June 19, 2026 @ 1:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

This week the State of California revealed that it had validated sufficient signatures to place the proposed confiscation tax on the ballot this coming November. This means the likelihood the abusive  tax will become law. The tax was created by several economists seeking to  generate… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 1:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin’s on-chain metrics are painting a picture of rather steady underlying activity even as the cryptocurrency’s price remains range-bound around $63,000. The latest data from on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant shows that very small transfers are now dominating daily transaction volume on the network. Transactions valued… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 1:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BIS has indicated that cyber threats—intensified by advancements in artificial intelligence—pose growing risks to financial stability and broader economic activity. These incidents, whether from deliberate attacks or accidental failures, can halt operations, compromise sensitive information, disrupt supply chains, and undermine public confidence. BIS added that… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Funding Circle Holdings plc (LSE: FCH), a platform specializing in finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, has achieved a notable benchmark in its capital markets activities. On 18 June 2026, the company announced the successful closure of SBOLT 2026-1, marking its… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 9:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deluxe Corporation (NYSE:DLX) has reached an agreement to purchase Nashville-based Celero Commerce for approximately $625 million in cash, plus certain seller-related expenses and adjustments. The transaction, unveiled on June 18, 2026, marks a key step in Deluxe’s ongoing shift toward higher-growth digital payments and data… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Ventures has taken a lead position in Karta‘s latest funding round, signaling confidence in all-digital solutions that bridge traditional finance with emerging technologies. The investment highlights growing demand for seamless, dollar-based financial tools tailored to high-net-worth individuals worldwide who often face barriers in the… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 8:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR), the leading Bitcoin treasury company led by Michael Saylor, witnessed its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (ticker: STRC) close at an all-time low of $89 on June 17, 2026. The shares briefly touched an intraday low near $88.50, marking… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Federal agencies are moving forward with rules that would require stablecoin issuers to verify customer identities in a manner closely aligned with longstanding requirements for traditional banks. The joint proposal, released on June 18, 2026, implements key provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 6:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin mining sector is experiencing continued difficulties as the cryptocurrency’s market price has remained under average production expenses for five consecutive months. Analysts at JPMorgan  (NYSE:JPM) estimate the typical all-in cost to produce one bitcoin at approximately $78,000, while current trading levels sit near… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 5:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Private equity firm Nordic Capital has announced an agreement to acquire Liberis, a London-based embedded finance specialist, while also expanding its existing investment in Qred, a Stockholm-headquartered digital bank focused on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The transaction will combine the two companies into a… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 4:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Group Holdings Limited has successfully priced its inaugural £150 million Tier 2 bond, marking a significant milestone as the first rated public bond sale from a European neobank. The offering, completed on June 11, 2026, attracted demand from international investors, exceeding supply by more… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that the payments sector is undergoing significant transformation, moving far beyond incremental evolution into a complete redefinition. A powerful combination of advanced technologies, evolving regulatory frameworks, and global uncertainties has created unprecedented challenges and possibilities for the fintech enabled payments industry…. Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 2:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new study from Bank of America Private Bank reveals that increasing longevity, faster intergenerational business handovers, and evolving investment tastes are transforming financial strategies among affluent Americans. The 2026 Study of Wealthy Americans, which polled individuals holding at least $3 million in investable assets,… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 1:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As artificial intelligence continues to fundamentally transform financial services, a new comparative analysis highlights how consumers on both sides of the Atlantic are embracing these tools. Plaid, a financial technology infrastructure provider, recently expanded its research on intelligent finance with UK-specific findings, following the US… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent BIS working paper explores how the rise of online banking and social media platforms is transforming how US banks set deposit rates and respond to monetary policy shifts. Authored by Michael Brei, Giulio Cornelli, Leonardo Gambacorta, and Boris Hofmann, the study draws on… Read More

June 19, 2026 @ 12:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the China Financial Futures Exchange (CFFEX), marking a significant step toward closer cooperation between the two major financial institutions. The announcement, made on June 18, 2026, underscores a shared dedication… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear has indicated in a recent update that Europe’s financial markets stand at a critical juncture. Surging demands for funding the green and digital transitions, alongside demographic shifts and efforts to bolster strategic independence, call for unprecedented levels of long-term capital. Achieving deeper, more unified,… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that Brazil has solidified its position as Latin America’s leading cryptocurrency hub, drawing significant attention from both legitimate users and illicit operators. From July 2024 to June 2025, the country processed an estimated $318 billion in on-chain cryptocurrency transactions, representing about one-third… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 6:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

QPlay was the first company to trade on PISCES in the UK. PISCES, or Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System, is a move aimed at improving access to capital and liquidity for smaller firms. QPlay was listed on JP Jenkins Private Market, an approved… Read More