March 22, 2026 @ 9:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent milestone for digital payments, bank payment provider GoCardless has revealed that more than one-third of its customers are now using open banking options through its platform. This surge is accelerating the adoption of “Pay by Bank” solutions across the UK economy and… Read More

March 22, 2026 @ 6:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

TransFi, a global payments infrastructure company on stablecoin rails, focused on emerging markets, has closed a $19.2 million financing round, comprising $14.2 million in Series A equity and a $5 million committed liquidity facility. The round was led by Turing Financial Group, a strategic investor in digital payments and financial infrastructure. The… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the fast-paced and unpredictable ecosystem of cryptocurrency and venture capital, recent social media discussions have highlighted the extraordinary investment foresight demonstrated by Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder and former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX. This, even as its founder’s legal troubles continue to… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 5:55 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Rhino.fi, a crypto infrastructure provider, has launched a new feature aimed at standardising how businesses handle USD-pegged stablecoins, as fintech firms seek more predictable settlement across fragmented blockchain networks. The company said its “Stablecoin 1:1” product allows neobanks and fintech platforms to accept and settle… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step forward for real-world asset (RWA) integration in decentralized finance, Figure (Nasdaq: FIGR) has officially introduced Figure Forge. The new service enables the conversion of blockchain-native loans and other RWAs into uniform participation tokens. These tokens are tailored for immediate use in Figure’s… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 5:16 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Sumsub released its fourth annual State of the Crypto Industry report. The new research reveals how crypto companies are balancing fraud prevention, regulatory pressure, and user experience as they scale in 2026. This report draws on Sumsub’s internal data from 2024–2025 and insights from… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 5:15 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Kenya has opened a public consultation on draft rules to regulate virtual asset businesses, marking the clearest step yet toward bringing cryptocurrencies and other digital assets under formal state oversight after years of operating in a legal grey area. The National Treasury said the proposed… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 3:19 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Quorus, a technology-driven asset manager, has closed $5 million seed round anchored by WisdomTree with participation from Connecticut Innovations, Nassau Financial Group, and strategic investors. The round comes as asset managers and advisors continue to launch and adopt custom, tax-managed, separately managed account solutions. The… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 2:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a detailed analysis shared recently, blockchain intelligence leader TRM Labs reframes deconfliction—the process of spotting when multiple law-enforcement teams are targeting the same digital assets or suspects—as far more than a tool for cutting redundant work. The web3 and blockchain focused firm now argues… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 2:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key development signaling the deepening integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional banking, JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) has begun accepting Bitcoin and Ethereum as collateral for loans extended to its institutional clientele. This initiative, facilitated through the bank’s Kinexys digital assets platform—previously known as Onyx—enables major… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 1:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step toward becoming a universal financial platform or the so-called “everything” exchange, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has unveiled perpetual futures contracts linked to leading U.S. equities for its qualified customers outside the United States. This introduction grants 24/7 access to leveraged trading on high-profile technology… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 12:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As part of the ongoing effort to enhance regulatory clarity, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has released a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) addressing how registered firms and entities can engage with cryptocurrency assets and blockchain innovations within the derivatives landscape. Announced… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 12:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) have spotlighted a highly evolved banking Trojan named GoPix in a detailed disclosure released on March 16, 2026. Active for more than three years and monitored closely since 2023, this Brazilian-origin threat has already triggered… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 11:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key step toward democratizing artificial intelligence, Tether’s QVAC division has introduced the inaugural cross-platform system for fine-tuning Microsoft’s BitNet 1-bit large language models using Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) techniques. Integrated into the QVAC Fabric platform and unveiled on March 17, 2026, this update now… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 9:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR), the digital banking and payments leader listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker KLAR, continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum in early 2026. The company has announced a series of achievements that highlight its expanding influence in everyday finance, retail partnerships, and… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 9:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Experian unveiled enhancements to Experian Virtual Assistant (EVA). “This next generation of EVA reflects the direction of our consumer AI strategy,” said Debbie Hsu, executive vice president of product at Experian Consumer Services. “We are bringing together conversational AI, personalization, and our trusted… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 7:22 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Global cybercrime fighters registered a significant win recently, when the FBI and Europol dismantled LeakBase, a Dark Web forum used to trade stolen credentials at scale. But while it’s a definite win, information once posted on LeakBase likely remains in circulation. NordVPN’s chief technology officer… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 6:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, President Donald Trump introduced a “National AI Legislation Framework” as it aims to gain federal oversight of the development of artificial intelligence. Multiple states have already enacted rules to guide AI use and development, with some fearing a patchwork approach in which 50 states… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 3:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fundrise, an online investment platform, has listed its first venture fund, the Fundrise Innovation Fund (VCX), on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In an email, Fundrise stated: “Starting today, anyone, regardless of net worth, can invest in the next generation of world-changing companies through VCX…. Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 2:57 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Oasis Security, a developer of Non-Human Identity and agentic access governance, this week announced $120 million in Series B funding led by Craft Ventures, with participation from existing investors Cyberstarts, Sequoia Capital, and Accel. It brings total funding to $195 million. The round reflects the… Read More