June 10, 2025 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an international operation codenamed Operation RapTor, U.S. and Taiwanese law enforcement reportedly dismantled Incognito Market – a notorious darknet marketplace “that facilitated over $100 million in illegal drug sales.” Binance‘s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) played “a pivotal role in helping bring the platform’s operators… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 4:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Over 7 in 10 (71 percent) of firms in Ireland expect their investment in Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) to grow in the next three years, but cite concerns over funding barriers and increasing economic and competitive pressures. These are just some of the findings… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 12:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Plug and Play has announced a $50 million Fintech and AI Fund, revealed at the Silicon Valley June Summit 2025. According to a note from Plug and Play, nine institutional investors are providing the money for the fund. Plug and Play notes that it currently… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mambu, a core cloud banking platform, and Avenga, a system integrator, have successfully migrated Marginalen Bank, an innovative digital bank in Sweden from its legacy core to Mambu in just 13 months achieving rapid time to market “for its new consumer and business deposits and… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs was the platform that successfully created an effective secondary marketplace for securities issued on its platform. A trailblazer in providing liquidity for private securities, the platform scheduled one day a month to open its marketplace to match buyers and sellers. One of the reasons… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 9:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant move for the UK’s insurtech sector, PremFina, a provider of insurance premium finance, has finalized a £350 million private securitisation facility with backing from global financial giants HSBC and Waterfall Asset Management. This milestone, advised by SpecFin Capital, positions the London-based fintech… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 9:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Allianz SE, one of the world’s insurance and financial services giants, is reportedly in preliminary discussions to acquire Capital Four, a Copenhagen-based credit management firm specializing in European markets. This potential move aligns with Allianz’s broader strategy to expand its footprint in the private credit… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 8:20 am By JD Alois  |  

The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) is scheduled to launch later this year. In a statement, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that the new marketplace would be introduced through a sandbox to test its design. The sandbox is now open,… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 7:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Poland’s state-owned development bank, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), has made a significant move to advance renewable energy initiatives by committing €25 million to the Eiffel Transition Infrastructure Fund. This investment underscores Poland’s growing dedication to sustainable energy and aligns with broader European Union goals to… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the UK strives to meet its net-zero targets by 2050, a new report from UK Finance highlights the urgent need for a coordinated strategy to drive demand for green home upgrades. Titled Greening Homes, Creating Growth: Unlocking Demand for Green Home Finance, the report… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 7:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move to capitalize on the booming artificial intelligence sector, Liquidity, a private credit firm specializing in AI-driven ventures, has announced the establishment of its new headquarters in London alongside a substantial £1.5 billion investment plan targeting the UK’s technology landscape. This strategic… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 7:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move that may improve the UK startup ecosystem, London-based legaltech firm SeedLegals has acquired The Pitch, a platform that connects early-stage entrepreneurs with investors through lively live events. This acquisition reflects a trend toward integrated support services, blending legal, financial, and networking solutions… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 5:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a global alternative investment manager, announced today the pricing of its first European Direct Lending Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO), Ares European Direct Lending CLO 1, at £305 million. Ares believes this is the first reinvesting CLO in the European Direct… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 9:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Barings, one of the world’s investment managers, and Crebrid, the rebranded and fast-growing real estate lending platform formerly known as Wildcat Lending, announced a credit facility that will help accelerate Crebrid’s credit origination across the United States. Under the agreement, Barings’ investors will take “a… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 9:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a global provider of payments and financial services technology, announced that it has agreed to acquire the remaining 49.9% of AIB Merchant Services (AIBMS), its joint venture with AIB Group, in a transaction focused on driving continued growth in Ireland and… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 9:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Frontfundr is the dominant platform in the Canadian investment crowdfunding sector. On May 29th, the platform celebrated ten years of online capital formation. In a public statement, Frontfundr shared that since its inception, it has helped raise a total of $285 million. This amount entailed… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 2:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xero, the global small business platform, released its US State of the Industry Report for accounting and bookkeeping (AB) practices in 2025, revealing an optimistic outlook driven by “evolving service offerings and strong performance metrics year-over-year.” The report highlights a significant upswing in the industry,… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 2:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The luxury housing and real estate market tapped the brakes in April 2025. Financial volatility led both buyers and sellers “at the high end to hit pause,” according to Zillow‘s latest look at the luxury housing market. The typical luxury home — defined as the… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 2:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

From April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, Kaspersky detected over 19 million attempts to download malicious or unwanted files disguised as popular Gen Z games. With GTA, Minecraft and Call of Duty among the most exploited, it’s clear that cybercriminals “are actively following gaming… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics, a platform for blockchain data analysis, has recently introduced a trio of significant updates that enhance its offerings for crypto analysts, developers, and data enthusiasts. The integration of Plume, Noble, and the launch of Dune Agent mark a new chapter in Dune’s mission… Read More