February 16, 2026 @ 1:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LuLu Financial Holdings has joined forces with Bitpanda Technology Solutions to introduce digital asset trading to its customer network. This alliance aims to seamlessly blend crypto options into traditional financial tools, catering to a growing demand for diversified investment opportunities in emerging markets. The partnership… Read More

February 16, 2026 @ 12:15 am By Michael Wong  |  

AlloyX, a digital-asset infrastructure firm owned by Nasdaq-listed Solowin Holdings, has entered into a partnership with Bahrain FinTech Bay as it moves closer to launching a regulated stablecoin in the Gulf state, positioning itself to tap growing institutional interest in compliant blockchain-based payments. The collaboration… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 10:12 pm By Michael Wong  |  

OPAQUE, a startup building infrastructure to secure sensitive data used in artificial intelligence systems, has raised $24 million in a Series B funding round led by Walden Catalyst, the company said. Returning investors Intel Capital, Race Capital, Storm Ventures and Thomvest participated in the round,… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 10:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a period of increasing economic uncertainty, building a secure retirement requires effective strategies to manage daily activities, market fluctuations, and tax implications. Recent analyses shared by online pension provider PensionBee highlight how everyday spending patterns, like subscription services, can undermine long-term savings. PensionBee also… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 10:07 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bottomline, a global provider of business payments and cash management, and Koxa, an ERP-banking company, this week announced a partnership to deliver embedded banking capabilities directly inside ERP systems. The collaboration enables Bottomline’s bank clients to offer a fully integrated ERP banking experience to their… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 8:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Institutional staking provider Chorus One had announced this past that it integrated with Ledger Enterprise in order to bring self-custodial, governance-ready staking for ETH, SOL, DOT, and XTZ. This will allow institutions to earn staking rewards directly from Ledger’s enterprise-grade custody environment, without transferring asset… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 2:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The secondary private markets experienced unprecedented expansion in 2025, achieving a historic milestone with total transaction volumes hitting $225 billion, a 45% surge from the previous year. This breakthrough, which eclipsed the $200 billion mark for the first time, underscores the market’s maturation as a… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 1:18 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore will set up a new National AI Council chaired by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to steer policy, align government agencies and push the city-state’s next phase of artificial intelligence adoption, Wong said in his Budget 2026 statement. Wong said the government would “review regulations… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

US business executives are increasingly displaying renewed enthusiasm for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), signaling a potential boom in dealmaking over the coming year. According to the latest EY Parthenon Deal Barometer survey, a significant 62% of US based CEOs intend to pursue M&A (mergers and… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 12:41 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, ZeroDrift emerged from stealth alongside a $2 million pre-seed round to automate compliance in real time, unlocking business velocity while giving compliance teams infrastructure to scale oversight. The pre-seed round was led by a16z speedrun. The capital will support the company’s go-to-market launch,… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving ecosystem of artificial intelligence, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region stands out for its strategic approach to venture investments. According to PitchBook‘s Q1 2026 Analyst Note indicated that AI funding is no longer driven by widespread enthusiasm but by calculated decisions emphasizing practicality and… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 11:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deloitte has released seemingly pivotal surveys highlighting critical challenges for family-owned enterprises and corporate strategy leaders. These reports underscore the tensions between long-term planning and immediate pressures, offering key insights for executives aiming to build resilient organizations in an increasingly digital and AI enabled environment…. Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 11:41 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Hex Trust, a digital assets financial service provider specializing in markets services, custody, and staking, this week announced its official partnership with Jito Foundation, a Solana-focused protocol building network infrastructure. As part of the partnership, Hex Trust has integrated JitoSOL, a liquid staking token on… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 10:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has released a series of reports highlighting the UK’s economic resilience amid global challenges. These analyses cover private equity trends, fintech funding, and the critical role of AI skills development, painting a picture of a market poised for recovery despite recent dips. Private equity… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development for the alternative asset management sector, Brigade Capital Management, LP, a global investment firm, has concluded the fundraising for its inaugural private credit vehicle. The Brigade Private Credit Solutions Fund has amassed more than $1 billion in commitments, surpassing initial targets… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Michael Wong  |  

The central banks of the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong agreed to deepen cooperation on cross-border debt market links, digital assets and stablecoin regulation. The move comes as the UAE central bank formally joined Hong Kong’s Central Moneymarkets Unit (CMU). The two sides said… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 7:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aviva Investors, the asset management division of UK-based insurance firm Aviva plc, has teamed up with Ripple in order to explore tokenizing conventional investment funds. Announced recently, this collaboration aims to leverage the XRP Ledger’s capabilities to modernize fund management and distribution. The partnership marks… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 5:48 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Singapore Gulf Bank, a fully licensed bank backed by Whampoa Group and Mumtalakat, has announced what it claims is a GCC and Asian industry first bank-operated network delivering full interoperability between fiat and stablecoins. This represents an evolution of SGB Net, its proprietary real-time clearing… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 1:11 am By Michael Wong  |  

Malaysia’s securities regulator has appointed LC Wakaful Digital Sdn Bhd (LCWD) as the first operator of a new “Social Exchange Platform”, a move aimed at bringing capital-markets-style governance and transparency to donation-based funding for social projects. The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) said the appointment is… Read More

February 15, 2026 @ 12:56 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Lydian has built an application to allow Clover merchants worldwide to accept digital assets as a form of payment. Clover merchants can download the Lydian app and offer a “Pay with Crypto” option at checkout. This announcement marks the first all-inclusive digital asset payment solution… Read More