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ClearScore Forms Strategic Partnership with Zuto to Enhance Digital Car Finance ServicesClearScore has unveiled an exclusive partnership with Zuto, a leading car finance fintech in the UK, aiming to revolutionize the car finance brokerage landscape and secure its position as the preeminent digital car finance platform in the country.ClearScore, known for its innovative data-driven financial services, has become a trusted resource for credit data and a primary choice for credit cards and loans among UK consumers. By integrating Zuto’s extensive car finance offerings, ClearScore is poised to broaden its influence within the car finance sector.This collaboration strengthens an existing relationship…

Russian Authorities Block Access to Paywall Bypass Site Archive.today Archive.today, a well-known paywall bypass website, along with several associated domains such as .is and .ph, has been blocked by Russian authorities. Visitors attempting to access the site encountered error pages as of Monday, as confirmed by TechCrunch’s tests from the U.S. East Coast. Russian users reported a message stating, “Access to the Internet resource is blocked by decision of the public authorities,” referencing Roskomnadzor, the agency responsible for internet censorship in Russia. This indicates a formal governmental decision to restrict access to the platform. While Roskomnadzor’s official statement listed Archive.is…

dLocal Enhances Cross-Border Payments with Unified Financial Infrastructure Cross-border payments specialist dLocal is addressing the complexities of high-growth markets by offering a unified financial infrastructure that connects global enterprise merchants with millions of consumers. By implementing a “One dLocal” approach, the company provides a single direct API, platform, and contract, enabling businesses to navigate the fragmented payment landscapes across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Robust Client Portfolio Support The Nasdaq-listed company currently serves over 700 enterprise clients, including industry giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Zara. These merchants leverage dLocal’s platform to manage more than 900 local…

“LATAM FinTech investments decline 31% YoY as cautious investors rethink strategies, signaling a shift in the region’s financial landscape.”

Owner of Adult Creator Network OnlyFans Dies at 43 Leonid Radvinsky, the billionaire owner of the adult creator platform OnlyFans, has died at the age of 43 following a battle with cancer. The company confirmed the news on Monday, expressing deep sadness over his passing. A spokesperson noted that Radvinsky’s family has requested privacy during this time. Background and Early Ventures Hailing from Odesa, Ukraine, Radvinsky relocated to Chicago as a child, where he began his entrepreneurial journey in the adult streaming industry during his teenage years. His first significant venture, MyFreeCams, was launched in 2004 and set the stage…

Saracens Rugby Union Club Announces Partnership with PensionBee Saracens, a renowned professional rugby union club, has formed a strategic partnership with PensionBee, a prominent online retirement savings provider. As part of this collaboration, PensionBee will serve as the official pension partner for both the Men’s and Women’s teams. This agreement encompasses both squads, underscoring a shared commitment to long-term performance, planning, and financial security. The PensionBee logo will be prominently displayed on the sleeves of the playing shirts for both teams throughout the remainder of the 2025/26 season, starting with the upcoming Showdown VI match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.…

Geopolitical Tensions Impact Global Energy Markets The headlines come in rapid succession—missile strikes, retaliatory threats, and jolting shifts in oil markets as tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz. With governments rushing to evacuate their citizens, a pressing question looms in newsrooms and diplomatic forums alike: when will this conflict come to an end? Escalation Between the U.S. and Iran Raises Alarm The recent tensions between the United States and Iran have reignited fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. The exchange of military actions and counter-threats has raised alarm about potential attacks on critical energy infrastructures, alongside…

Bedrock Data Snowflake is now a partnership that enterprise data teams should pay close attention to. On March 19, Snowflake Ventures announced a strategic investment in Bedrock Data, and the deal goes well beyond writing a cheque. So what does this mean in practice? The collaboration brings deeper technical integration with Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud, paired with a go-to-market partnership designed to push data governance capabilities into the hands of more organisations. Bedrock Data Snowflake Horizon Integration At its core, this investment connects Bedrock Data’s AI-powered data classification and governance tools directly into Snowflake Horizon. As a result, Snowflake customers…

WealthTech deal activity took a significant hit in 2025. The global sector recorded just 809 deals, down 47% from the 1,533 completed in 2024. To put that in perspective, the peak in 2021 saw 7,959 deals, which means the market has now contracted by 90% from its high-water mark. Total funding told a similar story. It fell to $10.8 billion, a 44% drop from $19.2 billion in 2024, according to FinTech Global’s full-year research. Compare that to the $133.8 billion raised in 2021, and the 92% decline makes the scale of this correction hard to ignore. US Companies Captured 45%…

Institutional digital assets are no longer a fringe experiment. StoneX is making that clear by building the kind of infrastructure that bridges traditional finance and the crypto landscape, and the timing could not be better. Razane Ramzi, featured on The Fintech Times’ News and Views podcast, outlined a shift that is well underway. The industry is moving away from speculation toward regulated, institutional-grade infrastructure. At the heart of this change sits a growing demand for capital efficiency and streamlined workflows that fit existing market standards. StoneX Launches Institutional Digital Assets Lending The headline move from StoneX Digital is its new…