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July 2, 2026 @ 12:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

The deadline for gaining approval under MiCA [Markets in Crypto Assets regulation] was yesterday, July 1st. Anyone not approved, must immediately cease any crypto activities. Sygnum, a digital asset bank based in Switzerland that is regulated in multiple jurisdictions and holds a MiCA license in… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank (NYSE: NU) and Amazon Brazil have taken their collaboration to the next level by rolling out a complete checkout experience powered by NuPay. The update coincides with Amazon Prime Day, running from July 1 to 7, 2026, and gives eligible customers a wider range… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) indicated that European companies are picking up speed in building the foundations needed to scale artificial intelligence, narrowing the preparedness gap with North American peers over the past six months. However, a widening split between the continent’s largest corporations and its smaller… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bullish (NYSE: BLSH), the institutionally focused global digital asset platform, has unveiled its Closing Cross. This represents the first daily call auction dedicated to spot Bitcoin conducted by an NYSE-listed exchange. The new mechanism delivers a single, transparent benchmark price for BTC/USDC each trading day,… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross River Bank has expanded its long-standing partnership with Stripe to strengthen card-issuing capabilities specifically for agentic commerce. The update gives businesses a secure, compliant framework that lets verified AI agents make card payments on behalf of users without exposing sensitive account details. The move… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 9:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Venture capital (VC) funding has hit an all time global high for the first 6 months of 2026. This is according to data compiled by Crunchbase. The report shares that $510 billion was raised from January to June 2026 compared to $440 billion during the… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 9:05 am By JD Alois  |  

The race to be approved under European Markets in Crypto Asset regulatoin (MiCA) is on. The deadline for being approved was yesterday, July 1, 2026. This means, providers previously offering crypto services must cease operations if they have not received approval by a relevant authority…. Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has released its analysis of cryptocurrency hacks and exploits during the first half of 2026, painting a picture of heightened activity alongside reduced financial impact. The period saw a record 207 distinct incidents—the highest count in any six-month span tracked… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, has published new insights highlighting how programmable money is reshaping enterprise payments. The company’s recent guide details how blockchain technology allows digital currency to carry automated instructions, moving beyond simple transfers to execute complex business logic directly onchain…. Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 2:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s research team released its June 2026 Global Markets Snapshot on June 30, providing a clear view of performance across public equities, private capital, debt, real estate, and commodities. The report captures a month of solid equity gains amid regional differences, continued deployment in private… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A broad alliance of more than 140 companies from the payments, technology, and banking sectors has formed a new venture to issue a dollar-pegged stablecoin aimed at expanding the practical use of digital tokens in everyday business activities. The consortium, operating under the name Open… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The London Stock Exchange has internally modeled a severe contingency scenario in which up to 200 companies could potentially shift aspects of their listings or primary trading activity from the United Kingdom to the United States. This planning exercise underscores deepening worries about the attractiveness… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On July 1, 2026, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis published a detailed examination of a major sanctions update targeting the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISIS-K). The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added 134 cryptocurrency wallet addresses linked to the group… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 10:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A detailed new analysis from CoinGecko examines how major cryptocurrency platforms have moved well beyond digital assets over the past 17 months. The report covers developments from January 2025 through May 2026 and tracks the introduction of real-world assets (RWAs) and traditional finance (TradFi) products—such… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 8:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent CB Insights tech update, rAIeleased June 30, 2026, spotlights several high-profile moves underscoring AI’s accelerating influence across software tools, financial services, and physical infrastructure. These developments align with broader evidence of widespread global AI uptake while highlighting persistent challenges in scaling and supporting… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 5:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crédit Agricole, Mastercard (NYSE:MA), and Worldline [Euronext: WLN] have successfully completed the first agentic payment transaction in a live production environment in France. Announced on June 25, 2026, this achievement represents a major step forward in integrating artificial intelligence into everyday financial transactions while preserving security,… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 4:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood  (NASDAQ: HOOD) announced multiple new features and services at an event held in London today. According to a note from the firm, Robinhood UK will soon offer crypto trading services in the country. Robinhood described the new service as part of thier mission to… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 3:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A research report from NYDIG, titled “Quantum: Buy the Migration, Not the Machine,” argues that recent US government policy shifts have turned quantum computing risks into a near-term infrastructure spending cycle. The analysis, authored by Greg Cipolaro and released on June 26, 2026, centers on… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 12:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LMAX Group and Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) have executed the first live trades under a digital asset prime brokerage model. The pilot transactions involved spot Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether (XET/USD) pairs, settled on a T+1 basis through Standard Chartered’s UK branch. This marks the bank’s… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has finalized its purchase of Evelyn Partners, a transaction valued at an enterprise level of £2.7 billion that closed on 30 June 2026. The move combines two established wealth businesses and creates the United Kingdom’s largest private banking and wealth management operation by… Read More