March 31, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Confidence in retail investing is on the up, with the value of funds in UK stocks and shares ISAs increasing by “£209bn in the last decade,” according to analysis from investment platform Lightyear. The amount stashed away in stocks and shares ISAs and Personal Equity… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Taxbit, the provider of automated tax and accounting solutions for the digital economy, announced the expansion of its platform to support compliance across the EU’s DAC8 directive and the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF). This expansion enables Reporting Crypto-Asset Service Providers (RCASP) in 65+ jurisdictions… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The PwC Global Crypto Regulation Report 2025 has examined the fast-evolving world of cryptocurrency regulation. Released by PwC Legal, the research report looked into the evolving regulatory frameworks governing digital assets across more than 50 jurisdictions, spotlighting major policy shifts and emerging trends. As the… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 6:35 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Grazzy, a digital tipping platform, has joined with U.S. Bank to offer a prepaid debit card program for hourly employees to easily access tips. Employers enrolled with Grazzy’s digital tip service and the prepaid debit card program can issue employees a physical debit card and… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 11:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut continues to make strategic moves in 2025, blending business expansion with product development and innovation. As widely reported, Schroders Capital Global Innovation Trust, once managed by Neil Woodford, boosted its valuation of its Revolut stake by 85%, reportedly implying a $48 billion… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 11:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Keepr, an on-demand storage platform, is gearing up for a crowdfunding campaign on Republic Europe, offering investors a chance to back a growing player in the UK’s £2 billion storage and removals market. As of March 30, 2025, Keepr’s pre-registration phase is live at keepr.co,… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 10:54 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Blockchain and cryptocurrency executives comment on some of this week’s Web3 news. The removal of sanctions from Tornado Cash is a signal that crypto developers can innovate without fear of repercussions. “The recent decision by the US Treasury Department to lift sanctions against Tornado Cash… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 10:20 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has launched a public consultation on a proposed regulatory framework to expand retail investors’ access to private market investment funds, the central bank said. Under the current regulations, retail investors in Singapore have limited opportunities to invest in private… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 10:12 pm By Michael Wong  |  

South Korea’s cryptocurrency market continues to grow, with the number of virtual asset investors surpassing 16 million, nearing the total number of stock investors in the country, news agency Yonhap reported. Data submitted to Rep. Cha Gyu-geun of the minor opposition Rebuilding Korea Party indicated… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 9:16 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has selected seven Equity Crowdfunding (ECF) and Peer-to-Peer (P2P) financing platforms to participate in the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP2030) Strategic Co-Investment Fund (CoSIF), according to local reports. The program aims to support companies in high-tech and high-impact… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rohan Misra, Head of GCC and Senior Executive Officer (SEO) of AMINA Bank in Abu Dhabi Global Market, has shared key insights with CI. As DeFi continues to reshape the financial landscape, numerous initiatives and hubs are emerging to harness the opportunities of this digital… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Three in five people say that the UK economy is worsening, leading even consumers feeling financially secure to cut back on spending, according to the latest quarterly Consumer Pulse survey from KPMG in the UK. The number of people feeling that the UK economy is… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:53 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

TreasurySpring, a global cash investment platform, has launched a new currency conversion capability. This integrated feature targets converting cash between major currencies, providing financial directors and treasurers with an option besides foreign exchange. The new functionality enables platform users to benefit from competitive, auditable, and… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitstamp, which claims to be the world’s “longest-running” crypto exchange announced an expansion of stablecoin offerings, enhancing trading pairs for USDC and EURC in partnership with Circle, a provider of digital asset infrastructure and stablecoin solutions. This move reinforces Bitstamp’s commitment to providing its users… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech, crypto and web3 industry is grappling with a whirlwind of developments, from high-profile pardons to regulatory shifts and geopolitical issues. At the center is President Donald Trump’s recent pardon of BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed, alongside former employee Gregory… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink, the “standard” for onchain finance, BGD Labs, a Web3 development initiative focused on the Aave ecosystem, and Aave Chan Initiative, one of the forces behind the Aave protocol, announced that the Aave DAO community has integrated Chainlink Smart Value Recapture (SVR) on Ethereum (ETH)… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:47 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Hong Kong Academy of Finance (AoF) announced the selection of 23 senior executives for its Financial Leaders Programme (FLP) 2025, underscoring its commitment to developing future financial leaders within the territory. The participants represent a diverse range of sectors in Hong Kong’s financial industry,… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Centrifuge is pleased to announce a partnership with BounceBit, further extending the reach of their tokenized real-world asset offerings. This collaboration will bring the Janus Henderson Anemoy Treasury Fund (JTRSY) to the BounceBit portal, providing their users “with access to our institutional-grade tokenized Treasury product.”… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Holdings, (TSX: GLXY), a digital assets focused financial services firm led by Michael Novogratz, is navigating an increasingly complex landscape of legal resolutions along with steady financial performance. On March 27, the company agreed to a $200 million settlement with the New York… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Frank Rotman, a key figure in the fintech venture capital landscape, is embarking on a new journey. Rotman, co-founder of QED Investors, will now reportedly transition to a partner emeritus role by the end of the year, stepping away from his position to focus on… Read More