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

July 15, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of a significant escalation of financial pressure on Tehran, the United States has taken action to immobilize substantial digital currency holdings allegedly linked to Iran’s government. This move underscores Washington’s ongoing strategy to curb the flow of funds that could support activities deemed… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, a keu player in the stablecoins and broader AI / digital assets sectors, announced its leadership of a $7 million Series A funding round for Pact Labs. The round also included contributions from Blockchange Ventures and Lasagna. This strategic move positions Pact Labs as… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 6:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom has implemented significant new oversight for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services, marking a major shift in how these popular payment options are managed. As of July 15, 2026, providers of deferred payment credit—commonly referred to as BNPL—must adhere to stricter standards… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 5:24 am By JD Alois  |  

The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has approved its first tokenized fund. The Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY) is an actively managed fund that holds short-duration government and corporate bonds. Baillie Gifford is an independent investment manager owned and operated by 54… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 4:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BBVA is deploying generative artificial intelligence to examine real-world dialogues between clients and its relationship managers. This initiative moves beyond traditional feedback mechanisms like satisfaction surveys, aiming to deliver a more nuanced and accurate view of the actual user experience across various touchpoints. The Spanish… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 1:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korea is taking significant steps to modernize its approach to public asset oversight by incorporating emerging digital assets. The Ministry of Economy and Finance is preparing draft legislation to create a unified basic law for managing state-owned properties, explicitly extending its coverage to innovative… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 9:45 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) negated a Michigan court order that canceled trades on Kalshi. According to a statement by the CFTC, it exercised its authority to order Kalshi to fulfill open trades. CFTC Chairman Michael Selig said a state cannot force a Designated… Read More