May 9, 2025 @ 1:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) announces the launch of tap-to-pay Pix, a new feature that integrates NFC technology into the app to simplify in-person payments. The solution reportedly offers customers an “agile way to use Pix, eliminating the need to scan QR codes.” To use it, clients… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 1:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chime announced that it is putting down permanent roots in New York City with a long-term lease at 122 Fifth Avenue, right in the heart of the Flatiron District—a neighborhood that’s reportedly known for its role as a hub of tech, finance, and innovation. Consumer… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 12:00 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

In the latest Capital Ideas interview, Mark Elenowitz, Managing Director at Digital Offering, revealed the strategies behind the historic Newsmax IPO. This groundbreaking Regulation A+ offering achieved the largest two-day opening gain in US market history. The success story provides a compelling blueprint for how… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 11:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Insurtech sector is navigating a complex landscape in Q1 2025, marked by a rebound in global funding, shrinking deal sizes, and a stark contrast with the broader venture capital environment, according to CB Insights’ latest report. While total Insurtech funding climbed to $1.3 billion… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 11:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LSEG announced that Post Trade Solutions has completed its GBP/USD multilateral compression run at SwapAgent, the service for the non-cleared derivatives market. Post Trade Solutions brings together Quantile, Acadia and SwapAgent “to minimise risk, reduce cost, and improve capital efficiency.” Initially launched in 2024 with… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 11:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong, has solidified its position as a leading cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, with operations spanning jurisdictions like the UK and India. Its recent announcement to acquire Deribit, a Dubai-based crypto derivatives platform,… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 11:06 am By JD Alois  |  

While European Crowdfunding Service Provider regulation (ECSPR) was expected to fuel the growth of online capital formation in Europe, the actual results have been less than stellar. As Eurocrowd explains, the “patchwork” of rules and significant investment needed to support compliance, disclosures, risk management, and… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 10:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anti-Ransomware Day was established on May 12 in 2020 by INTERPOL in collaboration with Kaspersky to commemorate the anniversary of the infamous WannaCry ransomware attack that occurred on May 12, 2017. The purpose of Anti-Ransomware Day is to raise global awareness about the threats “posed… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 9:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Alex Mashinsky, the founder and former CEO of Celsius, was once the toast of the crypto town. At one point, Celsius claimed they were adding nearly $1 billion a month in new assets. Mashinsky’s mantra was that banks were not friends while claiming to be… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has announced a significant milestone in its strategic partnership with Tether, one of the world’s largest stablecoin issuers. Chainalysis’ compliance and monitoring tools have reportedly been integrated into Hadron by Tether, which is a platform designed to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs)…. Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

  In February, a finance worker at a multinational firm in Hong Kong was tricked by a deepfake video call into transferring over $25 million to scammers. Weeks later, a French woman lost her inheritance to a deepfake dating scam. And the list keeps growing…. Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Ethereum (ETH) blockchain is poised for a transformative leap with the Pectra upgrade, activated on the mainnet on May 7, 2025. This update, combining the Prague and Electra upgrades, introduces a suite of Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) aimed at enhancing scalability, usability, and user… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alex Mashinsky, the former CEO of Celsius Network, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on May 8, 2025, for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that defrauded investors of billions. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge John G. Koeltl in Manhattan’s Southern District,… Read More

May 9, 2025 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) noted that gig economy services are widely used by American consumers overall, but households with children have emerged as “power users.” According to a blog post by TransUnion, this cohort reports using gig services on a weekly basis at an overall rate… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 5:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin and digital assets firm Circle has announced major updates to its Paymaster service, aligning with the recent Ethereum Pectra upgrade. On May 7, 2025, Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, shared on X that Circle Paymaster now supports nearly any Web3 wallet across seven blockchain… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 5:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM), part of Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), announced they are now offering total portfolios of public and private investments in a single account for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), in partnership with GeoWealth and iCapital. Goldman Sachs Asset Management first announced its… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 5:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States under the Trump Administration making significant strides in shaping the future of digital assets, with recent legislative and regulatory developments signaling a decisive and transformative shift in how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies are integrated into the financial system. From state-level initiatives to… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe announced new products designed to help businesses harness AI and stablecoins to accelerate their growth. Last year, businesses on Stripe processed “$1.4 trillion in total payment volume—up 38% from 2023 and equivalent to around 1.3% of global GDP.” In aggregate, the revenue that businesses… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 4:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Senate Stablecoin Bill, the Genius Act, or The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (S 1582), failed to get enough votes to gain cloture in the Senate. In effect, a cloture motion can quickly end debate and thus allow for a vote on… Read More

May 8, 2025 @ 3:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Tokenization firm Savea has raised $2.5 million in pre-seed funding, according to the company. The platform aims to tokenize “high-value assets” in a regulated environment. The funding came from angel investors and venture firm EmergentX. Savea says it will utilize blockchain technology to improve liquidity… Read More