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July 5, 2024 @ 11:52 am By JD Alois  |  

While recent data can only be gleaned from Tory-led governments, ETF platform InvestEngine believes that Labour governments can generate better returns for investors – at least according to their data. It has been about 14 years since Labour last held the majority in Parliament. Since… Read More

July 4, 2024 @ 5:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

As polls close and everyone expects a landslide win for Labour, the Payments Association in the UK has invited the next Chancellor of the Exchequer to “show leadership” and support the payments sector and Open Banking ambitions. The Payments Association has drafted a letter outlining… Read More

June 29, 2024 @ 6:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

FloQast recently announced the results of its latest survey, Embracing Financial Transformation: What It Is, Why Organizations Should Want It, and How to Achieve It. The survey released by FloQast explores factors of “both awareness and understanding around the concept of financial transformation among accounting… Read More

June 19, 2024 @ 12:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

A report from the UK indicates that more than 50% of consumers benefit from Open Banking but do not know it. The research claims a “clear disconnect between recognition and use of Open Banking.” Open Banking or Open Finance is mandated in the UK. This… Read More

June 18, 2024 @ 11:29 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Payments Association is asking policymakers and the Fintech sector to support consumers with community finance. This will take place in a Sandbox that pairs community lenders with Fintechs. Tony Craddock, Director General of The Payments Association, says financial inclusion remains critically important, as… Read More

May 7, 2024 @ 11:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Payments and transfers Fintech Mangopay has announced a new VP of Risk Product, Ariel Shoham. He is expected to lead the vision, strategy and roadmap for Identity and Fraud Protection at Mangopay. For decades, Shoham has been engaged in AML/KYC, Regtech, and anti-fraud efforts. He… Read More

May 2, 2024 @ 4:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Block (NASDAQ:SQ), founded by Twitter (X) creator Jack Dorsey, is being scrutinized by federal prosecutors for allegedly facilitating illicit transactions. The report was first covered by NBC.com. Blcok operates the popular e-commerce platform Square as well as the P2P transfers platform CashApp. According to the… Read More

May 2, 2024 @ 10:50 am By JD Alois  |  

XLink has partnered with Cobo and Coincover to reduce risk in the digital asset sector. XLink, a subsidiary of ALEX, is a DeFi platform on Bitcoin. According to a statement from the firm, approximately $336 million in crypto was lost to  scams in the first… Read More

April 23, 2024 @ 12:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

The American Fintech Council (AFC) has sent a letter to the FDIC [Federal Deposit Insurance Corporating] for its activity directed towards innovative financial services firms. The letter, signed by Phil Goldfeder, CEO of AFC, claims the FDIC has “systematically changed its posture towards innovation,” utilizing… Read More

April 17, 2024 @ 8:57 am By JD Alois  |  

Property funding marketplace CapitalRise has revealed a £6.5 million loan to develop the Mews House in the exclusive Mayfair neighborhood. The land is being issued in partnership with real estate debt and equity adviser Vishal Dixit, Arc & Co. The project plans to convert the existing layout… Read More

March 20, 2024 @ 10:18 am By JD Alois  |  

BlackRock,  the largest asset manager in the world with trillions under management, has partnered with Securitize on a new fund. According to a Form D filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission several days ago, BlackRock is raising money for its BlackRock USD Institutional Digital… Read More

March 15, 2024 @ 2:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs is the one securities crowdfunding platform that offers a fairly effective Secondary Marketplace for securities issued on the platform. Issuers must approve the listing to allow secondary trades of their private securities, and many do. This provides an alternative exit path to an acquisition… Read More

March 15, 2024 @ 9:16 am By JD Alois  |  

Payments platform Stripe is now incorporating Apple Pay Later, a buy now pay later (BNPL) service, by default for its merchants. Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) revealed its BNPL product in 2022. The announcement immediately caused shares in other BNPL providers to stumble due to the company’s size. Apple… Read More

March 13, 2024 @ 3:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

Italy Crowd, a real estate investment platform, has decided to withdraw its application with CONSAB, the securities regulator in Italy, to issue securities under the new EU securities crowdfunding rules. At the same time, Italy Crowd has formed a partnership with Bridge Asset – another… Read More

March 11, 2024 @ 8:46 am By JD Alois  |  

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has bought more Bitcoin, according to a document filed with the SEC. MicroStrategy has morphed into a proxy for Bitcoin, and its CEO, Michael Saylor, is a huge Bitcoin bull who sees Bitcoin as a digital asset that is more like gold minus… Read More

February 16, 2024 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Citi (NYSE:C) says it has successfully completed a proof of concept regarding the tokenization of private funds. The firm partnered with WisdomTree and Wellington Management on the project. Tokenization refers to the digitization of assets, including securities. Typically, a tokenized asset will utilize blockchain or… Read More

February 14, 2024 @ 6:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has received a court order to enforce a subpoena targeting two crypto promoters who participated in the NovaTech investment program. The US District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted the SEC’s request for documents issued… Read More

February 13, 2024 @ 9:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs, a securities crowdfunding platform operating in the UK and continental Europe, has shared some numbers for platform performance during the month of January. Seedrs reports that it listed 13 primary securities offerings during the month. When you combine private deal room activity and secondary… Read More

January 11, 2024 @ 6:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Senator Elizabeth Warren has taken to X to express her displeasure with the Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to approve eleven Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These funds started trading today after being approved yesterday, experiencing solid trading demand. Warren, a policymaker who is no fan… Read More

January 8, 2024 @ 1:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced the new Small Business Advocate – a role that has been vacant for some time now. The Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation was created by legislation that was signed into law in 2016…. Read More