May 21, 2026 @ 12:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin ecosystem has achieved a significant milestone, with total circulating supply now exceeding $322 billion. This expansion reflects deepening integration into global finance, even as on-chain data shows large investor balances holding steady or contracting in recent months. While aggregate issuance climbs—driven by demand… Read More

 Tagged cross-border transactons, moody's, research, stablecoins

May 20, 2026 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

For many years, individual consumers and businesses operating in Pakistan have experienced considerable challenges when accessing basic financial services due to a lack of regulatory clarity and issues related to inadequate regulatory guidelines. However, this year has started off on a rather positive note with… Read More

 Tagged asia, bitcoin, Crypto Adoption, digital assets, fintech, pakistan, regulation

May 20, 2026 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of developer-focused trading infrastructure, has broadened its cryptocurrency lineup by introducing 11 new tokens. This enhancement targets users of both its Broker API and Trading API platforms, allowing seamless access to an expanded selection of digital assets via existing integration points. The… Read More

 Tagged alpaca, crypto-assets, digital assets, trading

May 20, 2026 @ 2:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Royal Caribbean International has teamed up with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) to introduce straightforward pay-over-time solutions for cruisers in the United Kingdom and Canada. Announced this month, the collaboration allows holidaymakers to spread the cost of their bookings without the stress of hidden fees or surprise… Read More

 Tagged affirm, bnpl, canada, payments, uk

May 20, 2026 @ 1:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CAIS announced that it has integrated Anthropic’s Claude AI directly into its platform. The partnership equips independent financial advisors with immediate, context-aware intelligence on alternative investments, all accessible from within the familiar tools and systems they already rely on every day. The integration operates through… Read More

 Tagged ai, Anthropic, cais, claude, investing

May 20, 2026 @ 1:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based fintech company Primer has closed a substantial $100 million Series C funding round, marking a significant milestone in its mission to revolutionize the global payments landscape through artificial intelligence. The oversubscribed round underscores strong market confidence in Primer’s vision of creating a unified, intelligent… Read More

 Tagged funding round, london, payments, primer, uk

May 20, 2026 @ 9:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Berlin-based digital bank N26 has rolled out a new Flexible Cash Fund, broadening its investment lineup to appeal to customers seeking modest returns with low risk and easy liquidity. Announced recently this month, the product gives users access to money market funds managed by Fidelity… Read More

 Tagged berlin, digital bank, europe, germany, n26

May 20, 2026 @ 9:16 am By JD Alois  |  

As previously reported, the White House has signed an Executive Order seeking to remove regulatory barriers to Fintech innovation and new and improved financial services. The Trump administration has been mostly supportive of Fintech innovation in contrast to the previous administration, which sought to protect… Read More

 Tagged donald trump, executive order, white house

May 20, 2026 @ 9:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech platform Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) has teamed up with Starling Bank. Announced recently this month, the partnership introduces seamless tap-to-pay functionality directly within Starling’s mobile banking app, enabling business owners to accept contactless card payments using just their smartphones.   This new capability allows Starling’s… Read More

 Tagged adyen, payments, sme's, starling bank, uk, united kingdom

May 20, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Polymarket has unveiled prediction markets focused on private company performance and key milestones. This initiative marks the first time individuals can directly engage with outcomes tied to some of the most prominent unlisted firms, while also delivering fresh, real-time insights for professional investors. The platform,… Read More

 Tagged nasdaq, polymarket, prediction markets, us