May 29, 2026 @ 2:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A research study by FTSE Russell highlights the accelerating shift of private markets into mainstream portfolios among wealthy US based investors. The 2026 U.S. Wealth Pulse Survey underscores how younger generations, particularly Millennials, are driving this trend with their appetite for higher-risk, longer-term opportunities. While… Read More

 Tagged investing, lseg, private markets, Research Study, survey, united kingdom

May 29, 2026 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech Plaid has noted that financial institutions in the UK and broader European markets are grappling with outdated credit assessment tools that fail to reflect modern earning patterns. With the rise of gig economy work, freelance opportunities, and diverse income sources, many creditworthy individuals struggle… Read More

 Tagged europe, identity, open banking, plaid, uk, united kingdom

May 28, 2026 @ 6:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AI adoption is surging in 2026 but Fintech platforms like Klarna  (NYSE:KLAR) have been known to make short-sighted business decisions. In the past year, many Fintechs including BNPL provider Klarna made the hasty decision to cut many of its staff members, while citing AI advancements… Read More

 Tagged ai, perspective, startups, valuations

May 28, 2026 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Apple Watch from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and the tech giant’s Fintech focused products are facing significant and truly unprecedented competition as digital transformation continues to disrupt the global economy and related financial services. Once considered to be a leader in the smartwatch market, Apple is… Read More

 Tagged apple, apple watch, fintech apps, payments, perspective

May 28, 2026 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by obtaining a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This approval, granted to Mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLC, underscores the payments firm’s commitment to operating responsibly within the ecosystem of digital assets…. Read More

 Tagged bitlicense, galaxy digital, mastercard, new york, payments

May 28, 2026 @ 1:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

McKinsey& Company has recently examined the growth of neobanks and various Fintech challengers. The report from McKinsey spotlights the growth and profitability of neobanking platforms. The latest Global Banking Annual Review from McKinsey & Company draws attention to a clear shift underway in financial services…. Read More

 Tagged banking, digital bank, mckinsey, nubank, research, revolut

May 28, 2026 @ 1:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has recently shared seemingly promising results and key research findings from Project Agorá, highlighting how tokenization of central bank reserves and commercial bank deposits could significantly streamline wholesale cross-border payments. This public-private initiative demonstrates that programmable platforms leveraging tokenized… Read More

 Tagged bis, digital finance, Research Study, tokenization

May 28, 2026 @ 12:37 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Cryptocurrency trading, tokenization, and post-quantum cryptography highlight this week’s edition of Digital Assets Thoughts of the Week. “Gold and Bitcoin have been selling off in tandem, which can only mean one thing: investors are finally getting worried about tighter monetary conditions. As Kevin Warsh begins… Read More

 Tagged Andrew Melville, block scholes, bolts technology, Coin Bureau, Diego Martin, ethereum, Nic Puckrin, Thahbib Rahman, tokenization, yellow capital, Yoon Auh

May 28, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has revealed a significant expansion of its digital asset initiatives, announcing an integration between its forthcoming tokenization service and the Stellar public blockchain. This move, detailed in a key update this month, now marks an important milestone in… Read More

 Tagged dtcc, sdf, stellar, tokenization

May 28, 2026 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank Europe has unveiled its Digital Asset Rails, a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize cross-border settlements by enabling programmable liquidity. The platform is operational, supporting clients in handling international payment transfers with seamless 24/7 fiat payouts in euros through SEPA Instant. Plans are now said… Read More

 Tagged clearbank, digital assets, europe, mica