June 9, 2025 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s prime property finance platform CapitalRise has solidified its position in the real estate lending market by successfully closing another bespoke development loan. This milestone underscores the company’s expertise in delivering tailored financial solutions to property developers, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital  bank N26 is making strides in both the financial and telecommunications sectors with its strategic business moves. The Berlin-based neobank is reportedly exploring a new funding round that could reshape its investor landscape while simultaneously breaking new ground by becoming the first digital… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Zilch, a London-based ad-enabled Fintech, has announced a multi-year partnership with Visa. The new card will be available as of September. This deal aims to drive growth by paving the way “for innovative new products and enabling the launch of the company’s first-ever physical payments card,… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 7:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European investment platform Bondora says that it continues to solidify its position as a trusted name in online investing. Marking the seventh anniversary of its flagship product, Go & Grow, Bondora has shared an update that highlights its growth and commitment to investors. Go &… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 3:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage today, with expectations that all sectors of industry will be transformed as software takes over both mundane and complex tasks. While there remains an element of concern as to how AI could develop, perhaps becoming “self-aware,” the reality… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 11:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

3iQ Corp., a global firm focused on digital asset investment solutions, and its Swiss partner Criptonite Asset Management (AM), are pleased to announce that they have launched the 3iQ Criptonite Multi-Factor AMC targeting qualified professional investors. 3iQ is partnering with Criptonite AM to “bring its… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo, known for its vibrant coral cards and user-friendly app, has cemented its position as a major fintech with a solid financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The bank reported a 48% revenue increase, reaching £1.2 billion ($1.35… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 10:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Starling Bank has reported steady financial performance, strategic leadership enhancements, and plans for international expansion, while continuing to support female entrepreneurship and urging customers to optimize their savings. These developments underscore Starling’s commitment to innovation, diversity, and customer-centric growth. In its latest financial update,… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 5:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sumsub  announces its Travel Rule SDK solution is now available for crypto, Fintech, and iGaming businesses. It is designed to be easily incorporated directly into client apps, “enabling companies to automate compliance checks and verify sender/recipient information in real time to ensure Travel Rule compliance.”… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 4:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong will implement its new Stablecoins Ordinance on August 1, formalizing the city’s regulatory framework for stablecoin-related activities and introducing a licensing regime aimed at strengthening oversight of the fast-growing digital asset sector. The ordinance, which was officially gazetted on May 30, is a… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 4:52 pm By Michael Wong  |  

South Korea’s NAVER Corp. is launching a new venture investment arm in Silicon Valley, a move that underscores its ambition to expand its global presence and accelerate innovation by backing early-stage startups in North America. The initiative, NAVER Ventures, will focus on identifying and supporting… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a case showcasing the power of blockchain intelligence in combating cybercrime, Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, played a pivotal role in assisting the FBI to trace and freeze millions of dollars in cryptocurrency linked to a 2023 ransomware attack on Caesars Entertainment. The attack,… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 4:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys, an Ethereum and web3 software technology company, today announced the acquisition of Web3Auth, a provider of key management and embedded wallet infrastructure for web3 applications. This acquisition will improve MetaMask user experience by “addressing one of the biggest risks in self-custody today: seed phrase… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 3:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) is making it even easier for U.S. consumers to understand their credit history and monitor their financial health with the introduction of a new, reimagined consumer credit report design. Available now to U.S. consumers who request hard copies of their Equifax credit report,… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 3:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first quarter of 2025, banks reclaimed ground across the automotive finance industry, signaling notable market share growth. According to Experian’s State of the Automotive Finance Market Report: Q1 2025, banks’ total market share increased to 26.55% during the quarter, from 24.79% in Q1… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 3:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Philippines and India are accelerating efforts to strengthen collaboration in financial technology and broader development cooperation, as both nations seek to harness digital innovation to drive economic growth. Finance Secretary Ralph Recto recently held talks with Indian Ambassador Harsh Jain to identify new avenues… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 3:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime, a consumer financial technology company, recently announced that it has launched the roadshow for the initial public offering of its “32,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock, 25,900,765 of which are being offered by Chime and 6,099,236 of which are being offered by… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin mining sector continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of post-halving challenges, with firms like MARA, Riot Platforms, and Bit Digital reporting significant operational updates for May 2025. These updates highlight robust production, infrastructure growth, and a strategic pivot toward diversification,… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 3:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Proof Group, a digital asset and emerging technology investment firm and one of the participants in the Canton ecosystem, is pleased to announce the launch of the first block explorer for the Canton Network. This tool provides unprecedented transparency “into the network’s transactions, participants, and… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 4:52 am By Michael Wong  |  

UBTECH Education, in partnership with the Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE) under the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Education, has formally launched the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) Artificial Intelligence Education Development Initiative. The program is set to transform AI education… Read More