The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has closed on a consultation that discusses changes to public offers and admissions to trading in the UK. Policymakers are looking to improve securities markets in the UK – both public and private. Any updates aim to support capital… Read More
YouHodler’s chief of markets, Ruslan Lienkha, recently shared his thoughts on cryptocurrency market trends. With BTC’s price cooling off after recent highs, is this a healthy consolidation phase, or does it signal deeper weakness ahead? Based on last year’s trends, Bitcoin’s consolidation phase can last… Read More
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap behind Bitcoin (BTC) and the largest smart contract platform, is grappling with significant challenges as it struggles to match the performance of newer blockchain networks like Solana (SOL), Sui, and others. Despite completing key upgrades, including its… Read More
The French Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has issued a public statement calling on the European Commission to improve capital markets and boost retail participation away from savings and into “long-term investments.” In the US, over 60% of the population holds shares in public companies. … Read More
The painfully long-standing legal battle between the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, which began in December 2020, appears to be approaching a critical juncture. Recent developments suggest that the case, centered on whether XRP constitutes an unregistered security, could finally conclude,… Read More
Recent cryptocurrency-related moves from Washington generated mixed reactions from industry insiders. Some moves were more important than the markets may think, while others lacked substance. SPACE ID director of business development Harrison Seletsky said that despite the market’s tepid reaction to the crypto reserve announcement,… Read More
Pakistan has taken a significant step toward modernizing its digital payment landscape with the recent introduction of Google Wallet, a move announced in March 2025. This development, coupled with emerging crypto-related initiatives, signals the country’s intent to align with global technological trends. However, despite these… Read More
Canada’s Fintech ecosystem stands at a critical juncture, teetering somewhere between immense potential and possible stagnation. A recent interview by the Toronto Star with EQ Bank CEO Andrew Moor underscores a somewhat harsh reality: while global economic challenges like North America’s tariff and trade war… Read More
In the fast-evolving yet still nascent ecosystem of web3 and cryptocurrency, stablecoins— virtual currencies pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar—have emerged as a cornerstone of the digital finance ecosystem, with a market value reaching $227 billion+ at the time of writing. However, their… Read More
Bolivia finds itself dealing with a severe economic crisis, marked by a drastic shortage of U.S. dollars and declining foreign currency reserves. This situation is somewhat similar to what nearby nations are dealing with as well, particularly Venezuela and El Salvador. Moreover, the broader LatAm,… Read More
Artificial intelligence or AI is the new hotness as everyone rushes to get a piece of the action. While more and more firms are leveraging the technology, AI remains in its infancy, with predictions of greatness still largely unrealized. This is not the only time… Read More
Fasanara Digital, which is reportedly the $275M AuM crypto division of alternative credit specialist Fasanara Capital ($4.5B AuM) has launched a multi-strategy platform, which went live on Saturday 1 March with “an initial $36m under management. ” The Managed Account Platform (MAP) is currently allocated “across… Read More
The mortgage industry, traditionally burdening professionals with excessive paperwork, outdated manual processes, and sometimes error-prone human decision-making, is undergoing a major transformation due the emergence of advanced AI algorithms and other innovative technologies. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a useful tool, aiming to streamline… Read More
The recent $1.4 billion Bybit hack by Lazarus Group has crypto industry figures weighing in on lessons that should be learned moving forward. SMARDEX co-founder Jean Rausis said the industry should review its hiring practices and closely consider crypto’s “remote nature.” “Most of us work… Read More
MorganAsh recently hosted a webinar featuring Jess Trueman, Head of Business Development at Smart Money People, alongside James Edmond and Martin Grimwood, to explore how businesses can enhance their board reporting on vulnerable customer data under the Consumer Duty framework. The discussion centered on aligning… Read More
In a significant policy reversal, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has scrapped its controversial proposal to routinely “name and shame” firms under investigation. In the US, it is common for regulators to name the firms or individuals under investigation. If a case is settled… Read More
While the cryptocurrency industry is experiencing growing pains (with many self-induced), Flipster head of product Youngsun Shin said that is expected for a new sector. However, he does have solutions for many of its problems. Flipster is a cryptocurrency trading platform that offers high-speed, secure,… Read More
The European Union appears to be feeling the pressure to fast-track its digital euro project as the Trump administration in the United States signals a warmer embrace of cryptocurrencies, particularly stablecoins. With the European Central Bank (ECB) aiming to wrap up its testing phase for… Read More
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the billionaire Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, has taken a significant step toward going public by confidentially filing for an initial public offering (IPO), according to sources familiar with the matter. This move, reported recently by Bloomberg, positions Gemini… Read More
The FT recently reported that big banks are racing to keep pace with fintech startups in the rapidly growing arena of deferred payment solutions, such as Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services. This shift highlights a broader trend where traditional financial institutions are being challenged… Read More
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