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March 24, 2026 @ 1:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving world of digital assets, obtaining a virtual asset service provider (VASP) license has become increasingly complex. According to blockchain security firm CertiK, robust security measures are proving to be a key factor in accelerating regulatory approvals. Their latest analysis highlights how proactive… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has drawn attention to an active malware operation targeting Latin America and the wider difficulties organizations face in safeguarding their supply chains against cyber intrusions. The company’s Managed Detection and Response specialists have uncovered a renewed assault utilizing Horabot malware, which… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 11:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Tokenized deposits are said to be vital for the future of digital finance. These digital assets will support round-the-clock settlement, instantaneous transfers, payments, and more. Multiple legacy banks are already heading in this direction. Firms like JP Morgan, Standard Chartered, Citi, BNY, and others. RWA.io… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 9:20 am By JD Alois  |  

Safello Bittensor Staked TAO ETP (STAO) has listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. The ETP provides exposure to Bittensor (TAO). Safello partnered with  DDA ETP AG (Deutsche Digital Assets) to issue the ETP. Founded in 2013, Safello is a Nordic crypto exchange that reports around 423,000 users…. Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 9:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent consumer survey commissioned by Bank of Ireland underscores shifting expectations in financial services. Conducted by Red C Research in early 2026 among over 1,300 adults across Ireland, the study found that nearly three-quarters (72%) of respondents consider it essential for banks and utility… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Starling Bank has unveiled the UK’s agentic AI financial assistant, marking a significant leap in how customers handle everyday money matters. Launched on 20 March 2026, the digital tool enables personal account holders to take greater control of their finances through conversational interactions that go… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 2:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the maturing ecosystem of personal finance, a Barcelona-based fintech startup is making progress by bringing investment opportunities closer to everyday consumers based in Spain and Andorra. Launched in 2021, Vesto operates as a user-friendly mobile application designed to simplify wealth-building. Its core goal is… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 1:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a speech on March 21, 2026, titled “Digital euro – why?”,  European Central Bank (ECB) Executive Board member Piero Cipollone made a compelling case for Europe’s central bank digital currency. He framed the digital euro as a digital form of cash, essential to maintain… Read More

March 23, 2026 @ 12:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of the ongoing effort to bridge the gap between sophisticated institutional investments and individual affluent clients, Euroclear and Ares Management have announced a strategic collaboration. Through Euroclear’s innovative FundsPlace platform, the partnership seeks to make alternative investment opportunities more readily available to private… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 11:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The fourth quarter of 2025 emerged as a transformative period for NEAR Protocol, according to Nansen’s latest quarterly analysis. The blockchain achieved several milestones, including a publicly verifiable one million transactions per second (TPS) benchmark, growth in its cross-chain intents framework, and the introduction of… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) has indicated that as real-time payments gain momentum, fintech executives face tough choices on where to allocate capital and engineering resources for maximum leverage. JPMorgan’s latest analysis identifies six critical infrastructure areas that payment leaders must navigate strategically. These fronts—spanning real-time settlement, AI… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 5:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil’s Finance Ministry has suspended plans for a public consultation on cryptocurrency taxation, marking a deliberate shift by the country’s newly appointed economic leader ahead of this year’s high-stakes presidential vote. Dario Durigan, who assumed office just days ago, is recalibrating the government’s approach to… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 3:30 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Plenty has changed in the three years since Immunefi released its first State of On-Chain Security Report, and not necessarily for the good. Should your protocol get hacked in 2026, the stats suggest the direct theft will be roughly $25 million. Your token will shed… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask has pointed out that as blockchain and web3 technology adoption surges, real-world asset (RWA) tokens are emerging as a bridge between traditional finance and decentralized technology. These digital representations grant ownership rights to physical or conventional assets—ranging from government bonds and real estate to… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 10:12 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

SuperSeed Fund III has secured a cornerstone commitment of up to £50 million from the British Business Bank to invest in B2B AI and SaaS startups. The bank has made its commitment through the Enterprise Capital Funds program, with the fund also being accredited by… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 5:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Rhino.fi, a crypto infrastructure provider, has launched a new feature aimed at standardising how businesses handle USD-pegged stablecoins, as fintech firms seek more predictable settlement across fragmented blockchain networks. The company said its “Stablecoin 1:1” product allows neobanks and fintech platforms to accept and settle… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 5:15 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Kenya has opened a public consultation on draft rules to regulate virtual asset businesses, marking the clearest step yet toward bringing cryptocurrencies and other digital assets under formal state oversight after years of operating in a legal grey area. The National Treasury said the proposed… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 2:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a detailed analysis shared recently, blockchain intelligence leader TRM Labs reframes deconfliction—the process of spotting when multiple law-enforcement teams are targeting the same digital assets or suspects—as far more than a tool for cutting redundant work. The web3 and blockchain focused firm now argues… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 1:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step toward becoming a universal financial platform or the so-called “everything” exchange, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has unveiled perpetual futures contracts linked to leading U.S. equities for its qualified customers outside the United States. This introduction grants 24/7 access to leveraged trading on high-profile technology… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 12:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have spotlighted a highly evolved banking Trojan named GoPix in a detailed disclosure released on March 16, 2026. Active for more than three years and monitored closely since 2023, this Brazilian-origin threat has already triggered… Read More