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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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 …
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FCA Cash Rules Anniversary Marked with New Monmouth Hub
The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) access to cash rules celebrated their first anniversary with the opening of a new banking …
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Stablecoins Challenge Banks with Superior Rewards
Stablecoins, a revolutionary form of payment, are gaining recognition. They offer instant transfers, high security, and low costs. Additionally, firms …
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Rise in Risky Investments from Unregulated Firms Alarms FCA
Concerns are escalating about high-risk investments from unregulated firms. Many individuals enter these schemes without fully grasping the potential risks. …
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bunq Neobank Launches Flexible Crypto Staking in EU
bunq, a leading European neobank, is broadening its crypto services. The fintech firm is improving its bunq Crypto service …
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Klarna Card Gains Over a Million US Users in 11 Weeks
Klarna, a global digital bank and payments provider, recently made a major breakthrough in the US market. It announced …
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Binance to Launch Crypto-as-a-Service for Finance Firms
Binance, a leading crypto exchange with a daily trading volume of $20 billion, is venturing into the crypto-as-a-service business. …
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Robinhood Shares Soar as Crypto and Stock Blend Pays Off
Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) shares are on the rise. The stock is trading around $132 per share, reflecting an 8% increase …
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Unregulated Firms Lure Investors into High-Risk Schemes
People are increasingly falling prey to high-risk investment schemes offered by unregulated firms, often without understanding the potential risks. These …
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ValidiFI Study Reveals Flaws in Current Fraud Prevention
ValidiFI’s latest research reveals significant gaps in current fraud prevention strategies. This stresses the financial risks linked with outdated account …
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FCA Chief Economist Calls for Rebalancing Risk in Fintech
Recently, Kate Collyer, the Chief Economist of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), gave a speech at Warwick Business School. …
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Legal Challenge Over Bond Consolidated Tape Contract
Recently, a legal challenge arose against the decision to award the bond consolidated tape provider contract. Authorities responded by confirming …
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FCA Chief Economist Advocates for Risk Rebalance in Finance
At the Warwick Business School, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) chief economist, Kate Collyer, recently discussed the decade-long productivity issue in …
