November 30, 2023 @ 3:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin ownership is widely distributed across a variety of groups, according to an update from Grayscale. The report reveals that 74% of Bitcoin (BTC) owners currently hold less than about 0.01 worth of Bitcoin (~$350 as of November 6th, 2023). The research report also mentions… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 12:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Recently, CI received a note from DealMaker indicating that several of their issuers have been recognized by Time magazine as the Best Inventions of 2023. DealMaker is a tech-enabled broker-dealer helping firms to raise capital online utilizing various securities exemptions. This is certainly not the… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 11:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

eToro, the trading and investing platform, is today announcing its next step in the ongoing diversification of its offerings with the launch of an interest on cash feature. Accessible via eToro Options, interest on cash offers account holders 4.9% APR on cash balances within eligible… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 11:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Valid8 Financial has revealed an $8.5 million Series A funding round led by Silverton Partners. Other investors include, Touchdown Ventures, First Trust, CPA.com and Capital Midwest Roger Chen, a partner with Silverton Partners, will join the board of Valid8. Valid8 claims to be the global… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 10:38 am By JD Alois  |  

A report this week appears to indicate that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is working with a Fintech in Brazil – perhaps to bring Apple Fintech services to life in the South American country and maybe elsewhere in the region. Braxil has emerged as a hot country for… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 9:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Note, the profit-sharing digital asset issued by the global investment crowdfunding platform Republic, is scheduled to commence trading next week on December 6, 2023. Republic Note has been a slow-moving digital security project that advances Republic’s mission of providing access to private markets for… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 9:23 am By JD Alois  |  

LendInvest (LSE:LINV) says it has completed its largest securitization ever at £410 million of mortgage loans (Mortimer BTL 2023-1). This is the fifth securitization completed by the Fintech for BTL (Buy to Let) mortgage loans. LendInvest is a short-term loan originator that has done well… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 8:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Business confidence in the United Kingdom reportedly rose “to 42% in November, a three-point increase, to reach the highest level since February 2022, before the energy crisis which followed the outbreak of the war in Ukraine.” The rise in business confidence in the UK is… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced proposals to require personal investment firms to set aside capital so that they can “cover compensation costs and ensuring the polluter pays when consumers are harmed.” The proposals from the FCA would “require personal investment firms –… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mambu, a cloud banking platform, and Aldermore Bank, a UK retail bank and specialist lender, have entered a strategic partnership. Aldermore Bank explains that it “provides financing for homeowners, landlords, and business owners, as well as award-winning savings accounts and motor finance.” The partnership with… Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 6:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

EstateGuru has shared the latest information on the German portfolio, and their recovery efforts in the market. Navigating the complexities of local legal requirements in Germany has “made resolving the defaults both a time consuming and frustrating process,” according to a blog post by EstateGuru…. Read More

November 30, 2023 @ 4:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to welcome the listing of Asia Pacific’s first ETF to “track Saudi Arabian equities – the CSOP Saudi Arabia ETF (Stock code: 2830 / 82830).” This ETF, which tracks the FTSE Saudi Arabia Index, “provides investors… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 11:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Raisin has announced the launch of its deposits platform in Poland. The platform is designed to bridge the gap between Polish savers and “a network of European banks, utilizing Raisin’s proprietary cross-border savings technology and online marketplace.” Raisin simplifies access to diverse deposit products “across… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 9:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bybit, a globally-accessible cryptocurrency exchange, is pleased to announce a new milestone in its growth journey: surpassing 20 million registered users. According to the firm, this milestone underscores Bybit‘s position “at the forefront of the crypto industry, celebrating its 5th anniversary this December.” Since its… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 9:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The dYdX Operations subDAO is pleased to announce the launch of Full Trading on the dYdX Chain, introducing new and improved trading rewards, a 6-month Launch Incentive Program proposed by Chaos Labs, and the continuation of Validators and Stakers receiving 100% of protocol fees. Full… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 8:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CubiCasa, a global real estate software company, announced its partnership with OneKey MLS, a major MLS serving the New York Metropolitan area and ranking among the largest MLS organizations in the United States. The partnership with OneKey MLS underscores CubiCasa’s commitment “to making digital floor… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 6:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is requesting the public for additional feedback regarding the proposed spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded-funds (ETFs) from Franklin Templeton and Hashdex. The SEC stated on Tuesday (November 28, 2023) that it is seeking more feedback from the public regarding… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 4:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

B2B LendTech platform Trade Ledger and 10x Banking, the transformational cloud-native SaaS core banking platform, have partnered “to offer banks and alternative lenders a modern, composable banking proposition that helps banks provide working capital to small to mid-sized enterprises.” This new partnership expands 10x’s commercial… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 4:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly issued an advisory against Binance for allegedly carrying out unauthorized business operations. This latest announcement from the Philippines comes shortly after the nation’s SEC stated that it would begin calling out unlicensed exchanges as part of… Read More

November 29, 2023 @ 1:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America’s digital marketplace bank, released key findings from the Reality Check: Paycheck-To-Paycheck research series. The Holiday Shopping Deep Dive Edition examines “the financial lifestyles and spending choices of U.S. consumers going into the 2023 holiday… Read More