Monzo, a top digital bank, experienced a several-hour outage this past week. The American Banker reported that users experienced failed payments and challenges in reaching customer support. On the Monzo community board, a representative stated that as soon as platform issues were identified, they activated... Read More
GrowthPal, co-founded by Maneesh Bhandari, Shalu Mitruka and Amaresh Shirsat, announced a $2.6 million funding round to accelerate its AI-powered M&A copilot for deal sourcing and execution. The round was led by Ideaspring Capital with participation from angel investors. The capital will support product development... Read More
CB Insights released a research report covering the artificial intelligence sector’s evolution over the past year. The analysis highlights unprecedented venture capital inflows, shifting deal dynamics, and breakthroughs in areas like robotics and agent technologies, while underscoring challenges such as escalating costs and market consolidation.... Read More
tZERO Group and North Capital Investment Technology announced Agora, a technology network connecting alternative trading systems (ATS) to enable broader market access for tokenized securities and other private securities. Agora will allow securities listed on one ATS to be accessible to qualified subscribers of another ATS, expanding... Read More
Ripple has unveiled a multi-year partnership with LMAX Group, a key player in the global foreign exchange (FX) and cryptocurrency trading arena. As part of this collaboration, Ripple is committing $150 million in funding to bolster LMAX’s expansion across multiple asset classes. This initiative highlights... Read More
State Street Bank and Trust Company has introduced its new Digital Asset Platform. Announced recently, from Boston, Massachusetts, this initiative aims to streamline the creation and management of tokenized financial products, effectively linking established finance with emerging digital ecosystems. The platform serves as a foundation... Read More
The latest confrontation between President Donald Trump and the US Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward assets insulated from political influence, with Bitcoin “a beneficiary”. This is the analysis from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirms he is facing a federal criminal investigation linked... Read More
Deepgram, the real-time API platform targeting the Voice AI economy, has raised $130 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation. The round was led by AVP, an independent global investment platform dedicated to high-growth technology companies across Europe and North America. All... Read More
Monnai, a provider of identity and risk data infrastructure, has announced a fresh infusion of $12 million in equity funding. This round, spearheaded by Motive Partners and backed by repeat investors Commerce Ventures and 500 Global, pushes the company’s cumulative capital raised beyond $23 million.... Read More
dLocal Ltd, a payments platform specializing in emerging markets, is set to significantly strengthen its footprint in Asia during 2026. The Uruguay-based fintech company, which enables global merchants to seamlessly connect with consumers in high-growth regions across Latin America and Asia, views the continent as... Read More