Over 50% of online users don’t like to see targeted ads when they search for a topic, according to Statista. This paradox could explain the growing trend of internet users downloading software or browser extensions designed to avoid those ads, creating a new challenge for financial brands looking to promote their products or services. 

Woli, the money management platform that provides children and teenagers with the tools to manage their finances, is partnering with Paynetics, one of Europe’s leading providers of embedded finance, to power their payment accounts and Visa cards.As Woli scales across Europe, Paynetics offers the agility and speed crucial for growth in a competitive market.

Fusion Risk Management, Inc. ("Fusion"), a leading provider of cloud-based operational resilience, business continuity, and risk management solutions, has announced general availability of its AI-powered assistant Fusion Resilience Copilot™ following a successful global beta program. Resilience Copilot™ is pre-configured to answer critical questions at the click of a button, providing insights and recommendations.

Nav, the leading financial health platform for small businesses, announced a partnership with Gusto, which provides an integrated, all-in-one platform that automates and simplifies payroll, benefits, and HR.

Volt, the global real-time payments platform, has secured an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

ether.fi, the leading liquid restaking protocol, announces a $23M funding round, led by Bullish Capital and CoinFund. ether.fi has established itself as the leader in liquid restaking with over $1.6B in total value locked (TVL) - up 15x since the beginning of 2024 - and approximately 71,000 unique wallets holding its restaking token, eETH.

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, the ways in which we store and manage data is also undergoing a pivotal transformation, especially in the realm of biometrics. The growing demand for seamless and secure authentication has propelled the widespread adoption of biometrics, with adoption rates for 18-34 year-olds reaching 75%.

audax Financial Technology, a comprehensive digital banking technology solutions provider backed by Standard Chartered, and Thought Machine, a global leader in next-generation core banking technology, have announced a strategic partnership to transform and modernise the banking technology landscape.

Surfboard Payments, a leader in innovative payment solutions, proudly announces the launch of its comprehensive omni-solution. This advanced offering is meticulously designed to cater to the intricate needs of partners and merchants demanding a cohesive system for both online and in-store payments.

2023 saw cross-border payments navigate complicated landscapes. Global remittance flows continued their ascent, albeit at a slower pace, highlighting regional disparities and vulnerability to economic headwinds like higher prices and slower growth. Could blockchain be the transformative technology that builds a truly inclusive, efficient, and accessible ecosystem for sending money across borders?