June 25, 2026 @ 3:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Coalition for Prediction Markets, a group that represents Kalshi, crypto.com, and several other platforms, has submitted an Amicus Brief in support of the lawsuit (KalshiEX LLC v. Schuler et al.) targeting Kalshi and its preference for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to hold regulatory… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 1:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based banks and building societies, supported by UK Finance, have completed initial testing for a new voluntary digital verification service designed to let customers securely share verified personal details through their banking apps. Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Nationwide Building Society, NatWest Group and… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Backcountry, an online retailer of premium outdoor equipment, has partnered with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) to introduce a pay-over-time option at checkout. The collaboration aims to give adventure enthusiasts greater control and clarity when purchasing gear for activities like skiing, cycling, hiking, and camping. Eligible customers… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial services research from TD Cowen indicates that CME Group holds a significant edge in its federal lawsuit contesting the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) recent decisions on cryptocurrency perpetual futures products. The dispute arose after CME Group filed its complaint on June 18, 2026,… Read More

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