November 14, 2023 @ 7:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DelfinGroup released its unaudited Q3 2023 financial results, which “showed stable growth in all business segments in the third quarter of 2023.” DelfinGroup’s revenue reached €36.9 million “in the first 9 months of 2023.” The company’s earnings “before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased… Read More

November 14, 2023 @ 6:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) will launch a network of generative AI studios in North America where companies can explore ways to optimize and reinvent their business through the responsible use of generative AI applications. Clients interested in pursuing commercial uses of generative AI “will be able… Read More

November 14, 2023 @ 6:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In October, investors invested a total of €2.20M in agricultural projects through HeavyFinance. €1.75M was paid out to the farmers “with the capital spread across 48 different loans.” In total, €44.72M was “issued to the farmers until the end of October 2023.” The repayment volume… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 10:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

EduFi has launched the digital student loan platform in Pakistan, on a mission “to empower more students to achieve their academic pursuits.” Education is a lever of economic growth and social development “in any country but poor quality state school provision often drives many families… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 10:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jaja Finance has opened up to applications from new customers to bring more competition and choice to the near-prime lending market, “giving UK borrowers the chance to reclaim their purchasing power with the new Jaja Vanta Purchase Credit Card.” Jaja is offering a four-months zero… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 10:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

dtcpay is pleased to announce their partnership with PlatON, a firm focused on privacy-preserving digital public infrastructure, and Tonghua International’s Allinpay International, a global Fintech payments solution. dtcpay, PlatON, and Allinpay International announce collaboration will “launch an innovative digital currency payment system based on smart… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 10:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mendoza Ventures, a Fintech, AI, and Cybersecurity Venture Capital firm, announced that Truist Ventures is investing in its Early Growth Fintech Fund as a limited partner. The fund is targeting $100M and will “invest in early growth-stage startups with a focus on diverse teams.” Mendoza… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 10:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Talos, the provider of institutional technology for digital assets trading, announced it has joined the Google Cloud Partner Advantage Program. Joining as a Build Partner, Talos aims to continue “building upon Google Cloud technology to empower institutions with a secure platform and the advanced tools they… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 7:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

British Business Investments has posted full-year results for the period ending 31 March 2023.  In its ninth year of operation, British Business Investments reports aggregate commitments that now exceed £3.8 billion. The government-sponsored firm aims to improve access to alternative finance for smaller UK businesses…. Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 6:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

IOG founder & CEO Charles Hoskinson recently outlined a new framework that will offer new ways for developers and validators to utilize Cardano’s core strengths – and some new Cardano technologies in order “to build their own optimized partner chains.” Partner chains will aim to… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital ID verification company IDVerse (previously known as OCR Labs Global) today announces joining the Mastercard Engage partner program in order “to offer a fully automated identity verification solution to Mastercard customers.” IDVerse’s technology enables Mastercard “to reach a wider range of connected devices by… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 4:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Rising interest in Bitcoin and some other cryptocurrencies is driving the entire digital asset market higher. According to a report distributed by CoinShares, digital asset investment products saw inflows totaling $293 million last week, bringing the past seven- week run of inflows above the $1… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 3:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Acton Capital, one of Europe’s longest-standing venture capital investors, has announced the closing of its Fund ACTON VI to invest throughout Europe and Canada. The team remains committed to “backing companies in their early growth phase, with a focus on startups developing sustainable scaling strategies… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 2:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shieldpay, the firm focused on complex high-value B2B digital payments, has announced the appointment of Diji Adu as Chief Technology Officer. Adu, formerly Director of Technology at Shieldpay “brings over 20 years of leadership and software development experience to his new role.” Prior to joining… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 11:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Custodia‘s Bitcoin custody platform recently went live. Custodia is a bank that is reportedly built by Bitcoiners “offering segregated (not omnibus) accounts on our custom-built Bitcoin custody platform.” Custodia’s Bitcoin custody service is said to be “purpose-built for businesses: fiduciaries, including investment advisers, investment managers… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 10:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Securities issuances are predicted to rebound in 2024 – even while interest rates remain elevated due to the ongoing battle by the US Federal Reserve to crush sticky inflation. This is according to a report from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The report states that global… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 9:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Almond Fintech, a B2B technology company bridging the worlds of fiat and digital currency, is excited to announce a new funding milestone of $7 million. The funding from the investment round will aim to help broaden Almond’s rapidly expanding network in Asia, the Americas, while… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 9:25 am By JD Alois  |  

TD Securities, part of TD Bank Group, has hired Paxos to provide settlement for commodities, according to a corporate statement. Paxos is a top digital asset firm that pursued a compliance-first approach which has led it to ink partnerships with multiple large enterprises. TD, based… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 9:13 am By JD Alois  |  

This Wednesday (November 15, 2023), the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets and Financial Technology, part of the House Committee on Financial Servies, will hold a hearing on “Breaking Down the Illicit Activity in Digital Assets” – addressing the use of crypto to commit crimes, including… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A growing number of British investors risk being defrauded by a wave of fake adverts posted on social media, according to a new a warning issued by Lloyds Bank. The number of cryptocurrency investment scams reported1 “by victims so far this year has risen by… Read More