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

November 13, 2023 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says it is working with payment service providers to do more “to protect consumers from fraud, including authorized push payment (APP) fraud.” While FCA‘s review of firms’ fraud controls and complaint handling found examples of good practice, they were… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a firm focused on supporting and securing the Bitcoin ecosystem, reported its financial and operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The company says that it “recorded net income of $64.1 million, or $0.35 per diluted share,… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle has unveiled a new v2.2 upgrade to USDC and EURC that significantly reduces gas costs, improves support “for account abstraction, and further bolsters security for transactions on EVM blockchains.” The upgrade adds to the momentum of USDC innovation “after its recent expansion to 6… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE) has reportedly been forced to place a freeze on onboarding new business clients across the United Kingdom and Europe because of “high demand” for services. This latest update comes after the Fintech firm had “deactivated” all US business cards this past week. Wise,… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 6:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The ACPR and AMF encourage financial institutions to continue their efforts to take account of the vulnerability of ageing clients The joint unit of the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) and the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has published a summary of… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 9:33 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Several European crowdfunding platforms are joining forces to create what they call an alternative finance “super-platform” in response to the latest European crowdfunding regulations. Kapitaal op Maat (KoM), Max Crowdfund (MCF), and Capital Circle (CaCi) have announced plans to merge, creating a larger platform with… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 9:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) and Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management UK Limited are pleased to announce the completion of a £25m credit facility to Westbrooke Yield Plus Plc. This strategic move has opened new doors for the Fund, “offering a broader spectrum of opportunities, more effective… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 7:42 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Arab Financial Services (AFS), a digital payment solutions provider in the Middle East and Africa, recently hosted a high-level economic delegation from Brussels and discussed potential partnerships within the fintech and financial services sector, highlighting a significant move towards international collaboration in this rapidly evolving… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 5:28 pm By Michael Wong  |  

A landmark agreement has been reached between the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the People’s Bank of China (PBoC), and the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM), promising to revolutionize fintech cooperation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). The “Memorandum of Understanding on Deepening… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 1:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Monument Bank is pleased to announce the successful completion of our Series B, raising $50 million (£40+ million). According to Monument Bank, the successful closure of this funding round “not only reaffirms their vision but also highlights Monument’s substantial and resilient growth amid persistent environmental… Read More

November 12, 2023 @ 12:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MNT-Halan has reportedly closed a $130 million securitization. As Egypt’s “first” unicorn and “fastest-growing” fintech, they’ve now “raised over US$ 400m in 2023, and target US$ 550 by the year’s end.” MNT-Halan has closed five tranches of securitized bond issuances “through its microfinance and consumer… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 9:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BKKT) announced today its planned expansion of crypto capabilities into numerous international markets “with both existing and newly-signed clients by year end.” Latin America: Bakkt and long-standing client Hapi, a stock trading platform, recently furthered their Latin American crypto trading capabilities,… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 8:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AvidXchange, a provider of accounts payable (AP) automation software and payment solutions for middle market businesses and their suppliers, announced its partnership with AppFolio, the technology firm powering the future of the real estate industry. This partnership will provide customers in the real estate industry… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 7:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bluevine, the digital banking platform specifically designed for small businesses, announced the launch of Bluevine Premier giving business owners the opportunity “to earn 4.25% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on their Bluevine Business Checking balances up to $3 million, plus 50% off most standard payments fees,… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DTCC, the market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, announced the launch of DTCC’s OTC Direct Connect, a service providing seamless access to OTC derivatives transactions data that are reportable in the U.S. and Canada. With OTC Direct Connect, investment professionals, data vendors, and… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 6:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Maybank announced the expansion of its cross-border QR Pay service to China, one of the first in the market for a Malaysian bank, amplifying Maybank’s existing cross-border payment capabilities and enhancing the ease and efficiency of financial transactions. This initiative aims to benefit over 8… Read More

November 11, 2023 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In response to a surge in monthly active users from around the world, TFH has begun rolling out a new World App update that allows users “to customize their experience with multiple languages and local currencies.” Starting in November, World App will be “available in… Read More