ClearBank has signed a strategic framework agreement with a subsidiary of Circle to collaborate on initiatives across the European market. The partnership will initially focus on expanding access to Circle’s fully reserved, MiCA-compliant stablecoins, USDC and EURC, through Circle Mint in Europe. This positions ClearBank as an infrastructure provider for financial institutions and fintechs seeking [...] The post ClearBank Partners with Circle to Expand Stablecoin Access in Europe appeared f...| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Ferrari is entering the crypto market with plans to launch a new digital token aimed at tech-savvy younger investors. The token will allow the brand’s most affluent clients to bid for a Ferrari 499P, the endurance car that claimed three consecutive Le Mans titles, according to Reuters. The initiative, developed with Italian fintech firm Conio, [...] The post Ferrari to Launch Exclusive Crypto Token for Elite Clients appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Nine fintech founders, executives and investors have been named among Europe’s top 100 women in technology, recognized for their impact in digital finance, drive, and ingenuity. Sifted’s inaugural 100 Women in Tech in Europe 2025 spotlights the 100 women making a real impact and shaping the future of the European tech ecosystem. These women were [...] The post 9 Fintech Leaders Named Among Europe’s Top 100 Women in Tech in 2025 appeared first on Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - Fi...| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Mid- and late-stage fintech deals have reached a four-year high in 2025, accounting for 22% of all fintech transactions in the first three quarters of the year, underscoring a continued shift toward fewer, larger investments in more established fintech companies, according to a new report by CB Insights. In contrast, early-stage deals have declined to [...] The post Mid- and Late-Stage Fintech Deals Rise, Driving Larger Rounds; Wealthtech Sustains Growth Momentum appeared first on Fintech Sch...| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
FalconX, an institutional digital asset prime brokerage, has agreed to acquire 21Shares, the provider of the world’s largest range of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds and products (ETFs/ETPs). The transaction marks a significant step in FalconX’s strategy to bridge listed markets and digital assets, expanding its presence across the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The acquisition combines 21Shares’ [...] The post FalconX to Acquire 21Shares in Major Digital Asset Industry Deal appeare...| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Relai, a Swiss Bitcoin startup, has marked a significant milestone by obtaining authorisation as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation. The license, granted by France’s Financial Markets Authority (AMF), positions Relai among the first Bitcoin-focused firms to receive such approval in Europe. The company, which raised a Series [...] The post Relai Secures MiCA License from France’s AMF to Expand Across EU appeared first on Finte...| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Revolut has secured a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), enabling it to offer regulated cryptocurrency services across all 30 countries in the European Economic Area (EEA). Revolut, which serves more than 65 million customers worldwide, said the authorisation reaffirms its compliance-first approach to digital assets, CoinDesk reported. [...] The post Revolut Secures MiCA License in Cyprus for EU Crypto Operations appeared first ...| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Sifted, a Financial Times-backed media outlet focusing on the European startup ecosystem, has released its 2025 selection of the 250 fastest-growing startups in Europe, ranking these companies based on their revenue growth over the past three financial years. These 250 startups, which span industries including fintech, business-to-business (B2B) software-as-a-service (SaaS) and climate, generated a combined [...] The post Europe’s 10 Fastest-Growing Fintech Startups in 2025 appeared first o...| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Central banks have long been early adopters of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), using these technologies to generate insights for statistics, research, and policy well before AI became a popular topic. A new report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) examines how these authorities are leveraging AI, highlighting four main areas where [...] The post Central Banks Embrace AI, ML to Enhance Supervision, Policy, and Financial Stability appeared first on Fintech ...| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News – FintechNewsCH
Swiss Federal Council updates the Financial Institutions Act with new rules for crypto, stablecoins, and fintech.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Cryptocurrency and fintech sponsorships in Formula One (F1) have reached record levels in 2025, totaling US$273.6 million across 21 partners, according to new research by BitOK, an anti-money laundering (AML) solution provider for the crypto industry.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Despite macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in the information, media, and events sectors continues to rise in 2025, particularly in the information services vertical and among subscription-based businesses.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
BlackRock today unveils its first tokenized fund issued on a public blockchain, the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund. BUIDL will provide qualified investors with the opportunity to earn U.S. dollar yields by subscribing to the Fund through Securitize Markets, LLC.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
This year, distributed ledger technology (DLT) continues to gain traction in capital markets, with institutions emphasizing asset mobility, digital tokens, and public blockchains to unlock new revenue streams and drive innovation.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Coinbase and Mastercard are reportedly in talks to acquire BVNK in a deal worth up to US$2.5 billion, highlighting rising interest in stablecoins.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are being increasingly adopted across financial services and telecommunications (telcos) to improve decision-making and reduce risks.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
US banking giant Citigroup has revised its 2030 forecast for the global stablecoin industry, citing strong market growth, accelerated adoption, and conducive regulatory developments.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
This year, the European fintech industry is showing resilience, capturing a growing share of venture capital (VC) funding and recording year-on-year (YoY) increases. Several trends are reshaping the sector, including artificial intelligence (AI) and stablecoins, according to Finch Capital.| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
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2024 was a notable year for financial crime, marked by heightened scrutiny on compliance and major enforcement actions for anti-money laundering (AML) and countering the financing of terrorism (CFT) regulation shortcomings. In this article, we examine some of the largest AML/CFT fines imposed throughout the year, spotlighting the companies involved, the regulatory issues they faced, and the broader implications these penalties had on their respective industries. This list draws on research co...| Fintech Schweiz Digital Finance News - FintechNewsCH
