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January 28, 2026 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

European Crowdfunding Service Providers regulation (ECSPR) became fully effective in November 2021, so it has been a few years now. A recent report distributed by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) recently published a report on securities crowdfunding. In total, at the time of… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 11:01 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom must move faster in regard to tokenization and innovation in financial services, such as the usage of artificial intelligence (AI). These are true words, as London has long been a global financial hub, but it is at risk of falling behind due… Read More

January 27, 2026 @ 10:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

As AI-powered fraud improves, Kidas is one company businesses and consumers from a constantly evolving threat. Kidas CEO Ron Kerbs said traditional approaches won’t stop criminals who use methods that evade standard filters. Kidas’ origins are in gaming. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people increasingly turned… Read More

January 26, 2026 @ 2:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

A group called “Pissed Off at Ro“ has been created to challenge Representative Ro Khanna, a vocal supporter of the California confiscation tax, which has been proposed. The new group was recently promoted by Garry Tan, CEO of VC firm YCombinator, who has been posting… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 4:19 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bitcoin “Another weekend, another sell-off in digital assets on the back of tariff news and geopolitics. Bitcoin has broken below a key support level of $94,000, which marked the January breakout trend line.  “From here, it’s likely we’ll see further downside unless buyers step in,… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 10:19 am By JD Alois  |  

Debanking during the Biden Administration was a nefarious policy, if not criminal. Targeting individuals and entities for their political affiliations or disfavored businesses is obviously wrong. Some of the firms targeted were engaged in the digital asset sector,  a segment of Fintech the Biden adminstration… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 11:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While safeguarding autonomous agents from fraud comes with its unique challenges, time, and experience, it is on the good side, Accertify’s vice president of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Conrad Kennington, said. With 20 years of experience in e-commerce and fraud prevention, Kennington knows how to adapt to new technologies. Autonomous… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the most popular and successful governor in the US and a potential Presidential candidate, posted on X today, criticizing central banker François Villeroy de Galhau, who was speaking at the WEF in Davos about central bank digital currency (CBDC) and a digital Euro…. Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:08 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

2026 is the year e-commerce stops growing fast, and starts getting ruthless, Sociallyin’s Keith Kakadia believes. Slower growth doesn’t mean less opportunity. It means the rules of winning are changing. After more than a decade of near-constant expansion, global e-commerce is entering a new phase…. Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 3:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Dealmaker, a tech-infused broker-dealer that specializes in online capital formation, recently shared a brief update on platform performance for 2025. In July, CI reported that DealMaker supported over $300 million during the first half of 2025. For the full year, Dealmaker reports over $500 million in… Read More

January 20, 2026 @ 10:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Legacy banks have lobbied hard and effectively to undermine the future and potential of digital assets. More specifically, the possibility that stablecoins could generate interest for users, thereby challenging the traditional banking model. As it stands now, stablecoin issuers may not pay users interest on… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 11:40 am By JD Alois  |  

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:ICE) announced today its intent to offer tokenized securities. The plan by the “big board” to move into digital asset securities is emblematic of the realization that eventually all securities will be digital. Tokenization, or digital securities, on the NYSE… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 4:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

California has a lot going for it. Beautiful beaches, mountains, and parks. Awesome weather. And the most powerful startup and innovation ecosystem in the world. And for some reason, the state of California is working hard to destroy its entrepreneurial hub of prosperity and growth… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 11:28 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

InRento CEO Gustas Germanavicius believes the European real estate sector is facing a period of change as 2026 approaches. With many cities already densely developed and land for new projects scarce, both developers and investors are competing for fewer available properties. High levels of household… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 11:13 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  YouHodler market analyst Tony Severino recently shared several predictions for BTC, Ethereum, and where the crypto markets could head throughout 2026. Based on numbers and charts, do you have any thoughts on the changes in the crypto market’s structure over the past 12 months,… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 9:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Reports indicate that legislation on crypto market infrastructure has been delayed. The bill had been scheduled for a markup hearing tomorrow (January 15th) at the Senate Banking Committee, but following criticism from Coinbase and a statement that they no longer support the bill, Senator Cynthia… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 11:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Other World Computing’s Larry O’Connor sees a huge 2026 for AI, infrastructure, and the return of on-prem infrastructure. On-prem comes back, not as a rebellion against cloud, but as the sensible default for performance, cost, and control “In 2026, more teams are going to… Read More

January 13, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Business commentators believe 2026 will see steady progression in AI usage, with it frequently absorbed into daily operations. Hyperpersonalization, hybrid work, and human centricity are other themes. AI moves from experiment to expectation By January 2026, AI will no longer be a novelty. Businesses are… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 2:19 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Harry Temkin has seen plenty of development throughout his decades in Fintech. 2026 sees him as excited as he has ever been for what comes next. Temkin is the chief digital officer at DriveWealth, one of the most innovative companies in the space. As… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 10:44 am By JD Alois  |  

The independence of the US Federal Reserve is sacrosanct. Removing it from the vicissitudes of elected officials, many of whom do not have a clue about economics and finance, has been foundational to the stability of the US economy. The revelation that the US Department… Read More