March 11, 2025 @ 10:31 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated rules for enforcement actions. According to a document posted on the SEC’s website, the Director of Enforcement will no longer be able to issue formal orders of investigation and must seek Commission approval before pursuing the investigation…. Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Debanking or blocking individuals and firms from the banking system was a nefarious activity pursued by the Biden administration. It has been widely reported that too frequently, businesses and individuals who were associated with crypto activity, or out-of-favor individuals, were debanked – their bank told… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 9:37 am By JD Alois  |  

AI-enhanced cybersecurity firm Sola Security has announced a $30 million seed round as it emerges from stealth mode. The funding was led by S Capital, with other investors participating, including S32, Glilot Capital Partners, and individual angels. Sola was Founded in 2024 by Guy Flechter, the former… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:58 am By JD Alois  |  

Paytech Blink Payment says it has integrated with Paracode, a provider of insurance software. Blink explains that ParaCode provides insurance firms, brokers and others tools like claims management, reporting accounting and other tasks. The company states that the partnership will enable insurance firms to process… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The overall interest in digital assets continues to surge, with many investors increasingly allocating substantial portions of their investment portfolios to cryptocurrencies, undeterred by an evolving regulatory landscape. This, according to a report from KPMG. This resilience is examined in a research study conducted by… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian noted that research released for Credit Awareness Week, reveals rising costs (61%) and economic uncertainty (58%) are the two biggest barriers for British businesses striving for sustainable long-term growth. Additional barriers cited include “consumer confidence, regulatory changes and cybersecurity threats.” To combat these challenges,… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In their Q1 2025 analyst note, PitchBook researchers have shared an analysis of the evolving role of stablecoins in the global financial ecosystem. Released in early 2025, the report underscores the widespread use of these digital assets, which are pegged to stable benchmarks like major… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 6:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Fineqia (CSE: FNQ) (OTC: FNQQF) (Frankfurt: FNQA) has announced that its Cardano ETN has been coss listed on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange. The FTSE Cardano Enhanced Yield (YADA) is an Exchange Traded Note. The YADA ETN was initially launched in January 2025 on the Vienna… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 11:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the billionaire Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, has taken a significant step toward going public by confidentially filing for an initial public offering (IPO), according to sources familiar with the matter. This move, reported recently by Bloomberg, positions Gemini… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 11:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The FT recently reported that big banks are racing to keep pace with fintech startups in the rapidly growing arena of deferred payment solutions, such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services. This shift highlights a broader trend where traditional financial institutions are being challenged… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:40 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new report from Strata Decision Technology finds financial institutions nationwide are preparing to navigate significant economic uncertainties and mounting competition from non-traditional, digitally based competitors and industry consolidation throughout 2025. The 2025 CFO Outlook for Financial Institutions report combines industry analysts’ projections with Strata’s independent research. The… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The creator economy is rapidly evolving, projected to reach a $525 billion valuation by 2030, according to an update from Airwallex. Creators are said to be adopting more “sophisticated” business models – diversifying revenue streams “across platforms and expanding their global reach.” To stay ahead,… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Taiwan’s e-commerce market is forecast to grow by 7.9% in 2025, continuing its fast-paced growth driven by the “ongoing shift of consumer preferences from offline to online shopping,” according to GlobalData, a data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, “Taiwan Cards and Payments – Opportunities… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Turing has announced that it recently secured $111 million in Series E funding to power AGI infrastructure, reinforcing its role in advancing frontier AI research and real-world applications. This latest round values Turing at “$2.2 billion and brings total funding to $225 million since its… Read More

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

FT Partners’ latest installment of their “CEO Monthly Wealth & Capital Markets Tech Update & Analysis,” released in March 2025, has closely examined the evolving landscape in wealth management and capital markets technology. Released by the fintech-focused investment bank, the report highlights key trends, transactions,… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SoSafe’s 2024 research report, based on key insights from 500 global security professionals and 100 customers across 10 different countries, reveals a fast-evolving cybersecurity landscape that poses major challenges for individual and organizations. A considerable 87% of respondents encountered AI-driven cyberattacks last year, underscoring the… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sol Strategies Inc. (formerly Cypherpunk Holdings Inc.), a Canadian company dedicated to investing in and providing infrastructure for the Solana blockchain ecosystem, has made additional “strategic purchases of SOL as part of its ongoing growth initiatives.” During the week ending March 7, 2025, Sol Strategies… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD), the publicly traded bitcoin financial services company, announced the addition of 475 bitcoin to its treasury. The addition marks a nearly 50% increase in Fold’s bitcoin holdings, which now stands “at over 1,485 BTC.” Fold acquired the additional bitcoin in… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 6:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged real estate investment platform Outlier Realty Capital with misleading investors about the use of funds. The SEC reports that a settlement is in the works, as defendants have agreed to pay a total of $3.3 million to move… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 5:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Anti-fraud platform Alloy says it has added artificial intelligence to its platform to improve fraud prevention while providing actionable information to financial services firms. Founded in 2015, Alloy reports providing services to more than 600 of the world’s largest financial institutions, including Fintechs. Alloy claims… Read More