Global

May 16, 2026 @ 2:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest has revealed the eight AI-focused startups chosen for its 2026 Fintech Program, marking a significant step in the bank’s drive to nurture Britain’s technology innovators. The announcement came during a London launch event tied to UK Fintech Week, where founders gathered for a roundtable… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 7:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring autonomous payment functionality to AWS’s AgentCore platform. The new AgentCore Payments feature, integrated into Amazon Bedrock, equips AI agents with the ability to independently access and settle costs for digital resources—including web content, APIs,… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is expanding its footprint in the decentralized finance space by forging a closer alliance with Hyperliquid, one of the leading onchain perpetuals trading platforms. The major U.S.-based exchange has stepped into a pivotal position as the official treasury deployer for USDC on Hyperliquid’s… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG’s latest Pulse of Private Equity Q1’26 study has indicated that PE investors are growing more selective amid geopolitical tensions, yet capital is steadily channeling into critical infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence, the energy transition, and transportation networks. Released in May 2026, the report shows global… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During a panel appearance at the recent Consensus Miami event, Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson offered a candid assessment of emerging quantum computing threats and the blockchain’s proactive steps to counter them. He suggested that the odds exceed 50 percent for a fully functional commercial-grade… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 12:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture Federal Services, part of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has formed a major new alliance with OpenAI aimed at helping federal agencies quickly embrace, transition, and expand cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies. As a designated OpenAI partner, the firm will guide clients from initial testing phases to fully… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 10:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that venture capital activity in artificial intelligence reached explosive new levels during the first three months of 2026, according to PitchBook’s latest research preview. Total AI-related investments climbed to $255.5 billion in the quarter—surpassing the entire $254.4 billion raised across all of… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Binance Coin (BNB) rallied, posting strong gains this Friday as the US Senate Banking Committee approved comprehensive legislation designed to bring regulatory certainty to the digital asset industry. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, often referred… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its position in the UK financial market after receiving expanded regulatory permissions from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The development allows the fintech firm’s trading division to introduce a more comprehensive suite of investment and wealth… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s fintech sector posted a more measured performance in the opening months of 2026, according to fresh data from Tracxn. The latest quarterly funding report shows that domestic fintech firms raised $741 million through 41 investment rounds during the period. Although still a… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 6:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has rolled out two significant enhancements to its stablecoin ecosystem, aimed at streamlining operations for developers and businesses navigating the complexities of blockchain payments and multi-network environments. These updates focus on unifying liquidity across chains and simplifying stablecoin adoption without requiring users to… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the release of official data showing the UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, with a solid 0.3% rise recorded in March, analysts at KPMG have offered a measured assessment of the outlook. While the headline figures indicate resilience in… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 2:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amsterdam-based digital banking provider bunq has taken a significant stride toward international growth by filing for a comprehensive banking license in Mexico. The application, lodged with the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) in partnership with the central bank Banxico, seeks approval for an… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has released new analysis revealing how digital banking product development and tech advancements could deliver a £100 billion economic boost to UK households over the next decade. The research, published on 11 May 2026, estimates this equates to roughly £3,500 in added… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 8:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook Senior Analyst Franco Granda argues that SpaceX’s upcoming Starship Flight 12 represents the most pivotal pre-IPO milestone for the rocket giant. Scheduled no earlier than May 19 from the new Orbital Launch Pad 2 at Starbase in Texas, the test marks the debut of… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 5:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital and LYNK Markets have introduced the region’s first private Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) in partnership with Pantheon, a global private markets specialist. The announcement delivers a streamlined, security-based pathway for financial advisors and their clients to gain exposure to high-quality private equity strategies without the… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum Bank has recently provided the technological backbone for Fidelity International’s inaugural tokenized product. Launched recently this month, the offering delivers institutional and professional investors round-the-clock access to regulated, yield-generating U.S. dollar liquidity with built-in collateral capabilities. This development arrives amid rapid growth in treasury-oriented… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 11:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has rolled out US IPO access through its Broker API, giving broker partners a powerful new tool to let their clients participate in fresh American stock offerings. The feature expands on the platform’s existing support for trading shares immediately after they debut publicly, opening… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Is Europe falling behind in crypto adoption and the development of the digital asset future of finance? It is difficult to argue that Europe is leading the race. While the European Union was quick to enact rules under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA),… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has released new research illustrating how tokenized versions of conventional assets, paired with near-instant collateral transfers, could deliver substantial gains in capital efficiency and liquidity management for financial institutions. The findings underscore a compelling near-term opportunity for the… Read More