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

March 17, 2025 @ 9:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A survey commissioned by DailyPay and the Bipartisan Policy Center conducted by The Harris Poll among over 1,000 tipped employees (defined as those who work in the service industry and earn tips for their job) reveals that a “significant majority of tipped employees (85%) are… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market saw unprecedented activity in 2024, with perpetual futures contracts—commonly known as crypto perpetuals—taking center stage, according to a new report from CoinGecko. CoinGecko explained in the research report that unlike traditional futures, which have fixed expiration dates, perpetuals allow traders to hold… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Capitala Group, a private markets investment firm providing capital solutions to lower middle-market companies, is pleased to announce that its latest fundraise was “oversubscribed with over $1.0 billion in commitments, including leverage, and separately managed accounts.” Capitala invests both debt and equity capital “into small… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 8:52 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Recent cryptocurrency-related moves from Washington generated mixed reactions from industry insiders. Some moves were more important than the markets may think, while others lacked substance. SPACE ID director of business development Harrison Seletsky said that despite the market’s tepid reaction to the crypto reserve announcement,… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Pakistan has taken a significant step toward modernizing its digital payment landscape with the recent introduction of Google Wallet, a move announced in March 2025. This development, coupled with emerging crypto-related initiatives, signals the country’s intent to align with global technological trends. However, despite these… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut is focused on its ongoing transformation into a fully-fledged bank with several key strategic developments in 2025. Revolut recently announced a hiring spree in the United Kingdom, reportedly adding hundreds of staff to prepare for the “mobilization” phase of its UK banking… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 7:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lunar, the Nordic challenger bank, is reportedly expanding its offering with Lunar Youth, a banking app for younger consumers aged 7-17. This launch strengthens Lunar’s aim to become a full-service bank in the Nordics, providing “a seamless financial experience for families to engage with money… Read More

March 17, 2025 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Marygold & Co., a money management app, has launched, simplifying personal finance and money management. The app aims to overhaul the UK‘s outdated banking system, characterized by a failure to understand how “intertwined our finances are with our day-to-day lives.” To achieve this, Marygold is… Read More