Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Europe's FinTech Scene Resurrects with Increased Funding and Exits
Europe’s fintech funding is rebounding, with valuations at ~15x revenue per Avolta's latest report, led by the UK while France contributes steadily. North American investors drive 44.5% of funding and over 50% of exit value, signaling a transatlantic shift.
Paris Blockchain Week 2026 on April 15-16 focuses on institutional digital asset integration.
Broadridge Launches Next-Gen Digital Asset Platform for Canadian Wealth Managers
Broadridge announced a unified platform enabling Canadian wealth managers to offer cryptocurrencies and tokenized assets like equities and funds. It supports advisor-driven and self-directed models with integrated compliance, wallets, and custody via partners like Galaxy and Anchorage.
The solution unifies traditional and digital assets for seamless trading and servicing.
Bitget and Republic Open Retail Access to SpaceX Pre-IPO via preSPAX Tokens
Bitget partnered with Republic to unlock retail investor access to SpaceX pre-IPO opportunities through preSPAX tokens. To celebrate the launch, Bitget is running two airdrop rounds for eligible VIP users starting April 13, 2026 at 10:00 UTC.
This initiative bridges crypto platforms with high-profile private equity deals.
HSBC Successfully Completes Tokenised Deposit Pilot on Canton Network
HSBC's Global Payments Solutions piloted the issuance, transfer, and management of tokenised deposits on the Canton Network. The successful test demonstrates practical blockchain application for payments and deposits.
This advances real-world tokenization in global banking operations.
Wise Reports 26% Cross-Border Payment Volume Growth, Eyes New York Expansion
Payments firm Wise saw cross-border volumes rise 26% to ÂŁ49.4 billion in Q4 fiscal 2026. Following a ÂŁ181 billion annual performance, Wise is heading to New York for further growth.
This underscores FinTech's dominance in international transfers.
Paris Blockchain Week 2026 Shifts to Institutional-First Digital Assets Focus
Paris Blockchain Week on April 15-16 at Carrousel du Louvre emphasizes digital assets in regulated finance, covering adoption, custody, and compliance. An invitation-only event at Château de Versailles targets senior finance and regulatory leaders.
It positions blockchain within existing financial infrastructure.
Cobl.ai Raises €6M to Scale AI Platform for Sales Document Automation
French startup Cobl.ai (formerly Thinkeo) secured €6M led by Eurazeo to launch its multi-agent AI for sales teams. The platform integrates with Salesforce and Teams to generate tailored documents quickly, used by clients like Orano and Free.
Funds will expand capabilities in the AI productivity space.
Crypto Industry Seeks to Shed 'Wild West' Image Through Regulation and Adoption
Crypto adoption grows with institutional involvement and regulators accelerating frameworks for 2026. The sector aims to move beyond volatility perceptions via structured oversight.
Key focus includes compliance and mainstream integration.
Aura Aero Leads French Tech Funding with €50M Round Amid FinTech Revival
Aura Aero raised €50M in a round highlighted in French Tech Funding Wire, part of €86.5M across 9 deals. This reflects broader FinTech resurgence in Europe alongside aerospace innovation.
Funding trends show recovery post-2024 slowdown.
Broadridge Enables On-Chain Proxy Voting and Tokenization of $8T Monthly Assets
Broadridge's platform builds on tokenizing over US$8 trillion in assets monthly, adding digital post-trade infrastructure. It supports governance, proxy voting, and multi-asset class scaling globally.
Partnerships enhance interoperability for institutional adoption.
North American Investors Dominate European FinTech Funding and Exits
North American entities account for 44.5% of European FinTech funding and over 50% of exit value. The UK leads deal volume, with France as a steady player.
This transatlantic influence reshapes Europe's fintech ecosystem.