Tag: Markets

December 15, 2023

UK-based fintech SumUp has secured €285 million (around $307 million) in fresh funding as the company looks to pursue international growth opportunities and broaden its suite of payment services for SMEs. The company’s latest capital raise was led by Sixth […]

December 14, 2023

One of the most prominent cryptocurrency exchanges situated in the United States, Coinbase, has just announced a considerable increase of its service offerings. It is also important to note that this expansion is geared towards institutional investors located outside of […]

December 14, 2023

Through a multi-year partnership, US Eagle FCU will make use of Lumin Digital’s cloud-based digital banking infrastructure, which includes features such as savings plans, financial guidance, personalised spending insights and real-time app updates. The new mobile app will enable individuals […]

December 13, 2023

In a groundbreaking turn of events, the Bitcoin Ordinals market experienced an unprecedented surge, a staggering $36 million in trading volume on Dec. 12, setting a new record. This surge was primarily attributed to the recent listing of BRC-20 SATS […]

December 13, 2023

It’s the ability to swiftly turn an asset into cash without significantly impairing its value. High liquidity indicates a healthy market with plenty of buyers and sellers, which promotes smooth transactions and stable prices. It ensures that investors can profitably […]

December 12, 2023

2023 was a defining year for artificial intelligence, in particular generative AI (GenAI), which experienced a huge surge in popularity following the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. As we move into 2024, Capgemini predicts AI will become “deeply rooted” […]

December 11, 2023

The world of real estate investing has been transformed by the advent of investor portals, offering a digital gateway to a myriad of investment opportunities. These platforms have made it easier for investors to discover, evaluate, and invest in properties […]

December 11, 2023

The investment arm of UK-based pension fund M&G has invested $20 million in the country’s first regulated Bitcoin derivatives exchange, Global Futures & Options Holdings (GFO-X). An announcement from M&G and GFO-X outlined the investment details, which forms part of […]

December 8, 2023

Igloo, a regional insurtech in Asia, has closed a US$36 million Pre-Series C funding round. Global investment firm Eurazeo, through its insurtech fund backed by the insurer BNP Paribas Cardif, led the investment. At the same time, Openspace and La […]

December 7, 2023

The programme showcases 40 trailblazing companies and 10 of the most trusted industry leaders across the fintech ecosystem. Companies in the 2024 cohort – the fifth edition – span from countries including Canada, Europe, the Middle East, the UK and […]

December 7, 2023

The global market for Call Centers estimated at US$314.5 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$494.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.8% over the analysis period 2022-2030. In-House, one of […]

December 6, 2023

According to the U.S. Small Business Association, small businesses make up 99.9% of the nation’s business landscape. With such a large pool, one would expect that seamless access to financial services would be fairly easy to come by. But that […]

December 6, 2023

The nature of money is tragically one of the most unexamined and vital questions in modern society. Over the course of history, different monetary systems have risen and fallen as technology progressed and new forms of money emerged that were […]

December 5, 2023

The total market capitalization of the cryptocurrency market surged past $1.55 trillion on Dec. 5, driven by remarkable weekly gains of 14.5% for Bitcoin and 11% for Ether. Notably, this milestone, marking the highest level in 19 months, propelled Bitcoin […]

December 4, 2023

PayPal’s introduction of its native stablecoin, PayPal USD, has sparked heated debates within the crypto industry regarding its possible sway on payments and wider crypto adoption. While this step seems to be a big jump toward accepting cryptocurrencies in regular […]

November 30, 2023

Throughout the month, we have focused on the latest payment innovations, upcoming payment trends and the overall future of payments. But now, we turn our attention back to the most well-established forms of payment and money: cash. As the world […]

November 29, 2023

The Financial Stability Board (FSB) report, along with other sources, offers significant insights into the impact of multifunction crypto-asset intermediaries (MCIs) and key market events, such as the collapse of FTX in November 2022 and the crypto-asset market turmoil in […]

November 29, 2023

Generative AI is rapidly altering the landscape for e-commerce professionals with applications ranging from effective supply chain management to tailored client experiences. The application of generative AI has transformed e-commerce and offered cutting-edge fixes to improve almost all facets of […]

November 29, 2023

Last week’s settlement by Binance and its now-former CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) and the SEC is representative of a larger shift taking place in the crypto ecosystem that is seeing the stature of regulated entities rise in prominence, according to […]

November 21, 2023

Crypto markets were subjected to a heavy dose of volatility on Nov. 21 as the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and U.S. Treasury announced a $4.3-billion settlement with Binance and that former Binance CEO […]