April 14, 2025 @ 6:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

Marketplaces for private securities, shares in companies that have yet to launch an initial public offering, are growing in relevance as more people seek out alternative assets from what is available on public markets. Today, marketplaces like EquityZen can offer investors the ability to purchase shares in… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 3:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the first quarter of 2025, Chainlink continued to solidify its position as a key player in the web3 and blockchain ecosystem, achieving progress in product development and global adoption. The Chainlink Quarterly Review for Q1 2025 highlights two primary focuses: delivering products and integrations… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The FINRA Investor Education Foundation (FINRA Foundation) released preliminary findings from the National Financial Capability Study, which will be published in July. The FINRA Foundation is previewing the data this month—National Financial Capability Month—to “provide insight into the overall financial knowledge of adults in the… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 12:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Honeycomb Credit, a FINRA-regulated funding portal, has acquired IFundWomen (IFW). Honeycomb Credit is largely focused on debt offerings, a bank replacement platform. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. IFW is a coaching and connections platform for women that supports rewards (e-commerce), funding, and grants…. Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank, a digital asset-friendly regulated bank, is reporting that Bitcoin trading volume hit record highs in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Xapo says that strong Euro and strong dollar (USDC) deposits have helped fuel the trading as Bitcoin prices dived. Xapo… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 10:12 am By JD Alois  |  

As tariffs roil the markets and the Trump administration continues to deliver mixed messages as to its ultimate goal, investors are looking for safety and opportunity. Panic is never a good option and individual investors always need to consider their personal situation and timeline. While… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 10:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Occasionally, a Fintech comes along that is truly unique, and Waterlily is one such company. From the problem it tackles to how it tackles it, Waterlily has identified a new (and large) territory with little competition. It serves its clients in a logical, methodical way…. Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 8:42 am By JD Alois  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) says that its subsidiary, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC), cleared a record $11 trillion in US Treasuries on April 9, an all-time high. Laura Klimpel, Managing Director, Head of DTCC’s Fixed Income and Financing Solutions, notes that the heightened… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

To help organizations implement and secure identity access controls for AI agents, CyberArk (NASDAQ: CYBR), the global firm focused on identity security, is working with Accenture (NYSE: ACN) to integrate Accenture’s AI Refinery with its AI-powered Identity Security Platform. This integration will provide clients with… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 7:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key achievement for decentralized finance (DeFi), Uniswap announced that Arbitrum, an Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) scaling solution, has become the first L2 to surpass $300 billion in trading volume on the Uniswap Protocol. This milestone, highlighted in Uniswap’s recent updates, underscores the growing… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 7:45 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Branch, a workforce payments platform, recently launched a full-service paycard. Delivered through the Branch App and Card, the new offering targets industries including hospitality, healthcare, staffing, construction, and agriculture. With Branch’s paycard and platform, employers can also unlock other payout methods, including cashless tips, earned wage access,… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 7:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has released an assessment of the level of preparedness among local banks, in view of the amendments to EU banking regulations known as CRR3. This follows an industry-wide survey conducted in 2024, which revealed different “levels of readiness among… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 6:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The microfinance institution HES Finances, a subsidiary of the Master Financial Group (MFG), has acquired the CapitalBanker MFI microfinance management solution from the software provider Capital Banking Solutions. In order to accelerate its growth and digitize its microfinance activities, HES Finances will now rely on… Read More

April 13, 2025 @ 9:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Smart Pension, one of the UK’s workplace pension providers, and Dalriada, one of the UK’s independent pension trustee firms, have launched a small-scheme consolidator solution that will aim to “improve value for members of Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) schemes.” The solution aims to address issues… Read More

April 13, 2025 @ 8:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trumid, a financial technology company and fixed income electronic trading platform, announced trade volume and user participation highlights for March and Q1 2025. Mike Sobel, Co-CEO and President of Trumid said: “This was our strongest month and quarter yet – a testament to our clients’… Read More

April 13, 2025 @ 6:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CI recently received detailed commentary from blockchain and web3 industry professionals focused on emerging trends such as tokenization, stablecoins, and other forms of digital innovations. Over the past few years, the blockchain and crypto space has emerged from a niche market to an ecosystem ready… Read More

April 13, 2025 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, a worktech company specializing in earned wage access (EWA), has made significant strides to enhance financial flexibility for workers while navigating regulatory challenges. Recent developments shared by DailyPay underscore its commitment to empowering employees and strengthening employer relationships: a renewed partnership for Financial Literacy… Read More

April 13, 2025 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lincoln Financial (NYSE: LNC) announced an $825 million strategic growth investment from Bain Capital, a global investment firm. Bain Capital will acquire a 9.9% stake in Lincoln Financial, creating significant alignment and “long-term value creation opportunities across an array of strategic initiatives over time, with… Read More

April 13, 2025 @ 3:37 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The National Bank of Oman (NBO) has launched a fully digital account opening feature on its mobile app, allowing users to open accounts without visiting a branch or submitting physical documents, as part of its broader shift toward mobile-first banking services. The app-based feature enables… Read More

April 13, 2025 @ 3:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm Gemini recently announced that users in the EU can use Plaid to deposit EUR and GBP into their wallets from their bank accounts – which is described as a “significant enhancement” that will allow users in the region to fund their accounts… Read More