SEC Attributes X Hack to SIM Swap Attack
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reports that a "SIM swap" attack was responsible for the hack on its X account earlier this month. On...
Bank of England Seeks Feedback on Payment Innovations
The Bank of England is seeking input from the private sector regarding its roadmap for innovation in money and payments. The central bank has released...
ING to Divest 85% Stake in Fintech Spin-Off Cobase to Alpha Group
UK-based Alpha Group is set to acquire 85% of Cobase, a fintech developed with the support of ING that allows corporations to manage their banking...
EBA Releases Final Guidelines for Managing ESG Risks
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released specific requirements for managing ESG-related risks. The guidelines outline how institutions should identify, measure, manage, and monitor ESG...
Santander Pledges €100 Million Fund to Support Spanish Startups
Banco Santander has announced the launch of a comprehensive suite of products and services aimed at innovative, scalable startups in Spain that demonstrate growth potential....
The Impact of Mainstream Biodiversity on Private Finance
A key takeaway from COP16 is that mobilizing private finance will play a crucial role in determining the scale of progress in the coming years;...
Tink Introduces Risk Engine for Seamless Instant Payments
Open banking platform Tink has introduced a rules-based risk engine designed to safeguard merchants from fraud during instant payment processes. Tink's new feature, Risk Signals,...
Ghana Launches Blockchain-Enabled Credentials and Central Bank Digital Currency for International Trade
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) focused on the use of digital credentials for international trade and CBDC-based cross-border payments....
HTX Investigates the Effects of Trump’s Policy on the Cryptocurrency Sector
HTX, a digital asset exchange, has published its 2025 crypto outlook, providing insights into the key developments of 2024 and the trends to watch in...
HSBC Allocates $1 Billion in Funding for Climate Tech Startups
HSBC has announced its plan to provide $1 billion in financing to early-stage climate tech companies globally. This funding aims to support innovative companies developing...