Tagged: investment platforms

May 28, 2026 @ 7:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has made it possible to access USDC instantly by borrowing against Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other supported assets—without selling holdings or undergoing traditional credit checks. The feature, powered by the Morpho lending protocol on Base, allows eligible users to deposit crypto as collateral and… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of the cryptocurrency exchange and digital investment platform Kraken, has received preliminary approval for a comprehensive broker-dealer, investment, and management license from Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA). This milestone marks a significant step in digital assets platform Kraken’s strategy to… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward Inc.—the parent company of the global cryptocurrency platform Kraken—has formed a strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton, a leading global investment manager renowned for its pioneering work in digital assets. Announced recently this month, the collaboration focuses on accelerating the mainstream use of tokenized investments,… Read More

May 9, 2026 @ 12:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent entity of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has taken a step toward expanding its regulated operations in the United States. On May 8, 2026, the company submitted an application to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust company charter…. Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward Inc., the company behind the well-known cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has now wrapped up its purchase of Bitnomial. The deal equips Payward with a complete, fully licensed derivatives operation in the United States that was purpose-built from the ground up for digital assets rather than… Read More

April 27, 2026 @ 3:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ:HOOD) has one of the most seamless digital investing and trading experiences, however, the investment platform continues to face challenges such as malicious phishing emails being sent to unsuspecting users. Recently, Robinhood Markets sent out an email to users explaining how consumers are… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 10:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of digital asset platform Kraken, has thrown its full support behind Operation Atlantic, a major multinational crackdown on cryptocurrency fraud. The initiative, announced on April 20, 2026, underscores the growing collaboration between crypto firms and global law enforcement agencies to tackle… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 7:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has rolled out version 2 of its MCP Server, marking a significant overhaul of the platform that connects artificial intelligence assistants to its trading infrastructure. The update aims to prioritize scalability, easier upkeep, and enhanced dependability, allowing developers and traders to interact with markets… Read More

March 24, 2026 @ 2:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset exchange Kraken continues to push boundaries in crypto trading and policy engagement with two timely announcements. On March 23, the company introduced Synthetic Pairs on its professional-grade Kraken Pro platform, streamlining complex asset conversions. Just days earlier, on March 20, parent company Payward… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Upvest, a European investment infrastructure provider, has announced the appointment of Starling Bank’s former Head of SME Banking, Symmie Swil, as UK General Manager, as the company embarks on a scale-up strategy across the region. Upvest’s Investment API enables Fintechs, banks, and wealth managers to… Read More

February 2, 2025 @ 11:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bondster, a Czech investment platform, has become a member of the Czech Fintech Association (CFA), which supports the development of technologies in financial services. Bondster thus confirms its vision to be a key player in accessible investing. Petr Polenda, CEO of Bondster said: “Joining the… Read More

January 16, 2025 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European investment platform Bondora noted recently that the year 2024 ended with growth. According to a blog post by Bondora, December marked another month of sustainable increases, with loans issued by Bondora AS, part of the Bondora Group, increasing by “11.2% month-on-month, reaching a total… Read More

January 10, 2025 @ 7:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trading and investing platform eToro has unveiled a range of tools to give users a more in-depth view of their investment performance while helping them to make informed investment decisions. Designed to help users plan, identify opportunities and benchmark their portfolio against other assets, the… Read More

December 24, 2024 @ 3:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Six of Latvia’s investment platforms—Lande, Indemo, ViaInvest, Nectaro, Debitum Investments, and TWINO—have joined forces to form an alliance dedicated to advancing transparency, trust, and innovation in the fintech industry. Together, they are focused on setting a new standard for investor confidence and collaboration in Europe’s… Read More

December 22, 2024 @ 11:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As 2024 comes to an end, investment platform Bondora has shared key highlights that made 2024 “unforgettable” for them. European investment platform Bondora noted in a blog post that this year was one for the books, and it’s all thanks to their investors, their credit… Read More

December 16, 2024 @ 7:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) noted that 2024 was an important year for Robinhood Crypto—and for the entire crypto industry. As they mark the first year of the launch of Robinhood Crypto in Europe, they take a detailed look back at the milestones they’ve achieved together…. Read More

November 9, 2024 @ 1:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bondora AS is now officially registered as a credit provider in Lithuania, according to the latest update from the European investment platform. Bondora explained in a blog post that Lithuania based customers can soon take advantage of the secure online financial services they offer across… Read More

October 19, 2024 @ 5:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PeerBerry’s business partner – real estate developer Lithome – recently revealed that it had repaid investors a EUR 435 000 loan (real estate project “Šilo 23”) and paid their investors EUR 41 648 in total interest payments. In other key updates shared recently in a… Read More

September 8, 2024 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru has introduced Smarter Investing, its new investment portal. The investment landscape is constantly evolving, and at Estateguru, they believe in “staying ahead of the curve.” And so, they are unveiling the beta version of their new Investment Portal. As noted in a blog post by… Read More

July 15, 2024 @ 1:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest Mintos Risk Score updates based on developments and data from the first quarter of 2024 are now live on Mintos. Mintos has shared the general summary of the most recent quarterly changes. This quarter, Mintos says that it “saw 5 increases in the… Read More