Global

August 24, 2026 @ 12:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has applied to open a branch in Finland, aiming to deliver local account details and closer everyday banking options to its existing users there. The fintech firm, operating in the European Economic Area through its Lithuanian-licensed entity Revolut Bank UAB, confirmed that… Read More

August 23, 2026 @ 8:18 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Thredd to underpin Cashi’s Hong Kong stablecoin card debut Thredd contributes issuer processing infrastructure for Cashi, whose app lets users send and hold digital assets. The card can facilitate daily spending. In Hong Kong, users get virtual Visa cards and Google Pay support. Apple Pay… Read More

August 23, 2026 @ 5:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Reports indicate that Binance, which decisively remains the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has continued to allow new customers from European Union countries to open and verify accounts well after the July 1, 2026, deadline under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. The… Read More

August 21, 2026 @ 12:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK Finance has published a report on payments which shares trends in digital and cash payments in the country. According to their research, debit cards remained the most‑used payment method and card payments accounted for 64 percent of all payments. Today, the UK has over… Read More

August 21, 2026 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

X, owned by Elon Musk, is reportedly examining the use of stablecoins as a method for distributing payments to digital content creators and influencers. According to individuals familiar with the matter, the platform is engaged in discussions about leveraging digital assets pegged to traditional currencies,… Read More

August 21, 2026 @ 5:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and PT Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk, known as BNI, revealed a new strategic collaboration centered on data and analytics. The agreement aims to bolster BNI’s efforts in serving clients, managing data responsibly, and advancing its digital initiatives. Through this… Read More

August 21, 2026 @ 4:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK based digital bank Monzo activated its specialized backup platform, known as Monzo Stand-in, on August 19, 2026, after detecting technical problems that disrupted normal app functionality and payment processing for many users.The issues primarily affected the main Monzo application, outbound and inbound bank transfers,… Read More

August 21, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Bank has unveiled a range of artificial intelligence features designed to help its customers take greater control of their finances. Announced on 20 August 2026, these “smart tools” sit inside the bank’s existing conversational AI helper, known as Starling Assistant, and aim to simplify… Read More

August 20, 2026 @ 3:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has outlined a bold outlook suggesting that blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) transaction activity could expand by as much as 100 times in the years ahead. In a recent investment note examining common investor missteps, Hougan… Read More

August 20, 2026 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Two international banks have completed the inaugural live interbank transaction involving tokenized deposits on a blockchain-enabled platform developed by Swift. The milestone, announced on August 19, 2026, underscores growing progress toward seamless, round-the-clock cross-border payments using regulated bank-issued digital money. Standard Chartered (LON: STAN) and… Read More

August 20, 2026 @ 11:14 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has issued a warning for investors regarding “risky” investments such as Mini-bonds and Loan Notes. The regulator cautions that these securities typically set a term for a return of the principal, along with interest, but if the firm goes bust,… Read More

August 20, 2026 @ 9:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Tandem Bank, a UK challenger bank, has announced significant executive changes following a board refresh earlier this year. In March, Tandem announced that Stephen Jones would become Chair, succeeding Paul Pester. Jones is currently Executive Chair of Investment Banking at Panmure Liberum. He previously held… Read More

August 20, 2026 @ 9:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A planned revival of the stalled Bitcoin (BTC) network focused BIP-110 minority chain is once again drawing attention to longstanding risks tied to contentious Bitcoin forks, including chain splits and the absence of replay protection. BIP-110, known formally as the Reduced Data Temporary Softfork, aimed… Read More

August 20, 2026 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance reported that its internal monitoring systems identified and helped neutralize a suspicious governance proposal targeting a decentralized autonomous organization. The DAO proposal, which appeared designed to compromise access to the project’s treasury holdings valued at approximately $1.2 million, was reportedly detected with fewer than… Read More

August 20, 2026 @ 8:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Japanese firm Metaplanet is expanding its bitcoin strategy into the United States by taking a controlling interest in Nasdaq-listed Super League Enterprise. Under a definitive agreement announced on August 18, 2026, Metaplanet will transfer 2,100 bitcoin—valued at roughly $132.1 million—plus $2.5 million in cash. In… Read More

August 19, 2026 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shares of  surged nearly sixfold on their first day of trading in Shanghai, marking a key moment for China’s humanoid robotics industry. The Hangzhou-based company, widely regarded as the country’s leading maker of advanced robots, opened at 1,100 yuan on the technology-focused STAR Market—far above… Read More

August 19, 2026 @ 12:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

UHY Hacker Young Group, a UK accounting network, reports that in the past 12 months, HMRC has sent 81,000 warning letters to crypto investors, warning them they may have underpaid their taxes or not paid them at all. Last year, UHY said 65,000 crypto investors,… Read More

August 19, 2026 @ 12:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Xceptor, a provider of data automation tools tailored for capital markets, has expanded its cloud-based software delivery model by introducing sovereign-grade Software-as-a-Service options in Switzerland and Japan. This development addresses the heightened needs of financial organizations in these regulated environments, where strict rules govern data… Read More

August 19, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Quartr, a Stockholm-based provider of specialized financial data and research tools, has closed an $18 million funding round. Longtime backer Altos Ventures led the investment, with additional participation from new investor SEB. As a result of this round, Altos has become the company’s largest shareholder, underscoring strong… Read More

August 19, 2026 @ 7:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has announced his return to a hands-on leadership role, taking the helm as CEO of Flop Labs. The new venture centers on developing Flop Network and its native token, FLOP, positioned as essential infrastructure for what Hayes describes as the coming… Read More