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Linedata deepens Broadridge NYFIX tie-up for T+1 shift
Fintech

Linedata deepens Broadridge NYFIX tie-up for T+1 shift

Linedata widens Broadridge NYFIX access for asset managers as UK, European and APAC firms brace for faster settlement and tighter post-trade controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
BlueSnap launches direct SAP ERP payments integration
Software-as-a-Service

BlueSnap launches direct SAP ERP payments integration

BlueSnap seals SAP certification for direct ERP payments link as global businesses seek simpler reconciliation across currencies and entities.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Bitget launches CFD copy trading amid market volatility
Crypto

Bitget launches CFD copy trading amid market volatility

Bitget adds CFD copy trading as volatility lifts daily volume above USD $6 billion and draws more crypto users into gold, oil and forex.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Wise plans Nasdaq move as balances hit GBP £29.4bn
Fintech

Wise plans Nasdaq move as balances hit GBP £29.4bn

Wise posts higher transfer volumes and customer balances as it targets a Nasdaq primary listing in May 2026 while keeping London.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Confirmo wins Irish approval for stablecoin payments
Crypto

Confirmo wins Irish approval for stablecoin payments

Confirmo secures dual Irish licensing for stablecoin payments, positioning its European hub to serve businesses ahead of the EU's 2026 MiCA deadline.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace
Gaming

G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace

G2A teams up with epay to broaden its marketplace with hundreds of gaming and entertainment gift cards as demand for prepaid digital spending grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal
Software-as-a-Service

Apax backs MillTech in USD $60 million growth deal

Apax Digital takes stake in London FX risk firm MillTech in USD $60 million deal as North American expansion gathers pace.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX
Crypto

Aspire partners with J.P. Morgan on cross-border FX

Aspire taps J.P. Morgan Payments for cross-border FX as the Singapore fintech expands wallet conversions in SGD, USD, GBP, EUR and HKD.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
AIFO launches UK trading platform amid retail boom
Fintech

AIFO launches UK trading platform amid retail boom

AIFO launches UK trading education platform as retail investing surges, targeting part-time traders with capital access, risk rules and Academy training.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Diverging paths: Monzo quits, Revolut hunts US charter
Disaster Recovery

Diverging paths: Monzo quits, Revolut hunts US charter

Monzo abandons its US expansion and cuts about 50 jobs as Revolut pushes for a banking charter to build a direct American lending business.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

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Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX
Crypto

Macropod lists Australian-dollar stablecoin AUDM on OKX

Macropod's AUDM lands on OKX Australia as Drew Bradford and Kate Cooper revive NAB stablecoin ties in a push for faster payments.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
CommBank barometer shows high FX hedging among firms
Risk & Compliance

CommBank barometer shows high FX hedging among firms

CommBank's new FX Barometer finds Australian companies and superannuation funds are hedging heavily, with exporters covering 86 per cent of exposure.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury
Crypto

UK campaign urges faster stablecoin rules from Treasury

UK business groups and payments firms warn Treasury delays on stablecoin policy are holding back sterling-backed tokens and cross-border finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month
Edmonton SMBs get CAD $8.4M in tariff aid for trade automation
Manufacturing

Edmonton SMBs get CAD $8.4M in tariff aid for trade automation

Edmonton firms win CAD $8.4 million tariff aid as PrairiesCan backs automation, hiring and export expansion to shield jobs from trade shocks.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto
Crypto

Japan institutional investors turn more bullish on crypto

Japan institutions grow more bullish on crypto as Nomura survey shows stronger diversification interest and rising appetite for stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
GCEX strikes Cumberland liquidity deal for crypto trades
Fintech

GCEX strikes Cumberland liquidity deal for crypto trades

GCEX adds Cumberland's spot crypto liquidity for institutional clients via XplorSpot, boosting regulated access and execution across European markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
Coinbase wins Australia licence for retail derivatives
Crypto

Coinbase wins Australia licence for retail derivatives

Coinbase Australia secures ASIC approval for retail derivatives, paving the way for crypto and equity perpetuals before broader regulated products.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month