July 12, 2025 @ 4:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG, noted that Bitcoin has soared to new all-time highs this week, breaching key price levels of $112K, $113K, and $116K, and climbing to nearly $119K. Cipolaro also mentioned that while the price surge has captivated investors, on-chain… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 2:52 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Fintech firm Revolut is establishing a technology hub in the Philippine capital, Manila, as part of a plan to expand global capabilities and accelerate product innovation, the company said on Wednesday. The Manila site will operate as a Global Capability Center that supports engineering, financial-crime prevention… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 2:30 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Stablecoins, meme coins, Bitcoin, and a crowdfunding resurgence are on the minds of the Web3 community this week. Regulatory clarity = Stablecoin adoption “Increased regulatory clarity for stablecoins will increase adoption and bring in high-quality competitors. Stablecoins are the foundation that will bring consumers, investors,… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Bitcoin reaches new all time highs, Sygnum has shared their perspective for Bitcoin investors. Martin Burgherr, Sygnum Chief Client Officer: “Bitcoin’s rally is being driven by strong fundamentals; institutional accumulation through ETFs, growing government-level exposure, as well as increasing strategic treasury allocations, are all… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 12:14 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Tanssi Network, a decentralized infrastructure protocol for institutional-grade appchains, has officially launched its mainnet. The platform seeks to enable Fintech companies, RWA projects, and other blockchain applications to deploy fully customizable, Ethereum-secured appchains. Tanssi has already supported the deployment of more than 3,000 appchains and… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 10:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent survey conducted by Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and EY-Parthenon reveals a significant shift in the investment strategies of institutional investors in the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), with a strong inclination toward increasing allocations to digital assets in 2025. The study, conducted… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) welcomes the publication of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) Peer Review on Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) Authorisation and Supervision, which confirms that overall, the MFSA is largely meeting expectations “with respect to the practical implementation of the… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer and brokerage infrastructure API, announced its intended acquisition of WealthKernel, a wealthtech firm specializing in digital investment infrastructure and tax-advantaged products. This strategic acquisition will bring WealthKernel’s UK and EU licensed brokerage infrastructure to Alpaca, “supporting their global expansion to achieve… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Sonatype, a software supply chain security company, this week released the Q2 2025 edition of its Open Source Malware Index, uncovering 16,279 malicious open source packages across major ecosystems including npm and PyPI. This quarter’s count brings the total number of open source malware packages Sonatype has discovered… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:47 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Relm Insurance, an insurer for emerging and innovative industries, this week announced the launch of OMEGAFINTECH and NOVAFINTECH. The two offerings are designed to eliminate coverage gaps within streamlined policies built for today’s financial innovators. Modern Fintechs face growing risks, from cyberattacks to regulatory scrutiny,… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:45 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

QuiX Quantum, a Dutch photonic quantum computing pioneer, has secured more than $17 million in Series A funding to deliver the world’s first single-photon-based universal quantum computer in 2026. The round was co-led by Invest-NL and EIC Fund, with participation from existing investors PhotonVentures, Oost… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:43 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Runa unveiled Runa Shop, a white-label commerce solution that launches gift card marketplaces. Featuring more than 5,000 popular merchant options, Runa Shop offers multiple use cases spanning from building customer and employee engagement to boosting sales and revenue. “Most gift card storefront solutions… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European venture capital (VC) landscape in Q2 2025 showcased a complex yet resilient ecosystem, as detailed in PitchBook’s European Venture Report. Despite global economic headwinds, including tariff-induced market volatility and geopolitical uncertainties, the region’s VC market demonstrated cautious optimism, with notable growth in deal… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

FV Bank, a U.S.-licensed digital bank offering traditional and digital asset banking and custody services, has launched Virtual Account, a feature empowering businesses to automate and streamline the attribution of incoming international payments with unique, dedicated account numbers. With this feature, FV Bank customers can… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 6:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, under the oversight of the Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS), has recently announced significant updates to its regulatory framework, as outlined updates from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). These updates reflect the Committee’s… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 3:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Nigel Green recently commented on the event of Bitcoin surging above $118,000 for the first time, driven by mounting political momentum, regulatory repositioning, and strategic allocations from both corporations and sovereign entities. “The shift is clear and aggressive,” said Green, CEO of deVere Group. “Bitcoin… Read More

July 12, 2025 @ 12:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nymbus, a full-stack banking platform for U.S. banks and credit unions, announced a new agreement with Bud Financial, a provider of transaction data enrichment and AI-driven insights for the financial services industry. Nymbus will integrate Bud’s “suite of personal financial management (PFM) widgets.” These capabilities… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 10:13 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Schroders has established a Global Digital Assets Centre of Excellence in Singapore, in a bid to strengthen its push into digital innovation and as a deeper commitment to the evolving landscape of tokenised finance, according to a company announcement. The new centre, led by Marita… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 9:58 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Danantara Indonesia said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) to develop and finance projects that support Indonesia’s shift toward a green and digitally connected economy. Under the agreement, Danantara Indonesia and JBIC will jointly identify and… Read More

July 11, 2025 @ 8:59 pm By Michael Wong  |  

DDC Enterprise Limited has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Animoca Brands to jointly develop and implement strategies aimed at maximizing yield from Animoca’s Bitcoin holdings while managing associated risks, according to an announcement. Under the partnership, Animoca Brands, the Hong Kong-headquartered gaming… Read More