June 30, 2024 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The rapid adoption of AI requires central banks to embrace the new technology, the Bank for International Settlements said recently, urging policymakers to anticipate the transformative effects of AI on the economy and to use it to sharpen their own analytical tools in pursuit of… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 3:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

European Fintech Payhawk explains that a business can use different types of amortization schedules, but the most common and straightforward type is the “straight-line method.” As noted in a blog post by Payhawk, this method is where you “evenly distribute the cost of an expense… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 3:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance Labs, the venture capital and incubation arm of Binance, has invested in Infrared, a protocol focused on giving users access to Berachain’s Proof of Liquidity (PoL) mechanism in one click. Infrared’s mission is to maximize value capture “within the Berachain network by offering user-friendly… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 2:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform CoinList recently explained how it fights Sybil Attacks. Since CoinList’s inception, their team has reportedly “removed approximately 2.4 million bots and fraudulent accounts from our platform.” For any business, removing accounts of this nature would “have negative impacts on revenue, as sybils… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 1:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether Operations Limited, which claims to be among the largest companies in the digital asset industry, has announced a collaboration with Uquid, a Web 3 E-commerce platform, to launch the USD₮ store. This collaboration aims to demonstrate “the practical use of USD₮ in everyday transactions… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 1:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, a Worktech company in the earned wage access (EWA) sector, and Carahsoft Technology Corp., a government IT Solutions Provider, announced a partnership to bring earned wage access to the Public Sector. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve “as DailyPay’s Master Government Aggregator, making the… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 12:44 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The global fintech blockchain market, valued at $2.2 billion in 2022, is set to expand significantly, reaching $57.84 billion by 2031, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 43.8% from 2024 to 2031, according to SkyQuest. Fintech blockchain solutions, which integrate blockchain technology with… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys claims that it fully expected the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to follow through on its threat to claim their MetaMask software interface must register as a securities broker. Consensys further noted via social media that the SEC has been pursuing an “anti-crypto… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland, the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF), and Pearl Property Managers Limited (Pearl) have launched a new fund with an initial value of €55 million that will grow in the future, and support the delivery of more than 2,500 new homes over the… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 10:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) announced the acquisition of Hyperplane, a data intelligence company from Silicon Valley. The partnership will usher in a new era for digital banking platforms, “bringing smarter, fairer, and more personalized financial products and services to Nubank’s customers.” Hyperplane, launched in 2022 and… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 10:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nium, the global enabler of real-time cross-border payments, announced the appointment of Spencer Hanlon to the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously, Hanlon served as Nium’s Global Head of Travel, “spearheading one of the company’s fastest-growing business units.” Hanlon joined Nium in 2021 via… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 10:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Kita Foundation, an initiative focused on the Social-Fi space, has announced that it has secured a venture capital investment from FZF Ventures in the first half of 2024. This partnership marks a key milestone in the foundation’s mission “to foster innovation and growth within… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 10:43 am By Michael Wong  |  

Snappi, the pioneering Greek neobank, has obtained a universal banking license from the European Central Bank (ECB), following a proposal by the Bank of Greece. This approval marks a crucial milestone in Snappi’s mission to deliver next-generation financial services across Europe. The licensing process was… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 10:32 am By Michael Wong  |  

Digital banking platform Ibanera has partnered with data-centric ECN firm DMALINK to address the financial challenges faced by technology companies. The collaboration merges DMALINK’s expertise in FX trading with Ibanera’s cross-border payment solutions, offering a comprehensive financial toolkit tailored to the needs of tech firms… Read More

June 30, 2024 @ 9:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Payments Canada Board of Directors announced the appointment of Susan Hawkins to President and CEO of Payments Canada, effective August 12, 2024. Garry Foster, Chair of the Payments Canada Board of Directors said: “We are thrilled to appoint Susan Hawkins to lead Payments Canada… Read More

June 29, 2024 @ 7:01 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Pathward’s new report – Embedded Finance – Executive Perspectives shares how executives view a growing trend that’s set to grow almost fivefold to $248.4 billion by 2032. One key takeaway is there is opportunity for consultants to assist with strategy and implementation. Most senior executives,… Read More

June 29, 2024 @ 6:34 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Open Banking in a Box, a new program from Open Banking Excellence (OBE), helps regulators globally develop their open banking markets. It gives access to insights, expertise and practical advice from the UK’s experience in creating its open banking blueprint. This provides the building blocks… Read More

June 29, 2024 @ 6:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FloQast recently announced the results of its latest survey, Embracing Financial Transformation: What It Is, Why Organizations Should Want It, and How to Achieve It. The survey released by FloQast explores factors of “both awareness and understanding around the concept of financial transformation among accounting… Read More

June 29, 2024 @ 6:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Web3 wallet and DeFi platform Bitget Wallet has announced a joint investment with crypto investment firm Foresight X in Tomarket, a decentralized trading platform for emerging asset classes. Developed by industry experts with links to Binance and Microsoft, Tomarket is designed to address markets and user needs beyond those already provided for by… Read More

June 29, 2024 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tuum, a core banking platform, is pleased to announce the strengthening of its ongoing partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This strategic alignment introduces Tuum to the AWS Marketplace, a platform that is reportedly known “for its robust, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure.” Through this… Read More