Sat.Mar 01, 2025

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The Biggest Crypto Hacks and What They Reveal About the Future of Digital Security (2025)

Fintech News

Cryptocurrency was built on the promise of financial autonomy, decentralisation, and security. Yet, as the industry evolved, so too have the threats that plague it. 2024 alone saw over US$2 billion in stolen funds, reinforcing a stark reality: crypto is a prime target for hackers. The recent Bybit hack of US$1.5 billion in February shattered previous records, proving that even so-called “secure” cold wallets are not immune to attack.

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Banking Outages Shake Confidence in UK Financial System: What Can Be Done?

The Fintech Times

Recent disruptions at major UK banks including Barclays, Halifax, TSB and Lloyds Bank particularly during critical payday periods have spotlighted vulnerabilities in the financial system, triggering a debate among industry leaders about necessary reforms to restore consumer confidence. At the end of February, banking apps including Lloyds Bank and Halifax were significantly impacted, with a flurry of reports on outage monitor Downdetector.

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Best multinational liquidity management strategies

Nomentia

ABC Manufacturing, a globally operating mid-sized company, experienced a sudden spike in orders due to a new product launch. While this was a great development from a revenue perspective, they were facing an immediate challenge in its aftermathcash flow. To meet the demand, the company needed to purchase raw materials in bulk, but payment from customers would not come in the next 60 days.

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The Next Growth Milestone: Wyzia and Betty Extend Partnership Following 1000% Player Growth

The Fintech Times

Having seen success since the launch of their initial partnership in 2023, Canadian paytech, Wyzia has announced a new collaboration with the online casino catering to female players, Betty. Were thrilled to celebrate a year of working with Betty with the renewal of our agreement, said Guy Fietz , group CEO at Wyzia. Our collaboration has not only expanded our reach but enhanced the payment experience for Bettys growing community of players.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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InfinixChain Introduces EVM-Compatible Layer 2 Blockchain Focused on Scalability and Low Fees

Fintech Review

Dubai, UAE, March 1st, 2025, FinanceWire InfinixChain, a newly launched Layer 2 blockchain, is introducing an EVM-compatible network designed to enhance scalability, reduce transaction costs, and improve transaction speeds. The project aims to provide a robust infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps) across sectors including DeFi, NFTs, and GameFi.

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Neo Space Group at LEAP: Utilising AI from Space with Mark Dickinson, CTO

The Fintech Times

LEAP 2025 showcased Saudi Arabias commitment to financial technology and digital transformation, playing host to experts and organisations sharing their latest accomplishments and innovative ideas. One conversation that stood out to us was with Mark Dickinson , chief technology officer, NeoSpace Group (NSG). Mark Dickinson, chief technology officer, Neo Space Group (NSG).

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Innovate Finance Launches RegTech UK to Capitalise on $85Billion Economic Opportunity

The Fintech Times

Innovate Finance , the industry body for UK fintech, has launched a new UK trade association dedicated to regulatory technology firms,RegTech UK, to improve the regulatory and policy environment for the sector that it says will become a core component of future growth in the UK. Under the Innovate Finance umbrella, RegTech UK will offer regtech firms from start-ups to established players dedicated engagement on policy and growth to drive the competitiveness of the UK in regtech and compliance