March 18, 2025 @ 1:23 am By JD Alois  |  

The French Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has issued a public statement calling on the European Commission to improve capital markets  and boost retail participation away from savings and into “long-term investments.” In the US, over 60% of the population holds shares in public companies. … Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 1:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm SlowMist released a detailed report exposing a critical vulnerability in SwitchyOmega, a widely used Chrome proxy-switching extension, highlighting its potential to steal users’ private keys. The report from SlowMist unveils a tampering incident that compromised user security, traces its origins, and offers… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PhonePe announced that it has crossed 600 million (60 crore) registered users on its platform. This marks a significant milestone for the company, which will mark its 10-year anniversary this year, and has grown to “serve hundreds of millions of customers with its financial services and… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 11:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nium, the infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, announced the expansion of its real-time payment network, with the addition of Interac in Canada. This expansion reinforces the company’s strategy to build out the real-time payments infrastructure, enabling businesses to “move money faster, securely, and at a… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 10:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Capchase Pay, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solution tailored for B2B SaaS companies, is transforming how vendors close deals and manage revenue. Designed to integrate into workflows, this tool empowers SaaS businesses to offer flexible payment terms, boost sales cycles, and enhance cash flow—all… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The painfully long-standing legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, which began in December 2020, appears to be approaching a critical juncture. Recent developments suggest that the case, centered on whether XRP constitutes an unregistered security, could finally conclude,… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 10:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the financial technology platform for global companies, announced its partnership with Reece, Australia and New Zealand’s plumbing and bathroom supplies business. The payment partnership sees Adyen process payments across Reece’s online and offline stores, “creating seamless customer experiences, ensuring safer transactions, and… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 10:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech bolttech has kicked off 2025 with a series of announcements that underscore its commitment to innovation, ensuring customer protection, and encouraging community engagement. bolttech has recently announced a collaboration with C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services provider, to launch C Spire Tech… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 10:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

World, the human-centered financial and identity network, is now available in Thailand. Thais can get their World ID verified at a number of World Spaces throughout Bangkok, with more locations “slated to open throughout 2025.” With the second-highest GDP in Southeast Asia, Thailand is “one… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 6:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Michelle “Miki” Bowman has been selected to become the Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Posting on Truth Social, President Trump issued the following statement: “I am pleased to announce that Michelle “Miki” Bowman will be the… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 5:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, it was reported that Affirm (NASDAQ:AFRM) had been pushed out from one of the largest retailers in the world. Klarna, expected to soon become a public company, had announced partnering with OnePay to supplant Affirm in providing buy now pay later (BNPL) services… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 5:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s US PE middle market report has provided a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of private equity (PE) activity in the U.S. middle market, defined as deals ranging from $25 million to $1 billion. The research report from PitchBook highlights a robust recovery in 2024, with dealmaking… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 5:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trillions of dollars’ worth of real estate is at major risk of damage from flood, fire or extreme wind, a new Zillow (Nasdaq: Z and ZG) analysis finds. Climate risks threaten trillions of dollars in U.S. real estate, the report from real estate tech firm Zillow… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 2:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services provider, is pleased to announce a partnership with Velocity Labs, an ecosystem builder looking to advance DeFi for the Polkadot Network. As a result of this partnership, clients will have “access to the Polkadot Network… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 2:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has recently shared updates that signal its evolving role in both the investment and regulatory landscapes. Digital assets firm Coinbase is focused on its mission to democratize finance and bridge traditional systems with the crypto economy. Crypto exchange Coinbase aims to empower builders… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 11:19 am By JD Alois  |  

In advance of next week’s Spring Statement, Trustfull CEO Marko Maras has shared his opinion that anti-fraud measures should be one of the topics covered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. Maras says that AI-driven fraud is increasing the amount of fraud perpetrated… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK is in regulatory reduction mode. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeve, is scheduled to meet with top regulators as she pursues a policy of slashing red tape. The goal is to “make Britain the best place to do business and drive economic growth.” It… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 9:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Two competitors in the payroll, HR, and payments sector are headed to a court battle, it seems. Via X, Rippling CEO Parker Conrad announced they had filed a lawsuit alleging that Deel cultivated a spy at his company who allegedly stole company information in a… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 9:25 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Capgemini Research Institute’s World Retail Banking Report 2025, published this week, reveals a critical shortcoming in how retail banks appeal to the demands of digital-native, urban clients between the ages of 18-45. According to the report, while 73% of these credit card customers are motivated primarily by… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Klarna, a European Fintech, says it will step in and now offer Walmart (NYSE: WMT) customers its buy now pay later (BNPL) service in partnership with OnePay. OnePay is a consumer Fintech backed by Walmart and Ribbit Capital and already used on the Walmart platform…. Read More