May 21, 2026 @ 8:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Bsquared Technology has lost its regulatory approval issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).  The regulator stated that Bsquared was banned from providing digital payment token services on May 14th. MAS said an on-site inspection revealed serious regulatory compliance violations. This included a claim… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has recently announced that it has joined a coalition of European financial institutions working to introduce a fully regulated, euro-denominated stablecoin. This participation highlights the banking institutions’ commitment to digital technology advancements and positions it at the center of such efforts to… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech professional Simon Taylor has shared key insights after the White House just issued an executive order under the Trump Administration requiring the SEC, CFTC, FDIC, OCC, CFPB, as well as the NCUA, to identify any applicable rules that block fintech firms within the next… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dogecoin (DOGE) price remains flat at around $0.10 (after reaching over $0.30 a few years back) despite seemingly bullish ecosystem developments such as digital bank Revolut announcing it will launch a physical debt card with support for the memecoin. Interestingly, Dogecoin began as just a… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has shared informative insights on a key crypto ecosystem development. On May 20, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against a network of more than a dozen individuals and entities tied to… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 12:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin ecosystem has achieved a significant milestone, with total circulating supply now exceeding $322 billion. This expansion reflects deepening integration into global finance, even as on-chain data shows large investor balances holding steady or contracting in recent months. While aggregate issuance climbs—driven by demand… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantum computing is not in any way a new or recent development. Much like AI and machine learning algorithms, these technologies really began to take shape in the early 21st century (around the year 2000 to 2010 with initial groundwork dating back to the 1960s)…. Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

For many years, individual consumers and businesses operating in Pakistan have experienced considerable challenges when accessing basic financial services due to a lack of regulatory clarity and issues related to inadequate regulatory guidelines. However, this year has started off on a rather positive note with… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

XDC Network is now reportedly working with Animoca Brands as a strategic institutional validator. Announced recently this month, the partnership sees the Web3 investor and builder operating masternodes on the specialized network, which handles substantial volumes in trade finance and real-world asset (RWA) transactions each… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that private equity and venture capital investors experienced a nuanced quarter in late 2025, as global markets demonstrated resilience amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, public markets benefited from AI-driven optimism and a key US Federal Reserve… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 3:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to soon provide details on the pending “Innovation Exemption”. The concept has been pitched by the Chairman of the Commission, Paul Atkins. As previously reported, Atkins, a supporter of digital assets and beneficial innovation, aims to introduce a… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 2:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Royal Caribbean International has teamed up with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) to introduce straightforward pay-over-time solutions for cruisers in the United Kingdom and Canada. Announced this month, the collaboration allows holidaymakers to spread the cost of their bookings without the stress of hidden fees or surprise… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 2:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital, operator of the United States’ first federally chartered cryptocurrency bank, has introduced full support for arbitrary Solana interactions within its institutional self-custody wallet, Porto. Announced recently this month, the update grants secure, transparent access to leading Solana decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, including Jupiter,… Read More

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 @ 9:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Berlin-based digital bank N26 has rolled out a new Flexible Cash Fund, broadening its investment lineup to appeal to customers seeking modest returns with low risk and easy liquidity. Announced recently this month, the product gives users access to money market funds managed by Fidelity… 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