May 16, 2026 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent on-chain metrics show that substantial Cardano (ADA) investors have significantly increased their dominance over the network’s native cryptocurrency. Wallets containing at least one million ADA tokens now collectively own about 25.09 billion units. This represents roughly 67% of the overall circulating supply—the highest level… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 5:10 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Recursive Superintelligence has raised $650 million at a $4.65 billion valuation in a funding round led by GV and Greycroft, according to the company. The round also included participation from AMD Ventures and NVIDIA, placing the stealth-mode AI lab among a growing group of venture-backed… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 4:51 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Los Angeles-headquartered fintech Fasset said it raised $51 million in a Series B funding round backed by SBI Group, Investcorp, Arz Portföy, and strategic family offices. The round comes as the company looks to expand stablecoin-powered banking and cross-border payment services across emerging markets, according… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OnPay, a payroll and human resources platform, has introduced a comprehensive integration with Betterment at Work, a provider of modern retirement plans. Announced today, the collaboration introduces a fully connected 401(k) offering that allows businesses to handle payroll deductions and retirement benefits within a single,… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU), the parent company of Nubank, reported another solid quarter on May 14, 2026, showcasing its continued dominance as a leading digital financial platform in Latin America. The Fintech company added around 4 million new customers, pushing its global base past 135… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite steady global growth, Europe’s stablecoin ecosystem continues to lag far behind the United States, where dollar-pegged assets like USDT and USDC have carved out clear dominance in cross-border and institutional flows. A new analysis from Oliver Wyman underscores how stablecoins are poised to erode… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 2:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest has revealed the eight AI-focused startups chosen for its 2026 Fintech Program, marking a significant step in the bank’s drive to nurture Britain’s technology innovators. The announcement came during a London launch event tied to UK Fintech Week, where founders gathered for a roundtable… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is expanding its footprint in the decentralized finance space by forging a closer alliance with Hyperliquid, one of the leading onchain perpetuals trading platforms. The major U.S.-based exchange has stepped into a pivotal position as the official treasury deployer for USDC on Hyperliquid’s… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG’s latest Pulse of Private Equity Q1’26 study has indicated that PE investors are growing more selective amid geopolitical tensions, yet capital is steadily channeling into critical infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence, the energy transition, and transportation networks. Released in May 2026, the report shows global… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During a panel appearance at the recent Consensus Miami event, Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson offered a candid assessment of emerging quantum computing threats and the blockchain’s proactive steps to counter them. He suggested that the odds exceed 50 percent for a fully functional commercial-grade… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 10:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that venture capital activity in artificial intelligence reached explosive new levels during the first three months of 2026, according to PitchBook’s latest research preview. Total AI-related investments climbed to $255.5 billion in the quarter—surpassing the entire $254.4 billion raised across all of… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

In a report entitled “Capital Gains: How Canada can unlock the $1.8 trillion it needs for growth,” RBC shares a demoralizing figure: around $1 trillion in capital outflows have occurred from 2015 to 2024. The report states that for every dollar of foreign direct investment… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Binance Coin (BNB) rallied, posting strong gains this Friday as the US Senate Banking Committee approved comprehensive legislation designed to bring regulatory certainty to the digital asset industry. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, often referred… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ:GEMI) shared Q1 earnings yesterday, reporting a revenue increase of 42% year over year while stating that the Winklevoss Capital Fund had committed $100 million to the crypto firm. Gemini was founded by the Winkelvoss brothers, who took the firm public last… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its position in the UK financial market after receiving expanded regulatory permissions from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The development allows the fintech firm’s trading division to introduce a more comprehensive suite of investment and wealth… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s fintech sector posted a more measured performance in the opening months of 2026, according to fresh data from Tracxn. The latest quarterly funding report shows that domestic fintech firms raised $741 million through 41 investment rounds during the period. Although still a… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 6:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has rolled out two significant enhancements to its stablecoin ecosystem, aimed at streamlining operations for developers and businesses navigating the complexities of blockchain payments and multi-network environments. These updates focus on unifying liquidity across chains and simplifying stablecoin adoption without requiring users to… Read More