November 7, 2024 @ 6:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

Embedded lending platform Groov has raised £1.5 million in seed funding, according to a note from the firm. The Fintech says the money will drive the next generation of embedded lending, offering more options, better terms, and higher approval rates via a simple API. Fuel… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 5:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jumio’s identity verification solutions helping global social media company streamline KYC, improve conversions and meet regulatory requirements Jumio, the provider of automated, AI-driven identity verification, risk signals and compliance solutions, announced its partnership with Riley Cillian to streamline eKYC for the social media platform’s video… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance has launched a new privacy center, which reportedly features easy data download for enhanced user privacy. To empower users with a greater degree of control over their personal data, Binance has launched a feature that consolidates various tools for exercising privacy rights in one… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Boxo, a “Super App” enabler, announced a partnership with Checkout.com, a payment solutions provider. By leveraging Checkout.com’s platform, Boxo’s clients across MENA and SEA regions will benefit from payment solutions and the ability to deliver seamless customer experiences. This translates to seamless transactions and convenience… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 2:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Federal Reserve has cut rates once again following a 50 basis point cut in September. Today, the Fed reduced benchmark rates by 25 bps. In the FOMC [Federal Open Market Committee] statement, it was noted that inflation has “made progress” towards its 2%… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 11:30 am By JD Alois  |  

  Former President Donald Trump has delivered a crushing blow to Vice President Kamala Harris and the broader Democrat party. For the moment, there is a lot of introspection and finger-pointing as to how Trump could have won both the Electoral College and the popular… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 9:36 am By JD Alois  |  

R3 and its Corda platform have been selected to provide services for the European DLT [distributed ledger technology] pilot regime. Corda is the first DLT to be approved by ESMA [the European Securities and Markets Authority] The DLT Pilot Regime opened up applications in the… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England has cut benchmark rates by 0.25 basis points (bps) to 4.75%. The move was largely expected by markets. The Bank shared that its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8–1 to reduce the rates, with one member voting to hold the rate… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the infrastructure provider for cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Europe, partners with Fenergo, a firm focused on AI-powered KYC, client lifecycle management, and transaction monitoring solutions. Through this partnership, Boerse Stuttgart Digital embraces the next wave of growth in Europe’s crypto market… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s PensionBee has shared insights on whether the result of 2024’s US election will impact users’ pension balance. It was announced that Donald Trump would be returning to the White House for a second term in office. PensionBee noted that the former President won the… Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 8:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has shared a security assessment focused on Web3 desktop wallets. As explained in an extensive update by the team at CertiK, desktop wallets play a key role in the Web3 ecosystem, providing users with a means to manage their digital assets within decentralized networks…. Read More

November 7, 2024 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aventus Home is part of Aventus Group’s international business. Aventus Homes’ primary activities reportedly include the following: constructing, selling, and renting luxury villas in one of the most prestigious European places in Spain – Marbella. The value of Aventus Group’s properties in Spain currently is… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 10:24 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Crypto investors’ hopes for a Christmas price rally could be realized if a few factors fall into place, YouHodler’s chief of markets Ruslan Lienkha believes. Global Economy Despite ongoing uncertainty in financial markets regarding the future of the global economy, Lienkha said there is a… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 10:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nium and Partior have partnered on real-time, cross-border payments, clearing and settlement. Nium now reportedly becomes one of th efirst fintechs to join the blockchain-based network, enabling cross-border payments, market reach, and transaction transparency Nium, the infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, confirmed its partnership with… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 10:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes, which claims to be the “Smart Superhighway” to move money around the world, announced a new collaboration with GCash, the digital wallet in the Philippines. This initiative enables GCash users to top up their wallet balances directly within the app using funds from their… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 10:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trium Cyber, the authorized service company for Syndicate 1322 at Lloyd’s, is leveraging CyberCube’s cyber risk analytics platform, Portfolio Manager, and its accompanying CyberConnect API product. Last year, Trium launched as the “first” Lloyd’s-approved mono-line Cyber syndicate, offering coverage to US-domiciled risks. Shortly after that,… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 10:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is launching a new Engineering Hub in Singapore, supported by Singapore Economic Development Board, in order to foster the local developer ecosystem. Coinbase noted in a recent update that it is officially introducing an Engineering Hub in Singapore to support the local developer… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets firm OKX revealed that it has expanded its partnership with Komainu in order to offer an off-exchange custody solution. OKX noted in a recent blog post that they’re officially announcing that they’ve worked cooperatively with Komainu, a regulated digital asset service provider and… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 4:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Wall Street is booming today following a decisive victory by former President Donald Trump as he trounced Vice President Kamala Harris in the Presidential election. Trump won both the Electoral College as well as the popular vote. At the same time, the Republicans captured the… Read More

November 6, 2024 @ 3:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sumsub has revealed its first global fraud index showcasing 103 countries’ susceptibility to digital fraud. To assist regulatory bodies, governments and businesses in understanding and preventing digital fraud, Regtech company Sumsub shares an interactive world map Regtech Sumsub, a verification platform, releases the Global Fraud… Read More