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April 23, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi has taken decisive steps to combat potential insider trading, imposing fines and suspensions on three congressional candidates who placed bets on the outcomes of their own election campaigns. The actions, announced on April 22, 2026, underscore the company’s commitment to tightening… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 7:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Research has released a timely complimentary whitepaper that spotlights a pivotal shift in the payments sector. Titled Payment Rails Without Borders: The Rise of Stablecoins, the latest research report by analyst Jawad Jahan examines how these digital assets are evolving from niche tools into… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian has introduced an innovative AI-driven tool called Transaction Forensics, marking a significant advancement in combating fraud and financial crime within the UK banking sector. Launched on April 22, 2026, the solution aims to equip financial institutions with real-time capabilities to identify and stop sophisticated… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 6:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has indicated that the United Kingdom’s updated regulatory framework for crypto-assets has now moved from planning to a firm schedule. Lawmakers approved the scope of oversight earlier this year, and on 15 April 2026 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued Consultation Paper CP26/13, clarifying… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 5:19 am By JD Alois  |  

Paytech firm Nexi is working with Visa to “modernize” card issuance in Germany. Nexi is a public company trading on Euronext Milan. Nexi is expected to provide end-to-end managed issuing products for banks, offering customers Visa cards. Banks are said to benefit from faster time-to-market,… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 3:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook indicated Germany’s private markets delivered a mixed performance in the first quarter of 2026, balancing robust venture capital momentum against a slowdown in private equity activity. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, the quarter reflected broader macroeconomic caution, with GDP growth remaining subdued at 0.3%… Read More

April 23, 2026 @ 12:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank OakNorth, known for backing small and medium0sized business ventures, has extended a £50 million revolving credit facility to CLS Holdings, a specialist in transforming office and commercial real estate with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Established in 1992 by the Mörtstedt family,… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 5:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple Labs has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to safeguard the XRP Ledger (XRPL) against emerging threats from quantum computing, marking a proactive step toward long-term network resilience. The initiative outlines a structured, multi-year plan aimed at achieving complete post-quantum readiness by 2028, ensuring that the… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 11:56 am By JD Alois  |  

City Minister Lucy Rigby discussed measures to advance tokenization at IFGS (UK Fintech Week) this week. As previously reported, measures include a single framework for traditional and tokenized payments, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits. The goal is part of the policy to “cement UK as… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Seapoint, an artificial intelligence-powered Fintech, has raised €7.5M in seed funding, according to a company statement. The funding round was led by 3Books, with participation from individual investors including Intercom co-founder Des Traynor, Mark Ransford, and Kota CEO Luke Mackey. In total, the company has… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 11:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Folk2Folk, a UK peer-to-peer lending platform that operates physical locations, says it is boosting its focus on institutional money. To accomplish this goal, the company has hired Joanna Chan as Head of Strategic Capital. Chan, who joined the company in 2029, moves into the new… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nium, a provider of real-time international payment solutions, has joined forces with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) in order to integrate USDC stablecoin functionality into its extensive network. Announced recently this month, the collaboration is already operational, offering Nium’s clients immediate access to advanced stablecoin tools for sending,… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes has introduced real-time payment capabilities directly into New Zealand, marking a significant step forward in its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. Members of the company’s Direct Global Network can now execute instant transfers to local bank accounts, delivering faster and more transparent options for… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Cowbell has rolled out its new cyber insurance offering, Prime One, across the United States, marking a major expansion focused on protecting mid-sized companies from cutting-edge digital threats. The product specifically targets organizations with sophisticated technology setups and annual revenues ranging from $250 million… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Eiendomskreditt has chosen Knowit and Mambu as strategic partners to replace its existing core banking platform. The collaboration will deliver a modern, cloud-native system designed to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and customer-centric services for one of the country’s specialized property credit institutions. Eiendomskreditt, which focuses… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, recently announced its acquisition of Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock. The move, which values Payward at $20 billion, secures a complete set of US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approvals for a… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 4:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has indicated that tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surged to $27 billion in total value, yet only a fraction—around $2.7 billion—is actively circulating within decentralized finance ecosystems. This smaller pool, which serves as collateral in lending markets, gets supplied into vaults, or powers… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 12:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, HM Treasury introduced new measures to improve the payments sector and boost the ecosystem’s competitiveness. The policy incorporates items such as stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and more. HM Treasury highlights the fact that over 3000 Fintech firms operate in the UK, with the sector attracting… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has announced a boost to its responsible artificial intelligence operations, recruiting a group of specialists to enhance oversight, ethical standards, and technical safeguards as the organisation pushes deeper into advanced AI applications. The move underscores the bank’s focus on balancing innovation with… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 10:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of digital asset platform Kraken, has thrown its full support behind Operation Atlantic, a major multinational crackdown on cryptocurrency fraud. The initiative, announced on April 20, 2026, underscores the growing collaboration between crypto firms and global law enforcement agencies to tackle… Read More