May 23, 2026 @ 10:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) has taken a seemingly more proactive step toward modernizing its financial services ecosystem by launching an extensive public consultation on the tokenization of financial instruments as well as so-called real-world assets (RWAs). Announced recently this month, this initiative explores… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish (NYSE: BLSH) has rolled out a new WTI perpetual futures contract designed to address critical shortcomings now being exposed by ongoing global oil supply challenges with the escalating US-Iran conflict. The recent launch from Bullish comes as the energy sector grapples with unprecedented volatility… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital banking provider N26 has announced an important expansion of its travel features specifically tailored for users in Italy. The move integrates mobile connectivity solutions via advanced eSIM technology, effectively allowing customers to stay connected more easily while abroad without traditional hassles. This development… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Everyone in the crypto and blockchain space is talking about Bitcoin Pizza Day because some random guy many years back actually paid 10,000 BTC for a few pizzas. At the time, though, Bitcoin was trading for a few cents or below $1. Back then, nobody… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US dollar or Euro pegged stablecoins and regulated digital assets platforms such as Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI), and Kraken (under parent firm Payward) now decisively dominate US markets. Meanwhile, more speculative altcoins and associated decentralized projects, such as Cardano (ADA), EOS, and IOTA, have basically not made much noise during this past Bitcoin… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Michael Wong  |  

For Edward Robinson, deputy managing director for economic policy and chief economist at Monetary Authority of Singapore, the gains from artificial intelligence (AI) are unlikely to arrive quickly due to a mix of shocks from tariffs, energy, and geopolitics. During the 13th Asian Monetary Policy… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Web3 referred to an evolving set of standards aimed at improving upon web2, which is a set of protocols and standards that make up the modern Internet. These standards include HTTP, TCP/IP, and various other online protocols through which internet traffic is running. But when… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 1:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US lawmakers under the more crypto- and innovation-friendly Trump Administration are making considerable progress when it comes to finally providing the blockchain and digital assets sector a mature regulatory environment that will help with responsible growth and adoption in the years ahead. In addition to… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 4:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Franklin Templeton and DigiFT have formed a new alliance to bring the BENJI Technology Platform and its associated tokenized offerings to accredited and institutional investors across the region. This collaboration highlights the growing momentum behind blockchain-enabled financial products and positions the organizations at the center… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil’s Nubank (NYSE: NU) is marking its 13th year of business operations across LatAm markets as one of the world’s most impactful Fintech challengers. Founded in 2013, the financial technology company has grown from a just a promising idea born mostly out of frustration and… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 3:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Legislation designed to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve has been referred to the House Financial Services Committee as the concept makes its way from a talking point to law. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order in the spring of 2025 that sought to create… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 12:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

The White House posted a series of Executive Orders (EO) this week, signed by President Donald Trump. A key EO was demanding that Fintechs have better access to the Federal Reserve and certain functions, such as payment accounts and real-time payments, to improve services for non-bank… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 12:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Ethereum Layer 2 project known as Zero Network has said that it will end its independent operations. Launched roughly 18 months ago in late 2024 by the developers of the Zerion wallet, the initiative had aimed to deliver a seamless, fee-free experience for cryptocurrency… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 12:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new Federal Reserve Chairman at an interesting time for the United States. While President Donald Trump has publicly stated he wants an independent Fed Board Chairman, he has also declared his desire for lower interest rates as determined… Read More

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 @ 4:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Michael Novogratz, the founder of Galaxy Digital, (NASDAQ: GLXY) have faced off against BitGo Holdings (NYSE: BTGO)  CEO Mike Belshe in a Delaware courtroom this week. The dispute centers on a seemingly high-potential but ultimately collapsed acquisition agreement from back in 2021, which had at… Read More