May 14, 2025 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GFO-X announced the launch of its UK FCA regulated trading venue “for centrally cleared digital asset derivatives.” The venue is designed to meet the institutional demand “for transparent, and compliant digital asset futures and options.” GFO-X brings together market infrastructure, liquidity, and central clearing to… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprise digital documentation infrastructure provider Arteria AI has partnered with TruStage Compliance Solutions, a provider of financial transaction technology and expertise, to launch Deal Flow, a content modification and deal management integration that is purpose-built to support community banks and credit unions. TruStage Compliance Solutions… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has exposed Xinbi Guarantee, a Colorado-registered company operating a Telegram-based black market that has facilitated $8.4 billion in illicit cryptocurrency transactions since 2022. This Chinese-language platform, masquerading as an “investment and capital guarantee group,” has become a hub for Southeast Asian… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 6:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, the global enabler of cyber risk analytics, is pleased to announce a new partnership with ALKEME, an insurance brokerage. ALKEME is leveraging CyberCube’s Broking Manager and Prep Module, which provide brokers with the data-driven insights “necessary to communicate and manage cyber risk with clients.”… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 5:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Koregraf, a French real estate crowdfunding platform, has decided to shutter operations. Koregraf was controlled by Inter Invest which acquired a majority stake in mid 2024. The decision to close operations was announced last month. Koregraf was an investment platform that sought to serve both… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 5:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Klarna co-founder and CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski visited with CNBC on a day when one Fintech successfully listed shares, eToro, and another, Chime filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Klarna is a Fintech that may be best known for its credit and… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 4:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

New York Attorney General Letitia James has sued Capital One (NASDAQ:COF), alleging the company misled consumers about its 360 Savings Account and interest rates. Capital One dodged a similar suit brought by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which was dismissed this past spring. The… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A small technology company with ties to China, GD Culture Group Limited, has announced a plan to build a substantial cryptocurrency reserve, including significant purchases of the $TRUMP meme coin, a digital asset promoted by President Donald Trump. The Nasdaq-listed firm, which has a modest… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 4:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the fintech platform transforming the investment industry for better outcomes, and Citi announced that iCapital is acquiring from Citi one of its indirect subsidiaries, Citi Global Alternatives, LLC, the advisor to Citi Wealth’s global alternative investment fund platform. This platform represents more than “180… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 2:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TrueAccord, a Fintech specializing in digital-first debt collection, has been reinforcing its commitment to consumer-friendly practices. Through a strategic acquisition, a key appointment to a regulatory advisory committee, and insightful analysis of Q1 economic trends, TrueAccord is positioning itself as a key player in the… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 12:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On May 13, 2025, eToro Group Ltd., the Israel-based social trading and investment platform, announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering (IPO) at $52 per share, surpassing its initial target range of $46 to $50. This move, which raised approximately $620 million, underscores… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Fintech investment platform Chime has filed an S-1 indicating its intent to launch an initial public offering (IPO). Chime is seeking to trade shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol CHYM. Chime reports approximately 8.6 million users and 82% active member growth since the… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Cardone Capital, created by Grant Cardone, is introducing a new real estate investment vehicle, the 10X Miami River Bitcoin Fund. This is the firm’s fourth fund targeting real estate and involving Bitcoin. Cardone Capital explains that the fund matches income generating real estate with Bitcoin… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitget Wallet, a non-custodial wallet, says it will soon offer “an on-chain index fund experience to retail crypto users.” The Reserve’s Decentralized Token Folios (DTFs) is said to be a diversified group of digital assets in a single token. Bitget is describing the token as… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Michael Feroli, JPMorgan’s Chief US Economist, says the risk of recession is declining as concerns of a global trade war recede. The predicted risk is now under 50%. As widely reported, JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) has adjusted its prediction that economic upheaval could cause economic growth… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether, which claims to be one of the largest companies in the blockchain, crypto, and web3 space, has announced a series of strategic initiatives that underscore its objective to enhance the Bitcoin (BTC ) and digital assets ecosystem. From supporting open-source software to… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

InnBucks MicroBank Limited, a financial services provider, has announced a partnership with cloud-native banking platform Mambu, as part of its transformation from a digital wallet solution to a fully integrated digital bank. This partnership is set to support InnBucks’ growth, and lays a foundation for… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prove Identity, a global enabler of digital identity solutions, is providing tools to enhance security, streamline user experiences, and ensure compliance across borders. Recent updates from Prove highlight their partnerships, advancements in passwordless authentication, and expertise in navigating global compliance, positioning them as a partner… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:30 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Foxit, a provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, today announced the launch of Smart Redact Server, a new AI-driven platform built to automate the redaction of sensitive data at scale across enterprise environments. Designed for organizations that manage large volumes of regulated… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trustly, the global enabler of Pay by Bank, has partnered with Sabre Direct Pay, a division of Sabre Corporation, a travel technology company, to enhance payment solutions for travel agencies across the UK and Europe. Through its Travel Marketplace, Sabre offers travel retailers access to… Read More