Tagged: infrastructure

May 1, 2026 @ 6:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a global enabler of post-trade market infrastructure, has joined forces with fintech firm SSImple to enable custodians to automatically deliver fully validated standing settlement instructions (SSIs) into its flagship ALERT platform. This partnership marks a significant step toward… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 10:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Neutral Trade, a provider of on-chain quantitative trading strategies built on the Solana blockchain, has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Copper’s flagship ClearLoop platform. This alliance aims to deliver enterprise-level connectivity to centralized exchange (CEX) liquidity pools directly within Neutral Trade’s Solana-based vaults, marking a… Read More

April 20, 2026 @ 12:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear noted that a recent breakthrough in the evolution of digital finance occurred when marketable securities issued through distributed ledger technology (DLT) platforms at European central securities depositories gained eligibility as collateral for Eurosystem operations. This decision by the European Central Bank places DLT-issued assets… Read More

April 13, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s Q1 2026 European Venture Report has indicated that the region’s venture capital ecosystem kicked off the year with notable momentum, marking its strongest quarter in nearly four years. Total VC investment reached €21.9 billion, driven largely by an explosion in AI-related activity that far… Read More

April 12, 2026 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca noted in a blog post that Azerbaijan’s retail investors have long struggled to tap into international financial markets. Issues such as geographic distance, underdeveloped local capital markets (though now developing quite fast in recent years), inefficient account-opening procedures, and scarce investment choices have kept… Read More

April 8, 2026 @ 12:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

INXY has reportedly acquired $4 million as part of a recent funding round that was led by Flashpoint, following a $3 million round back in 2025, bringing its total funds secured so far to $7 million. The capital injection will now be channeled towards further… Read More

April 7, 2026 @ 11:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the Middle East, fintech investors are increasingly channeling resources into sturdy domestic infrastructure as geopolitical tensions mount. While war-related instability is clearly dampening the speed of deal-making across the region, it does not appear poised to shut off capital inflows entirely. Instead, funding is… Read More

April 5, 2026 @ 5:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Checkout.com is solidifying its position as a key player in digital payments, reporting steady expansion across the Asia-Pacific region alongside new technological collaborations that aim to streamline operations for large-scale businesses and simplify experiences for international travelers. The Fintech company’s latest developments highlight its ability… Read More

March 30, 2026 @ 9:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has indicated in a new research report that artificial intelligence is no longer a peripheral experiment for large corporations—it is rapidly becoming embedded in core operations. The analysis of S&P 500 companies from 2023 to 2025 reveals a clear divide: AI professionals are… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) has indicated that as real-time payments gain momentum, fintech executives face tough choices on where to allocate capital and engineering resources for maximum leverage. JPMorgan’s latest analysis identifies six critical infrastructure areas that payment leaders must navigate strategically. These fronts—spanning real-time settlement, AI… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 5:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure APIs, has rolled out two significant upgrades designed to elevate the experience for developers, fintech partners, and investors worldwide. Announced on March 18, 2026, these enhancements underscore the company’s focus on delivering institutional-grade tools that simplify operations and boost… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) saw its shares climb sharply Wednesday, gaining more than 6 percent to close at $225.48, after reports emerged that prominent cryptocurrency players are racing to handle the issuance of the company’s forthcoming stablecoin. According to sources familiar with the discussions, Coinbase… Read More

March 18, 2026 @ 2:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Hexure. This strategic move is designed to establish the first fully integrated technology system dedicated to annuities and insurance products, seamlessly linked with iCapital’s existing infrastructure for alternative and structured investments. The initiative creates a single operating… Read More

March 12, 2026 @ 1:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Schroders Greencoat, the dedicated energy transition arm of Schroders Capital, has launched a pioneering green digital infrastructure platform and completed its initial investment in sustainable data centre development. Announced on 5 March 2026, the move marks a significant step in addressing the explosive energy demands… Read More

March 10, 2026 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s latest update on infrastructure and software-as-a-service (SaaS) venture capital trends for the fourth quarter of 2025 portrays a sector in transition. PitchBook indicated that while deal activity moderated from earlier highs, the period underscored resilient fundamentals and deepening AI integration across DevOps, data systems,… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial infrastructure Fintech Plaid Inc. has recently achieved an $8 billion valuation in its most recent funding round, according to sources familiar with the transaction. This development represents a significant recovery for the San Francisco-based company, which was valued at $6.1 billion just last April… Read More

February 26, 2026 @ 2:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mambu, the SaaS cloud banking provider, announced a major expansion of its Payments hub beyond Europe. The move follows steady growth, with transaction volumes surging sevenfold year-on-year through 2025. The platform is now extending managed connectivity and orchestration capabilities into additional markets across the wider… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprises are accelerating AI agent deployments at an unprecedented pace, yet many struggle to quantify the value they deliver. A late-2025 survey of 59 executives by CB Insights revealed that 80% consider AI agent adoption a strategic priority. Strikingly, however, 40% admit they cannot track… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank, the UK-based provider of real-time clearing and embedded banking solutions, has taken a major step in its European ambitions. The company has named Tristan Kirchner, a payments executive with deep roots at Uber, Barclays and Visa, as CEO of its European subsidiary, ClearBank Europe… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNP Paribas Asset Management, part of BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP), has issued a tokenized share class of an existing French-domiciled money market fund, registering the assets directly on public blockchain infrastructure. Announced on 20 February 2026, the pilot represents a notable advancement in the bank’s… Read More