News
Stay up to date with the latest news in fintech, crypto, and digital finance. Our News section delivers concise, insightful coverage of market developments, funding rounds, regulatory updates, and innovations shaping the financial technology landscape.
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LendInvest Funds £10.9m for Welsh Residential Project
LendInvest Mortgages, a UK-based asset manager, recently announced a substantial funding injection into a residential development project in Wales. The London Stock Exchange-listed firm, trading under the ticker LINV, is lending £10.9m to transform a former college building and two other structures in Caerleon. Acorn Property Group is managing the development. Thanks to LendInvest’s loan,…
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YouHodler integrates with Ledger for enhanced crypto services
YouHodler is stirring the fintech sector with its integration with the renowned digital wallet, Ledger. This thrilling announcement aims to unite traditional finance (tradfi) and the crypto world. Based in Europe, YouHodler is a top-tier provider of crypto-backed loans. But that’s not all. The platform also boasts yield accounts, exchange, and a host of other…
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Gemini Boosts Crypto Privacy with Zcash Unified Addresses
Gemini, the US-regulated cryptocurrency exchange, has taken a significant step towards improving cryptocurrency privacy. The exchange, established by the Winklevoss twins, now supports Zcash unified addresses. This move highlights Gemini’s continuous commitment to user privacy, all within a compliant framework. Created by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, Gemini consistently leads in integrating advanced features. This recent…
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PitchBook Report Praises Singapore’s Economic Resilience in Q2 2025
The recently released Q2 2025 Singapore Market Snapshot by PitchBook provides an exhaustive overview of Singapore’s evolving macroeconomic and microeconomic scene. The report considers both private and public markets. Being one of Asia’s financial hubs, Singapore consistently demonstrates resilience amidst global economic trials. Despite global economic turbulence, Singapore’s GDP remains constant. This stability reflects the…
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Airwallex Reports Robust Revenue Growth in Netherlands
Global fintech firm Airwallex has reported steady business growth in the Netherlands over the past year. According to the company’s recent financial report, year-on-year revenue has seen a significant increase. In particular, revenue in Q2 2025 showed a stark rise of 199% compared to the same period in 2024. Founded in 2015, Airwallex is a…
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Spiko and Concordium Partner to Modernise Trade Finance
Spiko, a Paris-based fintech platform, specialises in tokenised money market funds. Recently, it unveiled a strategic partnership with Concordium. This partnership aims to streamline trade finance, primarily by eliminating the complex and lengthy escrow process. The current state of trade finance is slow and dominated by cumbersome analogue processes. With this partnership, Spiko and Concordium…
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Coinbase to Launch Prediction Market in Diversification Move
Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), a leading cryptocurrency exchange, is setting its sights high. The company aims to become the ultimate investment platform and has announced plans for a significant expansion beyond cryptocurrency. Its next venture is launching a prediction market, set to debut in the United States in the coming months. This move signifies Coinbase’s ongoing efforts…
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Chainalysis Shaping the Future of Stablecoin Regulation
Stablecoins, digital assets pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar, now play a key role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Their influence is evident, as recent figures show they account for trillions of dollars in monthly on-chain value transfers. This represents a significant development from their early days in the cryptocurrency world. Given their substantial…
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Major Public Firms Show Growing Interest in Solana Blockchain
Major public companies are turning their focus to Solana (SOL), a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain. Its speed and low transaction costs make it a popular choice, as highlighted in a recent CoinGecko research report. This report underlines a growing trend of blockchain adoption among leading publicly traded firms. The research provides valuable insights into the…
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Volante Technologies Migrates All Clients to ISO 20022
Volante Technologies, a global Payments as a Service (PaaS) leader, has successfully transitioned all banking customers to the ISO 20022 messaging format for the Fedwire Funds Service. These customers, varying from a few billion to multiple trillion-dollar financial institutions, are now using the new standard. Designed by the International Organization for Standardization, the ISO 20022…
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Grasshopper Digital Bank Secures £46.6m in Major Funding
The digital banking landscape is evolving, and Grasshopper is making remarkable progress. The digital bank, federally chartered, recently announced a significant funding round of $46.6 million. This announcement follows its successful merger with Auto Club Trust, FSB, highlighting its dedication to growth and expansion. Grasshopper has established itself as a central figure in the digital…
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UK Government Criticised for Tepid Approach to Crypto Innovation
This week, the UK government is under fire for its tepid endorsement of digital asset innovation. In contrast, the US is forging ahead in the crypto space, causing dissatisfaction among UK fintech stakeholders. The source of this frustration stems from recent US advancements. Most notably, the new legislation under the GENIUS Act allows payment stablecoins.…
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Companies House to Mandate Identity Verification in 2025
Starting November 18, 2025, Companies House, the UK’s official business register, will mandate identity verification for firms and individuals. This move aims to enhance security and transparency in the UK’s corporate sphere. The rollout will span one year. Companies House’s identity validation will soon be a legal requirement. It will mainly affect directors, implying that…
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Coinbase Advances Crypto Ecosystem with Key Moves
Crypto giant Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has made some significant announcements recently, aimed at advancing the crypto ecosystem. These updates underscore their commitment to improving compliance, enhancing platform performance, and expanding access to digital assets. The announcements align perfectly with the company’s mission to increase crypto adoption through regulatory reform and technical upgrades. The company’s strategic moves…
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Remitly to Use Stablecoins for Better Money Transfers
Remitly, a digital remittance company based in Seattle, plans to use stablecoins to improve its international money transfer services. This strategic move positions the company at the forefront of fintech advancements. It aims to leverage blockchain technology for faster, more affordable, and secure cross-border transactions. Stablecoins, digital currencies tied to stable assets like the US…
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Steeleye Sheds Light on CNMV’s New Compliance Rules
The Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV), Spain’s financial markets regulator, has unveiled updated record-keeping requirements. The aim is to boost transparency, accountability, and compliance in the financial sector. Leading Regtech firm Steeleye has provided insights into these changes through a detailed analysis. The CNMV’s latest announcement outlines these new guidelines. Their aim is…
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UK Banks Face Profitability and Regulatory Challenges: KPMG
KPMG UK recently analysed the UK banking sector and found it wrestling with several challenges. These include profitability pressures, changing consumer behaviour, and notable regulatory developments. The complex landscape highlights the need for banks to balance financial stability while adapting to economic changes. UK banks face a significant profitability challenge. Intense competition, low interest rates,…
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France’s AMF Intensifies Measures to Safeguard Investors
Recently, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), France’s financial markets regulator, updated its measures. These changes aim to protect investors and strengthen financial market integrity. They mainly target unauthorized investment schemes and unregulated financial activities. Additionally, they focus on closely monitoring asset management companies to protect from potential financial fraud. In light of increasing digitalisation…
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UK Finance Reveals Digital Readiness in Financial Sector
The UK financial sector is currently transforming significantly. This transformation is due to changing consumer preferences, regulatory modifications, and technological progress. The recent updates from UK Finance provide insights into these dynamics. These include consumer readiness for digital finance, enhancements in Cash ISA transfers, and emerging trends in the motor finance segment. There has been…
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Republic Levels Investment Field with Mirror Tokens
For years, the narrow definition of Accredited Investor has disenfranchised most people. This definition blocked retail access to promising private firms, favoring the wealthy. Republic, a top investment platform, has been changing this. Thanks to laws like the JOBS Act of 2012, we’re seeing a more inclusive financial world. Republic has listed 24 mirror tokens.…