Next Securities establishes first overseas subsidiary, Next Markets Corp., in Delaware, U.S. A strategic step in building the foundation for Next Securities' global growth
The Saudi Central Bank and Ant International, a leading global digital payment, digitisation, and financial technology provider, will launch cross-border QR code payments between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) national payment scheme, mada, and Ant International’s global wallet gateway, Alipay+, in 2026 to drive digitisation and inclusive growth for local merchants. “We are deeply honoured to support the ambitious goals of Vision 2030 and build on the strong digital infrastructure by SAMA to enhance...
Proof, the leading identity authorization network, today announced that Ian Macallister has joined the company as EVP of Strategy and Business Development. Macallister brings decades of experience bringing together legacy financial systems and emerging fintech to support Proof’s mission of embedding high-assurance, legally verifiable identity across the financial ecosystem. Macallister most recently served in senior leadership roles at Plaid, Unit21, and Early Warning (Zelle), where he spearheaded partnerships and product strategy at the intersection of...
Andrew Ralich, Andrew Ramos, Jesse Johnson, Padman Perumal and Steve Braverman join LMP’s network of experts
Twenty-five years after the USA PATRIOT Act reshaped financial crime compliance, AI is ushering in the next major shift, particularly in the time- and resource-intensive process of Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD). In this byline, David Caruso, a veteran in AML compliance and VP at WorkFusion, would outline how AI technologies like natural language processing, machine learning, and intelligent document processing are helping financial institutions automate manual steps, reduce risk, and shift focus back to high-value...
KUN, Asia’s leading stablecoin-based payment and embedded finance platform, has successfully completed its Series A funding round with significant oversubscription. Existing investors BAI Capital and GSR Ventures doubled down on their commitments, and two new strategic investors— a Hong Kong-listed conglomerate and Eternium Global—joined the round. Since its inception 20 months ago, KUN has raised over USD 50 million in total, reinforcing its early-mover advantage and leadership position in the industry. This financing marks a key milestone in KUN’s ongoing...
PrimeXBT, a global multi-asset broker, has been awarded the title of Best Crypto Broker in Latin America by World Finance in its 2025 awards. This recognition highlights PrimeXBT’s commitment to delivering world-class service, industry-leading conditions, and a platform experience tailored to the needs of LATAM traders. The award reflects PrimeXBT’s strong position in the region, where clients can access Crypto Futures and Crypto CFDs with deep liquidity, transparent pricing, and leverage of up to 200x. Through one unified ecosystem, users...
Three of the four largest U.S. banks now BioCatch customers, as world's leading banks continue to recognize behavior as foundational to financial crime prevention
KuCoin, a global cryptocurrency exchange leader, celebrates a remarkable first half of 2025, marked by strong growth, bold innovation, and enhanced compliance. With over 41 million registered users, the platform also set new benchmarks for security and compliance. Security and compliance have always been KuCoin’s top strategic priorities and the foundation of its success. KuCoin solidified its position by achieving SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 certifications, underscoring its commitment to user safety. An...
Singapore headquartered Coda acquires Recharge, Europe’s leading prepaid payments platform, expanding global reach and deepening direct-to-consumer capabilities. Built on strong partnerships with publishers like Electronic Arts, Activision, and Riot Games, the acquisition accelerates Coda’s move into new categories and consumer segments. Combined business processed over US$1.75B in 2024, reaching 200M+ users across 180+ markets. Coda, a global leader in digital content monetization headquartered in Singapore, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Recharge, Europe’s leading prepaid payments platform, headquartered in Amsterdam. The...
