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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Chargeblast Offers Free VAMP Ratio Analysis Ahead of Deadline
With the October 1st compliance deadline for the new Visa Acquirer Monitoring Program (VAMP) approaching, Chargeblast is stepping up. The …
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Precoro Launches AI Assistant to Streamline Procurement
Precoro, renowned for its procurement centralisation and automation platform, recently launched its latest feature, the AI Assistant. This AI-powered …
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Feedzai’s Valuation Soars to $2bn Following Investment Round
Feedzai’s valuation, an AI-native RiskOps platform focused on financial crime prevention, has soared beyond $2 billion this week. This notable …
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Wealthfront Prepares for IPO with S-1 Registration Filing
Wealthfront, a digital-first fintech company, has reportedly filed an S-1 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Preparing …
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Tether Seeks £200m for Digital Asset Treasury Expansion
Tether, a top stablecoin issuer, is reportedly raising around $200 million for a digital asset treasury (DAT) company. The …
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Pursuit Fund Advisers Launches Asset-Based Income Fund
Pursuit Fund Advisers, LLC recently unveiled the Pursuit Asset-Based Income Fund (GOFOX). This new asset manager product is a continuously …
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OakNorth Bank Grants $45m Loan to Aya New York
Recently, Britain’s digital bank OakNorth provided a $45 million loan to Manhattan-based real estate investment firm Aya New York. …
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MoneyGram and Plaid Expand Pay-by-Bank to Europe
MoneyGram, a global payments network, and Plaid, a data network, recently announced their pay-by-bank partnership’s expansion into Europe. …
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Singapore Solidifies Position as Third-Largest FX Hub
As per the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Singapore now stands as the world’s third-largest foreign exchange trading hub. …
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FCA Chief Economist Calls for Risk Rebalance in UK Finance
According to a keynote speech by Kate Collyer, the Chief Economist of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the …
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FCA Launches £1M Campaign for Motor Finance Customers
The FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) has launched a £1 million campaign. Its primary aim is to inform motor finance customers …
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FCA Proposes Data Reporting Cuts to Benefit UK Firms
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to further cut data reporting requirements. This is an effort to simplify processes …
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Concerns Rise Over High-Risk Investments by Unregulated Firms
Increasing concerns surface as individuals are lured into high-risk investment schemes by unregulated firms. These firms often operate outside the …
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Steve Smart Urges Shift in Financial Crime Perception
Steve Smart, the joint executive director of enforcement and market oversight, recently addressed the 1LoD Financial Crime Summit. He …
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SEC Admits to Losing Ex-Chairman Gensler’s Texts
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of the Inspector General (OIG), has acknowledged that “avoidable errors” led to the …
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Finfluencers Face Court Over Social Media Investment Claims
Recently, three ‘finfluencers’, Charles Hunter, Kayan Kalipha, and Luke Desmaris, faced charges in the Westminster Magistrates’ Court. …
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Debt Collection Firm SMCS Enters Administration in 2025
On 2 September 2025, Scott & Mears Credit Services Limited (SMCS), a prominent debt collection firm, unexpectedly entered administration. …
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tZERO Subsidiary Becomes Special Purpose Broker-Dealer
tZERO Group, Inc. has reached a significant milestone in the blockchain and capital markets sector. Its subsidiary, tZERO Digital Asset …
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Investors Warned Over High-Risk Unregulated Schemes
When contemplating high-risk investments from unregulated firms, investors need to be cautious. The growing concern is the potential lure of …
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Lucy Castledine Outlines Fintech Regulatory Priorities at PIMFA 2025
At the recent PIMFA Compliance Conference 2025, Lucy Castledine, the director of consumer investments, presented the regulatory outlook for …