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Accessing finance is getting harder for Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as banks tighten credit policies and approvals take longer.According to Moneytech’s Group Head of Sales & Distribution, Reece Ketu, the key to unlocking funding isn’t just where businesses apply, but how they approach the process.Ketu said clarity and preparation are the two biggest factors that determine whether a loan is approved. “The first step for any SME should be defining exactly what the funds are for and how they will be repaid,” Ketu stated. “When the purpose is clear, whether it’s covering seasonal cash flow, financing equipment, or…

Despite spending approximately $54.52 billion on 717,131 BTC that is now worth less than $49 billion at current prices, Strategy’s CEO Michael Saylor remains defiant in the face of headlines and news publications that were quick to point out the hits his firm was taking on its Bitcoin portfolio.  Cryptopolitan reported that Strategy documented a $12.4 billion net loss in its latest earnings release. However, Saylor’s Strategy is not the only one under pressure on its large crypto positions.  According to CryptoQuant analyst, DarkFrost, Ethereum whales are already on the wrong end of profitability, and they may be in for…

Financial readiness… what’s that? It’s something you’ll have probably heard about because a lot of business owners do talk about it, but it’s something that gets very much misunderstood a lot of the time, and that can be an issue.  The fact is that when people hear ‘financially ready’, they’ll usually think of a business with loads of money in the bank, everything perfectly organised, and no stress at all. But in real life, most businesses don’t look like that at all, and that’s because being financially ready really means being prepared, knowing where you stand, and knowing how to…

by Ahsan Washington February 20, 2026 Black executives have transformed corporate America 2026 National Leadership Day celebrates Black executives who have transformed corporate America and public institutions while highlighting leaders who reshape power structures and create economic value through their roles. These executives demonstrate meaningful leadership through their work both in boardrooms and in the communities and economies they lead as they drive inclusive urban economic growth and major enterprise revenue from Fortune 500 C-suite positions. Marvin R. Ellison – CEO, Lowe’s Since 2018, Marvin R. Ellison has held the positions of president, chief executive officer and chairman of Lowe’s,…

Gemini Space Station Inc. (NASDAQ: GEMI), the cryptocurrency exchange founded by twin brothers Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, is navigating a turbulent period marked by strategic retreats, workforce reductions, and significant leadership changes. These developments have contributed to sharp declines in its publicly traded stock, which has fallen dramatically since its initial public offering (IPO) in September 2025. In early February 2026, Gemini announced plans to exit operations in the United Kingdom, the European Economic Area, and Australia. The move aims to streamline operations and concentrate resources on its core U.S. market, along with a limited presence in Singapore. It also…

Entities in Dubai and the archipelagic nation of the Maldives are moving forward with tokenized real estate development projects worth millions of dollars, combined.On Friday, the Dubai Land Department announced that it would launch the second phase of a real estate tokenization pilot program. The move followed about $5 million worth of real estate in Dubai being tokenized, allowing the resale of about 7.8 million tokens. Source: Reece Merrick, Ripple Labs’ managing director for the Middle East and AfricaThe tokenization infrastructure partner for the pilot, called Ctrl Alt, which is also licensed as a Virtual Asset Service Provider in Dubai,…

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Bitcoin has until the end of the year to recover, or the Power Law will be invalidated.The Power Law model isn’t a prophecy. It’s a time-based regression that treats Bitcoin’s long-run price path as a power curve, and the “deadline” talk centers on a rising floor. Better yet, a lower band that rises every day, regardless of the price.If Bitcoin chops sideways or sells off through the fall, that floor eventually catches up to price, creating the first headline break of a model that’s held for the asset’s entire history.As of mid-February 2026, Newhedge’s live Power Law tracker shows the…

Free NewsletterGet the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your InboxSumsub has launched Summy, a large language model-based AI Copilot embedded across its platform to support compliance officers, risk managers and fraud investigators.The tool allows users to query case data in plain language and generate audit-ready outputs grounded in Sumsub data within existing workflows.It builds on Summy’s earlier role as an AI assistant introduced last year in the company’s Case Management solution and now extends across broader compliance and fraud processes.The release comes as fraud grows more sophisticated. Sumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025–2026 found that multi-step, resource-intensive AI-driven…

The 2026 Dakar Rally has become one of the most dramatic and unpredictable competitions in the event’s history. The INSTAFOREX LOPRAIS TEAM DE ROOY FPT, proudly sponsored by InstaForex, has demonstrated exceptional skill, determination, and teamwork throughout this grueling journey across treacherous desert terrain. After thirteen grueling stages, the team has claimed an impressive second place finish in the truck category – repeating the remarkable achievement they accomplished in 2024. Led by Czech driver Aleš Loprais and his crew – co-driver Pavel Vršecký and mechanic Darek Rodewald – the legendary Red Dragon truck has captured the hearts of rally enthusiasts…