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June 4, 2026 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum (ETH) price has dropped below the $2,000 mark, and Solana (SOL) is trading below the $75 mark at the time of writing. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, is trading at about $66,000 after having reached a recent high of approximately $82,000 just weeks… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) has introduced upgrades to its existing settlement infrastructure, introducing greater timing flexibility and support for regulated stablecoins. The initiative aims to provide issuers and acquirers with enhanced control over transaction settlements, accommodating faster-paced financial demands in today’s digital environment. The changes encompass intraday… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 4:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the globally-accessible derivatives exchange, has recently introduced continuous 24/7 trading for its full suite of cryptocurrency futures and options. The new schedule went live on Friday, May 29, 2026, offering market participants uninterrupted access to these instruments at any time. The expansion addresses… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 4:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Compass Mining has indicated that Bitcoin mining remains a relatively viable business in 2026, but real progress now actually demands greater precision, scale, and certain strategic advantages. According to insights shared by Compass Mining, the post-2024 halving environment, combined with surging network hashrate and fluctuating Bitcoin prices,… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 3:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has recently announced the conclusion of a large-scale collaborative effort targeting scam operations. The initiative, involving major technology firms and U.S. law enforcement, resulted in the freezing of more than $3 million linked to fraudulent networks primarily active in Southeast Asia. This outcome… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 9:31 am By JD Alois  |  

Artificial intelligence (AI) firm AethexAI has raised a $3 million pre-seed round led by 4DX Ventures. Other investors in the round include Enza Capital, Dorm Room Fund, Mojo Ventures, 26 Fund, and individual investors from Stanford faculty, telecoms executives, and AI researchers from Anthropic. AethexAI… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

During an address to the European Parliament’s Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs, ECB Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone underscored the central bank’s commitment to preserving payment freedom amid rapid technological change. Delivered on 3 June 2026 in Brussels, the statement highlights how the ECB… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 5:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report states that quantum computing has shifted from a distant theoretical risk to a pressing consideration for the blockchain sector. While current quantum devices lack the capability to compromise major networks, industry professionals now generally warn that future large-scale, error-corrected systems could undermine… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 4:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Singapore-based fintech Thunes has introduced real-time payment capabilities for sending funds into the US from international markets. Announced recently this month, this latest development now reportedly enhances its Direct Global Network, allowing businesses and consumers worldwide to transfer USD with exceptional speed, cost optimization, and… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 2:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has indicated that the latest Bank of England data on money and credit for April 2026 reveals a nuanced picture of household borrowing trends, with mortgage activity highlighting both resilience in parts of the housing market and growing pressures on affordability. KPMG UK… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 1:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Royal Bank of Scotland has recently introduced a financing solution that positions Scotland at the forefront of supporting knowledge-driven businesses. As reportedly the first bank in the country to offer substantial loans secured against intellectual property, RBS is said to be opening pathways for… Read More

June 4, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

During a recent speech that was reportedly delivered on 2 June 2026 at the University of Derby Business School, Bank of England Deputy Governor Megan Greene highlighted the challenges posed by the latest energy price surge triggered by conflict in the Middle East. Titled “Here… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 4:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Over time, the difficulty of mining a Bitcoin under Proof of Work goes higher. As the price of BTC has cratered in recent weeks, the cost to mine a single Bitcoin could surpass the value of a single Bitcoin. According to the Cambridge Centre for… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 1:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PayAngel has deepened its ties with Visa by integrating Currencycloud, a widely-used Visa Direct solution. This strategic collaboration aims to bolster the fintech’s multicurrency account features and accelerate international payouts, offering users greater speed, efficiency, and reliability in moving money across borders. PayAngel, a platform… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 12:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransferMate Global Payments has reportedly chosen BVNK as its key partner for stablecoin infrastructure. This collab now aims to introduce real-time stablecoin settlements into one of the industry’s most extensive regulated payment networks, offering businesses cost-effective options for international money movement. TransferMate stands out as… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 12:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Autobrains, an OurCrowd portfolio company, has revealed a partnership with Uber and NVIDIA to launch a robotaxi service in Munich, Germany. The announcement was made at the recent NVIDIA GTC Taipei event. In an OurCrowd blog post, Igal Raichelgauz, CEO and founder of Autobrains, stated,… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Bybit EU has agreed to utilize ClearBank Europe’s banking tech stack to support cloud based banking services including digital assets Bybit EU is an Austrian Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorized under the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) in Austria. Bybit EU serves customers across the… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 10:11 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom has been slow to adopt innovations in stablecoins. While frequently lumped alongside crypto, stablecoins are better described as the future of payments and transfers: improved technology to the current tech rails that enable businesses and consumers to pay bills, purchase items, and… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently this week, the leading Bitcoin focused treasury company Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) announced the sale of a very modest 32 BTC for a meager $2.5 million. For anyone who has been paying attention, this latest Bitcoin transaction by Strategy is actually more symbolic than anything else… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

House of Doge has entered an alliance with Paxos, a regulated blockchain and tokenization infrastructure provider. The collab now aims to incorporate Dogecoin (DOGE) into Paxos’ crypto brokerage as well as custody systems, potentially unlocking access for more digital currency / memecoin users across more… Read More