February 25, 2026 @ 3:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senator Richard Blumenthal has initiated a formal inquiry into Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, following explosive media revelations about potential widespread sanctions violations tied to Iran. Blumenthal is the lead Democrat on the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. While Republicans hold the majority in the… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 12:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Everyone is doing it, so why not Meta (Facebook)? Stablecoins are the new and improved payments and transfer rails of the future. But for those in the know, Meta attempted to launch a digital currency several years ago under the project names  Libra and then… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 11:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Reg CF (Regulation Crowdfunding) is the smallest of the securities exemptions that enables online capital formation. The ecosystem has evolved over the years, having enabled over $1.34 billion as of 2024. As it stands today, an issuer may raise up to $5 million in a… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 11:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Businesses in Europe, the MENA Region, and Asia-Pacific regions are confronting a sharp escalation in fraud, with losses mounting faster than protective measures can respond, according to a study released by Experian. The research, conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of the global data and… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The administrator overseeing the liquidation of Terraform Labs has filed a high-profile lawsuit against Jane Street, accusing the elite quantitative trading firm of exploiting confidential information to execute advantageous trades that allegedly intensified the 2022 collapse of the Terra ecosystem. Todd Snyder, the court-appointed plan… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Step Finance, a decentralized finance platform on the Solana blockchain, has officially announced the immediate wind-down of all its activities after a significant cybersecurity breach drained roughly $40 million from its treasury. The closure, revealed on February 23, 2026, also encompasses its affiliated projects, SolanaFloor… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 10:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance pointed out that the latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) from Transparency International delivers a sobering message for the United Kingdom: progress against graft has stalled, and decisive action is now essential. Released in early 2026, the 2025 CPI shows the UK’s score slipping… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 10:44 am By JD Alois  |  

BewDog, the UK brewery and pub operator, is struggling to keep afloat, according to reports. BrewDog at one point was a high-profile firm going to the public raise money online in both the UK and the US. According to a report by Food Manufacturer, founder… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 10:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has invested in Whop, a digital marketplace. Tether did not reveal the details on the investment. According to a statement from the firm, Whop will integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit (WDK), supporting self-custodial USD₮ and USA₮ payments directly inside… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 10:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL), the issuer of USDC and the second-largest stablecoin issuer in the world, is rising significantly higher as shares catch a bid following solid earnings results. At the moment, Circle is trading around 20% higher. According to the earnings release, Circle’s USDC in circulation… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The private credit sector, now valued at $1.8 trillion, is experiencing significant unease following developments at Blue Owl Capital Inc (NYSE: OWL). The firm’s shares have suffered an 11-day consecutive decline—the longest losing streak since its public listing nearly five years ago—prompting questions about liquidity and… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As artificial intelligence continues its expansion, a new wave of early-stage startups is emerging not to build more powerful models, but to fix the growing pains that come with them. According to CB Insights’ latest Early-Stage Trends Report, released recently, the most promising young companies… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As tokenized gold surges in popularity, blockchain security firm CertiK has released detailed guidance on crafting reliable proof-of-reserves (PoR) systems to safeguard this emerging asset class. Unlike native cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, where holdings can be verified directly on the blockchain, tokenized gold represents claims… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a forward-looking initiative amid Gaza’s postwar reconstruction, senior advisers to President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace are quietly discussing the launch of a US dollar-pegged stablecoin tailored for the Gaza Strip. According to reports emerging recently, the proposal remains in its earliest… Read More

February 25, 2026 @ 3:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has wrapped up its senior leadership appointments for its new Venture Banking division with the hiring of Ruari Phillips as Head of Venture & Growth Finance. The move, announced on 23 February 2026, positions the bank to roll out a dedicated service in… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 7:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprises are accelerating AI agent deployments at an unprecedented pace, yet many struggle to quantify the value they deliver. A late-2025 survey of 59 executives by CB Insights revealed that 80% consider AI agent adoption a strategic priority. Strikingly, however, 40% admit they cannot track… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 7:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On February 21, 2026, IoTeX, a Layer-1 blockchain designed to link Internet of Things devices with decentralized applications and real-world artificial intelligence, faced a targeted security breach involving a compromised private key. The incident affected the project’s cross-chain bridge system, known as ioTube, leading to… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 5:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a firm rebuttal to recent media reports, Binance has categorically denied allegations that it terminated or suspended compliance staff for uncovering potentially problematic cryptocurrency transactions linked to Iran. The world’s largest crypto exchange maintains that no sanctions violations occurred and that any personnel changes… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 3:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

Shares of PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) jumped in late-day trading after a report that Stripe, a private firm, was considering buying all or part of the payments firm. According to a Bloomberg report, individuals familiar with the discussions said the negotiations are in a late stage,… Read More

February 24, 2026 @ 3:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fundbox, a Fintech firm delivering embedded capital solutions for small and medium-sized businesses, has significantly bolstered its funding capacity. The company announced a renewed and expanded credit facility with ATLAS SP Partners, while welcoming funds managed by Blue Owl Capital as fresh participants in the… Read More