July 15, 2026 @ 2:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) says its tokenization process is now operational as a bridge between TradFi and digital assets. The official launch of DTCC Tokenization is scheduled for October 2026. It is important that DTCC prepares for the future, as multiple platforms… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 12:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stripe is partnering with Advent to acquire PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), according to multiple reports. The deal could value PayPal at around $53 billion, with some observers anticipating a higher price. If Stripe acquires PayPal, it could extend its reach into payments/transfers/financial services for both businesses and… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 12:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team behind the Ethereum Foundation’s Institutional Privacy Task Force has formed an independent company called EthSystems. This new venture focuses on developing confidential systems that enable banks, asset managers, and other large organizations to conduct real financial activities on Ethereum’s public network while maintaining… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 12:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR), which is now a key player in digital banking and flexible payment solutions worldwide, has taken a significant step to bolster its operations in Germany. On July 9, 2026, the company announced its inaugural forward flow and warehouse financing arrangement in the country, backed… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ: WULF), a company transitioning from Bitcoin mining toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing infrastructure, saw its stock drop sharply on Tuesday after New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a temporary statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. Shares declined approximately 7% to… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) may be in play, as indicated by a report claiming that Stripe and Advent have joined to acquire the firm. Reuters claims that the deal would be at $60.50 a share, or $53 billion. A meeting between the parties is apparently scheduled for… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Open Standard—a consortium of over 140 payments firms, banks, and institutions including Stripe, BlackRock, and Coinbase—launched OpenUSD (OUSD) on June 30, 2026. Backed 1:1 by USD reserves, this new stablecoin stands out by channeling nearly all interest income from its reserves directly to its partner… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a significant escalation of financial pressure on Tehran, the United States has taken action to immobilize substantial digital currency holdings allegedly linked to Iran’s government. This move underscores Washington’s ongoing strategy to curb the flow of funds that could support activities deemed… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, a keu player in the stablecoins and broader AI / digital assets sectors, announced its leadership of a $7 million Series A funding round for Pact Labs. The round also included contributions from Blockchange Ventures and Lasagna. This strategic move positions Pact Labs as… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 6:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom has implemented significant new oversight for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services, marking a major shift in how these popular payment options are managed. As of July 15, 2026, providers of deferred payment credit—commonly referred to as BNPL—must adhere to stricter standards… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 5:24 am By JD Alois  |  

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved its first tokenized fund. The Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY) is an actively managed fund that holds short-duration government and corporate bonds. Baillie Gifford is an independent investment manager owned and operated by 54… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 1:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea is taking significant steps to modernize its approach to public asset oversight by incorporating emerging digital assets. The Ministry of Economy and Finance is preparing draft legislation to create a unified basic law for managing state-owned properties, explicitly extending its coverage to innovative… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 9:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) negated a Michigan court order that canceled trades on Kalshi. According to a statement by the CFTC, it exercised its authority to order Kalshi to fulfill open trades. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said a state cannot force a Designated… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 9:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin enablement firm Velocity has raised $38 million in Series A funding, according to a note from the firm. The funding round was led by FirstMark and Dragonfly. Other investors include Activant Capital, Capital One Ventures, QED Investors, Coinbase Ventures, Wintermute Ventures and Ripple. Based… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 8:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tabby, the fintech platform operating across the Middle East region, has introduced Tabby Cash—a spending account that combines a rewarding cashback card with cost-free money transfers. This marks a significant expansion as the company evolves from its roots in flexible payments into a comprehensive everyday… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 5:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Gondor has officially launched its V1 platform, delivering the first dedicated margin account designed specifically for Polymarket users. This update introduces cross-margin functionality, allowing traders to borrow against their complete collection of positions rather than handling them individually. The update now aims to bring prime… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Decentralized finance has evolved into a multi-chain landscape where liquidity, applications, and participants spread across numerous blockchains. In this environment, the technology linking these networks has become just as vital as the smart contracts operating on individual chains. Aave, a DeFi platform, has deepened its… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 3:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Transatlantic Taskforce for Markets of the Future (TTMF) has published recommendations as to how the US and the UK can collaborate on digital asset regulation. The initiative was part of President Donald Trump’s visit to the UK in September 2025. Today, the Taskforce is… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 11:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR)  posted an update yesterday on share sales and Bitcoin activity. In an 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategy shared that 4.8 million Class A common shares were sold between July 6 and July 12, 2026. The sales netted $466.7… Read More