·      Partnership positions IRIS as a pioneer in the embedded finance space, enabling it to capitalise on the massive growth potential and demand for these capabilities. 

·      The latest Small Business Index reveals that over a third of UK SMEs experience cash-flow difficulties due to late payments. 

Elon Musk, a well-known crypto enthusiast, argued that Bitcoin mining was now moving to renewable energy, increasing its green share. 

But as recent findings would have it, this is not the case. The Bitcoin mining carbon footprint has been steadily rising, and China's current ban on crypto use only fueled it further. Research shows that carbon emissions have increased by 17% following the crackdown. 

Azentio Software, a Singapore-headquartered technology firm owned by funds advised by 

Insurtech pioneer to guide expansion of Kinetic Insurance:

smarter insurance for broker and policyholder through reduced injuries

Levy’s experience in strategic leadership is set to overcome charities and supply chain challenges to create seamless and transparent donation solution.

To accelerate its investment into the charities sector, digital payments expert, PayPoint, has named Jason Levy to lead the Strategic Development and Partnerships plans. The appointment confirms PayPoint’s ambition to become the market-leading omni-channel payment and donations solutions partner for the charity sector.

Expands US footprint in response to client demand for Level 3 Data and Analytics

BMLL, the leading, independent provider of harmonized, historical Level 3 data and analytics, today announced the appointment of Tim Baker as Senior Adviser. Based in New York, Baker will be responsible for growing BMLL’s US client base, developing and implementing the company's growth strategy in the region.

EUR Extends Slide, USD/JPY Hits 5-Year High; Stocks Tumble

People are only now waking up to the Food Threat.

Oil game may be over for the moment.

Military strikes within 10km of Polish border likely to overwhelm modest peace talks as the day progresses.

• Nearly two thirds (62%) of consumers would avoid merchants with a poor payment experience and 22% would avoid them even if they needed to use them.
• Less than a tenth (6%) of UK adults would continue to shop as normal with a company if they experienced a poor payment experience with them.
• Such a commercial risk for businesses makes investment in checkout technology critical, and will drive e-commerce investment trends

Encompass’ £25 million capital raise will be used to automate KYC for banks on an international scale

Encompass Corporation, the provider of intelligently automated Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions, today announced the completion of a successful capital raise of £25M.

Perennial Partners, a major Australian investment management company, served as the lead investor, joined by financial services focused principal investing firm Serendipity Capital, Seven Seat Capital, and FinTech investment firm Microequities Asset Management.