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eToro Launches 1% Stock Rewards for Crypto Traders as Digital Assets Power 91% of Its Revenue
With crypto still driving the lion’s share of its revenue, eToro is now nudging users toward traditional markets. Its new cashback program gives UK and EU crypto traders 1% back in domestic stocks — a smart bid to rebalance the books and broaden investor behaviour. Crypto pays the bills — but stocks build stability Trading […]
Wise’s Profit Dip Reflects Heavy Investment in Growth — Cross-Border Volumes Keep Climbing
Wise reported a pullback in profit driven by rising operating costs even as cross-border volumes and active users expanded — a signal that the next phase of growth will depend on converting scale and platform partnerships into healthier margins. Inside Wise’s Latest Results Wise’s latest trading update shows mixed headlines: revenue and customer activity remain […]
Ventures Platform Raises $64 Million to Power Africa’s Next Generation of Tech Founders
Lagos-based Ventures Platform, one of Africa’s most active early-stage venture capital firms, has secured $64 million toward its second fund—aiming for a final close of $75 million. The move underscores growing confidence in Africa’s startup ecosystem, even as global venture capital cools. Nigeria’s First Government Investment in Venture Capital Among the backers is the Nigerian […]
OpenSea 2.0: How the NFT Giant Pivoted into a Crypto Trading Aggregator
Once the poster child of the NFT boom, OpenSea is reinventing itself. After years of falling NFT volumes and a painful market contraction, the platform that made buying and selling digital art easy has pivoted into a multi-chain crypto trading aggregator — aiming to let users trade tokens across blockchains while keeping self-custody front and […]
Binance’s $400M “Together Initiative” Aims to Cushion Retail Traders After October Crash
Binance has rolled out a $400 million relief package called the “Together Initiative” to support users hit by the sharp crypto sell-off on October 10–11, 2025. Designed to provide quick liquidity and longer-term stability, the program targets retail traders who suffered forced liquidations during one of this year’s most volatile market episodes. What happened: the […]
Tunisia’s PAYDAY Secures $3M to Redefine Worker Finance Across North Africa
Tunisian fintech startup PAYDAY has raised $3 million in pre-seed funding to revolutionize how workers across North Africa access financial services. The round was led by UGFS (United Gulf Financial Services) North Africa, with participation from TALYS Group and BioProtection SA. The investment will fuel PAYDAY’s expansion across Tunisia and the wider region while accelerating […]
ThreatsDay Bulletin: $15B Crypto Crackdown, Sky Spying, Billion-Dollar Scams & Android RATs
The digital world keeps shifting — and so do its dangers. From billion-dollar smishing rings to AI-powered spyware and cloud-based command centers, this week’s ThreatsDay Bulletin shows how criminals are turning legitimate systems into weapons for profit, power, and control. What used to be complex attacks are now routine business operations for global crime networks. […]
Klarna’s IPO: Why the BNPL Pioneer’s Long-Awaited Debut Matters for FinTech
Klarna, the buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) giant, has finally gone public on the New York Stock Exchange, capping off a two-decade journey from a wild idea to a major financial player. Its IPO is a huge deal, not just for the company, but for the entire FinTech industry. Let’s break down what happened and why it […]
Fiserv Secures Top Spot in Global FinTech Rankings: What This Means for Banking
For the third year in a row, payments and financial technology giant Fiserv has been named the number one FinTech provider in the world by IDC. This isn’t just a simple award—it’s a powerful signal about the future of banking and the massive companies building its digital backbone. In a world where digital banking and […]
The Ultimate Guide to Small Business Financial Planning (and Why You Need It)
Thinking of launching a business? Or maybe you’re a few years in and need a roadmap for growth? A solid financial plan is the secret weapon you’ve been missing. It’s not just for big corporations—it’s the foundation for any small business that wants to survive and thrive. Let’s be honest: talking about financial planning can […]
Stablecoins Surge to $3 Trillion in August 2025 — What the Boom Means for Payments, DeFi & Emerging Markets
Stablecoin transaction volume rocketed to an eye-popping $3 trillion in August 2025 — a ~92% month-on-month surge — even as major crypto assets like Bitcoin fell. This milestone highlights stablecoins’ expanding role in payments, DeFi and global financial inclusion. The headline numbers According to aggregated on-chain data, total stablecoin transactions reached $3 trillion in August […]
Ozak AI Presale Surges: What Investors Need to Know About the 1000x Claims
Market fear is feeding appetite for bold bets. Ozak AI’s presale has captured investor attention—but what’s real, what’s hype, and what should you consider before diving in? Quick take Ozak AI’s token presale is seeing strong demand, with multiple presale phases and a recent token price of $0.01. Organizers claim exceptionally high potential returns (figures […]