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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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Zap Unveils New Payment Product Backed by TrueLayer and DNA Payments
UK digital design and marketing agency, Zap, has launched a new payments product with its service, Zap Cashier. This move aims to provide a seamless payment experience, directly integrated into Zap’s technology platform. The leading Pay by Bank provider in Europe, TrueLayer, and DNA Payments, robustly support Zap’s payment functionality. Zap’s latest payment product simplifies…
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Singapore’s Fintech Hub Dream Hindered by Data Access
Singapore’s aspiration to become a regional fintech hub encounters a significant obstacle. A recent industry report has revealed that acquiring vital banking data remains a struggle for most fintech firms, posing a considerable challenge to Singapore’s fintech ambitions. Prepared by Fintech Nation, a public-benefit corporation, the report sheds light on the difficulties fintech companies encounter…
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Fintech Review Weekly Sees Rapid Growth as Executives Seek Strategic Clarity in Fintech
With the fintech industry evolving faster than ever, professionals are turning to trusted sources for clarity. Fintech Review Weekly, the flagship newsletter from Fintech Review, is seeing strong growth as demand surges for no-fluff insights on finance, technology, and innovation strategy. In recent months, subscriber numbers have climbed steadily. Particularly among startup founders, product managers,…
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SEALSQ Corp Boosts Quantum Investment Fund to £35m
SEALSQ Corp, a leader in quantum-resilient cybersecurity technologies, recently announced a substantial expansion of its Quantum Investment Fund. The fund has impressively grown from $20 million to an outstanding $35 million. This significant financial boost aims to accelerate the integration of key technologies into their offerings. SEALSQ intends to incorporate cutting-edge technologies like post-quantum cryptography,…
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Insurtech Leader Lemonade Celebrates 10 Years of Operation
Lemonade, Inc. (NYSE: LMND) celebrates its tenth anniversary. This insurtech leader has grown from a small startup to a dominant player, thanks to its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) and dedication to creating social impact. Established in 2011, Lemonade aimed to shake up the traditional insurance industry by harnessing advanced AI technologies. This approach…
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DTCC’s FICC Processes Record $11.8 Trillion in a Day
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) recently announced a record-breaking transaction volume by its Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC) subsidiary. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the DTCC. Specifically, the Government Securities Division (GSD) of the FICC handled an impressive USD$11.8 Trillion in cleared transactions in a single day in June. The DTCC…
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Bitpanda Report Highlights Europe’s Crypto Landscape Shift
A recent Bitpanda report highlights the significant transformation of Europe’s web3 and cryptocurrency landscape. It provides insights into the swift adoption of digital assets in Europe, the changing regulatory frameworks, and the economic influence of this rapid growth. The report shows that Europe’s web3 and cryptocurrency ecosystem is not just growing, but is also evolving…
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Riksbank Unveils Initiatives to Bolster Sweden’s Finance
Sveriges Riksbank, Sweden’s central bank, recently unveiled a series of significant initiatives. These measures aim to bolster its financial systems and enhance the bank’s monetary policy communication. By doing so, the Riksbank underscores its dedication to resilience, transparency, and adaptability. This action is especially important in the face of a rapidly evolving global economic environment.…
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Metro Bank’s £19.725m Asset-Based Lending Deal with Hepworth Clay
The UK banking institution, Metro Bank, recently sealed a sizeable asset-based lending deal with British firm, Hepworth Clay, and its new owners, 4D Capital Partners LLP. This deal holds a significant value of £19.725 million. This multi-faceted lending package includes financial tools such as Invoice Finance, Stock Finance, and a Plant & Machinery Term Loan.…
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Mercado Bitcoin Tokenises $200m on XRPL, Ripple Partners with Tenity
Blockchain technology is quickly transforming the global financial landscape. Two recent developments highlight this change. First, Mercado Bitcoin revealed plans to tokenize $200 million in regulated financial assets on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Second, Ripple has partnered with Tenity. Mercado Bitcoin, one of Latin America’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, leads in financial innovation. The firm’s decision…
