February 13, 2025 @ 5:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Irreducible is pleased to announce their $24 million Series A funding round, co-led by Paradigm and Bain Capital Crypto, with support from Fenbushi Capital, L2 Iterative Ventures, Robot Ventures, and angel investors like Anna Rose, Brendan Farmer, Daniel Lubarov, Sina Habibian, and Varun Srinivasan. This… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 11:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, and others, has announced a partnership to support Polymesh. Zodia Custody, which claims to be an institution-first digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust, SBI Holdings, Emirates NBD and… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 11:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), the provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking solutions, announced the acquisition of Sandbox Banking, a digital transformation enabler serving the financial services industry. This acquisition strengthens nCino’s ability to enhance data connectivity and streamline operations for banks and credit unions via an… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 9:59 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

In 2024, Zelle reached 151 million enrolled users and helped American consumers and small businesses send more than $1 trillion. The total dollar amount sent on the platform increased 27% from 2023, while Zelle’s transaction volume totaled 3.6 billion, a 25% increase from the prior year. Zelle’s 151 million consumer and small business accounts… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 9:58 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agency Steering Group set out new priorities to bolster sustainable finance in Hong Kong, focusing on sustainability disclosures, transition finance, and green fintech development, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said. The Steering Group, jointly led by the HKMA and… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 9:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Inovatec Systems, a provider of loan origination and management solutions for lenders, has announced an agreement with Dabadu, a Canadian dealer CRM platform. This partnership will integrate Inovatec’s Propel portal into Dabadu CRM, a solution that enables auto dealers to manage various aspects of their… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 9:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Penny Pinch announce that they have launched international money transfer services in the Penny Pinch app. The co-branded service enables customers in the country to send and receive money globally, “based on their convenience and needs.” Penny Pinch is Eastern… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 9:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ION, a global enabler of trading, analytics, treasury, and risk management solutions for capital markets, commodities, and treasury management, announces that it is an empaneled vendor with the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). This milestone registers ION’s Fidessa trading platform for “equities, futures and… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 9:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NCR Atleos Corporation (NYSE: NATL), a key player focused on expanding self-service financial access for financial institutions, retailers and consumers, announced that it has expanded its ATM network, under the Cashzone brand, into Italy, providing access to cash for both residents and tourists. Although many… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 9:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic announced that it is enhancing digital asset compliance by adding Unichain integration to expand blockchain support and coverage. The global enabler of crypto-asset compliance and risk management, Elliptic is pleased to confirm the integration of Unichain into its “holistic” suite of screening and investigation… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 5:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lynx, a fintech platform simplifying healthcare payments and administration, announced the close of a $27 million Series A round, bringing its total funding to more than $44 million since its launch in 2022. The investment round was reportedly led by Flare Capital Partners, with participation… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 5:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Eric Council Jr. from Athens, Alabama, has confessed to his role in a scheme involving the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)‘s X account, which was then allegedly used to disseminate false and misleading information and manipulate Bitcoin (BTC) prices. The… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 4:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

The leadership chairs at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) are moving once again. First, it was reported that Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent was acting Director. Then Russell Vought, the head of the OMB, became acting CFPB director last week. Yesterday, it was revealed that former FDIC Board… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 12:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stifel (NYSE: SF) has partnered with MoneyLion (NYSE: ML) on a new service called Stifel Discover. The service is an information feed that shares Stifel’s research and thought leadership through Stifel’s Wealth Tracker app. MoneyLion operates a “content-as-a-service platform” called mFeed, and Stifel Discover is… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 11:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Private Credit is a growing market in the US and globally. A recent estimate places the US market at over $1.25 trillion. While still relatively small in comparison to bank lending and the bond market, private credit is an asset class that is gaining popularity… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 10:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish Global, a crypto-assets exchange operator backed by billionaire Peter Thiel, is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) as early as this year, according to sources familiar with the matter. The company is reportedly working with Jefferies Financial Group Inc. and JPMorgan Chase & Co…. Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 10:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kapwork, the company increasing access to working capital, announced Kapwork Verify to help Factors deploy capital “faster, minimize risk, and reduce operational costs.” Verify’s Portal Agents automate invoice verification across thousands of vendor portals, “saving time and cutting operational costs by as much as 20%.”… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 10:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Private credit and non-bank lending have been increasing for years now. A recent report indicates that “dry powder” has reached $159.38 billion in the US – the largest amount ever. Historically, it has been the banks that provided loans for businesses and consumers. Still, the… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 8:51 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A new report from Kraken details the seven trends it believes will shape 2025. They begin with increased regulatory clarity. That is key for improved investor confidence. Kraken said such improvements will drive innovation and growth in the United States. A recent survey found that… Read More

February 12, 2025 @ 8:44 am By Michael Wong  |  

Litas.io, a blockchain-based payment and crowdfunding platform, has secured a $20 million investment commitment to enhance its technology and expand its business, the company said. Litas is based in Vilnius. The company states that it “simplifies access to digital finance for SMEs but also integrates… Read More