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January 12, 2026 @ 9:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether has immobilized over $182 million worth of its USDT stablecoin in five separate addresses on the Tron network. This action took place on January 11, as revealed by blockchain transaction records and alerts from monitoring service Whale Alert. The affected wallets held amounts varying… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 3:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset firm Ripple has been approved in the UK as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The firm was approved on January 9, 2026, under RIPPLE MARKETS UK LTD. Via a post on X, Ripple said that it had… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 1:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of venture capital, relatively few firms appear to have navigated the turbulence of recent years as well as Index Ventures. Originating from Geneva as an investment focused initiative, the firm has transformed into a key player among European VCs, delivering consistent results… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 11:43 am By JD Alois  |  

“Without a meaningful digital Euro, our dependence will deepen as US-backed private digital currencies are gaining ground.” Sustainable Finance Lab has posted an open letter signed by 70 European Academicians supporting a central bank digital currency (CBDC) or digital Euro. The supporters included economists and… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 11:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OpenAI and SoftBank have joined forces to invest $1 billion in SB Energy, a key player in infrastructure development. This funding is earmarked for scaling up SB Energy’s data center capabilities, addressing the surging demands of AI technologies. As part of the agreement, SB Energy… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 10:11 am By JD Alois  |  

The United Kingdom is a leading jurisdiction in the world for private firms and funding.  According to a new report published by Tracxn, the UK is the second most funded ecosystem in the world behind the US, but surpassing India and China. The report states… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 9:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mollie, one of Europe’s payment service providers or PSPs, has officially become a Principal Member of the European Payments Initiative (EPI). Announced recently this month, this partnership positions Mollie at the core of the EPI’s efforts to create a sovereign payment infrastructure for businesses and… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 8:37 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the data collected by Slowmist, cybercriminals stole nearly $3 billion in crypto hacks and scams in 2025. Researchers recorded a total of 202 hack events, of which one was responsible for almost half of all losses. In February, a large-scale outflow of funds… Read More

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

In a significant step forward for the UK’s financial sector, UK Finance has released an industry proposal outlining a commercial model for Wave 2 of commercial variable recurring payments (cVRP). This development aims to expand the capabilities of Open Banking, potentially fostering innovation and efficiency… Read More

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

London-based Zilch has announced its intention to acquire 100% of AB Fjord Bank, a Lithuanian digital challenger bank with approximately $120 million in total assets. This acquisition marks a pivotal step in Zilch’s strategy to expand beyond the UK and establish a strong presence across… Read More

January 12, 2026 @ 1:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has announced that it has received key regulatory permissions from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), paving the way for the expansion of its Ripple Payments platform across the region. The approvals, granted on January 9, 2026, include an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 6:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen‘s (AMS: ADYEN) latest Retail Report for the US unveils a surge in consumer trust for AI-driven shopping. Released this month, the report highlights how artificial intelligence is evolving from a mere recommendation tool to a full-fledged autonomous buyer, potentially reshaping the entire commerce landscape…. Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 6:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

DailyPay, the provider of on-demand pay platforms, has announced the closure of a new $195 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The deal positions the company for expanded operations and innovation in the financial wellness sector. DailyPay, which is headquartered in New York, specializes in… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Colombia’s tax authority has rolled out enhanced regulations for cryptocurrency transactions, aligning with burgeoning worldwide protocols designed to promote transparency in digital assets. This development comes at a time when nations globally are grappling with the expansion of crypto markets, seeking to integrate them into… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fireblocks, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, has this past week announced its acquisition of Tres Finance. This acquisition integrates crypto accounting capabilities into Fireblocks’ ecosystem, creating what the company describes as the first complete operating system for digital assets. The deal underscores the convergence… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the volatile world of web3 and blockchain-powered cryptocurrencies, a stark reality has emerged: more than half of all digital coins have met their demise. According to a recent report from CoinGecko, as of December 31, 2025, the majority or 53.2% of cryptocurrencies tracked on… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNY (NYSE: BK) has launched new digital cash capabilities by enabling the on-chain mirrored representation of client deposit balances on its Digital Assets platform. Announced recently, this initiative represents the first concrete step in BNY’s strategy to tokenize bank deposits, paving the way for real-time,… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent demonstration of international collaboration, Operation Sentinel has delivered a major blow to cybercrime networks across Africa. Coordinated by INTERPOL under the African Joint Operation against Cybercrime (AFJOC), this month-long initiative from October 27 to November 27, 2025, resulted in the arrest of… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 2:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Yowpay, a technology company specializing in SEPA-based account-to-account payment solutions, is partnering with Akurateco, a white-label payment software provider used by PSPs, enterprise merchants, and banks worldwide. Through this integration, Akurateco’s clients, including payment service providers (PSPs) and enterprise merchants, will gain streamlined access to… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 10:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a rather concerning case that highlights vulnerabilities within France’s public institutions, a 32-year-old ex-tax agent named Ghalia C. remains behind bars following her involvement in a scheme that allegedly facilitated attacks and data breaches. Employed previously at the Bobigny tax office in Seine-Saint-Denis, Ghalia… Read More