September 15, 2024 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have played a pivotal role in providing a diverse range of investors with exposure to cryptocurrencies this year. This, according to an updated shared by BitGo. BitGo noted that since inception these ETFs have seen “approximately $16 billion in inflows,… Read More

September 15, 2024 @ 4:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alchemy Pay, the fiat-crypto payment gateway, has announced its official support for the BNB ecosystem. With this support, Alchemy Pay’s On & Off-Ramp now “supports popular tokens on BNB Chain, including its native token BNB and stablecoins like USDC and USDT.” This integration highlights Alchemy… Read More

September 15, 2024 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) Wrapped BTC (cbBTC) is now live. Coinbase is officially rolling out cbBTC – Coinbase Wrapped BTC – an ERC20 token “that is backed 1:1 by Bitcoin (BTC) held by Coinbase.” At launch, cbBTC will be supported on Base and Ethereum, with plans “to… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 5:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BCB, Brazil’s central bank, says that it is now focused on accelerating the introduction of AI into its business processes. BCB notes in a recent announcement that this will aim to serve as “a new Center of Excellence will serve as a community of practice… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 4:56 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, London-based investment firm Outward VC announced the first closing, at £51 million, of its Fund II. The fund received a £30 million investment from the British Business Bank, which is deploying capital through its Enterprise Capital Funds program. Several private investors also participated…. Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 4:54 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based Fintech group M-DAQ Global Pte. Ltd. has launched its Wallex cross-border foreign exchange (FX) and payment solution in Malaysia, following its acquisition of B2B payments service provider Easy Pay Transfers Sdn. Bhd. The launch of Wallex marks the expansion of M-DAQ’s footprint in the… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ultravioleta, Nubank’s (NYSE: NU) high-income customer experience, launches today a series of Bank Deposit Certificates (CDBs, from the acronym in Portuguese) with more competitive yield rates than those already available in the app. According to the website, Ultraviliot card cashback may grow at twice the… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 4:48 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, SoFi (NASDAQ:SOFI) subsidiary Galileo Financial Technologies unveiled Galileo Instant Verification Engine (GIVE) and Transaction Risk GScore, its two newest fraud-fighting tools. As digital transactions surge and cyber threats evolve, these tools offer fintechs, financial institutions and businesses advanced real-time fraud detection and risk… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 1:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a bid to become the world’s first global neobank for digital nomads, bunq announces plans to grow its global headcount by 70% by the end of 2024. This move comes as 40 million people globally are choosing “location-independent careers.” In order to fulfill its… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 12:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Asset Reality, the global authority on asset seizure, management, and disposal, and Taxbit, the enabler of financial digital asset compliance solutions for enterprises and the public sector, are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership. The collaboration will provide government agencies with “expertise and an… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 12:49 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Shanghai has unveiled an ambitious action plan to position itself as a global Fintech hub, with 31 measures aimed at upgrading the city’s financial technology landscape over the next three to five years. The action plan, released by the municipal government on Friday, outlines a… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 12:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Betterment, which claims to be one of the largest independent digital financial advisors, has recently announced that Betterment for Advisors, its RIA custody division, has changed its name to Betterment Advisor Solutions to “better reflect the breadth of products and services it offers.” Betterment Advisor… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 12:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Lending Standards Board (LSB) has strengthened provisions on personal guarantees within the Standards of Lending Practice for business customers. The changes will help ensure lenders are clear “with guarantors about what they are signing up to, and help avoid situations where a guarantor is… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 12:45 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, has taken its first stake in London-based Fintech company Revolut, participating in a share sale that valued the firm at $45 billion. Revolut is one of the largest crowdfunding success stories. During its early days, the company raised money… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 12:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bluevine, the banking platform that serves as the financial operating system for startups and small businesses, announced its 2024 Mid-Year Business Owner Success Survey (BOSS) Report, benchmarking the data behind the actual decisions that US-based small business owners (SBOs) are making and informing their future… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 9:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CAIS, the alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, announced today an expanded relationship with Focus Financial Partners Inc., a partnership of fiduciary wealth management firms that collectively oversee more than $400B in client assets. This expanded relationship makes CAIS the preferred provider “to consolidate… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 6:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Razorpay is pleased to introduce QuickBuy, which is described as the company’s 1-click order placement solution designed that aims to “to simplify and speed up the checkout experience.” Powered by Razorpay’s robust data network and advanced personalization capabilities, QuickBuy reportedly “transforms the traditional,… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 5:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bondora Group has released key platform stats for the month of August 2024. According to the update from Bondora, August was another “record-breaking month at Bondora Group.” After investors made the most out of the One Billion Celebration campaign, investments sky-surged once again “to set… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 5:25 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Polly, a provider of mortgage capital markets technology, this week announced $25 million in new growth equity capital. The raise was led by 8VC, with participation from existing investors including Menlo Ventures, Meritech, Khosla Ventures, and Fifth Wall. The funds are earmarked for research, development,… Read More

September 13, 2024 @ 5:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has no authority to second-guess election contracts, according to recent statements issued by a US Judge. The opinion on the Kalshi‘s lawsuit brought against the CFTC may have significant potential implications for an ongoing/current proposal that aims to place… Read More