July 26, 2025 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru, a European crowdfunding platform specializing in property-backed loans, has announced several updates, as highlighted in their recent blog updates. With a focus on rebuilding investor trust, enhancing portfolio quality, and driving growth in core markets, the platform has reported steady loan repayments, a strategic… Read More

July 26, 2025 @ 12:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced updates focused on AI and technology-driven digital transformation. Recent developments highlight the company’s commitment to expanding its capabilities through strategic acquisitions and partnerships, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud technology, and digital transformation. These moves, including the acquisition of Maryville Consulting… Read More

July 26, 2025 @ 11:58 am By Michael Wong  |  

China has placed Alipay, Tenpay, and NetsUnion Clearing Corporation under the direct anti-money laundering supervision of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), according to a report by Yicai. The move expands the central bank’s regulatory scope to include major non-bank payment platforms as part of… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 3:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

So far this year, the US House of Representatives has approved two bills that aim to update the definition of an Accredited Investor. An Accredited Investor is broadly defined as someone who earns over $200,000 per year ($300,000 if married) or has a net worth… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 2:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Customer satisfaction remains a critical benchmark for industries striving to adapt to evolving consumer expectations. J.D. Power’s U.S. Mortgage Servicer Satisfaction Study and 2025 China Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study offer insights into the challenges and opportunities facing the mortgage and automotive sectors, respectively. Released… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 1:05 pm By Carl Niedbala  |  

  The Fintech landscape has dramatically shifted, moving from a period of explosive growth and sky-high valuations to a more cautious, scrutinizing market. In this new environment, Chime’s (NASDAQ:CHYM) anticipated IPO stands as a pivotal moment, poised to be a true bellwether for the broader… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum (ETH) is emerging as an alternative to Bitcoin (BTC) for corporate treasury management, offering advantages that align with modern corporate strategies. A recent report by Galaxy Digital highlights the growing trend of U.S. publicly traded companies integrating ETH into their balance sheets, signaling a… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:54 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Quranium, a quantum-secure Layer 1 blockchain, has announced a strategic alliance with Swiss-based Abatis, a provider of patented cybersecurity technology. Under the terms of the agreement, Quranium will integrate Abatis’s endpoint protection technology into its infrastructure stack. This includes software wallets, validator nodes, client platforms,… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) has been focused on enhancing cross-border transactions. Through various partnerships and product launches, Adyen claims it is empowering merchants across diverse sectors, from golf retail to urban coffee chains, while expanding its financial services offerings in key markets like Canada. These developments… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:50 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

President Donald Trump may be turning up the heat on the Federal Reserve, but he won’t dare pull the trigger on Chair Jerome Powell’s job because the market reaction would be immediate, brutal, and global, deVere Group CEO Nigel Green suggests. This week’s planned visit… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic, the world’s largest online capital formation platform, will soon accept dollar-based stablecoin USDC. USDC is issued by Circle and is the second largest stablecoin in the market – the other being Tether. While USDC may be in second place, many expect it to vault… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 9:39 am By JD Alois  |  

While Europe has enacted defined rules for the digital asset sector, the challenge with bogus sites seeking to fleece the unsuspecting persists. The  Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), the French securities regulator, highlights this issue with regular updates to the “black list.” Today, the AMF… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna has been making strides this year to solidify its position as a key player in the flexible payments while streamlining digital commerce. With over 100 million active users and 720,000 retail partners across 26 countries, Klarna continues to enable product development, forging… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK economy is witnessing a surge in optimism, particularly among mid-market firms, which are proving to be a powerhouse for growth, according to the latest NatWest UK Business Growth Tracker. Additonally, NatWest Group is expanding its innovative reach through a strategic partnership with Saga… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 8:42 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly contemplating a sale of the country’s confiscated Bitcoin stash—some 61,000 BTC seized in a 2018 fraud bust—to alleviate an estimated £20 billion fiscal shortfall. But while offloading crypto could offer short-term relief, Nigel Green, the CEO of global financial advisory… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 2:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A study commissioned by Airwallex in partnership with Statista has reportedly polled 1,000 cross-border eCommerce consumers residing in the business-focused city-state of Singapore. It revealed that global purchasing is now a more established mainstream habit / consumer behavior trend amongst Singapore residents. Consumers carry out… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 1:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of global finance, retail investors are demonstrating resilience and adaptability, strategically navigating market volatility and macroeconomic uncertainties. Recent insights from eToro’s Retail Investor Beat surveys highlight how American retail investors are capitalizing on market dips and reallocating portfolios toward safe-haven assets like… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:45 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Socure, a digital identity verification platform, has launched its Workforce Verification solution to address the rapidly growing threat of employee fraud. Socure’s Workforce Verification adapts its enterprise-grade identity verification and fraud prevention specific to hiring workflows, detecting manipulated or fabricated identities before they enter organizations and addressing workforce risk at… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency and largest smart contract platform by market capitalization, is experiencing a pivotal moment in its market dynamics, driven by what Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan describes as a “demand shock” reminiscent of Bitcoin’s (BTC) past surges. Since mid-May 2025, institutional and… Read More

July 25, 2025 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank OakNorth continues to focus on the UK and US markets through strategic financing initiatives. Recently, the digital bank has provided significant funding to two different enterprises: a $14.7 million loan to GoodHomes for a real estate project in Silver Spring, Maryland, and a… Read More