March 3, 2026 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

In Europe, many Electronic Money Token (EMT) transfers or payments qualify as regulated payment services under PSD2, meaning providers often need separate PSD2 authorization as a Payment Institution, or an Electronic Money Institution, in addition to their MiCA CASP registration if the transactions are via… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 7:59 am By JD Alois  |  

BitGo Europe GmbH says it will now offer Crypto as a Service across Europe, including the European Economic Area (EEA). BitGo received a Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) license from Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) a year ago. Founded in 2013, BitGo has long… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 7:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In recent years, the landscape of personal investing has undergone a significant transformation, particularly among Americans with limited financial resources. Asset management giant BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), through a comprehensive study in collaboration with the JPMorgan Chase Institute, has shed light on this shift. Analyzing billions of anonymized… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 6:26 am By Michael Wong  |  

South Korea-based venture capital firm The Invention Lab has completed a seed investment in Singapore artificial intelligence computing startup RIDM, backing a technology it says could ease a key performance bottleneck in AI and high-performance computing systems. The Invention Lab said the round was made… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 1:40 am By Michael Wong  |  

Artificial intelligence data infrastructure startup Encord said it has raised $60 million in a Series C funding round led by Wellington Management, as investors bet on growing demand for tools that help companies manage complex data for real-world AI applications. The round included participation from… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 12:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent virtual gathering, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) addressed seemingly pressing issues in the global financial landscape. Held over two days during the past month, the sessions reportedly focused on evolving market conditions, potential risks in banking systems, and updates to… Read More

March 3, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland released several key announcements that highlight its focus on financial stability, consumer protection, and long-term economic growth amid evolving global challenges. These updates address regulatory oversight, cash accessibility, central banking principles, and sustainable investment, reflecting the bank‘s proactive stance in… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 11:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JP Morgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) has projected that the US cryptocurrency market structure legislation, known as the CLARITY Act, could gain approval by mid-2026. This development is anticipated to inject fresh momentum into Bitcoin and broader digital asset markets during the latter half of the year…. Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 10:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

United Insurance Brokers (UIB), a global intermediary for insurance and reinsurance connected to the Lloyd’s market, has entered into a new collaboration with CyberCube, a top-tier developer of tools for analyzing cyber vulnerabilities. This partnership aims to elevate UIB’s ability to handle cyber-related policies on… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 8:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has deepened its collaboration with blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The partnership now incorporates Chainalysis’s advanced AI tool, Alterya, designed to intercept fraudulent activities at their source. This initiative allows OKX to halt suspicious transfers to identified scam addresses right before they occur,… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 8:34 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Southeast Asian governments have endorsed a Malaysia-led regional framework aimed at smoothing cross-border cloud computing and data hosting, as ASEAN steps up efforts to reduce regulatory frictions that have complicated regional digital trade and the scaling of data-driven services. Malaysia’s Ministry of Digital, working through… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 5:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction markets, platforms where users wager on real-world outcomes ranging from elections to geopolitical events, have surged in popularity as tools for forecasting and risk assessment. These markets aggregate collective wisdom through financial incentives, often outperforming traditional polls by incentivizing accurate predictions. However, recent developments… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 5:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled an ambitious strategy to overhaul the blockchain’s execution layer, aiming to rebuild key components from the ground up. This move seemingly signals a significant shift toward greater efficiency, security, and adaptability in one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency networks…. Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 5:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

French hardware wallet provider Ledger has launched Ledger Velora, a platform designed to streamline access to decentralized finance (DeFi). This new initiative builds on the foundation of ParaSwap, transforming it into an advanced DeFi gateway that tackles the challenges of scattered liquidity across various blockchain… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 3:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

The bombs have only just begun to fly in the conflict between the US/Israel and the authoritarian regime controlling Iran. Launched late Saturday, the military action was revealed via social media by President Trump. Soon it was revealed that many members of the Iranian regime’s… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East, marked by intensified clashes between Iran, Israel, the United States, and other regional players, has sent shockwaves through global financial markets. Recent U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets, which resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 1:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is actively pursuing a renewed focus on cryptocurrency oversight, aiming to recapture the initiative lost during the previous administration’s tenure.  SEC Chairman Paul Atkins recently highlighted this shift, describing the prior era as a significant oversight failure that… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 1:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis indicated that in 2025, the ransomware sector transformed into a sophisticated, linked network encompassing access points, supporting systems, and cash-out mechanisms, moving beyond standalone breaches. Chainalysis also pointed out that despite a surge in reported incidents and escalating average demands, the total value transferred… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 11:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this year, Tether, in partnership with Anchorage Digital, announced a new dollar-based payment stablecoin, USA₮. The stablecoin is designed to be compliant with the GENIUS Act and thus provides an alternative to Tether’s lead stablecoin, USDT, in the US market. Today, Tether and Anchorage… Read More

March 2, 2026 @ 11:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the opening months of 2026, UK businesses are displaying a resilient yet cautious outlook, as indicated by recent data from major financial institutions. Lloyds Bank‘s latest monthly gauge of sentiment reveals that overall confidence among firms remained unchanged at 44% in February, a figure… Read More