Global

May 18, 2026 @ 10:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta has indicated that the early-stage startup ecosystem in the United States showed notable resilience in the first quarter of 2026. This, according to the latest insights from Carta which noted that roughly 3,000 domestic companies secured pre-seed capital during this period, generating more than… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 11:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Iran has announced it intends to offer insurance for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz using Bitcoin. Fars News Agency and Iran’s Ministry of Economy state that the system provides cryptographically verifiable insurance policies. By using Bitcoin, Iran aims to circumvent the many sanctions imposed… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 10:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Tether has announced an investment in LemFi, a Fintech that enables cross-border transfers. LemFi (formerly known as Lemonade Finance) supports users living in the US, Canada, the UK and Europe to send payments and transfers to more than 30 countries. As Tether is the issuer of USD₮,… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 10:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Tokenization is quickly becoming commonplace, and it is vital that regulators and policymakers work in concert with both current industry participants and future firms that will eventually incorporate digital assets, including tokenized securities. The Bank of England and the UK Financial Conduct Authority issued a… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital and Grupo Salinas have unveiled a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming international settlements. The alliance leverages regulated stablecoins to enable faster, more efficient, and transparent cross-border transactions, marking a step forward in the integration of digital assets into traditional banking systems. Anchorage Digital,… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 8:48 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have issued a joint statement on tokenization and the wholesale market. The comment is described as a “shared vision” that has the potential to streamline markets while benefitting from additional functionality. The discussion is driven… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 7:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A decentralized finance project called Verus is grappling with a serious security incident involving its cross-chain connection to Ethereum. Blockchain monitoring experts have confirmed that malicious actors have extracted roughly $11.58 million in cryptocurrency assets from the bridge so far, sparking immediate concerns across the… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 6:04 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

V-Track, an African asset intelligence platform, recently introduced a new platform designed to give users real-time insight into their asset management effectiveness As organizations across Africa intensify their focus on financial discipline, cost optimization, and governance, a critical vulnerability is the lack of accurate, real-time… Read More

May 18, 2026 @ 5:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency and digital tokens market witnessed a rally in HYPE tokens on news of a significant collaboration involving Hyperliquid, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN),  and Circle (NYSE:CRCL). HYPE climbed to an impressive peak of $46.93, reflecting strong investor enthusiasm for the latest developments in decentralized finance infrastructure…. Read More

May 17, 2026 @ 11:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has chosen UK data analytics and AI specialist Quantexa for a £175 million, ten-year partnership. Announced on 14 May 2026, the agreement represents one of the largest Decision Intelligence projects ever undertaken in government. It will overhaul the tax authority’s… Read More

May 17, 2026 @ 3:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset traders and investors focused on the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector are increasingly favoring high-return strategies while sidelining protective measures, leaving substantial capital exposed to sophisticated attacks. This behavior persists despite warnings from leading blockchain analytics providers and evolving regulatory scrutiny from US authorities…. Read More

May 17, 2026 @ 3:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) and Revolut decisively stand out as leading global digital banks, each pursuing distinct strategies for growth and monetization. Nubank, primarily operating in Latin America, has built a model centered on high-volume lending in emerging markets with elevated interest margins. It generates the… Read More

May 17, 2026 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The $293 million breach at KelpDAO represents a watershed event in decentralized finance, illustrating how threats have evolved beyond traditional code exploits. Attackers bypassed smart contract defenses entirely by targeting RPC nodes and a centralized verification setup, exposing critical gaps in the operational backbone of… Read More

May 17, 2026 @ 11:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin sector continues to evolve with various financial institutions and regulators advancing infrastructure that blends traditional finance with blockchain capabilities. French banking provider Societe Generale is expanding its tokenized finance initiatives by integrating its CoinVertible stablecoins into the Canton Network. Through its digital assets… Read More

May 17, 2026 @ 11:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Banco Santander (NYSE: SAN) has unveiled a new initiative to scout the world’s high-potential innovations at the intersection of quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Titled Santander X Global Challenge | The Quantum AI Leap, the program is a collaborative effort with IBM, Bluzec, and the… Read More

May 17, 2026 @ 9:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The T3 Financial Crime Unit has announced the freezing of more than $450 million in illicit funds worldwide. Launched as a collaborative effort between Tether, TRON, and blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, the unit continues to expand its role in disrupting illegal financial activities across… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 7:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Earlier this month, US lawmakers had submitted dozens of proposed changes to cryptocurrency legislation, with many zeroing in on rules for stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. These adjustments surfaced just ahead of the Senate Banking Committee’s bipartisan vote advancing the Digital Asset Market Clarity… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 5:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Ethereum network continues to stand out as the foremost blockchain for smart contracts, thanks to its exceptional level of participation in network security. On-chain data confirms that Ethereum’s validator numbers dwarf those of rivals such as Solana and Cardano, highlighting a clear edge in… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nu Holdings (NYSE: NU), the parent company of Nubank, reported another solid quarter on May 14, 2026, showcasing its continued dominance as a leading digital financial platform in Latin America. The Fintech company added around 4 million new customers, pushing its global base past 135… Read More

May 16, 2026 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite steady global growth, Europe’s stablecoin ecosystem continues to lag far behind the United States, where dollar-pegged assets like USDT and USDC have carved out clear dominance in cross-border and institutional flows. A new analysis from Oliver Wyman underscores how stablecoins are poised to erode… Read More