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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Lloyds Bank Boosts UK Economy with New Initiatives
Lloyds Banking Group recently rolled out new initiatives to boost the UK economy and cater to diverse customers. These include …
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Sun Life Hong Kong Invests $70m in Virtual Insurer Bowtie
Sun Life Hong Kong has made a notable stride in the medical insurance and preventive healthcare sector. They’ve declared a …
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Israel-Iran Cyberwar: Predatory Sparrow Targets Iranian Finance
In the ongoing shadow cyberwar between Israel and Iran, hacker group Predatory Sparrow, also known as Gonjeshke Darande in …
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Cryptocurrency Market Soars to $4 Trillion in Q2 2025
The Q2 2025 cryptocurrency market displayed an impressive rebound, reaching an astounding total market capitalisation exceeding $4 trillion. CoinMarketCap (CMC) …
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Addepar Targets Challenges in Alternative Investment Sector
Alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, and private debt, are now key players in the financial services sector. Having …
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Carabinieri Corps and Intesa Sanpaolo Unite to Fight Fraud
The battle against financial crime and fraudulent activities has taken a significant step forward in Italy thanks to a landmark …
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Ethereum Outperforms Bitcoin in Q2 2025 with Major Recovery
Q2 2025 marked a significant turning point for Ethereum (ETH). This period witnessed a striking recovery, with Ethereum outperforming its …
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US House Passes Bill to Broaden Accredited Investor Rule
The US House of Representatives has recently passed a bill that could redefine the Accredited Investor concept. This financial rule, …
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SlowMist Launches Stablecoin Security Framework in HK
Founded in 2018, SlowMist quickly rose to international prominence in blockchain security. By leveraging its cybersecurity expertise, the company protects …
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Middle Eastern Wealth Funds Eye More Chinese Assets: Invesco
A recent study by asset management company Invesco shows that roughly 60% of Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds plan to …
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UK’s FCA Seizes Seven Crypto ATMs in Crackdown
The UK aims to be a top-notch global cryptocurrency hub. Fraudulent activities are unacceptable. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), …
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2025 Bitcoin Surge Driven by Whales, Miners and Institutions
In 2025, Bitcoin is on an upward trajectory. Recent on-chain data from CryptoQuant provides valuable insights into the forces shaping …
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Trump Media Reveals $2bn Investment in Bitcoin
US-based firm Trump Media (Nasdaq, NYSE Texas: DJT) recently revealed a major enhancement to its financial portfolio. They now possess …
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Fundraising News of Monday 21 July
US-based firm, Boulevard, successfully raised $80 million in a Series D funding round for its business management software platform. JMI …
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Chainalysis Report Highlights 2021 Crypto Transformations
This year, the cryptocurrency and web3 ecosystem has seen major changes, as Chainalysis reports indicate. Record-breaking thefts, landmark U.S. legislation, …
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Partners Group’s European Lending Program Hits €1bn Milestone
The latest European direct lending program by Swiss-based private markets investment manager, Partners Group, has hit a landmark. It …
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Fintech Sector Resilient Amid JPMorgan Data Access Charges
The fintech sector shows impressive resilience in a turbulent environment. This resilience is evident in the increased investor interest, stricter …
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Fundraising News of Monday 21 July
UK-based fintech startup yetipay has secured €4 million in a debt facility round, backed by Berlin’s re:cap. This funding will …
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UK Banks Set to Upgrade Payment Solutions, Report Finds
UK banks are eagerly adopting modernisation, ready to enhance their payment solutions. This is according to a report by Volante …
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Vivid and Adyen Launch Instant Pay Solution for SMBs
In a strategic move, digital banking service Vivid and global payments platform Adyen have teamed up. Their collaboration has resulted …
