May 4, 2026 @ 2:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Intesa Sanpaolo has joined forces with Vertis SGR in a new strategic alliance designed to nurture the expansion and development of forward-thinking startups and small-to-medium enterprises across Southern Italy. The partnership aims to reinforce the area’s emerging innovation landscape, creating stronger pathways for growth in… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 1:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-growing web3 and cryptocurrency space, new projects frequently emerge amid waves of excitement and online buzz. Kaspa is the latest example, drawing significant attention across platforms like X and other social channels. Promoters and advocates highlight Kaspa‘s so-called innovative features, positioning it as… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 12:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Santander UK (NYSE: SAN) has wrapped up its multi-billion-pound purchase of rival lender TSB, marking a consolidation in the British banking industry. The transaction, valued at nearly £3 billion once all adjustments were factored in, closed on 30 April 2026 after clearing the final regulatory… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 11:28 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has moved forward with proposed changes to the Securities and Futures Act 2001 that would make it easier for companies to pursue dual listings on the Singapore Exchange and overseas markets. The proposed framework is designed to support the… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 7:42 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Squads this week announced an $18 million strategic round led by Solana Ventures, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Haun Ventures, L1D, Collab+Currency, Electric Capital, Placeholder, Jump Crypto, and Robot Ventures, bringing total funding to $42.9 million. This raise accelerates Altitude, a financial operating system built on… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:39 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

MoonPay Korea will support the global distribution, cross-border settlement, wallet access, and currency conversion infrastructure for Korea’s emerging won-backed stablecoin market. As part of this effort, MoonPay Korea has signed its first banking MOU with Woori Bank, South Korea’s oldest commercial bank and one of… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:34 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the JD Power Financial Services Churn Data and Analytics report, fintech brands are making meaningful inroads in building market share across the full spectrum of financial services. The report tracks new customer acquisition and attrition rates across financial services and sheds light on… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has officially activated its Nanopayments solution on mainnet, powered by Circle Gateway. This development creates a specialized payment infrastructure tailored for the emerging agentic economy, where autonomous software agents, APIs, and machine-driven systems handle frequent, tiny-value exchanges.  The system supports seamless USDC transfers… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Entrust has joined forces with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to equip businesses with advanced tools for strengthening their cryptographic defenses and smoothly shifting to quantum-resistant security measures. Announced recently this past month, the partnership combines IBM Consulting’s specialized knowledge in quantum-safe overhauls with Entrust’s proven strengths… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Ripple, a key player in blockchain-enabled solutions for finance, has announced a major step forward in its regional strategy with the launch of a new headquarters for the MEA in Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC). This development underscores the company’s dedication to supporting… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes and WireBarley have unveiled a partnership designed to streamline international money transfers. Announced recently, during Money20/20 Asia, the collaboration aims to deliver instant, efficient cross-border payment options for both businesses and consumers, particularly targeting key routes involving South Korea, the United States, Australia, and… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 5:48 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Digital payments major Ant International announced that its global network now connects more than 150 million merchants with over 2 billion user accounts. The growth comes as the fintech firm expands its payments, cross-border commerce, and AI-driven financial services infrastructure, according to an announcement. The… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 12:52 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

As the number of financially unhealthy American consumers reaches 69%, consumers have turned to AI as they have begun to change the way they approach not just ancillary spending, but also short-term necessities and long-term investments. This is among the findings from a recent JD… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 12:44 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Trading platform Liquid has closed an $18 million seed funding round. It was co-led by Neo and Left Lane Capital, with participation from Haun Ventures, K5 Global, SV Angel, AntiFund, and Sunflower Capital, in addition to existing investors Paradigm and General Catalyst. Liquid is designed… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 11:49 am By Michael Wong  |  

UAE-based Fintech VaultsPay has entered into a strategic collaboration with Mastercard, in a move that could strengthen its card issuance and merchant acquiring capabilities as competition intensifies in the country’s digital payments market. Under the agreement, VaultsPay will use Mastercard’s global network and payments technology… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 11:35 am By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-listed OxPay Financial has secured a financial services license for its Bhutan subsidiary, Oxygen7, allowing the company to move ahead with a crypto-enabled payments platform in Gelephu Mindfulness City. The license, granted by the Gelephu Financial Services Office on April 29, authorizes Oxygen7 to provide… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Michael Wong  |  

Carlyle Group has announced providing preferred equity financing to support CC Capital Partners in its acquisition of Insignia Financial Ltd, a major player in Australia’s retirement and wealth management sector. The financing is made throug its Global Credit platform. Insignia Financial, listed on the Australian… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 9:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, a global fintech provider in private markets and wealth technology, has announced a strategic collaboration with Anthropic. The partnership will incorporate Anthropic’s Claude AI models into iCapital’s comprehensive platform, aiming to significantly elevate user experiences for financial advisors, product issuers, and end clients in… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 7:32 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

MoonPay has acquired Sodot, a management infrastructure company with clients including eToro, BitGo, Flow Traders, and Exodus. The acquisition forms the foundation of MoonPay Institutional, MoonPay’s new business serving financial institutions, asset managers, trading firms and exchanges entering digital asset markets. It provides a technology… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 2:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) is now said to be ramping up its focus on the financial technology sector by actively applying for key regulatory clearances across the United States. The e-commerce powerhouse aims to expand its capabilities in handling payments and broader financial offerings for merchants… Read More