Technology

On July 30, 2025, Ethereum, the leading programmable blockchain, marked its tenth anniversary. This remarkable milestone highlights the profound influence it has exerted on finance, technology, and decentralized systems. Over the past ten years, Ethereum has evolved from an ambitious whitepaper to a global smart contract platform, as Nexo’s latest update illustrates. If you’re new…

Technological advancements and changing market needs are currently driving a significant evolution in the business-to-business (B2B) payments sphere. A recent whitepaper by Juniper Research highlights the areas of B2B payments that are undergoing modernisation. The paper, ‘Breaking the Innovation Logjam in B2B Payments’, provides crucial insights into the sector’s ongoing digital transformation. The push for…

Entrust, a global identity-centric security solutions provider, recently made significant progress in digital security. The firm demonstrated its commitment to tackling complex cybersecurity issues through a strategic partnership with PlaySafe ID, a leadership transition, and the introduction of a new cryptographic security platform. Entrust strategically partnered with PlaySafe ID, a robust security platform offering top-tier…

In a recent announcement, Berlin-based fintech firm Credibur has secured a substantial pre-seed funding of $2.2 million (€1.85 million). The firm plans to use this investment to launch their innovative credit infrastructure platform, marking a significant milestone in their growth journey. The funding round was spearheaded by the esteemed European FinTech venture capital firm Redstone.…

LegalDocs is now stepping into the electronic forms market, valued over $6 billion. The company aims to transform document preparation and management with its LegalTech platform. Designed to streamline document management, LegalDocs‘ LegalTech platform delivers legally compliant solutions. As the demand for digital solutions escalates due to the pandemic, this innovative platform could fill a…

The recently published Q2 2025 Netherlands Market Snapshot by PitchBook provides a detailed analysis of the Netherlands’ private and public markets. It explores macroeconomic and microeconomic trends influencing this robust European economy. The report, however, also highlights several challenges and opportunities emerging from these trends. In the face of economic shifts, PitchBook’s report offers crucial…

Quranium, a quantum-secure Layer 1 blockchain, has recently partnered with Swiss cybersecurity firm, Abatis. This strategic move aims to strengthen Quranium’s security tech stack by integrating Abatis’s patented endpoint protection technology. This significant step underlines Quranium’s commitment to offer a secure and reliable blockchain platform. Abatis’s technology will be integrated into Quranium’s infrastructure across several…

Despite a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) interest, the United Kingdom has experienced its slowest venture capital investment quarter in five years, according to the KPMG Private Enterprise Venture Pulse report. Unexpectedly, investment levels dropped to a mere £2.6 billion. This decrease starkly contrasts the rising AI interest. The tech sector has witnessed explosive growth…

In a notable move, the White House has unveiled its AI Action Plan. This strategic step in artificial intelligence is encapsulated in the 28-page document titled ‘Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan’. The Administration crafted this comprehensive guide to steer AI technology development. This policy aims to ensure that workers reap substantial benefits from…

Alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, and private debt, are now key players in the financial services sector. Having surged past the $15 trillion mark globally, they hold a significant place in wealth management portfolios. Addepar, an investment professional’s technology and data platform, is reportedly focusing on addressing the challenges in managing these investments.…

Blockchain giant, Consensys, recently released an innovative report called “The Industrialization of Trust.” The report praises Ethereum as the basis of a fascinating digital trust era. It introduces “Trustware,” a unique infrastructure set to revolutionize trust creation, management, and scalability in the digital world. The report portrays Ethereum as a crucial player in advancing this…

CoinList, a prominent cryptocurrency token sales and trading platform, made substantial progress this year. These improvements solidify CoinList’s place as an essential hub for early web3 and digital asset enthusiasts. The most notable upgrade is the launch of a mobile app. Strategically rolling out the mobile app enables CoinList users to interact with the platform…

Pacaso, a frontrunner in luxury vacation home co-ownership, now extends its services to Mexico. Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff, ex-Zillow executives, launched Pacaso in 2020. The company has made significant progress in the second-home ownership market with its tech-enabled real estate platform. This platform offers a unique chance for individual investors to break into the…

Bitcoin Suisse, a crypto-financial service provider in Zug, is rapidly expanding and forming partnerships in the web3 and crypto sector. The recent news from the company highlights its 2024 achievements and shares ambitious plans for 2025. Bitcoin Suisse’s aggressive growth strategy became evident through its 2024 activities. The company broadened its global reach and formed…

The cryptocurrency community has observed a notable price surge in Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) over the last 24 hours. The token’s value has risen by over 24%, reaching a unit price of $0.2452 as of July 13, 2025. This impressive growth has propelled HBAR to the 14th position in the global cryptocurrency market capitalisation. HBAR’s growing…

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has issued a public warning about a rising trend of financial scams. The alarm follows numerous enquiries regarding fraudulent documents supposedly issued by the city’s banking regulator. The HKMA is taking this issue seriously to protect the city’s investors. The fraudsters, it seems, are impersonating the HKMA and creating…

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is intensifying its battle against financial crime. The annual report shows the FCA using technology and data to thwart harm in financial services. This regulatory body has successfully suspended or removed over 1,600 suspect websites. In its comprehensive strategy, the FCA leverages technology and data analysis to detect and close…