In a display of financial prowess, the US has again reportedly emerged as the leader in high-value venture capital investments during the first half of 2025. The US accounted for “163 high-value VC deals, amassing a total investment value of more than $80 billion.” This… Read More
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Global Fintech Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) saw its shares take a hit on Thursday, August 14, 2025, following the release of its H1 2025 financial results. Adyen, the Amsterdam based global payments processor, announced a downward revision to its full-year revenue forecast, pointing to challenges posed… Read More
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In a significant step toward mainstream adoption of cryptocurrency-based investment products, Grayscale Investments has submitted an S-1 registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The filing, announced on August 16, 2025, signals Grayscale’s aim… Read More
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In a recent appearance on Mornings with Maria, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins voiced strong support for President Trump’s executive order aimed at broadening investment opportunities for 401(k) retirement plans by including cryptocurrencies and private equity. Atkins emphasized that this policy shift… Read More
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On August 14, 2025, Miami International Holdings (NYSE:MIAX), the parent company of the MIAX exchange group, floated its shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). The company, now valued at approximately $2.5 billion, saw its shares rise from its offering price of $23/share to… Read More
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Schroders Greencoat, the specialist energy transition manager of Schroders Capital, and JERA Nex, the global renewable energy developer, are pleased to announce that Schroders Greencoat has taken “a 50% stake in JERA Nex’s US solar portfolio.” The portfolio is comprised of the “300MW Oxbow Solar… Read More
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TransUnion’s Q2 2025 Credit Industry Insights Report (CIIR) reveals a U.S. consumer credit market demonstrating resilience and disciplined behavior amid a complex economic landscape. Released on August 14, 2025, the research report highlights steady credit usage, controlled balance growth, and declining delinquency rates across key… Read More
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Paxos, a regulated blockchain infrastructure and tokenization platform, announced that it has filed an application to convert its New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) trust charter into a national trust charter under the supervision of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)…. Read More
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Palmer Square Capital Management, an investment firm specializing in corporate and structured credit, has announced a significant step in its global expansion strategy with the launch of its first European Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This development marks a pivotal moment for the… Read More
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New York State Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne A. Harris announced that Paxos Trust Company will pay a $26.5 million penalty to New York State for the alleged ‘failure to conduct sufficient due diligence of its former partner, Binance, and systemic failures in Paxos’s… Read More
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In a landmark development for the cryptocurrency industry, Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have mutually agreed to drop their appeals in a high-profile legal battle that began in 2020. The decision, finalized on August 7, 2025, marks the end of… Read More
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In its Q2 2025 Industry Insights report, TrueAccord, a machine-learning and AI-driven digital debt collection fintech, offers an analysis of the economic landscape and its implications for the debt collection industry. The update shared by TrueAccord highlights key trends, regulatory updates, and strategic recommendations for… Read More
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Major banks are reportedly imposing steep fees on consumers looking to access their account data or transfer funds to fintech and cryptocurrency platforms. Industry professionals are calling this strategy “Operation Chokepoint 3.0,” a nod to earlier regulatory efforts perceived to limit competition in the financial… Read More
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The US and UK are recording the “fastest growths” in crypto penetration in 2025, because of the sector’s increased “mainstream promotion and supportive institutional and regulatory sentiment in the West.” This, according to an update from GlobalData. Although still lagging many emerging economies, the US’s… Read More
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Goldman Sachs Alternatives, part of Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS), announced that its evergreen European private credit strategy (GSEC) has raised more than $6 billion of total assets, following the strategy’s launch in October 2023. GSEC sits within the firm’s $142 billion private credit platform which… Read More
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The restaurant industry is navigating an environment marked by economic volatility, shifting consumer behavior, and technological advancements, according to Fintech firm Square’s latest report. Drawing from transaction data across Square’s network of food and beverage sellers, the report offers a snapshot of how restaurants are… Read More
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iCapital, the global fintech platform enabling alternative investing, is pleased to announce a partnership with Boreal Capital Management AG (Zurich) and Boreal Capital Management LLC (Miami), two independent wealth management boutiques under “common ownership and affiliates of MoraBanc Group S.A.” This collaboration marks a milestone… Read More
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On July 28, 2025, MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA), a digital energy and infrastructure company, announced the closing of its upsized $950 million offering of 0.00% convertible senior notes due 2032. This financial milestone, detailed in a series of press releases, underscores MARA’s strategic focus… Read More
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The Trump Administration, which began its term in January 2025, has ushered in a transformative period for cryptocurrency policy in the United States, aiming to position the nation as the global “crypto capital.” This shift marks a departure from the enforcement-heavy approach of the Biden… Read More
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Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has recently announced a series of updates that underscore its commitment to expanding services and strengthening its position in the digital asset ecosystem. These developments include the introduction of new tokens as cross-collateral… Read More
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