Global

March 27, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has unveiled plans to station roughly 40 percent of its entire international workforce in India by the end of 2026. The move forms part of a major scaling of its global capability centre (GCC) in the country, signaling a deeper integration of… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is poised to rewrite the IPO playbook. According to reports from Reuters, the rocket giant is considering reserving up to 30% of its shares for individual investors—three times the usual 5-10% allocation in typical listings.  This retail slice, expected in a potential… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 8:04 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Danish Fintech Cardlay has launched its first embedded commercial card and spend management program in the United States. Cardlay’s core proposition is enabling financial institutions and vertical platforms to launch a full commercial spend management platform on top of existing issuing and processing infrastructure —… Read More

March 27, 2026 @ 1:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ledger’s recent updates highlight key developments aimed at institutional crypto participants: evolving tokenized investment approaches and an enterprise-grade, on-premises hardware security solution. Together they signal how institutions can scale digital asset exposure while maintaining rigorous security and compliance controls. Ledger also pointed out that tokenized… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 6:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins have long been synonymous with the US dollar, but a quiet evolution is now underway. According to the latest Dune Analytics report commissioned by Visa (NYSE: V), non-USD stablecoins—pegged to local currencies—are expanding rapidly, signaling a shift toward more localized and efficient on-chain finance…. Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 2:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Polygon, originally launched in 2017 as a general-purpose Ethereum scaling solution, has repositioned itself as a specialized payments blockchain in 2026. CoinGecko’s new report details how the network has strengthened its infrastructure, forged strategic partnerships, and delivered impressive on-chain activity metrics despite a broader industry… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report from CB Insights highlights how a small group of investors is steering the UK’s insurtech sector toward greater commercial success, even as broader venture funding tightens. Released recently this month, the analysis ranks the top 25 most active backers of UK-based insurtech… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

Z/Yen, a City of London commercial think-tank, has published The Global Financial Centres Index 39. According to its analysis, New York City remains at the top of the Index, followed by London, Hong Kong, Singapore, and San Francisco. This ranking at the top is little… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK recently released key updates that together paint a cautious picture for households and businesses: consumer confidence has weakened sharply, and KPMG’s chief economist warns inflation could re-accelerate if energy shocks persist. KPMG’s quarterly Consumer Pulse, based on an online survey of 3,000 UK adults… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Monument Bank has reportedly achieved a new milestone in UK finance by becoming one of the first the regulated institutions to tokenize retail customer deposits on a public blockchain. In collaboration with the Midnight Foundation, the Bank of England-authorized lender— which oversees roughly £7 billion… Read More

March 26, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Oliver Wyman indicated that Europe has positioned itself as a global leader in cryptocurrency oversight. The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation, or MiCAR, which entered into force in late 2024, introduced clear legal standards, a unified classification system, and seamless cross-border licensing for services such as… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 9:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In his recent annual update to investors, BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) Chairman and CEO Larry Fink provided a forward-looking assessment of global finance. Fink highlights how nations are shifting toward greater self-reliance in energy, defense, and technology, fracturing the old model of borderless capitalism. Since the late… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 1:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Decentralized prediction markets platform Polymarket has unveiled a major policy shift: starting March 30, it will impose taker fees on nearly all trading categories for the first time. The new structure introduces variable rates that peak at 1.8 percent for crypto-related contracts, with effective fees… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 12:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A study released by the World Economic Forum has pinpointed more than 50 investment-ready prospects that promise strong financial gains while advancing environmentally restorative business models. Developed in partnership with Oliver Wyman as part of the Nature Positive Transitions initiative, the research report 50 Investible… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The IMF has pointed out that Europe was once known for its considerable productivity growth worldwide. Today, however, it trails far behind the United States, and the gap has widened dramatically in recent years. A new analysis from the International Monetary Fund points to a… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Republic Europe is focused on reshaping the investment landscape by breaking down traditional barriers that have long limited retail investors’ access to high-growth opportunities. Through its equity crowdfunding platform, the firm tries to enable more everyday Europeans to participate directly in private markets, venture-backed startups,… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a somewhat surprising twist amid fierce industry competition, the leaders of two top prediction market platforms have pooled resources to back a specialized venture capital fund. Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour and Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan are key investors in 5c(c) Capital, a new firm… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bernstein analysts have declared that Bitcoin’s recent downturn has likely run its course, sticking firmly to their forecast of $150,000 by the end of 2026. This assessment comes as the cryptocurrency hovers near $71,000, still well below its all-time high of roughly $126,000 reached last… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 8:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitMine Immersion Technologies (NYSE: BMNR), the publicly traded firm chaired by veteran market strategist Tom Lee, has once again demonstrated its deep conviction in Ethereum. According to blockchain tracking data, the company recently channeled approximately $145 million into ETH purchases through major exchange wallets, including… Read More

March 25, 2026 @ 2:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG UK has offered timely expert commentary on two pivotal developments in the financial landscape: the European Central Bank‘s recent monetary policy announcement and the lifting of the UK’s £100 contactless card payment threshold. These updates highlight evolving strategies in central banking and retail payments… Read More