July 14, 2026 @ 10:01 am By JD Alois  |  

A new report appears to indicate that crypto firms are not quite ready for the looming regulation they must comply with to provide services to  UK customers. According to Zumo and their UK Regulatory Preparedness Assessment survey, only one in ten platforms believes they are… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 9:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Two key federal elements of the US economy will appear before the US Senate Banking Committee and the House Financial Services Committee this week. First up is newly minted Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh, who will visit the House Committee today and the Senate Committee tomorrow. Warsh, selected by President… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis announced that its Reactor platform has become the first and only tool of its kind to satisfy the strict Daubert standard for expert testimony in a US federal court. The ruling came in the high-profile prosecution of Roman Sterlingov, who was… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) is reportedly exploring the sale of a controlling interest in its subsidiary Vocalink, a key player in Britain’s domestic payments ecosystem. This move comes amid growing sensitivities around foreign ownership of critical national infrastructure, particularly an asset deeply embedded in everyday banking operations… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tom Blomfield, a British entrepreneur best known for co-founding the digital banking platform Monzo, has joined the artificial intelligence company Anthropic. This transition underscores the intense competition for top talent in the AI space, particularly in areas related to computational resources and infrastructure. Blomfield announced… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 1:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s ongoing rebound is encountering significant obstacles from monetary policy, geopolitical tensions, and shifting corporate strategies, according to CoinShares‘ (NASDAQ:CSHR) latest assessment. Despite these pressures, emerging signs in investment flows and market resilience suggest the asset may be forming a cautious bottom rather than entering… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 1:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nu Mexico, part of Nubank (NYSE: NU), has secured formal approval to operate as a full-fledged bank. The National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) granted the authorization on July 10, 2026, marking the completion of a complex transition and positioning the company as Mexico’s biggest… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

One of Japan’s convenience store operators is preparing to accept payments in a yen-pegged stablecoin. This initiative highlights the growing integration of blockchain-based assets into traditional shopping experiences, potentially paving the way for faster, lower-cost transactions in a cash-heavy society. Lawson, recognized as Japan’s third-largest… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 12:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming retail experiences in Hong Kong, with consumers increasingly turning to AI tools for discovery while merchants grapple with building lasting confidence during the final stages of a purchase. The latest findings from the Adyen (AMS: ADYEN)… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 11:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

According to the latest joint report from KPMG and the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), the UK jobs market in June 2026 reflected ongoing economic caution amid geopolitical tensions. Compiled by S&P Global from surveys of approximately 400 recruitment agencies, the data highlights a notable… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 10:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The overall value of stablecoins in circulation has decreased by around $10 billion from its peak reached in May 2026. This reduction includes a sharp $7.7 billion drop during June, which stands as the most significant single-month decline in dollar terms since the 2022 Terra-Luna… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 5:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social today to demand the US Senate approve the CLARITY Act in honor of Senator Lindsey Graham. Senator Graham died suddenly of a heart attack this past weekend. Once fierce opponents, the two became close friends and allies, frequently… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 2:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube recently served as the exclusive platform for the sell-side of its proprietary secondary platform for the Wayve employee tender. Wayve, an autonomous driving firm, completed a sale of employee-held shares of the private firm totaling $85 million. The transaction was enabled under the new PISCES… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 2:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last month, a delegate from the Republic of Korea met with representatives of the Securities and Exchange Commission Crypto Task Force to better understand US policy initiatives in developing crypto asset regulations and how Korea could potentially align with the US as it advances new… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 1:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A long-dormant Bitcoin wallet has drawn fresh attention from on-chain analysts after moving a large holding for the first time in seven years. The transfer involved 2,931 BTC, valued at roughly $188 million at prevailing market prices above $64,000 per coin. The sending address, 356myuxHtPTE9b6QGACxXp5nqQLiPBAsmK,… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 1:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation, will convene a roundtable today in partnership with the SEC’s Division of Corporate Finance to discuss the initial public offering (IPO) ecosystem. Entitled “Rethinking the Rulebook: Modernizing the IPO Process… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 1:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent analysis from UK Finance emphasizes that the financial services sector has moved past debates over whether to adopt artificial intelligence (AI). With more than three-quarters of firms already using the technology, the focus has shifted to the competitive dangers of delayed or ineffective implementation. While… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 12:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse recently shared that in the wake of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 2020 enforcement action, he and co-founder Chris Larsen carefully evaluated shutting down the organization and allocating its extensive XRP reserves directly to equity holders. This alternative would… Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 12:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Michael Saylor, one of the most vocal and influential Bitcoin advocates and executive chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) (formerly known and doing business as MicroStrategy), has shared a fresh visual update on the company’s Bitcoin holdings. This came shortly after Strategy executed its largest-ever Bitcoin transaction,… Read More