July 24, 2026 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK digital bank Monzo has teamed up with the Centre for Inclusive Money at Nest to tackle the significant shortfall in retirement savings among the country’s self-employed workers. The collaboration aims to examine practical ways banks can encourage sole traders and freelancers to put money… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Boerse Stuttgart Digital has taken a significant step in expanding its regulated digital asset offerings by integrating a euro-denominated stablecoin issued by a European banking group. The platform, recognized as a key infrastructure provider for institutional crypto services across Europe, has onboarded EUR CoinVertible from… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Poolin, a once-prominent cryptocurrency mining pool operator, has initiated Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings in the United States as part of efforts to dispose of its Texas-based facilities and conclude its activities. The Singapore-headquartered firm, along with its American subsidiaries Lonestar Dream Inc. and Lonestar Taproot… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 1:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has offered its expert perspective on the most recent inflation statistics released for June, highlighting a continued easing in price pressures while cautioning about potential future challenges. The professional services firm emphasized that the data reinforces the Bank of England‘s measured stance on… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 12:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency market continues to navigate a challenging phase, with Bitcoin showing signs of approaching a key turning point in its four-year cycle. As selling pressure from shorter-term or less committed participants intensifies, analysts at ARK Invest suggest that the digital asset may be nearing… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 5:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

Online investment platform AngelList has added agentic AI to its platform. According to a post on X by AngelList CEO, “you can now talk to your fund from Claude, ChatGPT, and Codex. Access financials, documents, capital calls, distributions, and more. To make this work seamlessly,… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 4:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent setback for DeFi ecosystem participants active on Arbitrum, the perpetuals trading platform AFX Trade experienced a substantial security breach targeting one of its proprietary bridges. Blockchain security firm Blockaid first identified the incident around 21:30 UTC on July 22, 2026, reporting that… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency industry, often viewed through the lens of volatile markets and innovation hype, is quietly establishing itself as a meaningful contributor to the American economy. A new analysis reveals that direct employment in the sector stands at approximately 34,000 workers nationwide. Yet, its broader… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 4:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise, has shifted focus toward specific investment categories poised to capitalize on the anticipated next wave of cryptocurrency growth. With signs of market stabilization emerging—such as Bitcoin’s recent gains amid broader equity weakness and renewed ETF inflows—Hougan urges investors… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital activity in fintech remained robust during the second quarter of 2026, even as investors grew more selective. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, deal value climbed to $13.3 billion—marking solid double-digit gains both year-over-year and from the prior quarter—while the number of transactions slipped… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 12:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Updated language in the CLARITY Act was revealed yesterday in an attempt to sway Democrat members of the Senate to support the legislation. New language covering ethics was added to mollify members who claimed that participation by President Trump needed to be addressed. Unfortunately, it… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 11:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US based digital assets company Circle has entered into strategic collaborations with prominent local players Kakao Group and Toss Bank. These partnerships aim to test and advance blockchain-powered payment systems and stablecoin applications tailored to the Korean market. Circle, known mainly as the issuer of… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 9:08 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Commission has penalized global tech firm Google [Alphabet] (NASDAQ:GOOG) under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) for the transgression of allegedly preferencing its own services on search over competitors. Google has been fined €890 million (over $1 billion). The EU claims that Google obfuscated… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Venture capital activity in the second quarter of 2026 highlighted a clear concentration around physical AI, particularly in robotics. According to recent data from CB Insights, industrial humanoid robot developers and companies building robot foundation models ranked among the top markets by deal volume, securing… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMEX has revealed plans to fully cease its exchange activities. The decision, communicated directly to users on July 23, 2026, comes after an internal strategic assessment of the company’s position and the evolving digital asset sector. HDR Global Trading Limited, the entity that owns and… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based digital banking provider Revolut is poised for a major liquidity event that could increase its valuation to $115 billion. This development comes shortly after the fintech secured key regulatory approvals, signaling strong investor confidence in its expanding global footprint and financial performance. According… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 6:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest insights from UK Finance underscore a persistent and evolving challenge in the fight against financial crime. Despite consant efforts by banks and financial institutions to block illicit activities, fraudsters are demonstrating greater sophistication, leading to rising losses and a notable change in tactics…. Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 2:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), the Latin American digital finance enabler, has finalized its purchase of 100% of Banco Porto Real de Investimentos. This transaction represents a targeted step in the company’s strategy to broaden its service capabilities and reinforce its regulatory standing in Brazil’s financial ecosystem…. Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 1:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE: KLAR), the digital banking and flexible payments provider, has introduced its services directly inside lululemon stores across the United Kingdom and Germany. Announced on July 22, 2026, this rollout allows shoppers to enjoy the same convenient payment options in physical locations that they have… Read More

July 23, 2026 @ 12:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Capital One (NYSE: COF) has made VulnHunter available as an open-source project. This innovative AI-powered tool aims to identify software vulnerabilities by emulating the strategic mindset of experienced hackers, potentially transforming how organizations detect and address security weaknesses before they can be exploited. Traditional vulnerability… Read More