Global

May 4, 2026 @ 1:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Information already travels instantly through email, text messages on WhatsApp and other forms of communication channels. As Fintech Ripple Labs executives have stated on numerous occasions like other financial technology industry professionals, money should be transmitted instantly as well in the Information Age. And this… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 10:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Last month, the European Union (EU) announced a €180 million commitment to “sovereign cloud services” distributed over 6 years. The goal is for Europe to enhance its own sovereignty,” while “reinforcing strategic control across key technologies and infrastructure.” This allows Europe to move away from… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 9:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Cardano (ADA) mainnet went live back in 2018 along the same time as other key players like Tron (TRX) and EOS, but as time has shown, the excessive hype dies out over the years. What remains is the actual useful products and services that… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward Inc., the company behind the well-known cryptocurrency exchange Kraken, has now wrapped up its purchase of Bitnomial. The deal equips Payward with a complete, fully licensed derivatives operation in the United States that was purpose-built from the ground up for digital assets rather than… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 2:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Intesa Sanpaolo has joined forces with Vertis SGR in a new strategic alliance designed to nurture the expansion and development of forward-thinking startups and small-to-medium enterprises across Southern Italy. The partnership aims to reinforce the area’s emerging innovation landscape, creating stronger pathways for growth in… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 1:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-growing web3 and cryptocurrency space, new projects frequently emerge amid waves of excitement and online buzz. Kaspa is the latest example, drawing significant attention across platforms like X and other social channels. Promoters and advocates highlight Kaspa‘s so-called innovative features, positioning it as… Read More

May 4, 2026 @ 12:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Santander UK (NYSE: SAN) has wrapped up its multi-billion-pound purchase of rival lender TSB, marking a consolidation in the British banking industry. The transaction, valued at nearly £3 billion once all adjustments were factored in, closed on 30 April 2026 after clearing the final regulatory… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has officially activated its Nanopayments solution on mainnet, powered by Circle Gateway. This development creates a specialized payment infrastructure tailored for the emerging agentic economy, where autonomous software agents, APIs, and machine-driven systems handle frequent, tiny-value exchanges.  The system supports seamless USDC transfers… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Entrust has joined forces with IBM (NYSE: IBM) to equip businesses with advanced tools for strengthening their cryptographic defenses and smoothly shifting to quantum-resistant security measures. Announced recently this past month, the partnership combines IBM Consulting’s specialized knowledge in quantum-safe overhauls with Entrust’s proven strengths… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 6:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes and WireBarley have unveiled a partnership designed to streamline international money transfers. Announced recently, during Money20/20 Asia, the collaboration aims to deliver instant, efficient cross-border payment options for both businesses and consumers, particularly targeting key routes involving South Korea, the United States, Australia, and… Read More

May 3, 2026 @ 10:30 am By Michael Wong  |  

Carlyle Group has announced providing preferred equity financing to support CC Capital Partners in its acquisition of Insignia Financial Ltd, a major player in Australia’s retirement and wealth management sector. The financing is made throug its Global Credit platform. Insignia Financial, listed on the Australian… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 7:32 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

MoonPay has acquired Sodot, a management infrastructure company with clients including eToro, BitGo, Flow Traders, and Exodus. The acquisition forms the foundation of MoonPay Institutional, MoonPay’s new business serving financial institutions, asset managers, trading firms and exchanges entering digital asset markets. It provides a technology… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 1:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s latest research report on the current state of private capital markets paints a somewhat measured picture of the private capital industry’s next five years. PitchBook further noted in the research report that global assets under management are projected to expand from $20.3 trillion at… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 12:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V), like most other Fintechs at this time and even tech giants like Meta to some extent, is pushing ahead with its stablecoin strategy, announcing the integration of five additional blockchains into its global settlement pilot program. The expansion gives issuers and acquirers… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Fintech Airwallex has introduced an nitiative called Latitude 37 aimed at nurturing Australia’s emerging cohort of artificial intelligence entrepreneurs. Announced on April 30, 2026, from Melbourne, the program seeks to empower young founders in the critical early phases of their ventures by injecting vital… Read More

May 2, 2026 @ 7:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Juniper Research indicated that the digital identity verification market is poised for significant expansion as businesses grapple with sophisticated AI-powered fraud and stricter regulatory demands. According to a new analysis from Juniper Research, global spending on these solutions is projected to rise 55% from approximately… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 1:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs reports that groups tied to North Korea have seized a commanding share of cryptocurrency thefts early in 2026. By the close of April, these operations accounted for approximately 76 percent of all documented hack-related losses, pulling in about $577 million… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 12:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko’s latest RWA Report 2026 indicates that the tokenization of real-world assets has entered a new phase of explosive expansion. Between the start of 2025 and the end of March 2026, the total market capitalization of tokenized RWAs more than tripled, climbing 256.7 percent from… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 12:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nansen’s Q1 2026 report on the Tron blockchain highlights the network’s continued strength as a high-volume, stablecoin-centric infrastructure layer. Despite broader market volatility, Tron demonstrated remarkable operational consistency, processing roughly 977 million transactions over the three-month period—an average of 10.86 million per day. Blockchain analytics… Read More

May 1, 2026 @ 11:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear has indicated that as interest in alternative investments expands well beyond traditional institutional players, fund managers are increasingly seeking clear visibility into capital movements from wealth clients. Euroclear has recently introduced a new analytical tool within its FundsPlace platform that tracks subscription patterns among… Read More