Global

May 23, 2026 @ 3:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook data on private market fundraising for the first quarter of 2026 paints a picture of ongoing challenges amid a maturing industry. Trailing 12-month capital commitments across private capital strategies reached approximately $1.23 trillion, reflecting a 15.5% decline year-over-year. PitchBook also mentioned in the research… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European digital banking provider N26 has announced an important expansion of its travel features specifically tailored for users in Italy. The move integrates mobile connectivity solutions via advanced eSIM technology, effectively allowing customers to stay connected more easily while abroad without traditional hassles. This development… Read More

May 23, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Web3 referred to an evolving set of standards aimed at improving upon web2, which is a set of protocols and standards that make up the modern Internet. These standards include HTTP, TCP/IP, and various other online protocols through which internet traffic is running. But when… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil’s Nubank (NYSE: NU) is marking its 13th year of business operations across LatAm markets as one of the world’s most impactful Fintech challengers. Founded in 2013, the financial technology company has grown from a just a promising idea born mostly out of frustration and… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 12:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Ethereum Layer 2 project known as Zero Network has said that it will end its independent operations. Launched roughly 18 months ago in late 2024 by the developers of the Zerion wallet, the initiative had aimed to deliver a seamless, fee-free experience for cryptocurrency… Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset custody and infrastructure provider Copper has recently announced the addition of Ripple USD (RLUSD) to its Stablecoin Rewards Program. This provides institutional investors with various opportunities to generate returns on their holdings of the Ripple-backed stablecoin while benefiting from Copper’s robust security framework…. Read More

May 22, 2026 @ 12:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has finalized a £65 million financing arrangement with Amplius, one of the UK’s housing associations. This new package aims to work on key upgrades to existing properties and support investment across the organization’s portfolio. The deal integrates two key components: a £30… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kraken‘s (part of parent entity Payward) Layer 2 blockchain, Ink, recently has deployed Tydro—which is described as a custom lending platform built on Aave’s technology. This initiative highlights how established infrastructure can accelerate secure DeFi growth within new ecosystems, drawing significant liquidity and enabling improved… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has released its latest online / digital threats research report, underscoring a significant evolution in the payments fraud landscape. As network-level security measures grow more robust, fraudsters are pivoting toward sophisticated social engineering tactics enhanced by artificial intelligence. These approaches focus on… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cardano founder and Ethereum co-founder Charles Hoskinson has highlighted (what he believes to be) significant risks to the blockchain focused iniative’s sharp emphasis on constantly maintaining academic rigor. He has warned now on several occasions that the potential failure of a key funding initiative might… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 1:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Zodia Solutions, a newly formed institutional digital asset infrastructure platform, has announced Julian Sawyer as Chief Executive Officer following Standard Chartered’s agreement to acquire the regulated custody business of Zodia Custody.” According to a public statement, Sawyer, who is currently the CEO of Zodia Custody,… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a US-based fintech founded by Japanese entrepreneurs, has emerged as a key player focused on digital financial infrastructure. Following a $150 million Series D round in January 2026 led by Drive Capital, the financial technology company achieved unicorn status with a $1.15 billion valuation,… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has recently announced that it has joined a coalition of European financial institutions working to introduce a fully regulated, euro-denominated stablecoin. This participation highlights the banking institutions’ commitment to digital technology advancements and positions it at the center of such efforts to… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dogecoin (DOGE) price remains flat at around $0.10 (after reaching over $0.30 a few years back) despite seemingly bullish ecosystem developments such as digital bank Revolut announcing it will launch a physical debt card with support for the memecoin. Interestingly, Dogecoin began as just a… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 6:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a new research report that French private markets entered 2026 on a subdued note, with private equity (PE) activity reaching its weakest levels in years amid economic pressures and global uncertainty. However, venture capital (VC) showed greater staying power, and analysts… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 1:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen‘s (AMS: ADYEN) latest research report on fraudulent activities, titled “Fraud’s Identity Crisis,” highlights a significant evolution in payment fraud. While traditional fraud losses on its global platform fell by a fifth or 20% in 2025, this decline masks deeper challenges. The average value of… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 12:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin ecosystem has achieved a significant milestone, with total circulating supply now exceeding $322 billion. This expansion reflects deepening integration into global finance, even as on-chain data shows large investor balances holding steady or contracting in recent months. While aggregate issuance climbs—driven by demand… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantum computing is not in any way a new or recent development. Much like AI and machine learning algorithms, these technologies really began to take shape in the early 21st century (around the year 2000 to 2010 with initial groundwork dating back to the 1960s)…. Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that private equity and venture capital investors experienced a nuanced quarter in late 2025, as global markets demonstrated resilience amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, public markets benefited from AI-driven optimism and a key US Federal Reserve… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 5:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has noted that in today’s expanding digital economy, business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces—spanning e-commerce, procurement, supply chains, and specialized trade platforms—are vital for international commerce. Yet, as these platforms connect buyers, suppliers, distributors, and service providers across borders, currencies, and regulatory environments, they encounter significant… Read More