May 21, 2024 @ 7:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Synapse, a Banking as a Service (BaaS) provider labeled in 2023 as one of the World’s Best Fintech Companies by CNBC, is in the throes of bankruptcy. In just a few short months, things have changed dramatically at Synapse it seems. It has been reported… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 5:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

CI reported earlier this week that Mainvest, a FINRA-regulated funding portal, is winding down operations. In an email, a spokesperson for the company provided additional insight into the unfortunate outcome. CI noted that Mainvest was one of many companies that have been impacted by the… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 4:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Solidus Labs is pleased to announce their membership in LëtzBlock, a recently formed Luxembourgish association dedicated to advancing a safe, regulated, and integrity-driven blockchain ecosystem. This initiative unites crypto professionals with “the shared goal of promoting responsible innovation and shaping a robust legal framework for… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 3:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Genesis Global and Inovotek Solutions, an IT consultant and Murex integration specialist, announced they are partnering to accelerate software innovation in the financial markets industry. The firms will apply the power of the Genesis Application Platform and the expertise in Inovotek’s team of more than… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 12:31 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The American Fintech Council, an industry association representing fintech companies and BaaS banks, announced this week that Raido Capital Partners became their newest strategic partner. “Raido delivers a unique perspective and the hands-on approach that currently serves their portfolio companies and will now serve as… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 10:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Deutsche Bank is providing Capchase with a €105 million credit facility. Capchase is a “revenue acceleration firm” for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) companies. According to Capchase, the financing contributes to the more than $1 billion in combined debt and equity financing it has received since its founding… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 9:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Fintech SumUp says it has launched direct debits for UK merchants. According to a company statement the service is now available for merchants that have a Business Account with SumUp. The SumIUp Business Account is managed via smartphone and enables merchants to spend, save, and… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 9:35 am By JD Alois  |  

The British Business Bank has posted new data for the third iteration of its Recovery Loan Scheme, which allows smaller firms to raise up to £2 million. Businesses can use the loans for any purpose, including cashflow management, investment, and growth. The terms of the… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Iberpay and Santander are the inaugural participants in the One-Leg Out (OLO) Instant Credit Transfer (OCT Inst) scheme. Iberpay will act as a Clearing and Settlement Mechanism (CSM) “for OCT Inst transactions via Santander, and will also “be a scheme participant in the role of… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 9:01 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched the digital yuan, also known as e-CNY,marking a significant step in the integration of digital currencies in the region’s financial system. According to reports from Sing Tao Daily, the launch event was hosted by Howard Lee Tat-chi,… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has commented on the important step on the road to ISSB adoption in the United Kingdom. KPMG recently shared key insights on the announcement that the UK Government has established the UK Sustainability Disclosure Technical Advisory Committee. Providing their perspective on the announcement that… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 8:44 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A replacement of Factris’ FAB (Finance Automation for Business) platform has been released simultaneously across all five of Factris’ markets. These are Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania. Improvements include offering more types of financing, faster approval, direct control of accounts, and easier access to funds thanks to the platform’s… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 8:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The number of growing UK sectors remained resilient in April, despite cost pressures spreading across the economy, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Sector Tracker. In April, eight of the 14 UK sectors monitored “by the Tracker saw output growth – one fewer than… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX are pleased to announce that they have invested in Bitlayer, which is describe as the first Bitcoin security-equivalent Layer 2 based on BitVM. Bitlayer aims to scale the Bitcoin network’s transaction capability. Advocating for the Taproot and BitVM technologies, Bitlayer has “adopted the Discreet… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 8:40 am By Michael Wong  |  

Osome, a Singapore-based financial administration platform catering to founders and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), has raised over $17 million in its Series B funding round which was a combination of equity and debt financing. The round saw participation from both new and existing investors…. Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland is warning consumers about a new wave of purchase scams which is luring consumers to make payments for goods and services through an advertisement online, which then transpires to be fake. In the last year, there has been “a 32% increase in… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Digital Identity Regulation has reportedly entered into force. This means that the solution will become available by 2026. A digital ID and personal digital wallet for EU citizens, residents and businesses should help with enabling more frictionless experiences in an online environment. As noted… Read More

May 21, 2024 @ 3:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital Singapore is pleased to be the “first” crypto custodian to announce compliance with Singapore digital asset custody regulation by receiving an exemption in respect to its digital payment token (DPT) custody service from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The exemption as set… Read More

May 20, 2024 @ 11:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, the provider of digital asset trading technology for institutions, and One Trading, a crypto trading venue headquartered and regulated in the European Union, announced an integration designed to expand liquidity access for institutions. As part of the collaboration, One Trading joins the Talos network… Read More

May 20, 2024 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision recently released a report that considers the implications of the ongoing digitalization of finance on banks and supervision. The report builds on the Sound Practices: implications of fintech developments for banks and bank supervisors released in 2018, and “takes… Read More