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February 12, 2026 @ 10:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple Labs has submitted a detailed response to the U.S. Federal Reserve‘s request for input on a new payment account prototype. This initiative, outlined in Docket OP-1877, aims to enhance the efficiency and security of the nation’s financial infrastructure by allowing select non-bank entities, such… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The global fintech landscape in 2025 as well as early 2026 reveals a state of contrasting developments across regions. In the United Kingdom, once a powerhouse of financial innovation, investment experienced a notable downturn. Funding for UK fintech companies dropped 21% in 2025, reaching approximately… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CryptoUK, the trade association for cryptocurrency and blockchain enterprises, has issued its formal reply to the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) Consultation Paper CP25/40. Released on December 16, 2025, this document outlines proposals to integrate essential crypto operations into the nation’s financial oversight system. The initiative… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

France has introduced a new framework allowing individuals to use digital assets as collateral for Lombard loans. This development, effective since April 30, 2025, amends the French Monetary and Financial Code in order to permit the pledging of crypto-assets in exchange for euro-denominated loans from… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) recently disclosed its financial outcomes for the fourth quarter and the entire year of 2025, highlighting substantial growth in several areas despite facing headwinds in cryptocurrency trading. The company achieved record-breaking figures in revenue, user engagement, and asset management, underscoring its… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Taurus and Blockdaemon have announced a deal to integrate Blockdaemon’s institutional-grade staking services into the Taurus digital asset platform. Taurus states that the partnership will enable them to support staking services while retaining full control and ownership through their in-house custody solution, built for banks… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK government has selected HSBC for its Digital Gilt Instrument (DIGIT) pilot program. The selection was made following a competitive review process. The UK government published its invitation to tender in October of last year. Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury, said they… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent noteworthy development for the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology, the total market capitalization of tokenized U.S. Treasuries has exceeded $10 billion. This achievement marks a rapid evolution in how government securities are being digitized and traded on decentralized platforms, reflecting… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 6:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

NatWest Group has revealed plans to purchase Evelyn Partners, a UK-based wealth management firm, in a deal valued at £2.7 billion on an enterprise basis. This acquisition aims to establish the combined entity as the foremost provider of private banking and wealth management services in… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 6:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Ctrl Alt has been selected as a Synchronization Operator within the Bank of England‘s newly established Synchronization Lab. This move underscores the central bank’s commitment to modernizing the nation’s monetary framework by blending cutting-edge distributed ledger technology (DLT) with longstanding market systems. The… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 2:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Recent findings from Kaspersky underscore the persistent and sophisticated nature of digital threats. As organizations and individuals navigate an increasingly connected world, two key reports reveal alarming trends: a notable uptick in malicious email activities throughout 2025 and the discovery of concealed infection pathways in… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 3:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kalshi has emerged as key player focused on prediction markets, a platform where users bet on real-world outcomes to generate collective insights. Established seven years ago, the company was built on the conviction that crowd-sourced wisdom can cut through misinformation, prioritizing data-driven markets over subjective… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 8:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube, one of the leading online capital-raising platforms in the UK, will now offer issuers the option to raise as much capital on their marketplace as they want with the advent of new Public Offer Platforms. “a landmark moment for the UK’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.” In… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 7:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mintos, the Latvian investment platform specializing in peer-to-peer lending and diversified assets, is making significant strides in the fintech landscape. As of early 2026, the company is pursuing expansions that could reshape its role in personal finance. These developments include initiating steps toward full banking… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 1:37 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fireblocks has integrated the Canton Network, a privacy-enabled open blockchain network, purpose-built for institutional finance. The launch enables secure custody for Canton Coin (CC) and gives financial institutions a governed, secure environment to begin settling assets on Canton with Fireblocks’ enterprise policy controls and workflow automation…. Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 12:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TuongVy Le, General Counsel at Veda Labs and host of the DEX in the City podcast, shared her paper titled “Fairness by Design: Verifiable Execution in On-Chain Markets.” Released recently on SSRN, this latest work challenges conventional approaches to securities regulation, arguing that regulators should… Read More

February 11, 2026 @ 12:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move set to reshape the UK’s high-net-worth (HNW) and family office landscape, Swedish financial services provider Söderberg & Partners has announced a substantial investment in Artorius Wealth Limited. This collaboration, which awaits approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), signals Söderberg & Partners’… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 8:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has announced plans to allocate nearly $400 million into its local operations over the next five years. This investment comes on the heels of the company surpassing one million retail customers in the country, a significant achievement / milestone around six years… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 3:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s space exploration firm, recently announced it would merge with xAI, Musk’s AI startup. The combination of the two firms will create a massive $1.25 trillion tech firm, with xAI valued at $250 billion. Another interesting note about these two firms are they are… Read More

February 10, 2026 @ 3:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that the private credit market in the United States continues to demonstrate resilience amid shifting economic dynamics. Released this month, the research report from the team at PitchBook aims to offer a more nuanced and comprehensive snapshot of activity, highlighting key trends… Read More