Global

August 10, 2026 @ 2:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Italy’s largest banking group, Intesa Sanpaolo (BIT: ISP), has executed a notable shift in its cryptocurrency-related exchange-traded fund portfolio during the second quarter of 2026. According to its latest quarterly disclosure submitted to US regulators, the institution substantially reduced its position in a major Bitcoin… Read More

August 10, 2026 @ 1:13 am By Michael Wong  |  

Saudi Arabia’s planned expansion of data centre capacity could require between $28 billion and $42 billion in project capital as the Kingdom seeks to scale digital infrastructure to support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and its broader economic transformation, according to a report by Alvarez &… Read More

August 10, 2026 @ 12:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OpenAI has announced a deliberate slowdown in aspects of its work on Astra, an advanced AI system still under development, after recent internal assessments raised the possibility that the model could possess high-level cybersecurity abilities. The company stated that evaluations conducted over several days revealed… Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 11:22 pm By Michael Wong  |  

“Strong regulation is essential to the long-term development of digital assets,” Blockchain.com Co-CEO Lane Kasselman said as the crypto platform secured a definitive Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) custody services license from the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). The licence, granted through Blockchain.com’s Cayman Islands… Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 8:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A large Ethereum investor has liquidated a substantial portion of long-held tokens after more than three years, locking in cumulative losses exceeding $19 million. On-chain trackers identified the wallet, associated with the address beginning 0x7C5a, as having maintained its position through multiple market cycles before… Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 3:16 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Cover Genius, a global embedded protection technology provider, has acquired Berlin-based insurtech Friendsurance, expanding its presence in European digital insurance distribution as banks seek new sources of non-interest revenue, according to an announcement. Financial terms of the transaction, which is effective immediately, were not disclosed…. Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 3:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Enterprise blockchain firm Ripple has recently indicated that its long-running push into the European cryptocurrency sector is poised to advance significantly now that it has cleared a major regulatory hurdle under the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework. In early August 2026, the company outlined how securing… Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 3:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a widespread malware campaign that stores and retrieves attack instructions via smart contracts on the BNB Chain. The operation affects thousands of Windows systems daily, spanning both corporate networks and individual users. Researchers describe the approach as EtherHiding, in which… Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

London-based fintech ANNA Money has completed the purchases of and Business Data Group (BDG) UK Business Forums (UKBF). The deals advance the company’s aim of creating an AI-driven operating system that supports entrepreneurs from the moment they launch a company through ongoing management and growth. ANNA… Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 2:12 am By Michael Wong  |  

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is proposing an unfunded trade finance facility of up to $250 million for Banco Bradesco S.A., one of Brazil’s largest financial institutions, under its Global Trade Finance Program (GTFP). The proposed project involves a GTFP limit in an aggregate amount… Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX is integrating traditional securities and digital assets within a single regulated central securities depository (CSD). This approach introduces what the firm describes as a “one plug to two worlds” model, allowing market participants to reach digital asset services via the same connections and operational… Read More

August 8, 2026 @ 9:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed fresh restrictions on two digital asset platforms linked to Iranian activity. The measures, announced on August 7, 2026, form part of the broader “Economic Fury” initiative designed to intensify economic… Read More

August 8, 2026 @ 1:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Union is advancing a formal review of its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), with particular attention directed toward rules governing stablecoins issued outside the bloc. Officials view the exercise as necessary to close gaps that have become more visible since the framework entered… Read More

August 8, 2026 @ 7:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK digital bank Monzo has surpassed one million business accounts, marking a significant milestone for the challenger more than six years after introducing the service. Monzo Business announced the achievement in late July 2026, confirming it now supports over a million UK business customers. This… Read More

August 7, 2026 @ 12:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Wintermute has boosted its US presence by becoming a FINRA registered broker dealer. Wintermute was founded in London in 2017. A US office was established last year (2025). The company is a crypto-native market maker, operating across centralized exchanges (CeFi), DeFi, and moving more into… Read More

August 7, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Creditinfo Group has completed the acquisition of EveryData Group, a provider of data, analytics and software solutions that operates the primary credit bureaus across the Caribbean. The deal, announced on 6 August 2026, builds on a longstanding partnership between the two organisations and significantly strengthens… Read More

August 7, 2026 @ 11:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Belize Bank Limited, which is reportedly one of the country’s oldest and largest financial institution, has entered a six-year collaboration with Dutch fintech firm Backbase. The agreement centers on deploying Backbase’s AI-native Banking OS to overhaul digital services for both retail and business customers. Officials… Read More

August 7, 2026 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE: KLAR), the global digital bank and flexible payments specialist, has activated its inaugural integration with J.P. Morgan Payments in the United States. Merchants using the bank’s Commerce Platform can now present Klarna’s payment choices at checkout without actually developing a separate technical connection. Retailers… Read More

August 7, 2026 @ 8:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Banco Sabadell is said to be prioritizing artificial intelligence within a broader organizational overhaul to drive transformation and strengthen relationship banking. Spanish lender Banco Sabadell unveiled a significant redesign of its organizational structure, placing artificial intelligence at the core of its business transformation efforts. The… Read More

August 7, 2026 @ 1:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nuvei and BlackLine have joined forces to address inefficiencies in the invoice-to-cash cycle by integrating payment acceptance directly into BlackLine’s platform. The collaboration is already operational with enterprise clients and aims to streamline how businesses collect and process payments. Traditionally, companies have digitized invoicing, accounts… Read More