June 25, 2026 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Several law enforcement associations have forwarded a letter to the Acting Attorney General of the US expressing concern regarding the CLARITY Act, crypto infrastructure legislation, and its impact on illicit activities. While physical dollars have long been the preferred method of value transfer for criminals,… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 8:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Ripple shares that its dollar-based stablecoin $RLUSD is now available in Japan. The company said that the Japanese Financial Services Agency has approved the stablecoin. Ripple partnered with SBI Group and VCTRADE to gain approval. Ripple has worked with SBI Group since 2016. SBI Group… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global wealth manager UBS and Ethereum infrastructure specialist Nethermind have completed two joint proofs of concept. These tests demonstrate that the public Ethereum network can meet the operational and regulatory standards required by heavily regulated financial institutions. The collaboration shows how banks can introduce strong… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 7:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Atom Bank, one of the UK’s digital banks that aims to enhance user experience, has deployed Flowable’s process automation technology to overhaul its commercial lending operations. The move represents a strategic push to deliver faster, more efficient, and highly scalable services in the competitive commercial… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 5:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent report, data indicate that US private equity is largely meeting expectations set at the start of 2026. After a strong rebound in 2025 that delivered the second-highest deal and exit volumes on record, activity in the first half of 2026 has remained… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 4:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitpanda has indicated that European businesses are increasingly turning to regulated euro-backed stablecoins as a practical alternative to dollar-pegged options. A recent highlight comes from Bitpanda’s platform update, which now supports direct access to EURAU, a MiCAR-compliant euro stablecoin issued by AllUnity. This development addresses… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 2:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has announced plans to bring native USDC and EURC stablecoins, along with its Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP), directly to the Cronos blockchain. This development makes Cronos the first network to integrate all three Circle products simultaneously, delivering fully regulated, 1:1-backed stablecoin infrastructure to… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 2:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PostFinance has introduced its first proprietary exchange-traded fund, marking a milestone as the first Swiss retail bank to launch its own multi-asset ETF. The PostFinance Global Portfolio ETF, developed in partnership with Xtrackers by DWS, began trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange on 23 June… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 2:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Bank has launched a new artificial intelligence tool designed to help customers identify and avoid romance scams, investment fraud, and deepfake phishing attempts. The Scam Intelligence AI-agent, now integrated into the bank’s Starling Assistant, became available to its five million customers on 24 June… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 1:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm iwoca has recently indicated that ten years after the 2016 Brexit referendum, many UK small and medium-sized enterprise leaders are advocating for stronger economic connections with the European Union. Fresh polling from iwoca, a European lender focused on financing for smaller companies, shows… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 12:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has pointed out that US authorities have dealt another major blow to one of the largest criminal networks exploiting cryptocurrency, seizing cloud computing resources used by subsidiaries of Cambodia’s Huione Group. The action relied on detailed blockchain intelligence supplied by Elliptic, a leading firm… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 12:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) is marking five years since its launch in France, highlighting strong adoption by consumers and retailers. The company reports that seven million people in the country used its services during the past year, while partnering with more than 57,500 merchants and… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 5:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish Exchange (NYSE: BLSH) announced that SoFiUSD, a U.S. dollar payment stablecoin issued by SoFi Bank, N.A. (NASDAQ: SOFI), is now available for trading on its platform. This move positions Bullish as the first centralized cryptocurrency exchange to list the token, extending its reach beyond… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 4:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset firm Securitize has been sued by Liquid Rarity Exchange, dba RarityX, and by tZERO. The claim is for patent infringement relating to two patents covering asset tokenization and fractionalized ownership systems The filing by Liquid Rarity Exchange alleges that Securitize’s tokenization platform and digital… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 2:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a significant restructuring at the Ethereum Foundation (EF), including a sharp reduction in its operating budget and workforce. The changes reflect a deliberate shift toward long-term financial sustainability and a narrower focus on core protocol priorities. On June 23,… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 1:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In yet another rather concerning development for the already struggling Cardano (ADA) ecosystem, the DeFi project SecondFi has been the victim of a significant exploit. The security breach was traced back to a vulnerability in the project’s proprietary wallet generation software, which permitted unauthorized access… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 1:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Franklin Templeton has finalized its purchase of 250 Digital, an active cryptocurrency investment management firm. The deal, closed on June 22, 2026, brings together the full 250 Digital team and its portfolio of liquid cryptocurrency strategies that were previously managed under CoinFund. As part of… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 12:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Binance has decided to withdraw its application under MiCA, or Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, in Greece, according to a post on X. The company said that it made the decision to withdraw “after careful consideration of the current status and timeline of the Greek… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The US Senate has sent the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act  to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The legislation garnered significant bipartisan support, which seems rare in today’s fractured political environment. The Chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, Tim Scott, said… Read More

June 24, 2026 @ 11:09 am By JD Alois  |  

StartEngine, a prominent online marketplace for private securities, has filed to raise more funds under Regulation A (Reg A). StartEngine has launched multiple securities offerings under the exemption to support platform growth. Securities issued under Reg allow anyone to participate. According to the Offering Circular,… Read More