July 24, 2025 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Tax platform april has raised $38 million in Series B funding, according to a public statement. The funding round was led by QED Investors, a top Fintech investor, with participation from Nyca Partners and Team8. The Series B brings the company’s total funding to $78… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 10:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The insurance industry faces significant challenges in managing systemic cyber risks. CyberCube, a firm specializing in cyber risk analytics, and Munich Re, a global reinsurance company, have made strides in addressing these challenges through a joint study on systemic cyber risks and the release of… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Punitive policies directed toward digital asset innovation compelled many entrepreneurs to flee the US during the Biden Administration. It is difficult to estimate the extent to which this myopic approach has undermined the Fintech sector in the country, but fortunately, the Trump Administration has embraced… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 9:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jumio has released its findings from its 2025 Online Identity Study. As consumers set out for summer activities, digital identity protection may be taking a more significant spot on the packing checklist, with almost half of global consumers (44%) not having confidence in the travel… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Capital, a private markets business of Schroders, announces the launch of additional European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIFs), adding to its suite of private markets solutions for private clients. The first ELTIF is described as an evergreen fund with regular subscriptions and redemptions (Schroders Capital… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first quarter of 2025, the cybersecurity sector demonstrated resilience, securing $3.3 billion across 182 venture capital deals, according to the Q1 2025 Cybersecurity VC Trends report from PitchBook. While deal value remained flat compared to the previous quarter, a decline in deal count… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 23, 2025, the Digital Lending Association (DLA), a trade body headquartered in Berlin, welcomed a new member to its ranks: Kredo SA, a Swiss Fintech lender specializing in corporate lending and digital loans for SMEs in Switzerland. The DLA’s executive board officially accepted… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

VERT, one of Brazil’s securitization and fund management companies, has launched a blockchain-based platform for managing private credit operations, built on the XRP Ledger (XRPL), a public blockchain built for the tokenization of real-world assets. The platform was developed to digitally “mirror securitization and fund… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trojan on Solana, a Telegram trading bot, announced it has surpassed $25 billion in total trading volume and now serves “a community of over 2 million users.” These figures solidify Trojan’s position as a significant force in onchain trading, particularly within the Solana ecosystem. Since… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, a global payments and financial platform for businesses, announced it has secured a Payment Service License in Israel. This milestone marks a step forward in Airwallex’s global expansion and underscores the company’s commitment to regulatory compliance and customer trust. With this license, Airwallex is… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

17Capital, an NAV finance provider, announced the final closing of 17Capital Strategic Lending Fund 6, with “approximately $5.5 billion of commitments, including co-investment and affiliated vehicles.” The Fund follows its predecessor, 17Capital Fund 5, which “closed at $2.9 billion in July 2021.” The Firm has… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 2:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continues to evolve following important legislative announcements in the US. The Q3 2025 Charting Crypto report from Coinbase Institutional and Glassnode provides an analysis of the trends shaping this dynamic landscape. Released this month, this report highlights key on-chain and market developments,… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 1:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, the digital assets exchange and custodian founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has recently announced significant updates that aim to solidify its position as a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto ecosystem. Recently, Gemini expanded its tokenized stock offerings for European Union (EU)… Read More

July 24, 2025 @ 12:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for organizations worldwide. Recent findings from Kaspersky, a global enabler of digital security, underscore the need for enhanced protection measures and reveal a sophisticated new threat targeting Microsoft Exchange servers. These developments highlight the challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals and… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 9:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, an EWA / worktech platform, continues to focus on improiving how employees access their earnings through its On-Demand Pay solutions. Recent partnerships and legislative developments highlight the company’s commitment to enhancing employee financial wellness, improving retention, and empowering businesses to offer earned wage access… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins, digital tokens pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar and issued on blockchains, are rapidly emerging as a transformative force in the global payments landscape. A recent report from Grayscale Research highlights their potential to revolutionize cross-border transactions, domestic payments, and interactions between… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 9:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) continues to focus on solidifying its position as a global enabler of financial markets infrastructure and data provision via a series of initiatives. From a key partnership to the launch of a new Canadian index and insights from a… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 3:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

The private securities market has experienced significant growth in recent years. Meanwhile, public markets have stuttered, harmed by excessive regulation and the ongoing cost to comply with, at times, obtuse rules. A notable example of regulatory overreach occurred during the Biden Administration, when the Securities… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 2:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, the White House unveiled its AI Action Plan, the Administration’s policy to guide the development of artificial intelligence. The Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan, encompasses a 28-page document that aims to pursue a policy of workers gaining from this technology, creating high-paying jobs,… Read More

July 23, 2025 @ 1:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin has once again exceeded expectations, soaring to an all-time high (ATH) of over $123,000 in July 2025, a key milestone in its 16-year journey. This surge, which saw Bitcoin climb 66% since its April 2025 low, has sparked  discussion about the forces driving this… Read More