January 30, 2025 @ 12:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitwise announced the company has completed the rebranding of all ETPs in its European product suite following last year’s acquisition of ETC Group. The move comes as Bitwise looks to expand its position as a key market participant in crypto markets in 2025, a year in… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 12:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Oligo Security, the firm focused on Application Detection and Response (ADR), announced $50 million in Series B led by Greenfield Partners, with participation from Red Dot Capital Partners, Strait Capital, and existing investors Ballistic Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and TLV Partners. The proceeds will be… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 8:45 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has lowered its benchmark rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75%. The Bank issued a statement explaining that the “disinflation process is well on track” as price increases are said to align with staff expectations. Similar to the US,… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Moon Pursuit Capital founder and managing partner Utkarsh Ahuja’s spent a decade in cryptocurrency, and he believes 2025 could be the biggest year yet. The combination of tokenization and deregulation has the potential to drive innovation and unlock new opportunities for small businesses through decentralized… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mintos, the investment platform that helps generate passive income via diversified investments, announced an expansion of its bond offering. This update reportedly provides investors with access to a selection of corporate and government bonds, offering opportunities for those seeking consistent returns. Bonds are a type… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kirsty Rutter, the Fintech Investment Director at Lloyds Banking Group, highlights the key trends expected to shape the fast-evolving fintech industry in 2025. Despite various challenges, the UK fintech sector has demonstrated resilience and innovation, Rutter noted in a blog post. Kirsty Rutter from Lloyds… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 8:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Sumsub announces its membership into the Payments Association EU, an industry group of stakeholders in the payments sector that fosters commercial connections between businesses and advocates for better policies. It joins a group of members, including the following firms: Mastercard, Visa, and Paypal and… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 6:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Philcoin, which claims to be committed to combining blockchain technology with philanthropy, has reportedly launched PhilSocial, the “decentralized” social platform designed to incentivize users for engaging while empowering them to give back to the community. It’s described as a step forward in the intersection of… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 5:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Vietnamese Visa credit cardholders will soon be able to enjoy real-time installment offers at popular merchants in South Korea, thanks to a new partnership between Visa (NYSE: V) and DealMe. This innovative payment solution is expected to enhance the overall shopping experience for Vietnamese travelers… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 5:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook noted in a new report that the infrastructure software as a service (SaaS) sector has experienced significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of digital transformation, Big Data, and advanced technologies like large language models. The report from PitchBook explained that this sector encompasses… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 10:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AXA IM Alts, a global firm focused on alternative investments, with €185 billion of assets under management, announces it has launched its private credit fund under the European Long-Term Investment Fund 2.0 regulation (ELTIF 2.0), which has reportedly raised more than €230 million. The Fund,… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 9:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta has noted that on January 23, 2025, the Supreme Court made a ruling that allows the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) to continue enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership information report (BOIR) filing requirements. Carta pointed out that FinCEN has since issued… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 9:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent case involving Frank Richard Ahlgren III, a Texas resident, has marked a significant milestone in the realm of cryptocurrency taxation, according to an update from Chainalysis. Chainalysis noted in a report that in December 2024, Ahlgren was sentenced to two years in prison… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 9:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Research noted in a report that quantum technology is poised to enhance the way we work, enabling faster computation of complex problems and the development of innovative applications such as advanced sensing and detection. Juniper Research explained that one of the key benefits of… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 9:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, a fiat-crypto payment solutions provider, announces its registration as a Digital Currency Exchange Provider with the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC). This approval represents a key regulatory approval, enabling Alchemy Pay to facilitate fiat-to-crypto payment services in the Australian market. With… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 9:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TravelPerk, the business travel platform, announces a new Series E fundraise of $200m. The investment round is reportedly led by European venture capital firm Atomico, alongside EQT Growth, with participation from Noteus Partners and existing investors, including Kinnevik and General Catalyst. The round “nearly doubles”… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, the provider of cyber risk analytics software, is pleased to partner with Acclaim Insurance Brokers, one of Singapore’s risk consultants and insurance brokers. With local expertise and an international network, Acclaim says that it serves a client base of over 2,000 companies. Acclaim reportedly… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 4:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Capchase has reflected on its accomplishments in 2024, including the overall performance and adoption of Capchase Pay. The company has achieved several milestones, including: Experiencing an 800% increase in software buyers paying through Capchase Pay. Becoming Stripe‘s B2B BNPL payment method for the US. Some… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

There was little new today emerging from the US Federal Reserve announcement as it decided to hold rates steady, matching market expectations. The Fed decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4-1/4 to 4-1/2 percent. The FOMC [Federal Open Market Committee]… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 12:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Senate Banking Committee has posted its list of witnesses for next week’s hearing on the Debanking that took place during the Biden Administration. The following individuals will be sharing their experiences in regard to losing access to the banking system: Nathan McCauley, CEO &… Read More