May 20, 2026 @ 12:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is planning to depart the Commission this coming fall and join the Regent University School of Law as an Associate Professor. Peirce is well known for her support of Fintech innovation and for leading the Crypto Task Force at the SEC…. Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 11:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin issuer Tether says it has purchased SoftBank’s holdings of Twenty One Capital (NYSE: XXI). Tether already owns shares in the firm and says this indicates a deeper commitment to the company. In a public statement, Tether said that it is the controlling shareholder, and… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:16 am By JD Alois  |  

As previously reported, the White House has signed an Executive Order seeking to remove regulatory barriers to Fintech innovation and new and improved financial services. The Trump administration has been mostly supportive of Fintech innovation in contrast to the previous administration, which sought to protect… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech platform Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) has teamed up with Starling Bank. Announced recently this month, the partnership introduces seamless tap-to-pay functionality directly within Starling’s mobile banking app, enabling business owners to accept contactless card payments using just their smartphones.   This new capability allows Starling’s… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 8:53 am By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order yesterday that aims to reduce barriers to Fintech innovation, including digital assets. The White House has long been supportive of Fintech and has been vocal in backing the GENIUS Act and the CLARITY Act, which aim to update… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 8:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent remarks from a US financial regulator have shed light on ongoing technical explorations into digital currency systems, revealing a contrast with the Trump administration‘s public position against central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). In a panel discussion, Timothy Massad, who led the Commodity Futures Trading… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Polymarket has unveiled prediction markets focused on private company performance and key milestones. This initiative marks the first time individuals can directly engage with outcomes tied to some of the most prominent unlisted firms, while also delivering fresh, real-time insights for professional investors. The platform,… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 6:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tempo, a blockchain initiative funded by Stripe and Paradigm, has formed a strategic alliance with Morpho, a major decentralized finance lending network that oversees approximately $7.5 billion in total value locked. This move signals Tempo’s transition from a payments-centric infrastructure to a broader on-chain financial… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 2:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has launched a physical debit card centered on Dogecoin (DOGE). The European fintech is positioning this new offering as a key step toward integrating the popular meme coin into routine transactions, allowing holders to use their DOGE balances seamlessly at millions of merchants worldwide…. Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong has projected that the United States government’s Bitcoin holdings could expand into a strategic asset exceeding $1 trillion. This assessment reflects Bitcoin’s increasing role as a potential cornerstone of national financial and economic planning.  The federal government currently holds the… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 12:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European payments Fintech Worldline [Euronext: WLN] and BNPL provider Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) have entered into a strategic framework agreement. Announced on May 19, 2026, the collaboration aims to seamlessly integrate Klarna’s comprehensive range of flexible payment solutions into Worldline’s network of online and in-store merchant services…. Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 2:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stablecoin enabling firm Checker has raised $8 million in funding, according to a statement distributed by the firm. The funding was led by Galaxy Ventures, Al Mada Ventures, and Framework Ventures. Other investors include strategic backers such as Bitso, Mesh, and others. Checker reports that… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 1:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

The number of listed or publicly traded companies has been declining for years. This is largely due to unsophisticated individuals making the rules by adding more burdensome compliance requirements that may have a positive intent but end up having a deleterious impact, compelling firms to… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency platforms Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), Kraken (operating under parent company Payward), and Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI) have urged Senate lawmakers to eliminate a specific clause from a comprehensive digital asset market structure bill. The provision in question would have restricted trading platforms from offering certain tokens deemed potentially… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Standard Chartered Bank (LON: STAN) has projected that the total value of tokenized assets on blockchain networks could reach an impressive $4 trillion by the close of 2028. This forecast, shared by Geoffrey Kendrick, the bank’s Global Head of Digital Assets Research, underscores the accelerating… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 9:40 am By JD Alois  |  

Zopa Bank has been approved to offer retail investment services. Zopa notes that it is the first British bank to be approved under the new regulatory regime, which took effect on April 6th. Merve Ferrero, Chief Strategy Officer at Zopa Bank, said that investing has… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 9:12 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK appears to be moving away from a debilitative approach to stablecoin utilization, part of a broader payments strategy. Last year, the Bank of England introduced a structure that required holding limits of £20,000 per individual and £10 million per business, and that at… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report indicates that European venture capital valuations grew robustly in the first quarter of 2026, according to PitchBook’s latest analysis. Median deal values across the region climbed 38.1% year-over-year to €2.9 million, outpacing the US, where they dipped 9.6% to €3.6 million. PitchBook… Read More

May 19, 2026 @ 7:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares that it worked with UK law enforcement to apprehend and convict kidnappers who used its platform to transact a ransom payment. Reportedly, Coinbase detected suspicious activity in July 2025 and alerted police to the illicit activity. In a “wrench attack,” criminals forced… Read More