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WisdomTree values Arbitrum on revenue, not token hype
Crypto

WisdomTree values Arbitrum on revenue, not token hype

Arbitrum's first-half income reached USD $6.19 million as WisdomTree's revenue-led valuation framework gives enterprise adoption new weight.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Blee raises USD $27 million to scale compliance software
Software-as-a-Service

Blee raises USD $27 million to scale compliance software

AI-driven content growth is forcing larger firms to speed up compliance checks, as the New York start-up targets more sectors and regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Proofpoint names legal & people chiefs for global push
Software-as-a-Service

Proofpoint names legal & people chiefs for global push

As demand for cybersecurity tools grows, the company is bolstering governance and talent leadership to support global expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Proofpoint names Levey & Jaspal to leadership team
Data Protection

Proofpoint names Levey & Jaspal to leadership team

The cybersecurity group is shoring up governance and workforce strategy as it expands internationally and faces tighter regulation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Mirantis k0rdent AI gains NVIDIA hypervisor certification
Hybrid Cloud

Mirantis k0rdent AI gains NVIDIA hypervisor certification

Certification could help cloud operators share costly GPUs more efficiently, with k0rdent AI coming within 5% of bare-metal performance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Rokt names commercial executives in Australia & NZ
Customer Experience

Rokt names commercial executives in Australia & NZ

The hires add agency and brand-side experience as the New York-based eCommerce technology group seeks more retailer and brand partnerships across ANZ.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Aug 2026
PayPal lets US travellers pay QR merchants in China
Fintech

PayPal lets US travellers pay QR merchants in China

The new link gives US travellers a simpler way to pay in mainland China, where QR code wallets dominate everyday shopping and dining.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Aug 2026
MoonPay launches Enterprise stablecoin platform for firms
Crypto

MoonPay launches Enterprise stablecoin platform for firms

The platform aims to cut costs and complexity for banks, fintechs and merchants moving funds across borders in fiat and stablecoins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Aug 2026
Yellow Card raises USD $40 million for stablecoin push
Crypto

Yellow Card raises USD $40 million for stablecoin push

Backers including SC Ventures and Sony Innovation Fund are betting USD $40 million will help widen access to dollar-based payments in emerging markets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Sat, 8th Aug 2026
Midas & Wellington launch tokenised credit strategy
Fintech

Midas & Wellington launch tokenised credit strategy

The deal broadens tokenised finance beyond single bonds by making an actively managed credit portfolio available as DeFi collateral from launch.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2026

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Convera names four executives to drive global platform
Fintech

Convera names four executives to drive global platform

The appointments support Convera's push to integrate cross-border payments, FX risk tools and multi-currency services for business customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
SAP agrees to buy TechWolf in AI push for HR tools
Human Capital Management

SAP agrees to buy TechWolf in AI push for HR tools

The deal will deepen SAP's AI tools for hiring and reskilling as employers face faster shifts in jobs, skills and workforce planning.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
US shoppers plan earlier holiday spending, PayPal says
Buy Now Pay Later

US shoppers plan earlier holiday spending, PayPal says

More than half of US consumers plan to shop before Thanksgiving as they hunt for deals, rewards and ways to stretch holiday budgets.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Bunjang opens official store on Carousell Singapore
Customer Experience

Bunjang opens official store on Carousell Singapore

Singapore shoppers can now buy Korean secondhand goods in one checkout, with fees included and trusted delivery for fan collectibles and fashion.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • This month
Bill Harris launches Evergreen.ai financial advice app
Encryption

Bill Harris launches Evergreen.ai financial advice app

It aims to widen access to personalised money guidance as consumers increasingly turn to AI for budgeting, investing and tax help.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Zenith Payments appoints Anthony Drury as Chief Executive
Fintech

Zenith Payments appoints Anthony Drury as Chief Executive

The leadership reshuffle signals Zenith Payments' push to broaden services as Australia's payments market faces regulatory and commercial change.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Aerospike names Don Dama as Chief Executive Officer
Digital Transformation

Aerospike names Don Dama as Chief Executive Officer

Its push into operational AI comes as about half of last year's revenue already came from machine learning and real-time data workloads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Paymath targets SaaS firms with embedded payments push
Software-as-a-Service

Paymath targets SaaS firms with embedded payments push

SaaS providers could boost revenue and simplify billing as Paymath offers embedded payments support to firms using aggregator-based platforms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Aug 2026