June 23, 2025 @ 5:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kaspersky researchers have discovered a new Trojan spy called SparkKitty which targets smartphones on iOS and Android. It sends images from an infected phone and information “about the device to the attackers.” This malware was embedded in apps related “to crypto and gambling, as well… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, is now available as a payment option  on Google Pay. Shoppers can use Klarna’s flexible payment options “online on select Android apps and websites that offer Google Pay at checkout.” By joining forces with one of… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:00 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

A comprehensive new study by DECTA reveals that the vast majority of digital banking users are reluctantly maintaining multiple financial apps due to feature gaps in their primary platform, with 91% stating they would consolidate to a single app if it met all their needs…. Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Folk2Folk is reporting that investors earned £17.32 million in interest payments for the tax year of 2024/2025. The company states that it is the largest peer-to-peer lender in the UK, based on total lending. The interest generated in the past year is the most since… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Donald Trump’s Truth Social, part of Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT)  has filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a dual Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), sparking concern from one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations. The proposed fund, the Truth… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper.co, a provider of digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services, announced a series of updates that underscore its commitment to innovation and growth in the digital assets space. These developments include the appointment of a new Chief Operating Officer (COO), expanded support for… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:35 am By Michael Wong  |  

Byreal, a new decentralized finance platform focused on bringing real-world assets on-chain, officially launched its brand, backed by partnerships with crypto exchange Bybit and the Solana Foundation. The platform aims to become the primary liquidity infrastructure for tokenized real assets, positioning itself as a full-cycle… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Clearstream, Deutsche Börse Group’s post-trade services provider, is launching a digital solution to transform private market fund processing. Leveraging digital capabilities through its DLT-based platform FundsDLT and integrated “with Clearstream’s Vestima fund platform, the solution – currently being introduced with selected clients prior to a… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:20 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Grifin, an app that links investing to daily spending, has announced a $11M Series A investment funding round led by Nava Ventures, with participation from TTV, Draper Associates, Gaingels, Nevcaut Ventures and Alloy Labs. Freddie Martignetti, Partner at Nava Ventures, will join Grifin’s board. Martignetti’s… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As stablecoins become increasingly central to digital finance and global payments, regulatory frameworks are rapidly evolving across key markets. Recent developments in jurisdictions such as the United States, Hong Kong, the European Union, and Japan reflect “a shared urgency to formalize the role of fiat-backed… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 6:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics continues to solidify its position as a platform for blockchain data analysis, recently unveiling two significant updates: the integration of LayerZero for cross-chain messaging analytics and the strategic evolution of its Spellbook community data pipeline. These advancements indicate Dune’s commitment to empowering analysts,… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NorthWall Capital, an alternative credit manager focused on Western Europe, announced first closes for the most recent vintages of its flagship Credit Opportunities and Legal Assets funds, alongside continued capital formation for its Asset-Backed Opportunities platform and the launch of its new Senior Lending strategy…. Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 5:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 18, 2025, Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a devastating cyberattack that resulted in the loss of approximately $90 million in digital assets, with some estimates suggesting losses as high as $100 million. The breach, which targeted the exchange’s hot wallets,… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 2:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Allfunds Asia and Quinlan & Associates have co-published a thought leadership report that examines the wealthtech landscape in Hong Kong and Singapore and how financial institutions are leveraging wealthtech solutions to capture new market opportunities. Titled Rich Pickings: Unpacking the WealthTech Revolution in Hong Kong… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 1:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new global poll by deVere Group reveals that 73% of investors aged 24 to 45 favour Bitcoin over gold as a long-term investment. The survey of 730 clients worldwide captures a dramatic shift in mindset among younger investors, even as central banks quietly amass tonnes of… Read More

June 23, 2025 @ 1:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle (LSE: FCH), the UK’s SME finance platform, secured a £230 million credit facility from Citi, that the firm will deploy to support its continued strong growth in flexible SME finance solutions. Funding Circle will use the credit facility to “support the continued strong… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 11:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a year marked by economic turbulence and shifting global dynamics, the European debt capital markets are demonstrating resilience while grappling with complex challenges. According to a report by Baird’s European Debt Advisory team, several key trends are shaping the landscape in 2025, offering both… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 10:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of private equity, Net Asset Value (NAV) financing has emerged as a critical tool for fund managers seeking to unlock liquidity, optimize portfolio management, and drive value creation. Rede Partners’ NAV Financing Report 2025 offers an analysis of this growing trend,… Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 9:58 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN) recently announced that its MineralTree business, which provides AP and payment automation solutions, and Sage, a provider of accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), launched a vendor payments solution built directly within Sage Intacct…. Read More

June 22, 2025 @ 9:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the global energy market is bracing for potential upheaval. Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) is referencing Polymarket to assess the probability of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for oil shipments. Approximately 30% of the world’s oil… Read More