March 26, 2026 @ 6:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins have long been synonymous with the US dollar, but a quiet evolution is now underway. According to the latest Dune Analytics report commissioned by Visa (NYSE: V), non-USD stablecoins—pegged to local currencies—are expanding rapidly, signaling a shift toward more localized and efficient on-chain finance…. Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 2:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Aave’s most recent update outlines a strategic partnership and governance milestone focused on improving how Aave’s treasury assets are managed and monetized. The DAO has moved to formalize a collaboration with Whop, a platform that facilitates monetization and distribution of digital goods and services, to… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 2:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Polygon, originally launched in 2017 as a general-purpose Ethereum scaling solution, has repositioned itself as a specialized payments blockchain in 2026. CoinGecko’s new report details how the network has strengthened its infrastructure, forged strategic partnerships, and delivered impressive on-chain activity metrics despite a broader industry… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 2:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent regulatory development is reshaping how cryptocurrency users access traditional derivatives markets. This month, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a no-action letter to Phantom Technologies, the company behind the self-custodial Phantom wallet. This marks the first time the agency has provided… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report from CB Insights highlights how a small group of investors is steering the UK’s insurtech sector toward greater commercial success, even as broader venture funding tightens. Released recently this month, the analysis ranks the top 25 most active backers of UK-based insurtech… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK recently released key updates that together paint a cautious picture for households and businesses: consumer confidence has weakened sharply, and KPMG’s chief economist warns inflation could re-accelerate if energy shocks persist. KPMG’s quarterly Consumer Pulse, based on an online survey of 3,000 UK adults… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Monument Bank has reportedly achieved a new milestone in UK finance by becoming one of the first the regulated institutions to tokenize retail customer deposits on a public blockchain. In collaboration with the Midnight Foundation, the Bank of England-authorized lender— which oversees roughly £7 billion… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Oliver Wyman indicated that Europe has positioned itself as a global leader in cryptocurrency oversight. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, or MiCAR, which entered into force in late 2024, introduced clear legal standards, a unified classification system, and seamless cross-border licensing for services such as… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Singapore’s equities market is set for an overhaul following the release of the final report by the Equities Market Review Group, established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in August 2024. Chaired by Minister for National Development and MAS Deputy Chairman Chee Hong Tat,… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move signaling the influence of artificial intelligence in retail, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced a strategic investment in DaVinci Commerce. The global professional services giant made the investment through its Ventures arm and paired it with a collaborative agreement involving Accenture Song. The… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 9:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In his recent annual update to investors, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) Chairman and CEO Larry Fink provided a forward-looking assessment of global finance. Fink highlights how nations are shifting toward greater self-reliance in energy, defense, and technology, fracturing the old model of borderless capitalism. Since the late… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 9:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant step toward integrating blockchain technology into traditional capital markets, the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Securitize have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to accelerate the development of tokenized securities. Announced recently this month, the collaboration positions Securitize as the inaugural… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 4:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) continues to blur the lines between investing apps and full-scale banking platforms. The company has rolled out several features recently, including its premium Gold Card and expanded banking options that promise attractive returns on everyday cash holdings. These moves signal a… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 1:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Decentralized prediction markets platform Polymarket has unveiled a major policy shift: starting March 30, it will impose taker fees on nearly all trading categories for the first time. The new structure introduces variable rates that peak at 1.8 percent for crypto-related contracts, with effective fees… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 12:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A study released by the World Economic Forum has pinpointed more than 50 investment-ready prospects that promise strong financial gains while advancing environmentally restorative business models. Developed in partnership with Oliver Wyman as part of the Nature Positive Transitions initiative, the research report 50 Investible… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

At the Digital Asset Summit 2026 in New York, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins delivered a clear message: the agencies’ recent joint interpretative release on crypto assets marks only the beginning of meaningful progress. “The interpretative release is not a panacea,” he stated. “It’s really just… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The IMF has pointed out that Europe was once known for its considerable productivity growth worldwide. Today, however, it trails far behind the United States, and the gap has widened dramatically in recent years. A new analysis from the International Monetary Fund points to a… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL). the company behind the widely used USDC token, endured its most severe single-day stock plunge on record this week. Shares of the firm tumbled approximately 20%, eclipsing its previous worst session from mid-2025. The sharp sell-off stemmed from emerging details around… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Republic Europe is focused on reshaping the investment landscape by breaking down traditional barriers that have long limited retail investors’ access to high-growth opportunities. Through its equity crowdfunding platform, the firm tries to enable more everyday Europeans to participate directly in private markets, venture-backed startups,… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a somewhat surprising twist amid fierce industry competition, the leaders of two top prediction market platforms have pooled resources to back a specialized venture capital fund. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour and Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan are key investors in 5c(c) Capital, a new firm… Read More