October 15, 2025 @ 2:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

It was reported earlier that the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) was pursuing a consultation on the tokenization of funds. This is a precursor to the tokenization of  more investible assets and part of an initiative to keep the UK competitive as a global financial… Read More

October 15, 2025 @ 10:53 am By JD Alois  |  

  Concerns that artificial intelligence (AI) hype will outpace reality have grown louder of late. While predictions of profound transformation across all industries abound, AI investment and valuations continue to grow.  Some are drawing parallels to the Dot Com Bomb of the early 2000s, when… Read More

October 15, 2025 @ 10:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Two weeks into the shutdown of the federal government, and there is no end in sight as the Democrat minority digs its heels in, demanding an additional $1.5 trillion added to certain government programs. While the Republican majority wants to pass a continuing resolution (CR) to… Read More

October 15, 2025 @ 10:06 am By JD Alois  |  

This week, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a statement on tokenization or turning investible assets into digital assets. Digital securities have long been recognized as the future of markets. Today, with the advent of global regulatory changes supporting digital transformation, broader acceptance of… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 4:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Goldman Sachs Asset Management (GSAM) has published a report titled “Opening the Door to Alternatives: Insights from Individual Investors.” The report is based on a survey of High-Net-Worth (HNW – $1M to $30M) and Ultra-High-Net-Worth (UHNW – $30M +) individuals from August of this past… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 8:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Fintech Prometeo says it is poised to offer Agentic Banking in Latin America. Prometeo is a banking software platform, reporting over 1500 connections to 1200 financial institutions in eleven countries. The company has announced the launch of its Agentic Banking solution, which is said to… Read More

October 14, 2025 @ 5:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Draper Goren Blockchain, a Los Angeles-based “Venture Studio” which has backed multiple blockchain firms, says it will alter its approach to “bet big” on real estate technology. Draper Goren will open up a satellite office in Detroit to pursue Proptech firms. The group was once the… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 11:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Cambridge Centre of Alternative Finance (CCAF) has revealed a new course on competition in digital financial services. CCAF is the leading independent research entity chronicling the development of Fintech globally. The group is also a key partner with governments and regulators worldwide, providing guidance… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 3:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

The House of Doge, the commercial arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, will merge with Brag House Holdings (NASDAQ:TBH), effectively becoming a publicly traded company. Seward & Kissel, the law firm that handled the combination, shares that the combined entity will become the largest institutional holder of Dogecoin, managing over 837… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 11:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week, Ethena Labs saw its stablecoins (USDe and USDtb) experience significant volatility. The vector for the event appears to be a combination of President Trump’s declaration of additional tariffs on China and the liquidation of crypto on Binance. On October 12, Binance confirmed a… Read More

October 13, 2025 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Mike Selig, Chief Counsel on the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, is reportedly set to be nominated as Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The SEC Crypto Task Force is pursuing updated rules to enable digital asset innovation and will likely become one of… Read More

October 10, 2025 @ 3:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

Financial services firms are required to issue Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) when they suspect money laundering or other illicit activities. This includes transactions of around $10,000 or structured transactions that break up the movement of money. A bank must file a SAR no later than… Read More

October 10, 2025 @ 11:07 am By JD Alois  |  

The US House of Representatives approved digital asset market infrastructure, the CLARITY Act, last July. Since then, the legislation has been stalled in the Senate as members hash out potential changes to the language of the bill, with Republicans distributing their draft and, more recently,… Read More

October 10, 2025 @ 9:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Private investment firm Hargreaves Lansdown has issued a statement on crypto and Bitcoin specifically, describing the world’s most popular crypto as “not an asset class.” To quote the firm:  “…we do not think cryptocurrency has characteristics that mean it should be included in portfolios for… Read More

October 9, 2025 @ 10:08 am By JD Alois  |  

The Laffer Curve continues to shed light on how to manage tax policy more effectively. Unfortunately, too few recognize the pragmatech theory that posits a too high tax burden will alter individual behavior. As taxes rise, especially on the affluent, who may relocate easily, this… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 9:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

Gemini (NASDAQ:GEMI)has expanded its platform to Australia, according to a note from the company. Gemini has registered with AUSTRAC and plans banking integrations to make trading crypto easier for Australians. Gemini, founded by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has recently become a publicly traded company in… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 10:32 am By JD Alois  |  

A large group of European Fintech associations, including some crowdfunding groups, has signed a letter advocating on behalf of the Financial Data Access Regulation (FIDA). The letter has been addressed to the European Commission, the European Parliament, and the Council of the EU. According to… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 10:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic, the world’s largest online investment platform serving private securities, will close its first offer for a Mirror Token, which represents shares in Elon Musk’s company SpaceX. The valuation of SpaceX is around $400 billion and is one of the world’s most valuable startups. SpaceX… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 9:37 am By JD Alois  |  

UK Fintech advocate Innovate Finance will partner with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) on a new Fintech series, according to a release. The production will be created by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. The series is titled “Value Generation: Fintech’s Next Frontier,” and is said to… Read More

October 8, 2025 @ 9:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital wallet firm Ledger will partner with Concordium on stablecoin usage, according to a company statement. Concordium is a blockchain that uses zero-knowledge proof technology for privacy while complying with regulations. The company statement explains that Concordium will offer its 1-Click Verify & Pay functionality… Read More