Author: Pop Card

The UK-based fintech company, Breinrock, is emerging as a leader in the global financial technology sector, with its innovative approach to cross-border payments and its commitment to sustainable growth. As highlighted in the World Economic Forum’s recent report, success in the fintech industry is increasingly tied to companies that combine technological advancement with a strong sense of responsibility, an ethos that Breinrock embraces. In the past year, the UK has reaffirmed its status as a fintech hub, attracting $5 billion in investments, more than the rest of Europe combined. The nation’s regulatory initiatives, such as its regulatory sandboxes, enable fintech…

Barcelona Wine Week (BWW) is set to return for its fifth edition at Fira Barcelona’s Montjuïc venue from 3-5 February 2025, marking its largest event to date. The show, which celebrates the best of Spanish wine, will expand across two halls for the first time to accommodate the record 1,266 wineries participating. This year’s edition will see an increase of 38% in exhibition space, covering a total of 10,000 square metres. The number of wineries represented has also grown by over a third compared to the previous event. Exhibitors include well-known names such as Torres, Vallformosa, Lan, Matarromera, José Pariente,…

Payment solutions provider Harlan Davis has announced the appointment of Mark Fern as Senior Sales Executive. With over 25 years of experience in the payments industry, Fern is set to play a key role in expanding the company’s services and strengthening its position in the sector. Fern’s career in financial solutions began at First Data and Wells Fargo, where he consistently ranked among the top five producers for seven years, including two years as the highest-performing sales executive. His expertise spans credit card processing, financial services, and business solutions designed to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency for merchants. Harlan…

Acclaimed jazz musician Travis Brant, hailing from Indianapolis, is preparing to release his much-anticipated EP, Casual Metres, on February 10, 2025, under Def Left Ear Records. The four-track collection marks a significant milestone in Brant’s career, showcasing his exceptional skills as a composer and producer, and further establishing him as a prominent figure in contemporary jazz. Casual Metres promises to be a defining project for Brant, blending traditional jazz elements with modern influences in intricate and carefully crafted compositions. The EP is designed to take listeners on a unique auditory journey, illustrating Brant’s ability to navigate and innovate within the…

The annual SPIE Prism Awards have recognised pioneering advancements in photonics, with winners announced during a prestigious gala at SPIE Photonics West on 29 January. Marking its 17th year, the awards celebrated breakthroughs in fields including lasers, biomedical optics, quantum technology, sensors, and imaging. Hosted by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, the Prism Awards spotlight cutting-edge products that are shaping the industry. The ceremony also included the presentation of the SPIE Catalyst Award, recognising a for-profit company for a socially or environmentally focused initiative. This year’s finalists and winners were selected by an international panel of judges…

Autonomous security operations firm Torq has announced a major expansion into the EMEA region, opening its new headquarters in London and appointing Usman Gulfaraz as its Vice President of EMEA Sales. The move follows a year of significant growth, with the company reporting a 300% increase in revenue and a doubling of its workforce in 2024. The expansion reflects growing enterprise demand for Torq’s security solutions, particularly its HyperSOC and Hyperautomation products, which have been widely adopted across North and South America and the Asia-Pacific region. The company’s recent $70 million Series C funding round, which brought total investment to…

ACE Money Transfer, a leading international remittance provider, has announced a landmark partnership with Alipay, one of the world’s largest digital payment platforms. The collaboration aims to provide secure, efficient, and convenient money transfer services for millions of customers worldwide, with a particular focus on the 39.5 million-strong Chinese diaspora. This partnership integrates Alipay into ACE’s existing network of more than 375,000 payout locations across 130 countries, offering users the ability to send funds seamlessly and directly to Alipay wallets or bank cards linked to Alipay accounts. Rashid Ashraf, CEO of ACE Money Transfer, described the partnership as a transformative…

Uniswap, the world’s largest decentralised exchange, has announced a $35 million UNI AirDrop as part of its latest initiative for 2025. Revealed on Friday, 24 January, the announcement marks a significant move in the decentralised finance (DeFi) space, aimed at driving user engagement and adoption while coinciding with the rollout of Uniswap Version 4 (V4). The AirDrop follows the recent success of Jupiter’s record-breaking $630 million JUP token distribution on the Solana blockchain. Jupiter’s campaign saw its market capitalisation soar by 87% to $3.5 billion, underscoring the growing impact of airdrops as a strategy to boost user engagement. By launching…

MultiBank Group, the Dubai-based financial derivatives institution, has been named the ‘Best Global Regulated Broker 2024’ by the International Wealth Management and Financial Investment Forum (IWMFIF) in Hong Kong. The award recognises the company’s commitment to regulatory compliance, innovation, and client-focused service. The IWMFIF is a leading global event that brings together industry experts, investors, and innovators to highlight excellence and explore trends in wealth management and investment. Naser Taher, Founder and Chairman of MultiBank Group, expressed his gratitude for the accolade, saying: “We are honoured to be recognised as the Best Global Regulated Broker 2024. This award reflects our…

North Italy’s ASL CN1 Cuneo, a healthcare public service organisation serving 173 municipalities, has adopted Cubbit’s innovative geo-distributed S3 cloud storage solution, achieving significant cost savings and improved data resilience. The move sees the organisation reduce storage expenses by 50% while ensuring compliance with stringent GDPR, NIS2, and Italian public sector regulations. ASL CN1 Cuneo manages 110 terabytes of backup data, 80% of which is classified as critical by Italy’s National Cybersecurity Agency. The healthcare provider faced challenges with its previous reliance on hyperscaler cloud services, including escalating egress and API call fees. Meanwhile, on-premises solutions, while compliant, proved costly…