May 22, 2026 @ 9:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow eliminated his entire Human Resources (HR) department after determining it was doing more harm than good. Bolt is an established Fintech that has grown from payments and anti-fraud services to offering banking, crypto, and more. At one point, Bolt had a… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain technology provider ConsenSys has recently submitted a detailed formal comment to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) regarding its proposed rulemaking to implement the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act). This submission addresses requirements for FDIC-supervised permitted payment stablecoin… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 8:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech firm Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) has rolled out its Shopping Search application directly inside ChatGPT. Announced on May 20, 2026, this new tool integrates real-time product discovery into everyday conversations, allowing digital technology users to explore shopping options without leaving their chat interface. The timing… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset custody and infrastructure provider Copper has recently announced the addition of Ripple USD (RLUSD) to its Stablecoin Rewards Program. This provides institutional investors with various opportunities to generate returns on their holdings of the Ripple-backed stablecoin while benefiting from Copper’s robust security framework…. Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 1:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform Aave has re-enabled borrowing against wrapped Ether (WETH) on multiple blockchain networks. This development signals substantial headway in addressing the repercussions of the April exploit affecting Kelp DAO, which triggered widespread liquidity challenges and a decline in the protocol’s total… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has finalized a £65 million financing arrangement with Amplius, one of the UK’s housing associations. This new package aims to work on key upgrades to existing properties and support investment across the organization’s portfolio. The deal integrates two key components: a £30… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken‘s (part of parent entity Payward) Layer 2 blockchain, Ink, recently has deployed Tydro—which is described as a custom lending platform built on Aave’s technology. This initiative highlights how established infrastructure can accelerate secure DeFi growth within new ecosystems, drawing significant liquidity and enabling improved… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has released its latest online / digital threats research report, underscoring a significant evolution in the payments fraud landscape. As network-level security measures grow more robust, fraudsters are pivoting toward sophisticated social engineering tactics enhanced by artificial intelligence. These approaches focus on… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cardano founder and Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson has highlighted (what he believes to be) significant risks to the blockchain focused iniative’s sharp emphasis on constantly maintaining academic rigor. He has warned now on several occasions that the potential failure of a key funding initiative might… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has announced full integration with Kaia, a an EVM-compatible Layer-1 network designed to power regulated stablecoin payments and on-chain services across Asia. The latest partnership equips compliance and investigation professionals with comprehensive real-time and historical visibility into one of the region’s… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 2:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Finfluencers are actively harming consumers and preventing them from achieving financial independence. Unsuspecting social media users are increasingly being subjected to flashy posts where people are shown driving fancy cars and flaunting their wealth but these are usually just props. In order to achieve true… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 2:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As widely reported by now, US President Donald Trump has requested the Federal Reserve to seriously consider enabling proper fintech access to payment accounts As CI reported, Trump has now signed an executive order on Tuesday calling on US regulatory authorities as well as the… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 1:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Zodia Solutions, best known for its crypto custody service, has announced a new Chief Executive Officer following Standard Chartered’s acquisition of the platform. According to a public statement, Julian Sawyer, who is currently the CEO of Zodia Custody, will become CEO, providing consistency to the… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Etherlink—the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible Layer 2 solution built on Tezos Smart Rollups—has now integrated with Dune Analytics, the on-chain data analysis platform. This launch opens up comprehensive querying and visualization capabilities for Etherlink’s ecosystem, allowing developers, analysts, researchers, and institutions to dive deeper and… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 11:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF), a Political Action Committee (PAC) that aims to support policies that advocate for digital asset innovation, has shared its inaugural list of political endorsements. The candidates include: Senate Candidates: Barry Moore (R-AL), Kurt Alme (R-MT), Jon Husted (R-OH), Angie Craig… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a US-based fintech founded by Japanese entrepreneurs, has emerged as a key player focused on digital financial infrastructure. Following a $150 million Series D round in January 2026 led by Drive Capital, the financial technology company achieved unicorn status with a $1.15 billion valuation,… Read More

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