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Institutional Investors Lead Stablecoin Adoption Seeking Gateway to DeFi

Global study reveals growing use of stablecoin assets among wealth managers, institutional investors, and fund allocators, turning to DeFi for portfolio diversification.

Articles

Apple’s $100 Billion Formula: Why the World’s Most Profitable Tech Company Keeps Winning

When a company posts over $100 billion in quarterly revenue, it’s worth pausing and asking: how did it get there, and what does it mean? That’s exactly the milestone reached by Apple Inc. in the recent quarter: more than $100 billion in revenue, up 8 % year-over-year. At the same time, Apple’s so-called push into […]

Fintech & Ecommerce

GASA Report Shows Indonesians Lost $3.3B to Fraud This Year

Digital scams surge across Indonesia, costing billions, with customers believing public organizations should provide better fraud protection: the new GASA report calls for urgent action.

News

Financial Crime Blind Spot: Majority of Corporate Finance Firms May Be Missing AML Standards

Money laundering risks are quietly creeping into the heart of the UK’s dealmaking world, as a new FCA review warns that many corporate finance firms, crucial players in raising capital and advising on mergers and acquisitions, may be failing to meet basic anti-money laundering (AML) standards to prevent financial crime.

Blockchain & Crypto

GDF Sandbox Proves Tokenized Money Market Funds Are Legally and Technically Ready for Collateral Use in Europe and the UK

GDF sandbox becomes a turning point for the integration of digital assets into mainstream finance, as it proves the real-life utility of tokenized money market funds (TMMFs).

Finance & Economics

Gold Record-Breaking 2025 Rally: What It Means for Investors

Gold price has climbed over 50% year-to-date, surpassing $4,000 per ounce. Here’s why the precious metal reached its highest level ever and what investors should pay attention to.

News

Morgan Stanley: AI Coding Boom Set to Create More Developer Jobs, Not Eliminate Them

As artificial intelligence transforms software development, Morgan Stanley Research predicts that AI will create more jobs for developers rather than replace them.

News

Flexible Finance Boosts Retail Performance, With Bank-Backed BNPL Being The Preferred Option

Retailers offering flexible payment options such as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) and point-of-sale (POS) finance are already seeing tangible commercial benefits, according to new research from Lloyds Merchant Services. The caveat is that customers favour flexible payments offered through their existing bank relationships.

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Implementation Complexity Holds Back Embedded Finance Adoption, ClearBank Report Finds

Despite growing enthusiasm for embedded finance services, many brands remain hesitant to move from intention to action due to implementation challenges, according to ClearBank’s new report.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Ecommerce Fraud Evolves Too Fast For Retailers to Handle

Fraud in online retail is escalating at a pace that many merchants are struggling to contain, according to new research from an AI-native ecommerce fraud prevention platform Ravelin.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Invela Warns That the UK’s Smart Data Ecosystem Requires Stronger Protections Amid Rising Risks

As the UK’s smart data ecosystem expands from open banking to open finance and broader cross-sector data sharing, managing risk in real time has become a critical priority. Invela’s new white paper explores how to strengthen defences against the rising risks tied to third-party providers.

Finance & Economics

Estonia Tops Global Tax Competitiveness Rankings for 11th Consecutive Year

Estonia continues to lead the world in tax competitiveness, ranking first for the 11th year in a row, thanks to its simple, transparent, and investment-friendly tax system.

Fintech & Ecommerce

McKinsey Report Raises Stakes for Global Payments Revenues: Forecast to Surpass $3T by 2029

The 2025 McKinsey Global Payments Report estimates global payments revenues to reach $3 trillion by 2029, after generating $2.5 trillion in revenue from $2.0 quadrillion in value flows last year.

News

Rising Payment Costs Force Merchants to Rethink Payment Strategies

Wind River Payments report reveals that nearly half of merchants are encouraging their customers to pay with cash and debit cards as margin pressures mount and payment processing fees become the fastest-growing operating expense.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Half UK Shoppers Love Contactless In-Store Payments But Even More Carry Cash

An increasing number of British consumers say contactless is their favourite way to pay in-store, though cash use in stores has also grown by over 20% in two years, reports Takepayments.

News

Global Islamic Finance Assets to Reach $9.7T by 2029

The findings of the 2025 Islamic Finance Development Indicator (IFDI) Report reflect how Islamic finance is evolving beyond its traditional markets to become a more dynamic and globally integrated part of the financial system, with assets expected to surge to $9.7 trillion by 2029.