Global

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

March 21, 2026 @ 9:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR), the digital banking and payments leader listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker KLAR, continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum in early 2026. The company has announced a series of achievements that highlight its expanding influence in everyday finance, retail partnerships, and… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 12:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, has reported that assets held on its Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform have now exceeded one billion US dollars. This milestone comes after an extraordinary 900 percent year-on-year expansion in 2025, underscoring demand from institutional players seeking secure… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 12:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step forward for institutional blockchain adoption in Latin America, Ripple has significantly broadened its operations in Brazil. The move underscores the company’s dedication to tapping into LatAm markers, whcih are one of the world’s most vibrant and evolving financial ecosystems. By introducing an… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 12:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized social network Bluesky has publicly disclosed its $100 million Series B funding round, which was completed in April 2025 but announced only now.  Led by Bain Capital Crypto, the round drew participation from investors including Alumni Ventures, Anthos Capital, Bloomberg Beta, True Ventures,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 10:48 am By JD Alois  |  

An innovation-driven economy should be the goal of policymakers everywhere. Enabling entrepreneurs to launch and build new firms generates economic activity and drives wealth creation. This is good for everyone. Yet Europe has been heading in the wrong direction for years when it comes to… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 9:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Major high-street lenders across the United Kingdom have chosen to retain the existing £100 single-transaction ceiling for tap-and-go card payments, even after the country’s financial watchdog handed them the authority to raise or scrap it entirely. This decision, which took effect on 19 March 2026,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi Inc. has completed a substantial new financing round, pulling in more than $1 billion and elevating its overall company worth to $22 billion. This development, shared by individuals close to the transaction, represents a striking leap forward for the innovative fintech… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 4:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has announced significant investments aimed at accelerating innovation and sustainable growth across the United Kingdom. Through these commitments, the government-backed institution continues its mission to enhance access to finance for smaller businesses and promote key technological advancements in strategic sectors. In… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 11:05 am By JD Alois  |  

GoTyme Bank (formerly TymeBank) says it has now topped 12 million customers since its launch in 2019. GoTyme is a “phygital” challenger bank operating across multiple markets (Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore). GoTyme leverages BPC’s services to provide banking and other Fintech services…. Read More