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UK and India Top Investment Destinations, Deloitte Reports
The recent Q2 CFO survey by Deloitte revealed the UK as a leading investment destination. Along with India, a net 13% of CFOs found the UK highly or somewhat appealing. The survey took place last month, specifically between the 16th and 19th. Additionally, this positive outlook on the UK as an investment hub isn’t a…
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KPMG UK Offers Expert Analysis on Economic Changes
Leading professional services network, KPMG UK, has stepped forward with expert commentary on recent economic and regulatory changes. This move demonstrates the firm’s deep-rooted involvement with the financial aspects of the UK. The commentary draws on the firm’s extensive experience in financial services. The experts at KPMG have undertaken an in-depth examination of the Bank…
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Starling Bank Boosts Global Presence with AI Tool
Starling Bank of the UK recently shared several updates in line with its global expansion strategy. A fully licensed digital bank, Starling provides a variety of banking services, enriched by a marketplace feature. These new changes aim to bolster the bank’s international presence and customer base. Starling’s updates comprise a brand relaunch, an expanded marketing…
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Robinhood Expands Focus to Cryptocurrencies and Partnerships
US fintech firm Robinhood recently announced a series of strategic updates. These changes aim to support its mission of democratising finance. The company is expanding its focus to include cryptocurrencies, partnerships, and community initiatives. This move aims to redefine Robinhood’s role as a comprehensive financial services and investment platform. Robinhood disclosed these changes during the…
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Republic Innovates with Mirror Tokens for Private Markets
Until recently, venture capitalists and the wealthy were the main investors in early-stage private firms. Accredited investors could buy private shares on trading platforms. Yet, Republic is enhancing this concept. Announced in late June, Republic has devised a novel way to broaden the accessibility of private securities. Republic’s innovative method involves “mirror tokens”. These tokens…
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PeerBerry’s Strategic Growth and Stability Highlighted in 2025
Continuing its trend of strong performance and strategic growth, the European investment platform PeerBerry showed its stability and reliability in 2025. Its success is largely due to its partnership with Aventus Group and other dependable loan originators. Recent platform updates show a surge in investor activity and successful loan repayments. Coupled with ongoing expansion plans,…
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Newport Hosts CreditWeek 2025, Focusing on AI in Fintech
Contrary to the perception of Newport, South Wales as a sleepy town, it recently served as the vibrant centre of CreditWeek 2025. This event brought pivotal credit debates to the forefront, transforming the serene Welsh town into a hotbed of contemporary financial discourse, as narrated by Gina Clarke. The conference delved into diverse facets of…
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Monday.com Boosts Brazilian Reach with EBANX’s Help
As the Brazilian payment market matures, grasping local payment preferences is vital for businesses aiming to penetrate this expanding market. Recently, monday.com has made impressive progress in this regard. This achievement was facilitated by EBANX, a payment solutions company. EBANX has played a key role in enhancing monday.com’s understanding of local payment methods. These methods…
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Kartesia Raises €1.3 Billion in Sixth Credit Opportunities Drive
Kartesia, the European specialist in capital solutions for small and mid-sized firms, has declared the final closure of its sixth-generation credit opportunities strategy, Kartesia Credit Opportunities (KCO) VI. This strategy successfully raised €1.3 billion. Notably, the fundraising drive for KCO VI received a robust response from investors. This strong interest signifies the continuing demand for…
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CyberCube Identifies Industries Most Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
CyberCube, a global cyber risk analytics specialist, has identified Manufacturing, Education, IT, and Retail as the industries most susceptible to attacks from the infamous extortion crew, Scattered Spider. This information follows a series of high-profile cyber-attacks attributed to this group. Initially recognized as a social-engineering crew, Scattered Spider has quickly transformed into a complex and…