July 16, 2026 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Ondo Finance, a firm focused on tokenizing RWAs, has formed a partnership with SBI Group to tokenize assets in Japan. SBI Group is one of Japan’s largest financial services conglomerates, operating in banking, investing, asset management, and, more recently, digital assets. In a post on… Read More

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

BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has articulated a forward-looking strategy centered on the fusion of cryptocurrency and traditional finance (TradFi). The world’s largest asset manager is increasingly positioning its offerings as bridges that connect these once-distinct worlds, with heightened emphasis on creating sophisticated investment vehicles tailored to evolving… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech division of Brazil’s digital bank Inter has announced the introduction of its innovative contactless payment wearables to customers in the United States. This expansion brings stylish, convenient payment solutions—specifically designed rings and wristbands—directly to the US market, allowing users to make seamless transactions… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 6:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A significant Bitcoin holder has moved approximately 5,908 BTC, valued at around $383 million, from a wallet that had remained untouched for nearly eight years. This large-scale transaction highlights the enduring presence of early Bitcoin accumulators and raises questions about potential market implications as the… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 5:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) has designated the country as its primary testing ground for an advanced “agentic AI” sandbox environment. This initiative reflects the payments giant’s commitment to responsibly developing next-generation artificial intelligence systems capable of independent decision-making and complex task execution within regulated financial ecosystems.Agentic AI… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights has pointed out that global venture capital activity in the second quarter of 2026 showed continued strength in total dollars deployed. According to CB Insights’ latest State of Venture report, funding surpassed $200 billion for the second consecutive quarter, building on the record… Read More

July 16, 2026 @ 12:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PwC has announced an expanded collaboration with OpenAI. The partnership focuses on integrating sophisticated artificial intelligence into enterprise cybersecurity operations, aiming to empower security teams with faster and more effective tools for protecting organizations. The cybersecurity landscape has grown increasingly challenging. Sophisticated attackers now harness… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 11:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian has indicated that the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector continues to expand across Britain, reflecting a broader trend toward flexible yet prudent borrowing habits. Experian pointed out that in 2025 alone, consumers completed over 100 million transactions through these services, generating more than… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 10:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has noted that authorities from the United States, United Kingdom, and European Union imposed sanctions on an extensive network of cybercriminals, state-linked hackers, and their support infrastructure. This action stands out as one of the broadest cyber enforcement operations to date, targeting entities blamed… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Certificate Company, an affiliate of Figure Technology Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIGR), has teamed up with Copper to integrate YLDS into the latter’s institutional custody services. This development provides qualified clients with a compliant avenue to generate returns on digital assets at the pace and… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mizuho Securities has revised its view on Circle Internet Group  (NYSE:CRCL), the company behind the widely used USDC stablecoin, signaling heightened risks in the digital asset space. The firm lowered its recommendation to underperform from neutral while trimming the target price to $50, down from… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V), a global digital payments company that is increasingly focsued on the AI and stablecoins / digital assets sectors, unveiled its new AI Financial Assistant on July 14, 2026. This innovative value-added service enables financial institutions to integrate advanced artificial intelligence directly into their… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 2:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) says its tokenization process is now operational as a bridge between TradFi and digital assets. The official launch of DTCC Tokenization is scheduled for October 2026. It is important that DTCC prepares for the future, as multiple platforms… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 12:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

Stripe is partnering with Advent to acquire PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), according to multiple reports. The deal could value PayPal at around $53 billion, with some observers anticipating a higher price. If Stripe acquires PayPal, it could extend its reach into payments/transfers/financial services for both businesses and… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 12:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team behind the Ethereum Foundation’s Institutional Privacy Task Force has formed an independent company called EthSystems. This new venture focuses on developing confidential systems that enable banks, asset managers, and other large organizations to conduct real financial activities on Ethereum’s public network while maintaining… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 12:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR), which is now a key player in digital banking and flexible payment solutions worldwide, has taken a significant step to bolster its operations in Germany. On July 9, 2026, the company announced its inaugural forward flow and warehouse financing arrangement in the country, backed… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TeraWulf Inc. (NASDAQ: WULF), a company transitioning from Bitcoin mining toward artificial intelligence and high-performance computing infrastructure, saw its stock drop sharply on Tuesday after New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced a temporary statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. Shares declined approximately 7% to… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) may be in play, as indicated by a report claiming that Stripe and Advent have joined to acquire the firm. Reuters claims that the deal would be at $60.50 a share, or $53 billion. A meeting between the parties is apparently scheduled for… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Open Standard—a consortium of over 140 payments firms, banks, and institutions including Stripe, BlackRock, and Coinbase—launched OpenUSD (OUSD) on June 30, 2026. Backed 1:1 by USD reserves, this new stablecoin stands out by channeling nearly all interest income from its reserves directly to its partner… Read More