June 18, 2026 @ 2:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 17, 2026, the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) released a comprehensive discussion paper focused on decentralised finance (DeFi). This initiative aims to strengthen Malta’s position as a forward-thinking hub for digital financial services by gathering insights on the opportunities and hurdles presented by… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has indicated that the cryptocurrency and blockchain sector has undergone significant fundamental expansion between early 2024 and mid-2026, with certain categories experiencing very steady growth in the number of listed tokens. According to CoinGecko’s analysis of monthly listings through May 31, 2026, decentralized finance… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 1:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BNPL Fintech Klarna (NYSE:KLAR), which operates a global digital banking and payments company, has joined forces with Bolt, a European shared mobility provider. This collaboration integrates Klarna’s flexible payment solutions straight into the Bolt mobile app, enabling users in Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Norway to… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 12:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank of England has released its latest quarterly Inflation Attitudes Survey for May 2026, conducted in partnership with Ipsos. This regular poll gauges how people across the UK view price changes, their forecasts for future inflation, and their opinions on the central bank‘s performance… Read More

June 18, 2026 @ 12:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI), in collaboration with Ridgeback Group, has reportedly purchased the Private Rented Sector (PRS) operations of London & Quadrant Housing Trust (L&Q), operating under the Metra Living brand. The transaction, valued at a total enterprise value of £1.045 billion, marks… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that a growing threat in the cryptocurrency space involves deceptive tactics that trick users into granting broad access to their digital wallets. Known as approval phishing, this method allows criminals to drain funds at will after victims unknowingly authorize malicious transactions. Recent… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 11:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based financial services firms are bracing for a period of technology-fueled expansion, placing artificial intelligence and other advanced tools at the core of their ongoing digital transformation strategies. According to the latest annual sentiment survey from Lloyds Banking Group, optimism is surging across the… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 10:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Euronext, Europe’s capital markets infrastructure provider, has teamed up with BNY (NYSE: BK), a global financial services firm, to significantly upgrade collateral management services for its clearing operations. The partnership, announced this month, focuses particularly on supporting cleared repo transactions and aims to deliver greater efficiency… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 10:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut, which supports a global fintech platform currently serving more than 75 million customers around the world, has achieved a regulatory milestone in the United Arab Emirates. On June 17, 2026, the Fintech company confirmed it has obtained full approval for its Stored… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has unveiled two significant initiatives with Propel Finance, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening finance options for UK small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Announced recently tis month, the moves include a fresh £75 million warehouse facility under the ENABLE Funding program and… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Property managers face growing challenges from fraudulent rental applications, with new research highlighting rapid credit inquiry activity as the strongest predictor of future financial losses. According to a TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) research study,  applicants are now showing unusually high volumes of recent credit checks and… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 4:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent study underscores the severe human and economic repercussions of disjointed international payment networks. According to collaborative research by Thunes and Juniper Research, roughly one-third of individuals relying on cross-border transfers face significant hardship in covering basic needs like groceries, housing, and essential services…. Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 3:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) indicated that as the year 2026 reaches its halfway point, American consumers continue to display a positive outlook on their financial situations even as affordability strains intensify due to ongoing economic and global factors. A recent study from TransUnion reveals that optimism… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 2:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Berlin-based digital banking platform N26 has recently introduced a fresh telecommunications service in Spain, marking its second entry into local mobile offerings following its German rollout. The new eSIM-powered plans allow customers to manage their mobile connectivity entirely through the N26 banking app, eliminating traditional… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 12:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic has indicated that in the fast-growing global ecosystem of cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT), transparency has (by design) been built into the technology itself. Elliptic explained that every transaction on public ledgers is visible and accessible via block explorers. Yet… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brex has joined forces with Tekion to introduce a built-in financial tool tailored specifically for modern car dealership operations. Announced recently this month, during the Tekion One event in San Francisco, the collaboration launches Brex for Tekion Spend. This solution embeds advanced corporate card and… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new Xero study highlights a significant gap in the United Kingdom’s approach to nurturing its next wave of business founders. While many young people dream of launching their own ventures, insufficient financial knowledge and resources are holding them back, creating a sense of exclusion… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 15, 2026, the European Union rolled out a new wave of restrictive measures aimed at curbing Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs highlighted how these actions target key pillars supporting Moscow’s efforts, including its defense industry, energy exports,… Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Economists at KPMG UK have interpreted the most recent inflation release as reinforcing the need for a measured response from the Bank of England. Despite a rebound in services inflation, industry professionals attribute the movement primarily to temporary fluctuations rather than broad-based domestic cost increases…. Read More

June 17, 2026 @ 7:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has broken through the $64,000 level once again, reflecting renewed confidence in the market tied to positive signals from international diplomacy. The move upward occurred as Pakistan’s leadership shared encouraging news about advancing negotiations aimed at resolving tensions involving Iran. The… Read More