December 4, 2023 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Based on the insights from the SlowMist Blockchain Hacked Archive, the month of November 2023 was marked by “a significant number of security breaches within the blockchain sector.” In total, 47 distinct incidents were recorded, “cumulatively leading to a substantial loss estimated at around $349… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 1:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced the two companies will collaborate to help developers and enterprise customers accelerate the adoption of advanced generative AI technology. Generative AI shows promise in “transforming software development and application modernization.” Building on its AI-focused strategic… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 1:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

The SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC) returned to meet this past week with the definition of an Accredited Investor at the top of the list for discussion. The SBCFAC provides guidance to the Commission on issues that impact smaller firms, which frequently… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 10:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook,  a Morningstar company providing comprehensive, accurate, and “hard-to-find” data for professionals doing business in the private markets, notes in an update that VCs say AI [artificial intelligence] leads innovation, are cautiously optimistic about IPOs, and are cognizant of geopolitical risk. In a note from… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 10:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Okoora is reporting a new office in Cyprus as it looks to broaden its services across the European Union. Okoora describes itself as a Swiss-Israeli Fintech that provides an Automated Business Currency Management (ABCM) service. This service is said to incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) to… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Regulation Crowdfunding, or Reg CF, experienced a solid month during November. A total of 135 new issuers sought to raise money under the exemption, generating $55.2 million in investor commitments. Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA) monthly update shares that November offerings increased from the previous month… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 8:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin has experienced a resurgence in interest in anticipation of a possible Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) approval as multiple firms are poised to move quickly and offer a spot ETF if approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While the SEC has long battled… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it is setting out forbearance measures for investment company cost disclosure. The FCA says it has now set out temporary measures “to give investment companies greater ability to explain their costs and charges to help consumers make… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) announced the results of its 2023 U.S. edition of the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study, revealing emerging trends “in consumer behaviors and preferences for outbound and inbound cross-border travel.” Travel has surged post-COVID and there are “no signs of retreating, despite rising… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

S Group, the Finnish retail market firm, is set to enhance customer experiences through an extensive partnership with Adyen (ADYEN:AMS), the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses. S Group offers everyday services “at grocery stores, hotels and restaurants, department stores, service station stores,… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

N26 Group shared an overview of its business and product strategy through to the year 2024. The European digital banking services provider also announced key financial figures “for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as well as an outlook for the 2023 fiscal year… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com, which claims to be “trusted” by more than 80 million customers worldwide, announced that it has been authorized as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This approval follows Crypto.com’s registration “as a cryptoasset business with the FCA in… Read More

December 4, 2023 @ 6:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Allied Climate Partners (ACP), International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Temasek announced the intent to establish a green investments partnership in order “to address climate finance gaps and increase the bankability of green and sustainable projects in Asia, with an… Read More

December 3, 2023 @ 10:48 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Paysend, a London-based fintech company specializing in international money transfers for both consumers and businesses, has announced a substantial $65 million funding boost in its latest round. This round was backed by influential brands, including Mastercard and TelevisaUnivision, and sees continued support from existing investors… Read More

December 3, 2023 @ 6:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru reveals that they have now added Google Authenticator, which should help with providing additional security for clients’ accounts. As noted in a blog post by Estateguru, cybercrime is on the rise “in the digital age, and the days when a simple password was enough… Read More

December 3, 2023 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Julian Sawyer is CEO of Zodia Custody, a digital asset custodian backed by Standard Chartered, in association with Northern Trust and SBI Holdings. Zodia Custody provides bank-grade custody services for institutional investors in digital assets, enabling them to enter the digital asset space within the same… Read More

December 3, 2023 @ 5:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PeerBerry investors have reportedly funded a record-high amount of over €80.4 million of loans in November and earned €862 844 in interest. PeerBerry’s portfolio has “amounted to €109.88 million at the end of the last months.” PeerBerry reveals that it currently “has over 76 625… Read More

December 3, 2023 @ 4:29 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Axway, a global API management and integration software leader, this week released the results of a consumer survey showing how they expect their personal data to be shared and secured. The 2023 survey polled 1,000 American adults about their expectations and top concerns about how… Read More

December 3, 2023 @ 3:28 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The American Fintech Council (AFC), an industry association representing fintech companies and banks, released policy and regulatory standards for fintech companies offering earned wage access (EWA) products this week. The AFC also announced support for federal EWA legislation introduced by Rep. Bryan Steil. AFC CEO… Read More

December 3, 2023 @ 3:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Conduiit, a cloud-based Fintech platform designed to offer a one-stop shop for boosting profitability in film and television productions, announced the closing of $1 million in pre-seed capital. The round was co-led by Fiat Ventures and Aperture Venture Capital, with additional participation from Collide Capital… Read More