Global

June 13, 2026 @ 3:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The global artificial intelligence (AI) industry faced fresh volatility as secondary market trading for Anthropic‘s shares took a hit. This followed a swift directive from US officials compelling the firm to restrict its latest high-performance models due to perceived security risks. The incident highlights escalating… Read More

June 13, 2026 @ 2:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SpaceX (NASDAQ: SPCX) has taken its place among the foremost corporate owners of Bitcoin. Upon completing its highly anticipated initial public offering, the aerospace pioneer disclosed holdings of 18,712 BTC, positioning it as the eighth-largest public entity by Bitcoin reserves. At prevailing market rates around… Read More

June 13, 2026 @ 10:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), which decisively remains the leading digital asset, has now maintained a relatively stable trading range in the upper $63,000s after navigating considerable volatility that represented its most severe weekly setback in recent months. Bitcoin temporarily fell to a low near $59,000 during the… Read More

June 13, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SpaceX’s (NASDAQ :SPCX) debut on the Nasdaq marked a historic milestone, emerging as one of the largest initial public offerings ever and drawing unprecedented investor interest. The event also brought into sharp focus a key difference in investment mechanics: tokenized digital representations of shares versus… Read More

June 13, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has announced an expanded partnership with Bitso, strengthening their efforts to enhance payments via DLT / blockchain technology. The collaboration focuses on integrating Bitso’s MXN-backed stablecoin, known as MXNB, into the XRP Ledger’s (XRPL) permissioned decentralized exchange (DEX) framework. This development aims to enhance… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 7:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report states that the UK now claims Europe’s largest private capital market, representing about a quarter of continental European private equity (PE) deal activity over the past decade. Yet its public markets have struggled, with the London Stock Exchange (LSE) losing ground as… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 7:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis notes that on June 11, 2026, law enforcement agencies from multiple countries disrupted a sophisticated cryptocurrency laundering service known as AudiA6. This platform had become a key resource for cybercriminals, particularly those involved in ransomware campaigns and digital asset thefts. The… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 3:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zesty, a regulated fintech firm overseen by Chile’s Comisión para el Mercado Financiero (CMF), has rolled out cryptocurrency trading capabilities, marking a significant expansion for investors in the country. This new feature integrates digital assets with access to US and domestic Chilean markets, all available… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 2:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs noted that on June 9, 2026, Belgian authorities secured convictions against seven individuals linked to an extensive international network backing the Islamic State (ISIS). The court imposed prison terms ranging from five to 15 years, plus significant monetary fines. TRM Labs has also… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has indicated that SpaceX is set to make history this week with what is poised to become the largest initial public offering ever. The company plans to price shares at $135 on Thursday, June 11, 2026, ahead of its Nasdaq listing under the ticker… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

OKX, a leading crypto marketplace that also offers access to more traditional securities, says it will list SpaceX Perpetuals for European investors on the day SpaceX is scheduled to go public under the ticker SPCX. According to a note from the firm, retail investors in… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 8:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Citigroup (NYSE: C) is rolling out a blockchain-powered platform enabling wealthy individuals and institutional clients to trade tokenized shares of privately held firms. This initiative comes at a pivotal moment, as anticipation builds around massive public debuts from key industry players like SpaceX and Anthropic,… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK surged in early 2026, marking a notable recovery in business finance activity. According to the latest Business Finance Review from UK Finance, gross lending to SMEs climbed 16 percent compared… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 4:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent economic data from the UK has prompted a somewhat cautious analysis from the professionals at KPMG. The professional services firm points to persistent challenges stemming from elevated energy prices that continue to hinder a rebound in household consumption. As families brace for notable rises… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 2:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU), which remains Latin America’s largest digital banking / Fintech platform, has shared details of its ambitious artificial intelligence roadmap. During a recent Nu Videocast session, Chief Technology Officer Eric Young and Rohan Ramanath, General Manager of AI Core, explained how the bank’s… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 1:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta has indicated in a new report that institutional investors serve as the cornerstone of private investment funds, channeling vast pooled capital into venture capital, private equity, and related strategies on behalf of beneficiaries. Carta also pointed out in the latest research report that these… Read More

June 12, 2026 @ 12:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance has officially become a member of the Brazilian Association of Crypto Economy (ABcripto) and secured a seat on its board. This strategic move underscores the exchange’s dedication to fostering a mature, regulated, and innovative cryptocurrency environment in one of the world’s most active emerging… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 9:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has teamed up with Brale to test private stablecoin settlement options for institutional payments. Announced on June 4, 2026, the proof-of-concept leverages SBC—a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin issued by Brale—on the Canton Network. This initiative evaluates privacy-enhanced blockchain infrastructure to enable faster, more… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 11:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital Asset has raised $355 million in Series E funding in a round led by a16z. Digital Asset is the creator of the Canton Network that aims to support regulated financial services. Other investors in the round include Adia, Apollo, HSBC, SoFi and more. Boutique… Read More

June 11, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Qonto has recently partnered with Upvest to introduce digital investment options directly within its business banking platform. Announced this month, this collab allows companies to invest excess funds in competitive euro-denominated money market funds, starting with investments as low as one euro. Germany will serve… Read More