round while emerging from stealth mode. The company notes that it has previously raised an early seed round. According to a note from the company, funding was led by Coatue, with… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Linea, the Ethereum L2 founded by Consensys, has introduced a set of mechanisms and commitments designed to establish the network as the home for ETH capital. These mechanisms include native yield on bridged ETH, protocol-level ETH burn, “a deflationary, Ethereum-centric token design, and the formation… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q2 2025 UK Market Snapshot, released by PitchBook, offers a comprehensive overview of macroeconomic and microeconomic trends shaping the United Kingdom’s private and public markets. This data-driven report highlights a dynamic economic landscape marked by cautious optimism, evolving investment patterns, and persistent challenges stemming… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 3:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Atom Bank, an app-based bank in the UK, continues to reshape the financial sector with its customer-focused approach, new products, and ongoing commitment to sustainability. Founded in 2014 in Durham, England, Atom has made strides in reshaping banking through its digital-only model, eliminating physical branches… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 2:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nucleus Financial Platforms, one of the UK’s independent adviser platform groups, continues to solidify its position in the financial services sector through strategic partnerships and other key updates. Recent developments underscore this momentum which includes the the selection of Third Financial as the platform partner… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 2:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent move for the United Arab Emirates’ financial services sector, RAKBANK has become one of the first banks in the MENA region country to offer crypto brokerage services directly to retail customers through its mobile app. This milestone marks a step toward integrating… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 1:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 30, 2025, Ethereum, the world’s largest programmable blockchain, marks its 10th year of existence—a milestone that underscores its impact on finance, technology, and decentralized systems. As highlighted in Nexo’s latest update, Ethereum’s journey from a visionary whitepaper to a global smart contract platform… Read More

July 30, 2025 @ 12:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sumsub completed the Malaysia e-KYC assessment, confirming that its digital identity verification technology meets the standards set by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The independent evaluation was conducted by Deloitte and “covered Sumsub’s ID verification, liveness detection, and facial recognition modules.” The report validated Sumsub solutions’… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 11:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) announced an integration with Samsung Pay, enabling crypto purchases and account funding for users in the US and Canada. This partnership reflects the crypto exchange’s commitment to reducing friction in the crypto onboarding process and aligning with mainstream payment technologies. By combining… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 11:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Forum Investment Group announced that the Forum Real Estate Income Fund (FREIF) surpassed $300 million in net assets under management (AUM) – a milestone reflecting investor demand for more income-oriented solutions in an evolving market. Structured as an interval fund (ticker: FORAX), FREIF is an… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) operate, and a survey by Interactive Brokers reveals optimism about its role. The survey highlights how RIAs are embracing AI as a tool to enhance efficiency, client engagement, and business growth, rather than viewing… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 10:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Intesa Sanpaolo, an Italian banking group, continues to solidify its commitment to sustainable development and economic growth through initiatives in infrastructure and environmental sustainability. Recent announcements highlight the bank’s role in fostering transformative projects in the United Kingdom and Italy, aligning with its 2022–2025 Business… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 6:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

Wise (LON:WISE), formerly known as Transferwise, will seek a listing on a US exchange following a shareholder vote. Wise is one of the most successful Fintechs in the UK. In 2024, Wise reported that it enabled £118.5 billion in cross-border transactions, while saving customers over… Read More

July 29, 2025 @ 4:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Senator Cynthia Lummis, a longtime advocate for digital assets, has introduced the 21st Century Mortgage Act, which requires government-sponsored enterprises to consider digital assets when assessing single-family mortgage eligibility. In effect, if you hold crypto, this asset may be considered as part of your mortgage… Read More