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Imprint Reaches Unicorn Status, Highlighting Resilience in US Fintech Funding
Fintech & Ecommerce

Imprint Reaches Unicorn Status, Highlighting Resilience in US Fintech Funding

US-based co-branded card specialist Imprint has joined the ranks of fintech unicorns after closing a major funding round that underscores renewed investor confidence in differentiated payment platforms.

Asian Wealth Gradually Integrates Crypto into Fintech Strategies
Blockchain & Crypto

Asian Wealth Gradually Integrates Crypto into Fintech Strategies

New data suggests digital assets are becoming an increasingly established, though still selective, component of wealth management across Asia.

Tether Backs Italian Humanoid Robotics Firm Generative Bionics in $81M Funding Round
Blockchain & Crypto

Tether Backs Italian Humanoid Robotics Firm Generative Bionics in $81M Funding Round

Tether deepens its AI and robotics strategy with an $81 million investment in Italy’s Generative Bionics to advance humanoid robots and “Physical AI.”

Airwallex Raises $330 Million Series G at $8 Billion Valuation, Eyes U.S. Expansion
Fintech & Ecommerce

Airwallex Raises $330 Million Series G at $8 Billion Valuation, Eyes U.S. Expansion

Airwallex secures $330 million in Series G funding, reinforcing its position as a global fintech leader and establishing San Francisco as a second headquarters.

APAC Insurers Shift Toward External Asset Management as Private Markets Expand, CWAN Survey Finds
Finance & Economics

APAC Insurers Shift Toward External Asset Management as Private Markets Expand, CWAN Survey Finds

A new Clearwater Analytics survey shows 67% of APAC insurers plan to increase their use of external asset managers as private markets grow and technology reshapes investment operations.

Moldova’s State Aid Scheme Opens Strong Opportunities for Foreign Strategic Investors
Finance & Economics

Moldova’s State Aid Scheme Opens Strong Opportunities for Foreign Strategic Investors

Invest Moldova welcomes foreign investors seeking a competitive edge, unveiling a State Aid Scheme that delivers substantial financial incentives and positions Moldova as one of the most attractive strategic manufacturing hubs in the European neighbourhood.

Top Fintech & Fintech-Adjacent Funding Deals in November 2025 Last Week
Fintech & Ecommerce

Top Fintech & Fintech-Adjacent Funding Deals in November 2025 Last Week

As we reached the end of November 2025, a number of fintech and fintech-adjacent startups closed significant funding rounds, highlighting ongoing investor confidence in innovation across AI, wealth-tech, digital banking, and financial inclusion.

CoinEx Launches Dual Investment, Offering High-Yield Crypto Opportunities
Blockchain & Crypto

CoinEx Launches Dual Investment, Offering High-Yield Crypto Opportunities

CoinEx has officially launched its Dual Investment product, providing cryptocurrency users with new ways to potentially earn high yields through dual-currency settlement strategies.

Should We Expect 2025 Crypto Santa Claus Rally?
Blockchain & Crypto

Should We Expect 2025 Crypto Santa Claus Rally?

Have you ever heard of a crypto Santa Claus rally? Imagine this: over the past 11 years, the crypto market has soared during the holiday season 9 times, giving investors cheerful gains at the end of December. Will we see the same pattern this year? That’s a great question to explore.

African Development Fund Approves Additional 28 Million Dollars to Strengthen Benin Private Sector Growth
Finance & Economics

African Development Fund Approves Additional 28 Million Dollars to Strengthen Benin Private Sector Growth

A new round of financing from the African Development Fund aims to accelerate private sector development, enhance economic zones, and reinforce climate and governance reforms as Benin advances toward stronger, more diversified economic growth.

Singapore Launches First Fully-Insured Physical Gold Fund, Democratizing Gold Ownership for Retail Investors
Finance & Economics

Singapore Launches First Fully-Insured Physical Gold Fund, Democratizing Gold Ownership for Retail Investors

A new gold fund backed by physical bullion and vaulted in Singapore is set to redefine access to precious-metal investments, offering retail investors institutional-grade gold exposure with unprecedented ease.

AI-Powered Portfolio Tools Set to Transform Wealth Management as Wealth Pools Surge
Finance & Economics

AI-Powered Portfolio Tools Set to Transform Wealth Management as Wealth Pools Surge

With the wealth management industry in Asia projected to reach $363 trillion by 2026, AI-driven portfolio tools are emerging as a defining factor for firms aiming to capture the coming wave of growth.

Africa Finance Corporation Secures US$75 Million BADEA Credit Line to Accelerate Continental Infrastructure Growth
Finance & Economics

Africa Finance Corporation Secures US$75 Million BADEA Credit Line to Accelerate Continental Infrastructure Growth

AFC strengthens its long-term development capacity through a new US$75 million facility from BADEA, reinforcing a strategic partnership aimed at advancing transformational infrastructure across Africa.

Sierra Leone Joins ICIEC as 51st Member, Enhancing Trade and Investment Opportunities in West Africa
Finance & Economics

Sierra Leone Joins ICIEC as 51st Member, Enhancing Trade and Investment Opportunities in West Africa

The Republic of Sierra Leone has joined ICIEC as its 51st member, opening new avenues for Shariah-compliant insurance and investment solutions to boost trade and attract foreign investment in West Africa.

Top 5 Fintech Investment Deals This Week
Fintech & Ecommerce

Top 5 Fintech Investment Deals This Week

When the capital market gets selective and seeks blue-chip investment opportunities, these five fintechs still raised big, and here’s why it matters.

Bitget Wallet Expanded Services for Trading Real-World Financial Assets on Blockchain
Blockchain & Crypto

Bitget Wallet Expanded Services for Trading Real-World Financial Assets on Blockchain

Bitget Wallet app now supports more options for trading tokenized stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and it has introduced new stock-linked perpetual futures.