Ledgible, the leading institutional and enterprise digital asset tax and accounting platform, has joined The Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), the global representative of the alternative investment industry. With around 2,100 corporate members in over 60 countries, AIMA’s fund manager members collectively manage more than $2.5 trillion in hedge fund and private credit assets.

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When embarking on a new business venture, entrepreneurs often find themselves faced with a myriad of crucial decisions. One decision that typically garners a significant amount of attention is the naming of the startup. While some might consider it a minor detail, the name of a startup can play a substantial role in its success. So, how important is a startup's name? Let's dive in and discuss.

Kanastra, a capital markets infrastructure fintech in Brazil, is today announcing a $13 million seed round investment, one of the largest at this stage in Latin America. The investment was co-led by Valor Capital and Quona Capital, alongside QED Investors, Actyus, Collaborative, Crestone, Grão, Endeavor, Clocktower, Latitud, and Norte. The founders of multiple Latin American companies such as Creditas, OpenCo, CERC, Guiabolso, Conta Simples and Hasdex have also participated in the round.  

KlariVis, the data and analytics partner of choice for community banks nationwide, proudly announced the launch of its newly redesigned website today. The enhanced site aims to simplify the research process and educate community banks seeking effective strategies to leverage their data through analytics.

Provenir, a global leader in data and AI-powered credit risk decisioning software, today announced the launch of its podcast “The Disruptor Sessions: The Visionary's Guide to Fintech.”

The payment gateway market is set to reach $98.2 billion by 2030, studies show - ushering in a new era for e-commerce businesses and leading one company - Exactly.com - to announce its ambition to become the go-to partner in payments.

Avaloq, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, and BlackRock, through its Aladdin Wealth business, have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing their investment technology solutions for wealth managers and private banks. As part of the strategic partnership, BlackRock is making a minority investment in Avaloq.   

4Trans, a fintech specialising in financial products for supply chain and logistics companies, has announced a significant but undisclosed pre-Series A from Zero Gravity Capital.

iDenfy, a global RegTech startup offering AI-based identity verification and fraud prevention solutions, announced partnering with LeakIX, a cybersecurity platform that collects and analyzes Internet data, helping organizations mitigate security risks. To enhance payment fraud detection and prevent fake accounts from subscribing to LeakIX services, the company integrated iDenfy’s ID verification solution.