fintech
Stablecoins Go Mainstream as Mastercard and MoonPay Partner Across 150M Merchants
- At Mastercard-accepting locations, payments made in stablecoins will be instantly converted to fiat.
- MoonPay’s Iron platform supports the system’s global payouts and wallet transactions.
Thursday, 15/05/2025 | 13:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
eToro IPO: Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest Buys $9.4 Million in Shares on Nasdaq Debut
- The IPO raised nearly $620 million after the share offering increased from 10 million to 11.92 million.
- Early investor Spark Capital’s $19 million stake from 15 years ago is now valued at about $530 million.
Thursday, 15/05/2025 | 09:58 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
London’s Fintech FOMO: Treasury Woos Revolut and Monzo for IPOs
- UK government in talks with Revolut, Monzo, other fintech unicorns, to encourage IPOs.
- London has struggled to retain big tech listings, with firms like ARM choosing NY instead.
- Revolut and Monzo remain coy, while Treasury ramps up efforts to make UK more appealing.
Wednesday, 14/05/2025 | 09:05 GMT by
Louis Parks
Kraken Launches Crypto-as-a-Service Tool; Adds Forex Perpetual Futures
- Embed supports over 370 digital assets, utilizing existing liquidity and market infrastructure.
- bunq is the first to use Kraken Embed, as crypto adoption and MiCA drive more partnerships.
Wednesday, 30/04/2025 | 14:44 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Argentex Set for Acquisition as IFX Payments Targets UK FX and EMEA Markets
- Argentex, listed on AIM since 2019, has handled over $200 billion in FX transactions across over 140 currencies.
- The firm’s clients would gain access to IFX’s technical tools, including the ibanq platform.
Friday, 25/04/2025 | 15:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Revolut’s EU Trading Unit Gains MiFID II Upgrade from Lithuania Following €3.5 Million Fine
- The Bank of Lithuania upgraded Revolut’s European trading unit to a Category A firm.
- Recently, the firm launched Revolut X, a crypto trading app for UK users.
Wednesday, 23/04/2025 | 14:24 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
CySEC Reports €10.1 Billion in AUM as Cyprus-Based Funds Hold 75% Share in Q4 2024
- The regulator supervised 321 fund entities, with most assets managed by AIFMs.
- Key sectors included shipping, which saw €709 million in investments, energy with €496 million, and fintech with €258 million.
Tuesday, 15/04/2025 | 10:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“Regulatory Gaps and AI Growth Push FinTech Toward Adaptability”: The Financial Technologist
- The report published by Harrington Starr highlights disparities in AI adoption and FinTech expansion in markets like the US and Middle East.
- The role of hyperautomation, data-driven intelligence, and market adaptability is emphasized in the sector’s evolution.
Monday, 07/04/2025 | 16:09 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
ESMA Slaps This Fintech with €420K Fine for Name-Dropping Violations
- The regulator has fined Italian credit rating agency Modefinance for falsely suggesting ESMA had certified its rating models.
- The misleading statements appeared on the company's websites for three years, potentially affecting investor decisions.
Monday, 07/04/2025 | 09:30 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
U.S. Tariffs Take Effect Tomorrow, Highlighted in eToro’s Q2 2025 Forecast
- Inflation concerns and US tariffs push investors to defensive sectors and mid-sized firms.
- Risks remain, especially in China’s AI sectors; analysts recommend diversified strategies.
Tuesday, 01/04/2025 | 17:51 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Capital.com Aims to Support The UK Fintech Growth amid Global Funding Slowdown to 7-Year Lows
- The company has joined TheCityUK and UK Finance as part of its engagement with the UK financial services sector.
- The UK is a global leader in fintech funding, second only to the United States.
- However, 2024 statistics paint an unfavorable picture, showing a decline in capital interest to its lowest levels since 2017.
Monday, 31/03/2025 | 09:15 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
HubPro Goes Live: Revamping the Online Trading Industry One Broker at a Time
- FintechCrafts’ HubPro empowers brokers with social tools, trader insights, and loyalty perks.
Wednesday, 26/03/2025 | 07:48 GMT by
FintechCrafts
XTB Broker Platform Keeps 0.5% Fee, Multi-Currency Cards Offer Commission-Free
- The new multi-currency cards support seven currencies, including PLN, EUR, GBP and USD.
- Virtual cards are available instantly via the XTB app and can be added to Google Pay and Apple Pay.
Friday, 21/03/2025 | 12:55 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
From Tapas to Taxes: Revolut Expands Its Reach in Spain
- Revolut is reportedly partnering with authorities to allow users to pay taxes through app.
- The fintech firm has also introduced Revolut Terminal in Spain for business transactions.
- These moves align with Revolut’s ongoing international expansion strategy.
Wednesday, 19/03/2025 | 09:12 GMT by
Louis Parks
eToro Adds Eight Currencies for EU Deposits Following MiCA Approval from CySEC
- European users can deposit funds via credit cards or bank transfers, with FX fees starting at 1%.
- Recently, eToro Europe obtained CySEC approval to operate under MiCA regulation.
Tuesday, 18/03/2025 | 16:06 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
The Fintech-Bank Marriage is Broken. Can Better Regulation Fix It?
- Several banks faced enforcement actions due to their fintech partnerships, with over a quarter of FDIC enforcement actions in early 2024 targeting embedded finance arrangements.
- The failure of Synapse severely impacted Evolve Bank, which previously managed around $10 billion for fintech firms like Stripe and Affirm.
Monday, 10/03/2025 | 17:59 GMT by
Kelly Brown
Revolut Joins Forces with Wizz Air Amid Singapore Moves
- Revolut teams up with Wizz Air to simplify payments for travelers.
- The fintech firm is expanding rapidly in Singapore with new features.
- CEO Nik Storonsky criticizes European startups for not working hard enough.
Friday, 07/03/2025 | 10:04 GMT by
Louis Parks
Revolut Sticks to Hybrid Work as It Moves to London HQ: Launches in Ukraine
- Despite industry trends pushing for office returns, the CEO stated: "We care more about what you do than where you do it."
- Over €1 billion has been sent to Ukraine through Revolut since 2022, mainly from Germany, the UK, Poland.
Thursday, 20/02/2025 | 17:04 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Fintech Investment Slumps to Seven-Year Low of $95.6 Billion as Rate Hikes Bite
- Despite the overall decline, Q4 2024 showed promising signs, with investment rebounding to $25.9 billion.
- “It's been a rough year for nearly everyone in the ecosystem,” said Karim Haji, Global Head of Financial Services at KPMG International.
Thursday, 20/02/2025 | 08:30 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
eToro Submits F-1 Filing for IPO with SEC, Shares and Pricing Undisclosed
- The initial public offering of eToro's shares will happen after SEC review and market conditions.
- The company’s filing under Rule 135 does not offer securities, but preparing for registration.
Wednesday, 12/02/2025 | 10:45 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
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