Global

March 1, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In yet another striking development within the ecosystem of decentralized prediction markets, blockchain analysis company Bubblemaps has uncovered a cluster of six cryptocurrency wallets that amassed a combined net profit of $1 million on Polymarket. These gains stemmed from wagers predicting that the United States… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elon Musk‘s aerospace focused initiative SpaceX is gearing up for a confidential initial public offering (IPO) submission as early as this month. Sources indicate the company is preparing to file paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paving the way for what might potentially… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OpenAI has secured $110 billion in fresh capital, marking one of the most substantial private investments ever recorded. This infusion, announced recently, elevates the company’s valuation to approximately $730 billion before the investment, potentially reaching $840 billion afterward. Key contributors include Amazon with a $50… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 10:20 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Pesalink, Kenya’s de facto instant payment network, has partnered with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to ease cross-border payment and speed up regional financial integration. The partnership enables instant 24/7 cross-border payments from Pan-African Payment and Settlement System participants into banks and mobile… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 9:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has forged a long-term alliance with French AI focused firm Mistral AI. This partnership seeks to empower businesses across Europe and beyond in expanding AI systems. By focusing on more expansive implementations that comply with local regulations, the duo aims to transform… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 2:24 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The British Business Bank has committed an additional £25 million to invest in angel syndicates. The platform is managed by Haatch, a bank partner, and follows an initial investment of £7 million into a cohort of five emerging syndicates last year. The total of £32… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 1:01 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

African Heads of State and Government have formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a coordinated, Africa-led platform designed to accelerate the preparation and facilitation of financing for priority cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063. The launch took place during the Third Presidential… Read More

February 28, 2026 @ 1:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics indicated that stablecoins have emerged as a foundational element, facilitating seamless cross-border transactions, enabling efficient settlements for institutions, powering liquidity in decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms, and serving as a medium for programmable currency. According to insights from Dune Analytics, these digital assets process… Read More

February 28, 2026 @ 1:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs, a blockchain intelligence platform, unveiled a strategic partnership with Finray Technologies to embed advanced crypto risk monitoring directly into banking and payments infrastructure. The collaboration integrates TRM’s industry-trusted blockchain analytics into Finray’s XZiel unified compliance engine, creating a single operational environment for managing… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 4:26 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Thredd, an AI-first issuer processing platform, announced the expansion of its partnership with MuchBetter, the consumer wallet and prepaid card platform, supporting the company’s launch in Israel. This marks the latest milestone in the company’s international expansion, powered by Thredd, following the successful… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) sector within financial technology is experiencing a significant upswing, driven by strategic consolidations and technological advancements. Industry professionals are highlighting this trend as a pivotal force reshaping the financial services ecosystem. Stephanie Ferris, CEO of FIS (NYSE: FIS), a key… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 10:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Even as the painful Bitcoin and crypto bear market drags on, Citigroup (NYSE: C), one of the world’s largest financial institutions, has unveiled plans to embed Bitcoin directly into its core banking operations. This initiative, set to roll out later in 2026, promises to transform… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial infrastructure Fintech Plaid Inc. has recently achieved an $8 billion valuation in its most recent funding round, according to sources familiar with the transaction. This development represents a significant recovery for the San Francisco-based company, which was valued at $6.1 billion just last April… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Circle continues to focus sharply on the web3, stablecoin and blockchain space with recent announcements that promise to enhance efficiency, accessibility, and innovation in financial systems. As the issuer of USDC, one of the regulated stablecoins, Circle is focusing on integrations, payment reforms,… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 7:53 am By JD Alois  |  

TruFin has received a strategic investment led by SC Ventures (Standard Chartered) with participation from FalconX and Road Capital. The details of the investment were not immeidately available. TruFin is a digital asset firm that is targeting onchain yield for institutions. TruFin explains that institutional… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 6:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

iAltA Holdings has completed the purchase of Delio, a UK based company specializing in customizable software platforms for handling private investment distribution and analytics. The deal reportedly aligns with the ongoing trend of consolidation in alternative asset management tools, though specifics on the transaction value… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 6:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) has published its updated Global Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Market Report, offering a snapshot of how blockchain-based solutions are reshaping capital markets. The study focuses on several key areas: DLT-driven fixed-income issuance, the expansion of stablecoins, the… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 6:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s Funding Circle (LSE: FCH), the platform for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) finance, has unveiled a significant upgrade to its payment offerings. The company announced yesterday the integration of Google Pay across its Cashback business credit card and FlexiPay solutions, marking another milestone in its… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 2:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a concerning development within the United Kingdom’s specialist property finance sector, Market Financial Solutions Limited (MFS) has applied to the court for administration after nearly 20 years of continuous operation. Founded in 2006, the London-based firm has built a reputation as a reliable provider… Read More

February 27, 2026 @ 12:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lenders across Ireland’s banking and non-banking sectors remain firmly committed to the real estate market, according to KPMG’s newly released Irish Real Estate Lending Survey for March 2025. The report, released this month, captures a cautiously optimistic mood among credit providers at a time when… Read More