Kraken bolsters multi-asset strategy with $1.5bn NinjaTrader acquisition
Kraken claims the acquisition represents the “largest-ever deal combining TradFi and crypto”.
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Utila raises $18m Series A to scale ops platform for digital assets
Founded by Bentzi Rabi and Sam Eiderman, Utila has now raised $30 million to date.
Blockchain start-up Halliday lands $20m Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz
The Series A brings Halliday’s total funding to date to over $26 million.
MoonPay buys German stablecoin payment infrastructure start-up Iron
The deal is MoonPay’s second acquisition so far in 2025, following its purchase of Helio in January.
Crypto payments start-up Mesh bags $82m in Series B funding round
An undisclosed majority of the investment was settled in PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoin.
The evolution of private equity: AI and tech disruption
As AI and tech innovation sweep through the industry, PE firms face a stark reality: adapt or be left behind.
Video: FinovateEurope 2025 – what’s hot in fintech?
At FinovateEurope 2025, FinTech Futures asked attendees what trends the industry should be keeping an eye on.
US crypto exchange Kraken secures EMI licence in UK
The EMI approval adds to Kraken’s recent acquisition of an EU MiFID licence in February.
1Money Network builds leadership team with execs from OKX, Binance and Ripple
Emerging from stealth in January, 1Money Network is building a Layer 1 payments network for stablecoins.
February 2025: Top five payments stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top payments stories from February.
February 2025: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
MoneyGram names former Klarna VP Luke Tuttle as new CTO
Tuttle previously served as president and CTO at Multichannel Consulting.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Hyperline, Nilus, Klearly, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
Goldman Sachs launches Capital Solutions group to grow private credit and equity business
The new group will be led by Pete Lyon and Mahesh Saireddy.
Chainalysis acquires AI fraud detection solution Alterya
Alterya’s technology and team will now be integrated into Chainalysis’ blockchain data platform.
MoonPay acquires Helio to enhance crypto payment services
The all-equity deal is valued at $175 million, according to a Fox Business report.
Gemini bolsters European expansion efforts with new leadership additions
Gemini has named Mark Jennings as head of Europe and Daniel Slutzkin as head of UK.
Bullish Group secures cryptoasset licences in Germany, names new managing director
Bullish has secured cryptoasset custody, proprietary trading, and principal brokerage licences from BaFin.
Fintech in 2025: The industry’s predictions for the year ahead
We take a look at some of the fintech predictions being made by industry experts for 2025.
2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the year
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top partnership stories of the year.
2024: Top five payments stories of the year
FinTech Futures reviews some of the year’s top advancements and stories in payments.
2024 in review: the key fintech trends of the year
FinTech Futures reflects on the key trends and developments that shaped the fintech sector in 2024.
Webinar | On-demand | Real-time payment processing: beyond traditional banking
Join us for an insightful session on how enterprises can revolutionise their global payment operations.
The What the FinTech? podcast | Season five’s jailed buzzwords
We run down all the buzzwords our podcast guests wanted gone from the industry this year.
What the FinTech? | S.5 Episode 24 | 2024 in review and predictions for 2025
Guests Dave Wallace and Dharmesh Mistry take a look back over the year in fintech and discuss what 2025 might bring.
FinTech Futures Jobs: The UK tech roles poised for growth in 2025
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
The evolution of digital identity in financial services
Solution providers and financial firms need to innovate continuously to meet evolving digital identity requirements.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Sandbox Wealth, ThreatFabric, Centrapay, and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
FinTech Futures Jobs: How to get paid more at work in 2025
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
November 2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
State of play: payment hubs
Payment hubs are increasingly seen as an attractive solution to manage the new world of payments.
Goldman Sachs to spin out technology platform GS DAP into independent business
GS DAP has operated as part of Goldman Sachs’ Digital Assets business since launching in 2022.
PayTech Awards 2025 now open for entries
Nominations for the PayTech Awards 2025 are now open, with the deadline for entries set for 14 March.
US presidential election: What’s next for US fintech under Trump?
Following the US presidential election, what can the country’s fintech sector expect from Trump’s second term?
Demystify Podcast: GITEX Global 2024 special
Hosts Dave and Dharmesh speak with four financial services leaders at this year’s GITEX Global event in Dubai.
Sibos 2024: Oiling the wheels of trade with digitalisation
Digitalisation is driving sweeping changes throughout the global trade ecosystem.
The rise of decentralised finance (DeFi): opportunities and challenges
DeFi is well-positioned to disrupt traditional finance in a number of ways.
October 2024: Top five fintech partnership stories of the month
FinTech Futures takes a look back at five of the top fintech partnership stories of the month.
Sibos 2024: The rise of digital wallets and the future of cross-border payments
Cross-border payments are evolving, with digital wallets becoming a crucial part of the global financial ecosystem.
Sibos 2024: The convergence of TradFi and DeFi with Chainlink – video interview
Sergey Nazarov details the latest tools and strategies for integrating blockchain technology with TradFi systems.
