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Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin
Crypto

Loon raises CAD $3M to expand Canadian dollar stablecoin

Loon will develop a Canadian-dollar stablecoin to offer a domestic alternative to US-dollar stablecoins dominating Canada's digital market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada
Fintech

Mark Lane launches FX platform for entrepreneurs in Canada

Mark Lane has launched Canada's first FX platform letting entrepreneurial currency professionals run their own client portfolios with flexible hours and higher commissions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025

Global Stories

Foreign exchange (Forex) stories

Gr4vy & Worldline extend partnership to ease global payments
Payment Technologies

Gr4vy & Worldline extend partnership to ease global payments

Gr4vy and Worldline have deepened their partnership to simplify cross-border payments, aiding merchants in travel, gaming, retail and digital goods to expand globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs
Fintech

Ebury launches app to simplify global payments & FX for SMEs

Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Major UK & US firms cut hedging amid policy uncertainty
Risk & Compliance

Major UK & US firms cut hedging amid policy uncertainty

Major UK and US firms have reduced forex hedging amid policy uncertainty, but most plan to increase it significantly if interest rates rise in 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3
Risk & Compliance

Finance leaders scale back FX hedging as caution prevails in Q3

US and UK finance leaders cut FX hedging to lowest levels since 2024 start, but most will increase cover if interest rates rise next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Ripple acquires GTreasury for USD $1 billion to boost treasury services
Risk & Compliance

Ripple acquires GTreasury for USD $1 billion to boost treasury services

Ripple has acquired GTreasury for USD $1 billion, enhancing its corporate treasury services and expanding digital asset use in global payments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Foreign exchange (Forex) stories

Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot
Crypto

Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot

Crypto exchange KuCoin is opening a Sydney HQ, ramping up local hiring and regulation-first products as it chases Australian growth.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Flywire adds Weixin Pay tuition option in Asia hubs
EduTech

Flywire adds Weixin Pay tuition option in Asia hubs

Flywire links Weixin Pay to tuition in South Korea and Malaysia, giving Chinese students in-region RMB payment for university fees.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
YouTrip launches in Australia with zero forex fees & 2% cashback
Fintech

YouTrip launches in Australia with zero forex fees & 2% cashback

YouTrip launches in Australia with a zero-fee multi-currency travel card offering 2% cashback and real-time exchange rates across 150+ currencies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
Falling NZD makes Europe, US pricier while Asia draws travellers
NZD

Falling NZD makes Europe, US pricier while Asia draws travellers

The falling New Zealand dollar is pushing up holiday costs in Europe and the US, while travel to Asia becomes more affordable for Kiwi travellers.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Four trends giving Aussie retailers a competitive edge this peak shopping season
Fintech

Four trends giving Aussie retailers a competitive edge this peak shopping season

Australia's peak retail season intensifies with US tariffs, as retailers leverage real-time payments, smart contracts, AI, and cross-border solutions to boost cash flow.

By Steven Dooley • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns
Small Business

Qantas & Airwallex unveil Yield to boost business returns

Qantas and Airwallex have launched Airwallex Yield for over 625,000 SMEs, enabling returns on idle AUD and USD funds via low-risk money market investments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
iBanFirst appoints new Deputy CEO & Non-Executive Director in drive for European growth
Digital Transformation

iBanFirst appoints new Deputy CEO & Non-Executive Director in drive for European growth

iBanFirst appoints Sonia Boudier as Deputy CEO and Aurore Colson as Non-Executive Director to boost its European growth and client services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses
Fintech

Revolut launches Flexible Cash Funds for Singapore businesses

Revolut Business launches Flexible Cash Funds in Singapore, offering firms up to 4.48% APY on USD balances with daily returns and easy access.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market
Crypto

Boku opens Singapore hub to tackle USD $290 trillion payment market

Boku launches a new Innovation Hub in Singapore to develop fintech solutions aimed at simplifying global payments valued at USD $290 trillion by 2030.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
Bloomberg hackathon in Singapore spotlights quant & AI talent
Data Science

Bloomberg hackathon in Singapore spotlights quant & AI talent

The Bloomberg Code Crunch Hackathon in Singapore showcased top quant and AI talent, with NTU students and financial firms developing innovative investment tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025