Spiko secures $22M Series A to bring US-style cash optimisation to Europe
Cate Lawrence / tech - Tokenised infrastructure fintech Spiko has raised $22 million in Series A funding.As of today, $25 trillion sits idly in European bank deposits, missing out on yields, capital efficiency, and essentia...
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Couche-Tard Abandons Multi-Billion Dollar 7-Eleven Acquisition Bid
Couche-Tard has decided to withdraw its multi-billion-dollar bid to acquire 7-Eleven’s owner, citing strategic reconsiderations in a turbulent market. The pullout, reported with slight discrepancies in the bid value, leaves industry watchers speculating on potential next moves. Analysts note that the decision may signal broader market caution as regulatory and competitive pressures mount.
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Bank of America Earnings Show Mixed Financial Signals
Bank of America’s quarterly report delivered a revenue miss despite an impressively bulging loan book and robust trading activity. The results paint a picture of financial acrobatics, where strong sales meet a revenue stumble and rate-cut forecasts hang in the balance.
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Anthropic Targets Wall Street with New ‘Claude for Financial Services’ AI Suite
Markus Kasanmascheff / winbuzzer - Anthropic launches 'Claude for Financial Services,' an AI suite backed by Amazon, to challenge OpenAI with real-time data integrations for financial analysis.The post Anthropic Targets Wall Street with New ‘Claude for Financial Services’ AI Suite appeared…
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Grayscale Confidentially Files for a US IPO
Grayscale, the crypto asset manager, has confidentially filed for an IPO in the United States. The move is seen as a notable step toward mainstream financial markets, as the firm looks to capitalize on the growing institutional interest in digital assets while quietly preparing for its public debut.
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Bitcoin surges past $122,000 ahead of US “crypto week”
Ann O’Dea / siliconrepublic - Bitcoin has had a further surge in recent days, ahead of the so-called “Crypto week” in the US which starts today, hitting $122,000 in Asian trading this morning.Read more: Bitcoin surges past $122,000 ahead of US “crypto week”
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Bitcoin flies to new all-time highs, topping $118,000 as institutions pile into ETFs
cnbc - Bitcoin and ether ETFs saw their second biggest day of inflows ever as investors built on this week's rally and pushed prices to new records overnight.
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Trump to host Jensen Huang at White House as Nvidia tops $4 trillion market cap
cnbc - Nvidia has been grappling with export controls on its AI chips implemented by the Trump administration in April for national security reasons.
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WK Kellogg’s buyout deal boosts shares dramatically
Reports suggest Ferrero is in advanced discussions to acquire WK Kellogg Co., igniting a market frenzy as shares soared nearly 50%. The potential $3 billion takeover has investors speculating on major shifts in the food sector’s competitive landscape and strategic positioning.
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Monzo slapped with £21m fine for onboarding thousands of ‘high-risk customers’
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French B2B neobank Qonto reaches 600,000 customers, files for banking license
Anna Heim / techcrunch - Qonto, which targets European freelancers and SMBs, currently operates with a payment institution license it obtained in 2018.
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OpenAI condemns Robinhood’s ‘OpenAI tokens’
Maxwell Zeff / techcrunch - OpenAI wants to make clear that Robinhood’s sale of “OpenAI tokens” will not give everyday consumers equity — or stock — in OpenAI, the company said in a post from its official newsroom account on X. OpenAI says it does not endorse Robinhood’s effort, nor…
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Standard Chartered hit with $2.7bn lawsuit over 1MDB scandal - Financial Times
google - Standard Chartered hit with $2.7bn lawsuit over 1MDB scandal Financial Times
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Robinhood expands tokenized trading for European users
In a bold push to democratize access to U.S. equities abroad, Robinhood has launched a tokenized trading platform for European users. The platform enables trade in tokenized shares while also distributing tokens for companies like OpenAI and SpaceX, signaling a strategic expansion into innovative investment products.
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Ex‑Barclays CEO Staley loses appeal over Epstein-linked ban
Ex‑Barclays CEO Jes Staley’s legal challenge to overturn a ban tied to his controversial Epstein links has failed, marking a decisive regulatory rebuke. The ruling intensifies scrutiny over past affiliations in the financial sector while underscoring the steep price of controversial connections in today’s market.
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Hong Kong intervenes to defend currency peg - Financial Times
google - Hong Kong intervenes to defend currency peg Financial Times
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Fannie, Freddie to include crypto assets in mortgage risk
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been ordered by federal authorities to include cryptocurrency as a recognized asset in their mortgage risk evaluations. This historic directive signals a major shift in traditional financial practices, adapting underwriting processes to accommodate the evolving digital asset landscape.
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Kalshi secures major funding with $2B valuation push
Kalshi has impressively closed a significant funding round that valued the prediction market platform at $2 billion. With $185 million raised amid competitive pressures from rivals like Polymarket, the development signals robust investor confidence and a booming outlook for the future of prediction markets.
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Xero acquires Melio for $2.5B in major fintech move
Xero confirmed a binding deal to fully acquire Melio Limited, a leading SMB bill-pay platform, for $2.5 billion. The acquisition is designed to boost Xero’s fintech portfolio and consolidate its position in the accounting software market by integrating Melio’s payment solutions into its extensive service ecosystem.
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Polymarket nears $200M funding to secure unicorn status
Polymarket is poised to raise $200 million, a move that would cement its unicorn status with the backing of high-profile investors including Thiel’s Funders Fund. The funding round signals robust market confidence in decentralized prediction platforms and underscores growth prospects in the fintech arena.
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