Welcome to Today’s FinTech Weekly Roundup your go-to source for the latest developments in financial technology. As FinTech continues to redefine the way we bank, invest, insure, and manage money, staying ahead of fast-moving trends is essential for professionals and businesses alike. In today’s roundup, we bring you the most impactful updates across digital banking, blockchain, payments innovation, regtech, and more plus insights from thought leaders shaping the future of finance.
Ocean Bank Reports Steady Growth in Assets and Deposits
Ocean Bank is celebrating a major financial milestone, with total assets reaching an impressive $7.25 billion by the close of the second quarter on June 30.. This marks an 8 percent increase since the close of 2024 and a 13 percent rise compared to the same period last year highlighting the bank’s continued financial strength and consistent upward momentum. In addition to robust asset growth, the bank reported a solid performance across lending and deposit activities, with total loans rising to $5.69 billion and deposits increasing to $6.13 billion. These figures reflect Ocean Bank’s deepening relationships with its customers and its position as a reliable financial partner in the region.
Velox Clearing Names Christopher Cook as New CEO
Velox Clearing, LLC, a modern, technology-driven clearing firm, has announced the appointment of Christopher Joseph Cook as its new Chief Executive Officer. With more than 20 years of experience in financial services and a deep background in regulatory compliance, Mr. Cook steps into the role with a clear mission: to guide Velox through its next phase of strategic growth while reinforcing the firm’s strong foundation in compliance, operational discipline, and innovation.
Alkami & INB Reveal How to Turn Data into Marketing Wins
Alkami Technology, (“Alkami”), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S., announced an upcoming webinar titled “From Data Mess to Marketing Yes,” scheduled for Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT. The webinar will focus on how financial institutions can convert their data into measurable marketing outcomes. The session will feature speakers from Alkami and INB, offering results-oriented insights drawn from successful deposit
HTX Joins WLFI to Launch USD1 Stablecoin Loyalty Program
HTX, a global leader in cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), joining as one of the launch partners for the USD1 Points Program — the world’s first global loyalty initiative built exclusively around the USD1 stablecoin. As one of the first exchanges to collaborate with WLFI — and notably, the very first in the world to list USD1 — HTX is reinforcing its commitment to creating a compliant, user-focused stablecoin ecosystem. This partnership reflects HTX’s mission to promote innovation, trust, and sustainable adoption in the rapidly evolving crypto space.
AMINA Bank First to Offer SUI Trading and Custody
Swiss-regulated crypto bank pioneers institutional access amid growing ETF momentum In a groundbreaking move for both traditional finance and the crypto world, AMINA Bank, a Swiss-regulated institution known for bridging the gap between digital assets and banking, has become the first regulated bank globally to offer custody and trading for SUI the native token of the Sui blockchain. This is more than just a first-of-its-kind service. It signals the continued convergence of institutional finance and next-gen blockchain infrastructure. With Sui blockchain gaining serious momentum—from ETF filings in the U.S. to its rapidly expanding ecosystem AMINA is giving its clients a head start in accessing one of the most promising Layer-1 platforms emerging today.
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