June 20, 2025 @ 1:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

On June 12th, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yanked 14 proposed rules that were pursued during the aggressive Gensler administration. While the former SEC Chairman during the Biden Administration sought to undermine innovation while pursuing a social agenda, the Atkins Commission is clearly realigning… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 12:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Betterment, which claims to be the largest independent digital investment advisor in the U.S., announced the acquisition of Rowboat Advisors, a  provider of portfolio management software with advanced capabilities in direct indexing, tax optimization, and personalized investing. The acquisition strengthens Betterment’s technology platform and accelerates… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 12:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital notes that stablecoins represent a foundational shift in how value moves around the world—offering a fast, inclusive alternative to traditional payment rails. From enabling real-time cross-border remittances to powering on-chain commerce and programmable finance, their impact is already “felt across emerging markets and… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 11:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Ethereum (ETH) staking is reaching all-time highs. The Proof of Stake network is seeing more interest by investors (or validators) as crypto markets grow under the beneficent Trump administration. Ethereum is the second most popular crypto after Bitcoin with a current market cap of over… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 11:07 am By JD Alois  |  

dLocal has been approved for essential payment licenses in several jurisdictions, including Turkey, the Philippines, and the UAE. In the UAE, the company has been granted a Payment Services License which enables dLocal to directly operate cross-border payins and payouts. In Turkey, dLocal has received… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 9:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex, a global financial platform for modern businesses, announced the full launch of Airwallex Yield in Hong Kong. As the global payments group to receive a licence from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) to provide asset management services, Airwallex is empowering… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 8:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently released a series of updates that provide critical insights into the euro area’s economic trajectory, reflecting shifts in wage growth, environmental commitments, and structural changes in the banking sector. These announcements underscore the ECB’s ongoing efforts to maintain… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A Kaspersky study found that 7% of industrial organizations tackle vulnerabilities only when necessary. This leaves them exposed to unplanned downtime, production losses and the reputational and financial damages “that can result from possible cyber breaches.” This alarming trend was highlighted in a survey conducted… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consensys, the blockchain and Ethereum technology company, and OKX, a global onchain technology company announce a partnership—with phase one expanding advanced security features and trading capabilities. Consensys‘ SERVO maximum extractable value (MEV) protection is now integrated into OKX Wallet. MEV refers “to the potential value… Read More

June 20, 2025 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Oakbrook and Experian have launched OakbrookOne, a new type of personal loan designed to make borrowing simpler, fairer, and more accessible – particularly for those underserved by mainstream credit. It helps eligible customers bring their debts together into one “manageable payment, with the process handled… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 7:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the lead up to the Men’s State of Origin Game 2, it’s not just the Blues moving in on Queensland – New South Wales investors are already ahead on the scoreboard “when it comes to property in the Sunshine State.” New lending data from… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 5:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is introducing Coinbase Payments using USDC for instantaneous payments via the stablecoin. USDC is issued by Circle (NASDAQ:CRCL), which recently completed a successful IPO, which saw its shares rocket dramatically higher. Coinbase announced that the payments service has already been integrated with Shopify, a leading e-commerce platform…. Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 5:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As tariffs and the potential for rising cost of goods have dominated the news cycle since early April, a new TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) Q2 2025 Consumer Pulse study found that 27% of U.S. consumers are now pessimistic about their household finances over the next 12… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 4:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 16, 2025, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), announced its decision to dual-list its shares on NYSE Texas, effective June 17, 2025. This strategic move underscores ICE’s commitment to capitalizing on Texas’ pro-business environment while… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 3:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken and Alpaca have partnered to expand crypto trading access through a single integration. Alpaca — a U.S.-based brokerage infrastructure platform with more than 200 enterprise partners and over five million end user accounts — has “integrated Kraken Embed to enhance Alpaca’s existing crypto capabilities… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 3:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Jumio, the enabler of AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights, announced general availability of Jumio Liveness Premium with deepfake detection, the company’s biometric liveness detection solution to date. Regtech Jumio’s solution leverages a patented Jumio technology, combining randomized color sequences… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zilch, the firm behind the Ad-Subsidised Payment Network (ASPN), has officially joined The Affiliate & Partner Marketing Association (APMA) – a move that underscores its long-term commitment to driving innovation in the affiliate and partner marketing space. This membership is a marker of intent with… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 3:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the ongoing recession, the latest European Economic Outlook from KPMG signals a moderate recovery for the German economy in 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expected to grow by 1.1% – the first noticeable upturn in four years. This year, it is likely… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 3:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Openbank, Grupo Santander’s fully digital bank, announced today that it has reached 110,000 customers in Mexico in less than four months. Since landing on Mexican shores in February, Openbank has grown strongly, which confirms “that more Mexicans are seeking digital financial solutions that fit their… Read More

June 19, 2025 @ 11:13 am By JD Alois  |  

The Laffer Curve is alive and well. The economic theory is based on the fact that if people are taxed too much, they will eventually vote with their feet, thereby reducing the tax revenue that policymakers anticipated when raising taxes. It has been widely reported… Read More