February 4, 2025 @ 10:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UBS (NYSE:UBS) completed a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) that simulated the UBS Key4 Gold offering on a ZKsync Validium in a test environment. The test was designed to provide solutions regarding scalability, cost, privacy, interoperability with Ethereum, and “ease of access for transacting assets.” ZKsync Validium, an… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 10:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TVM Ventures reportedly launched its inaugural fund, a $100 million initiative dedicated to expanding the ecosystem of TON blockchain as a financial network. Led by Steve Yun, the former President of TON Foundation, TVM Ventures will provide startups and enterprises with the “capital, infrastructure, and… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 10:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Plume Network announced a collaboration with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform for managing digital asset operations and building innovative businesses on blockchain. Plume users can benefit from Fireblocks’ “secure” infrastructure and digital asset platform. With this integration, Plume aims to enhance its offerings for institutions looking… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 10:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global payments landscape is undergoing significant changes, driven by the increasing need for cross-border transactions. TransferGo, a global Fintech company, has launched a multi-currency business account to cater to the growing demands of international businesses. This service allows companies to hold, exchange, send, and… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 10:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JPX Market Innovation & Research, (JPXI), a provider of Japan’s financial market data, and Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, announced a partnership in order to disseminate data over Snowflake’s platform. Data provision via Snowflake will enable market participants to get access to JPXI’s data… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Closinglock, a fraud prevention tech provider for the real estate industry, announced it closed a $34 million Series B round. The investment round was reportedly led by Sageview Capital and “supported by Headline and RWT Horizons.” This financing will advance the company’s mission to power… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 10:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fuel Ventures, a UK venture capital firm, announced its investment of £2 million in Prosper, a wealth management platform targeting high net worth individuals that is shaking up the way wealth is managed by unlocking access to private markets and leveraging AI. The investment round… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 5:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Newly appointed Crypto and AI Czar David Sacks held a press conference today as part of the week one objectives of President Donald Trump. Sacks took to the podium and lambasted the last four years of persecution and prosecution under the Biden Administration, which included… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a firm focused on digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services has integrated the Lido protocol, a liquid-staking middleware for Ethereum. Building on Copper’s stETH custody capabilities, this integration enhances Copper’s offering by enabling clients to “stake Ether (ETH) and receive stETH directly… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 5:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As the threat of fraud rises with the increasing use of generative AI, traditional methods of verifying consumer information have become inadequate according to an update from Nova Credit. A study projects AI-driven fraud losses could reach “$40 billion by 2027, highlighting the urgent need… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 12:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The partnership between Binance Pay and xMoney, a Web3 payment provider in Europe, highlights the growing significance of web3 technologies in streamlining payments. xMoney operates within a “regulated” framework, complying with the EU’s MiCA regulations. With this partnership, Binance Pay’s merchant network has “grown to… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 12:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

This week, Rohit Chopra was booted from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and replaced by acting CFPB Director, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.  The CFPB has been a controversial bureaucracy from its inception, and some supporters of Fintech innovation have chafed at the… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 12:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

VC firm General Catalyst has launched a new registered investment advisor, GC Wealth, according to a blog post. General Catalyst currently reports over $32 billion in assets under management and 800+ portfolio firms. A diversified investor, General Catalyst invests in Fintech, AI, and more. GC… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 10:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Solaris SE, Europe’s embedded finance platform, announced the securing of its Series G funding round. This, after facing significant operational challenges during the past year. The investment round with a total volume of €140 million was led by SBI Group and Boerse Stuttgart Group, with… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 9:59 am By JD Alois  |  

A growing number of firms are choosing to incorporate or move their state of incorporation to other states besides Delaware, at least if you believe comments on social media. It appears that Nevada and Texas are on the rise as Delaware has lost some of… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced that it has obtained VASP registration in the United Kingdom issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Obtaining VASP registration in the UK is a crucial step for cryptocurrency businesses, as it allows them to operate legally and offer services to customers…. Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank payments Fintech GoCardless has released its UK Companies House filing for fiscal year 2024, indicating growth in various markets including North America. GoCardless, which claims it managed to lower losses after a 20% reduction in company staff, says it has now shifted some employees… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 7:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Total private equity investment activity in the UK rose by 4.4% in 2024, with deal values increasing to their “highest level for two years,” according to the  UK Private Equity Review from KPMG UK. This increase was as a result of a more “stable economic… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 1:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Preqin, the global firm focused on alternatives data and key industry insights, released its Venture Capital Q4 2024 (the Preqin Quarterly Update report). The research report highlights that global venture capital deal value was “up 61% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2024, to $87.4bn from $54.2bn in… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 12:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian released its Future of Fraud Forecast, revealing emerging fraud threats that could challenge businesses and consumers in 2025. This year’s predictions show that fraudsters will “continue to double down on the digital landscape and leverage Generative AI (GenAI) to commit sophisticated crimes at a… Read More