OrangeX, a global cryptocurrency exchange, has completed a $20 million Series B funding round led by Kryptos, with participation from SCI Ventures and other investors, the company said. The fundraising follows a $10 million Series A round in September 2023, also led by Kryptos with... Read More
The UK venture capital activity experienced a significant slowdown in the first seven months of 2025, with deal volume and value declining year-on-year. The pullback reflects a combination of “macroeconomic headwinds and the recalibration of investor strategies.” Yet, the UK’s diversified ecosystem and strong tech... Read More
The London Stock Exchange has become an operator that has been granted a PISCES Approval Notice (PAN) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for its Private Securities Market. The new secondary market will, for the first time, “provide private companies with access to intermittent liquidity... Read More
Cactus Custody announces a partnership with Fosun Wealth International Holdings Limited, a global so-called “Web5” (Web2 + Web3) wealth management platform. The collaboration covers institutional-grade digital asset custody and OTC trading capabilities, supporting Fosun Wealth Holdings’ global client base. Guided by a launch reliable services first,... Read More
A recent report from Financial Technology Partners (FT Partners) sheds light on the growing role of stablecoins in transforming payments and money movement, signaling a shift from niche crypto infrastructure to mainstream financial applications. The report highlights innovative fintech companies leveraging stablecoins to address real-world... Read More
In a recent milestone for the UK’s financial sector, open banking has reached over 15 million users, encompassing both individuals and businesses, as of July 2025. This figure, equivalent to nearly one in three UK adults, reflects a remarkable growth trajectory since the technology’s introduction... Read More
Chainlink, the self-described industry-standard decentralized oracle platform, is revolutionizing the blockchain ecosystem by bridging traditional finance and decentralized systems. With a focus on integrating real-world data into tokenized assets, achieving enterprise-grade certifications, collaborating with the U.S. government, and establishing a strategic token reserve, Chainlink appears......
Bank Nizwa, Oman’s largest Islamic lender, has launched an electronic mandate (E-mandate) service for direct debit payments as part of its push to expand digital banking solutions, the bank said on Sunday. The service, which complies with the Central Bank of Oman’s regulatory framework, is... Read More
World Network, the blockchain project formerly known as Worldcoin, continues to challenge the boundaries of digital identity and decentralized finance with key updates: the development of a peer-to-peer (P2P) Flashblock propagation layer for its World Chain blockchain and the opening of its flagship location in... Read More
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) unveiled a Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (NRA) resource, designed to enable countries to strengthen their risk-based strategies in combating financial crime. This resource marks a step forward in the global effort to safeguard financial systems from money laundering,... Read More