Welcome to Today’s FinTech Daily 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.
Currenc Group Plans Reverse Merger with Animoca Brands
Currenc Group Inc., a fintech innovator known for empowering financial institutions with cutting-edge AI solutions, has announced that it has signed a non-binding term sheet with Animoca Brands Corporation Limited. The agreement outlines a potential reverse merger in which Currenc would acquire 100% of Animoca Brands’ issued shares, creating a combined entity poised to make a major mark on the global digital asset landscape.
Ripple Acquires Palisade to Boost Crypto Custody
Ripple, a global financial technology company known for its blockchain and crypto-based business solutions, has announced the acquisition of Palisade, a digital asset wallet and custody provider. The acquisition marks a significant step in Ripple’s mission to expand its custody capabilities and serve a broader range of customers, including fintechs, corporates, and crypto-native firms.
Yiren Digital CFO Showcases AI and Fintech Innovation
Yiren Digital Ltd.(“Yiren Digital” or the “Company”), a leading fintech company specializing in digital consumer lending, insurance and financial technology innovation across China and Southeast Asia, announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Mr. William Hui, delivered a keynote presentation at the Hong Kong Fintech Week on November 3, 2025. The presentation outlined the Company’s artificial intelligence (AI) transformation strategy, spotlighting its proprietary large language model, Zhiyu LLM, and its new agentic platform, “Magicube,” as central to shaping the next generation of fintech innovation.
MoonPay Partners with Pump.fun for Instant Crypto Buys
MoonPay, the global leader in crypto payments, announced a partnership with Pump.fun, the viral Solana-based platform that enables anyone to create and trade tokens instantly. The collaboration brings a seamless purchasing experience directly into the Pump.fun app, allowing users to buy crypto with trusted payment methods such as credit and debit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and more.
DriveWealth Expands Leadership Team for Next Growth Phase
DriveWealth, a leading financial technology platform providing Brokerage-as-a-Service, has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the introduction of Barry Metzger as Chief Brokerage Officer (CBO) and appointment of Emily Chardac as Chief People Officer (CPO).
In their respective roles, Metzger and Chardac will report directly to DriveWealth’s CEO, Naureen Hassan, and help to scale the company’s expansion and further extend its operations in global markets.
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