January 11, 2026 @ 3:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNY (NYSE: BK) has launched new digital cash capabilities by enabling the on-chain mirrored representation of client deposit balances on its Digital Assets platform. Announced recently, this initiative represents the first concrete step in BNY’s strategy to tokenize bank deposits, paving the way for real-time,… Read More

 Tagged banking, bny, cash, digital assets, tokenized deposits, us

January 11, 2026 @ 3:05 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Spangle AI, an agentic infrastructure layer announced a $15M Series A. The round was led by NewRoad Capital Partners, with participation from Madrona, DNX Ventures, Streamlined Ventures, and strategic angel investors, bringing total funding to $21M. The funding comes as shopping decisions increasingly… Read More

 Tagged agentic infrastructure, Fei Wang, funding round, Maju Kuruvilla, Rickie Koo, Scott Jacobson, Spangle AI

January 11, 2026 @ 2:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Yowpay, a technology company specializing in SEPA-based account-to-account payment solutions, is partnering with Akurateco, a white-label payment software provider used by PSPs, enterprise merchants, and banks worldwide. Through this integration, Akurateco’s clients, including payment service providers (PSPs) and enterprise merchants, will gain streamlined access to… Read More

 Tagged Akurateco, europe, luxembourg, payments, psp, sepa, Yowpay

January 10, 2026 @ 8:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazilian fintech Agibank is encountering significant challenges in its plans to list on a U.S. stock exchange, following a recent regulatory setback from Brazil’s National Social Security Institute (INSS). Agibank, a key player in the consumer credit sector, specializes in a hybrid model that combines… Read More

 Tagged agibank, brazil, fintech, ipos, united states

January 10, 2026 @ 7:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Australia navigates a post-pandemic recovery marked by easing inflation and monetary policy shifts, recent reports from the Commonwealth Bank highlight persistent challenges and signs of stability. Young Australians grapple with housing affordability, local shares show restraint amid global uncertainties, and the world economy demonstrates… Read More

 Tagged australia, commbank, economic outlook, insights, research, united states

January 10, 2026 @ 6:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure APIs, achieved steady growth in the past year, solidifying its position as a global fintech services provider. The company’s year-in-review highlights aggressive expansions in API features, self-clearing capabilities, and international markets, while fostering partnerships that democratized access to investing…. Read More

 Tagged alpaca, fintech, investing, outlook 2026, trading

January 10, 2026 @ 5:21 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I, a newly formed special purpose acquisition company focused on financial technology, said it had priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $250 million, adding to a tentative revival in new SPAC listings in the US. The Cayman Islands-registered company sold… Read More

 Tagged ipo, Lafayette Digital, spac

January 10, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital has commemorated five years since becoming the first crypto firm to secure a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in January 2021. This achievement not only challenged preconceptions about the compatibility of digital assets and stringent… Read More

 Tagged anchorage digital, custody, digital assets, milestone, stablecoins

January 9, 2026 @ 4:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we enter 2026, Pakistan is making strides in its digital finance sector, aiming to attract global capital through targeted reforms and innovative policies. In late 2025, government officials engaged with international fintech leaders from the Middle East to showcase advancements in digital banking and… Read More

 Tagged Crypto Adoption, digitalization, fintech trends, pakistan

January 9, 2026 @ 4:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As we enter into 2026, many US consumers are eyeing potential financial inflows amid economic uncertainties. While rumors swirl about fresh stimulus checks, official sources clarify that no new federal economic impact payments are slated for January. The last round of such aid wrapped up… Read More

 Tagged amazon, google, payments, us