Tagged: digitalization

Juniper Square Announces Investment from Nasdaq Ventures to Improve Private Markets Technology

Juniper Square, a fund operations that claims to be a partner to more than 2,000 private markets GPs, announced an investment from Nasdaq Ventures to enhance private markets technology. In addition to the investment, Nasdaq (Nasdaq: NDAQ) and Juniper Square will establish a partnership which… Read More

Global Fintech Thunes and Ripple to Streamline Cross-Border Payments

Thunes, the so-called “Smart Superhighway” to move money around the world, and Ripple, the provider of digital asset infrastructure for financial institutions, have announced an expanded partnership to transform cross-border payments globally. Building on their collaboration established in 2020, the partnership will improve the “customer… Read More

European Central Bank (ECB) Releases Updates on Resilence of Labor Market, Consumer Expectations, Monetary Developments

In 2025, Europe’s economic landscape continues to evolve, with the European Central Bank (ECB) providing critical insights through its recent publications. From the resilience of the labor market to consumer expectations and monetary developments, these updates paint a complex but cautiously optimistic picture of the… Read More

Digital Commerce Enablement Sector Secured $3.3B in Venture Capital in Q2 2025 : Research

The e-commerce sector continues to evolve, with venture capital activity in Q2 2025 showcasing resilience despite a complex economic environment. According to PitchBook’s Q2 2025 E-Commerce VC Trends report, startups in the e-commerce enablement space raised $3.3 billion in venture capital, marking an 11.4% increase… Read More

Bank of Ireland to Support Green Initiatives, Combat Financial Crime, Align with Changing Consumer Behavior

Bank of Ireland has recently announced a series of initiatives that underscore its commitment to sustainability, fraud prevention, and adapting to modern banking trends. These updates reflect the bank’s strategic focus on supporting green initiatives, combating financial crime, and aligning with changing consumer behaviors. From… Read More

Supercede and Insurtech CyberCube to Enable Cyber Reinsurance Placements

CyberCube, the firm focused on cyber risk analytics, and Supercede, the global reinsurance technology platform, have announced a  partnership that will make cyber reinsurance placements faster, cleaner, and easier to model. The integration enables brokers and carriers to “push high-quality, structured submission data directly from… Read More

EU Digital Euro May Launch on Public Blockchains Like Ethereum (ETH) or Solana (SOL)

The European Union is taking steps toward the development of a digital euro, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) designed to complement physical cash in an increasingly digital economy. In a seemingly significant shift, the European Central Bank (ECB) is exploring the use of public… Read More

Payments Canada Remains Focused on Enhancing National Payment Infrastructure with the Real-Time Rail (RTR)

Canada’s payment ecosystem is undergoing a significant shift, driven by Payments Canada’s ongoing modernization efforts. At the core of this transformation is the Real-Time Rail (RTR), a new national payment infrastructure set to enable instantaneous, data-rich transactions 24/7. Coupled with the adoption of the ISO… Read More

PwC to Launch Industry-Specific Digital Apps Built on Workday Program

PwC, a global network of firms providing audit and assurance, tax and legal, and deals and consulting services, announced an expanded partnership with Workday, Inc. to develop and deliver new custom industry apps through the built on the Workday platform. Through this partnership, PwC firms… Read More

Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Reports Significant Increase in Phishing Attacks

Kaspersky has detected and blocked “over 142 million” phishing link clicks in Q2 2025, a “3.3% increase from Q1.” Currently phishing is going through a shift driven by “sophisticated AI-powered deception techniques and innovative evasion methods.” Cybercriminals are exploiting deepfakes, voice cloning and trusted platforms… Read More

Tether Integrates Spark Into WDK, Supporting Lightning-Enabled, Non-Custodial Financial Infrastructure

Tether, which claims to be one of the largest companies in the digital assets industry, and Lightspark, a decentralized financial innovation company, have announced the integration of Spark‘s Bitcoin Lightning infrastructure into its open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK). This integration will mark a significant advancement… Read More

Risk Intelligence Firm Riskified Achieves AWS Retail Competency, Enabling Fraud Prevention for Retailers

Riskified (NYSE: RSKD), a global enabler of e-commerce fraud and risk intelligence trusted by the world’s largest brands, today announced it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Retail Competency. The designation recognizes Riskified’s ability to “meet the bar for performance and security on AWS… Read More

Accenture to Acquire Cybersecurity Firm CyberCX

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire CyberCX, a privately-owned cybersecurity services provider serving private and public sector organizations across Australia, New Zealand and internationally. The move represents Accenture’s largest cybersecurity “acquisition to date and will bolster Accenture’s cybersecurity services in Asia Pacific.” It will… Read More

AllUnity Leverages Fireblocks to Enable Scalable Infrastructure for Stablecoin EURAU

AllUnity, a joint venture between DWS, Flow Traders, and Galaxy, have recently announced a strategic collaboration with Fireblocks, an enterprise platform providing digital asset infrastructure solutions to businesses building on blockchain. This collaboration reportedly strengthens AllUnity’s infrastructure “by integrating Fireblocks’ security, compliance, and real-time settlement… Read More

Digital Banking : FDIC’s New Stance on Pre-Filled Data Paves the Way for Improved UX

In a new development for the digital banking industry, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has issued new guidance that embraces the use of pre-filled customer data for Customer Identification Program (CIP) requirements, marking a shift in regulatory policy. This change, reportedly influenced by advocacy… Read More

Payments Canada Enhances Bill Payment Framework to Boost Efficiency

Payments Canada has announced the implementation of changes to its bill payment framework, set to take effect on December 1, 2026. These updates, developed through public consultation and collaboration with industry stakeholders, aim to improve operational efficiency, embrace technological advancements, and enhance the bill payment… Read More

Checkout.com and Visa to Introduce Card Issuing for UK and European Merchants

Checkout.com, a global digital payments company, announced a  partnership with Visa to enable card issuing capabilities across its platform for merchants in the UK and Europe. Checkout.com’s Visa travel card issuing capabilities will “provide merchants with access to Visa’s global issuing rails, empowering them to… Read More

Payments Canada Advances Real-Time Rail and Welcomes New MAC Members

Payments Canada continues to make strides in modernizing Canada’s payment infrastructure, with progress on the Real-Time Rail (RTR) payment system and the appointment of new and returning members to its Member Advisory Council (MAC). These developments underscore Payments Canada’s commitment to fostering tech development, security,… Read More

Kaspersky Highlights Cybersecurity Developments, New Threats Uncovered

Cybersecurity remains a critical concern for organizations worldwide. Recent findings from Kaspersky, a global enabler of digital security, underscore the need for enhanced protection measures and reveal a sophisticated new threat targeting Microsoft Exchange servers. These developments highlight the challenges faced by cybersecurity professionals and… Read More

World Economic Forum (WEF) Launches Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP)

The World Economic Forum launched the Global Regulatory Innovation Platform (GRIP) – an international initiative designed to strengthen how governments design and “adapt regulation in step with accelerating technological change.” Developed in partnership “with the United Arab Emirates’ General Secretariat of the Cabinet, GRIP comes… Read More

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