MoonPay and Tangem Join Forces to Expand DeFi Accessibility
December 10, 20253 min
The integration delivers seamless crypto on and offramping through the Tangem app
Progressive Insurance and Best Egg Enhance Access to Personal Loans
December 10, 20253 min
The expanded relationship will make Best Egg personal loans available through Progressive's ecosystem, reaching millions of customers.
ADI Foundation Launches ADI Chain’s Mainnet and ADI Utility Token
December 10, 20256 min
ADI Foundation launches ADI Chain mainnet and native ADI utility token, unlocking a purpose-built Layer-2 blockchain for governments, regulated institutions, and real-world applications. Backed by a fast-growing ecosystem, ADI Foundation now counts partnerships with 50+ institutions in 20+ countries, with over 500 million people within reach, and pilots for identity, payments, energy, registries, and real estate. The ADI Foundation, an Abu Dhabi-based organization building sovereign-grade blockchain infrastructure, announced today the launch of ADI Chain’s mainnet and ADI...
LoanBud Expands Southeastern Operations with New Fort Lauderdale Office
December 10, 20254 min
LoanBud, the rapidly expanding fintech marketplace dedicated to connecting entrepreneurs to Small Business Administration (SBA) financing, announced it is expanding and has opened a new office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Operations began in November at 110 East Broward Boulevard. LoanBud is planning to add 20 new hires in 2026. Opening the new office marks a strategic expansion of LoanBud’s presence in the Southeast, adding to its headquarters in New York City and a regional office in Orangeburg,...
Automation Strengthens Fraud Prevention at the Teller Window
December 10, 202514 min
Financial institutions are rethinking branch roles as automation emerges as a powerful tool to combat OTC fraud, enhance security, and improve customer experience.
First Connect Surpasses $500M GWP Following Centana Investment
December 10, 20257 min
First Connect, a modern digital insurance marketplace connecting insurance carriers with independent agents, announced it has surpassed $500 million in gross written premium (GWP) in 2025. The milestone comes one year after Centana Growth Partners acquired a majority stake in the company, following a year of meaningful expansion, product innovation, and expanded carrier and agency relationships. The company’s momentum comes as independent agencies continue to gain market share, positioning First Connect at the center of...
Zirtue Updates its Relationship-Based Lending Platform
December 9, 20255 min
Zirtue is taking “Zirtue Bill Pay Loans, Powered by Friends & Family” to the next level. People can now select a bill from over 40,000 billers and easily request a loan from friends or family, with payments made directly through Zirtue Pay. Zirtue, the world’s leading relationship-based lending app with a mission to drive financial inclusion, announces today a significant update to Zirtue’s relationship-based lending platform called “Bill Pay Loans.” This first-of-its-kind feature allows people...
Capital Bank Accelerates SBA Growth with a Strategic Expansion of SBA Team
December 9, 20254 min
Capital Bank, N.A., announced today the expansion of its Small Business Administration (SBA) team with the addition of several experienced SBA professionals. This strategic move enhances the bank’s SBA capabilities and positions Capital Bank to grow its national presence in small business lending. Leading the expanded group is Kirk Beason, Head of SBA, an accomplished SBA and credit executive with more than two decades of experience managing government-guaranteed lending programs. Kirk has held senior leadership roles overseeing...
Plume Announced the Launch of RWA Nest Vaults
December 9, 20257 min
Nest vaults with assets from WisdomTree, Hamilton Lane, BlackOpal and issuers including Securitize and SuperState mark the beginning of a new yield economy for Solana.
CoinShares 2026 Outlook: Digital Assets Move From Disruption to Integration
December 9, 20258 min
Flagship Research report charts the rise of 'hybrid finance' as blockchain merges with traditional financial infrastructure