June 15, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee introduced six bills targeting the digital asset sector. Ways and Means is the tax-writing committee in Congress and is thus very powerful. As the House remains under Republican control and is pro-innovation and supportive of digital asset… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MassPay Holdings LLC and  Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  have formed a strategic alliance to deliver seamless stablecoin-enabled disbursement solutions to enterprises around the globe. The collaboration integrates MassPay’s extensive payout network with Coinbase’s robust digital asset infrastructure, allowing businesses to handle funding, storage, and international transfers in USDC and… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Charlie Javice, the founder of Frank, a Fintech that was purchased by JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) in 2021, only for the bank to regret the transaction, is seeking a pardon from President Trump, according to reports. Frank, a platform that helped aspiring college students tap into scholarships… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report shares that the US private equity middle market kicked off 2026 on a solid note, with deal value climbing to $103.8 billion—a 10.7% increase from the prior year and the strongest first-quarter performance in five years. According to PitchBook data, this figure also exceeded… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A joint report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Anchorage Digital highlights how digital assets have shifted from experimental pilots to a maturing ecosystem ripe for mainstream banking involvement. Released in June 2026, the analysis underscores converging factors—regulatory advancements, proper infrastructure, and rising institutional interest—that… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 11:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A federal appeals court has firmly rejected efforts by Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder and former chief executive officer of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX, to secure a new trial. The ruling, issued on June 12, 2026, by a three-judge panel of the US… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 10:52 am By JD Alois  |  

 Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  CEO Brian Armstrong took to X to tout Bitcoin, the world’s most popular crypto, stating he is “bullish as ever on Bitcoin and “still long.” Bitcoin seems to have hit a floor, hovering around $60,000 at times below, but it is now nearing $67,000. Speculation is… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has indicated in a key update that Singapore continues to solidify its position as a key financial hub, as evidenced by recent gatherings that highlighted the rising adoption of advanced technologies in corporate finance. Over 250 senior executives from major… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 10:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Japan, like other advanced economies including the United States, is now taking considerable steps to integrate cryptocurrencies into its mainstream financial system, signaling a concerted push to capitalize on the growing digital asset market while addressing emerging threats. In a significant legislative move unveiled recently,… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 8:46 am By JD Alois  |  

Anthropic‘s Claude Mythos 5 and Fable 5 AI models have been suspended by the US Department of Commerce because they are deemed dangerous if accessed by foreign adversaries. These applications are apparently very capable of identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in software, web browsers, and vital… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 8:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Shares of SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) are moving higher in pre-market trading. Currently, the shares are up by almost 6% at at around $170.  SpaceX completed its initial public offering (IPO) last Friday, a historic event as it was the most highly valued firm ever to go… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The G7 Central Bank Quantum Technologies Working Group (QTWG) has unveiled its inaugural public report. Titled “Preparing for Quantum Technologies: Key Considerations for Financial Sector Participants,” the update offers a comprehensive yet neutral analysis of how quantum advancements could reshape the financial landscape. Released recently… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 6:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has taken a strong stance against expansive federal authority in the realm of sports betting. In an amicus curiae brief submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, Gensler argues that the… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Criminals stole nearly £1.28 billion through payment fraud in 2025, according to the latest annual figures from UK Finance, marking a 4% rise from the previous year. The data underscores how fraud has evolved into a large-scale operation that endangers individuals, companies, and the broader… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 2:07 am By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong will continue expanding its digital asset regulatory framework and support the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in financial services as it seeks to strengthen its position as an international financial centre, the chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission said. Speaking at the… Read More

June 15, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has fallen by 10.09 percent, moving from 138.96 trillion to 124.93 trillion at block 953,568. The adjustment, confirmed by Galaxy Research, ranks as the 11th-largest downward revision in the network’s history and the second-biggest decline of 2026. It follows a larger drop… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 10:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ten years on from the Brexit vote, UK Finance has released a detailed report in partnership with law firm Freshfields, proposing a fresh strategic approach to ties between Britain and the European Union in the financial sector. Titled Unlocking Growth Through a Stronger UK-EU Financial… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 8:26 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

Everything You Own Was Built by Someone Who Dared: A conversation with John Tillman on the Capital Ideas podcast is a love letter to the entrepreneur and a wake-up call for America. Look around you right now. The phone in your hand. The electricity running… Read More

June 14, 2026 @ 6:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During the first quarter of 2026, Cardano (ADA) demonstrated a clear divergence between its short-term market performance and long-term structural progress. The research report from Messari also noted that the native token ADA experienced a notable decline, the network made significant strides in building institutional-grade… Read More