July 14, 2025 @ 5:31 am By Michael Wong  |  

BDx Data Centers, a China-based carrier-neutral operator, has partnered with Singapore’s Anyon Technologies to install Southeast Asia’s first hybrid quantum artificial-intelligence testbed at BDx’s SIN1 facility in Paya Lebar, Singapore, according to an announcement. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding to formalise the collaboration,… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 12:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Orbital, a cross-border platform that orchestrates payments across stablecoins and traditional rails, announced its partnership with ClearBank Europe, an enabler of real-time clearing and embedded banking. The partnership unlocks “cost-effective, and compliant euro transactions for Orbital’s enterprise customers, bridging traditional payments with digital assets.” Cross-border… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 12:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s annual report sets out how it has used data and technology to crack down on harm in financial services. As part of the report, the FCA shares that over 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission were suspended, removed,… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 10:16 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong is targeting new banking rules aimed at aligning its regulatory framework with international standards on cryptoasset exposures, as part of efforts to manage financial risks while supporting innovation in the banking sector. The Banking (Capital) (Amendment) Rules 2025, the Banking (Disclosure) (Amendment) Rules 2025… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 6:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce issued a statement on tokenization and the firms are pursuing digital assets that are deemed to be securities. Commissioner Peirce is leading the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, which is caucusing with industry participants to help craft rules that support… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 5:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

The American Fintech Council has issued a statement commenting on emerging barriers to consumer data access. The statement addresses the sector of Open Banking and providing consumer control over their data and the ability to leverage the information to improve financial services. For example, simplifying… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 5:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has released its Consultation Paper and Policy Statement (CP25/18) addressing non-financial misconduct (NFM) within the financial services sector. Effective from September 1, 2026, these new rules extend the FCA’s Code of Conduct (COCON) to non-banking firms, aligning their regulatory… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The roll-up of Dutch payroll software company Employes marks Danish-founded Ageras‘ second acquisition this year and its “most significant since its 2024 takeover of French business banking platform Shine from Société Générale,” says Ageras’ CEO, signalling that change is “coming for the way small businesses… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 5:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cobre, a firm supporting real-time business payments in Latin America, says starting in September, it will become the first participant in Colombia to enable instant interbank payments. As a long-time advocate of financial digitalization in Colombia, Cobre seeks to accelerate the interoperable real-time payment system… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Propel Venture Partners, a seed-stage venture firm investing in firms participating in the future of finance, announced it has raised a $100 million Fund V, bringing total commitments to over $436 million. Co-led by Jay Reinemann and David Mort, who together bring investing and operating… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Q2 2025 US Private Equity (PE) Breakdown, released by PitchBook, offers a detailed analysis of the US private equity landscape, highlighting key trends in deal activity, exits, fundraising, as well as overall market dynamics. As the PE industry adapts to evolving economic conditions, the… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken has recently announced updates to boost its platform’s offerings, seeking to further bridge the gap between traditional finance and decentralized ecosystems. The first is the listing of Hedera’s native token, HBAR, for trading, and the second is the expansion of its… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:43 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Payfinia, an independent payment services firm providing an open payments framework, is partnering with Early Warning Services to offer Paze, an online checkout solution developed by Early Warning Services and offered by banks and credit unions. Star One Credit Union, one of the nation’s largest credit… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 4:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant policy reversal, UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has paused plans to reduce the tax-free allowance for cash Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs), following fierce opposition from building societies, banks, and consumer advocates. The decision, reported by multiple sources including the BBC and Financial Times,… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 3:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Yieldstreet, a private markets investing platform, announced that Crossroads Live, one of the producers of commercial theater worldwide, will offer theatrical touring investments through the Yieldstreet platform. This partnership expands Yieldstreet’s curated marketplace of private markets opportunities by adding “access to a private credit strategy… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market cap and global adoption, USDT, has recently announced a series of strategic initiatives that signal its commitment to advancing security, optimizing infrastructure, and promoting sustainable practices in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. These moves reflect Tether’s proactive… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, unveiled Sharia Earn, a multi-token staking platform designed to align with Islamic financial principles. This initiative marks Binance’s first formal entry into the Islamic finance sector, a market valued at over $4 trillion globally, and represents… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 1:10 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the People’s Bank of China (PBC) have agreed to deepen cooperation in green and transition finance following the third Singapore-China Green Finance Taskforce (GFTF) meeting, held in Singapore. The meeting, convened for the first time in the city… Read More

July 13, 2025 @ 12:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In today’s fast-paced global economy, businesses face mounting pressure to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and maintain tight control over finances. Payhawk, a spend management platform, is focused on this transformation, offering innovative solutions that empower companies to manage corporate spending effectively. Recent insights from Payhawk’s blog highlight… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 5:54 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong’s four financial regulators have teamed up with technology and telecommunications firms to launch the Anti-Scam Consumer Protection Charter 3.0, expanding a year-old initiative that targets a surge in digital fraud against the city’s seven million residents. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Securities and… Read More