June 23, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has received preliminary approval for a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Luxembourg’s Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. MiCA serves as the European Union’s comprehensive framework to regulate cryptoasset activities, aiming to enhance… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new nonprofit research and development organization called Ethlabs has launched to strengthen Ethereum’s technical foundation and prepare the network for broader institutional use. Founded by former researchers from the Ethereum Foundation, the group aims to accelerate progress on scaling, protocol improvements, and real-world adoption… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 2:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has introduced a comprehensive accreditation program in artificial intelligence and data ethics for its entire workforce of around 60,000 colleagues. The program aims to ensure that staff can use AI technologies responsibly and ethically as these tools become integral to daily banking activities…. Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 1:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain interoperability platform Axelar has confirmed a security breach that resulted in the theft of approximately $4.7 million in bridged assets connected to the Secret Network. The incident, disclosed on June 19, 2026, involved tokens transferred via the Cosmos Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol and was… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 12:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech Prove has indicated that account takeover (ATO) fraud is quietly eroding revenues, damaging customer trust, and complicating operations across digital marketplaces and gig economy platforms. Criminals who gain unauthorized control of user accounts can exploit stored payment details, loyalty points, promotional credits, and trusted… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 10:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) has explained in a recent update that artificial intelligence is transforming workplaces worldwide, sparking intense debate about its consequences for employment. While concerns about widespread job losses persist, a recent analysis from the European Central Bank highlights that aggregate effects… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 10:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GoMining has released the first-generation software development kit (SDK) and application programming interface (API) for its GoBTC Pay protocol. Announced on June 19, 2026, this update opens the system to merchants, digital wallet providers, and ecosystem partners, enabling them to integrate direct Bitcoin payments into… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England has posted an update on draft rules regarding stablecoins. The bank stated: “[This] marks a significant milestone in delivering a comprehensive UK regime for stablecoins. It sets a clear pathway for UK-issued, sterling-denominated stablecoins to operate at scale across a range… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 3:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Anchorage Digital, a federally chartered US Bank, says it will now support tokenized deposits for regulated banks. Anchorage states that the service does not require an upgrade to a banks existing tech stack but will provide 24/7 transfers and payments allowing banks to better compete… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 2:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN) has taken a major step forward in its data and AI-first transformation by making artificial intelligence tools available to every one of its roughly 185,000 employees worldwide. The move, effective immediately, significantly expands access from the nearly 40,000 staff members who… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 2:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global asset manager Franklin Templeton has filed registration statements with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for two novel exchange-traded funds that would automatically convert dividends from U.S. stocks into Bitcoin exposure. The proposed products — the Franklin U.S. Equity Bitcoin DRIP Index ETF… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 12:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The nascent digital credit market endured one of its most volatile sessions on Thursday as two prominent preferred equity instruments tied to Bitcoin treasury companies saw sharp intraday price swings. Strategy’s (NASDAQ:MSTR) STRC and Strive’s (NASDAQ:ASST) SATA both traded well below their typical levels near… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 11:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has unveiled plans to add over 1,000 new positions focused on artificial intelligence during 2026. The move is designed to strengthen the bank’s capabilities in advanced, autonomous AI systems known as agentic AI. Recruitment is already underway for nearly 300 specialist roles… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 10:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Cardano blockchain ecosystem is reportedly on the cusp of a significant technical milestone as crypto developers prepare to roll out a public testnet for Ouroboros Leios, its new consensus protocol upgrade. This initiative, branded under the evocative name “Musashi Dojo,” signals a determined push… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Ravelin’s Global Fraud Trends 2026 report outlines evolving fraud trends. While there is stability and even decline in some metrics, new concerns have arisen with issues like AI. Ravelin surveyed 1,504 professionals across 10 countries. Fraud still hits companies hard. At least 30% of companies… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 9:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent reporting has highlighted alleged political pressure from European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde that contributed to Greece blocking Binance’s application for authorization under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework. According to sources familiar with the matter, this intervention shifted Greece’s stance on… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

China has reportedly taken a significant step toward further expanding the international reach of its central bank digital currency by signing direct participation agreements with 26 financial institutions for cross-border digital yuan transactions. The latest agreements, finalized in Shanghai, grant the institutions access to the… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 7:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Select Fintech investments and acquisitions this past week, beginning with a whopper from Deluxe. Deluxe acquires Celero for $625 million deal. Celero offers merchant solutions for small to mid-sized businesses and strategic partners, including an all-in-one suite of omnichannel payment solutions. Learn more here. Chronograph… Read More

June 22, 2026 @ 6:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) is teaming up with Cboe Global Markets to introduce a new suite of options contracts tied to the performance of the S&P 500 index. These products will let clients place straightforward yes-or-no wagers on whether the benchmark closes above or below predetermined… Read More