April 16, 2026 @ 1:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has released fresh quarterly data highlighting robust expansion in its customers’ use of online banking tools and electronic payments through the first three months of 2026. The figures, made public on 15 April, underscore a clear shift toward convenient, technology-driven financial services… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 9:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle has introduced a new way for platforms handling frequent USDC payouts across multiple blockchains. Instead of executing every cross-chain transfer individually, developers can now leverage the Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol (CCTP) to let local fulfillers pay recipients immediately on their preferred chain while the platform… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 7:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

High Roller Technologies (NYSE: ROLR) has entered a partnership with Crypto.com to tap into the booming U.S. prediction markets sector, a space with estimated annual trading volumes potentially surpassing $1 trillion once mature. Announced recently this month, the deal positions the online casino operator for… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

X, formerly known as Twitter, has introduced “Cashtags,” which associates a ticker (e.g., $AAPL or $BTC) with additional data, such as trading information. At the same time, X revealed a partnership with Canadian brokerage WealthSimple. WealthSimple clarified the process: “The Smart Cashtags feature allows investors who… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR) and its specialized platform Hastra have announced the addition of auto loans to their growing lineup of on-chain credit products. This expansion broadens access for decentralized finance participants beyond traditional home equity offerings, marking a move into mainstream consumer lending…. Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 3:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ohio’s gambling oversight agency has formally notified prediction market leader Kalshi of its intent to impose a $5 million fine, marking a sharp escalation in the state’s crackdown on unlicensed sports-related trading. The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) issued the notice Tuesday afternoon to KalshiEX… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 3:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PwC pointed out in a research report that US business professionals have responded to a year of policy shifts, economic volatility, and technological disruption by pursuing an average of nearly four major strategic initiatives since early 2025. PwC’s April 2026 Executive Views on Policy, Risk,… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 11:12 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has posted a consultation on crypto. The securities regulator noted taht beginning October 2027, crypto will be regulated by the agency. This fact means that the FCA must provide new guidance for participants in the crypto sector and thus… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 11:02 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) recently produced a report on tokenization that said: “the journey towards tokenized markets will require time, continuous evolution, and strategic adaptation.” The bank added that legacy and hybrid systems will likely coexist for some time in parallel environments. “Reaping the… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Tether, the largest issuer of stablecoins in the world, has participated in the funding round of publicly listed Stablecoin Development Corporation (NYSE:SDEV). The company received $134 million in funding. Other investors included R01 Fund LP, Framework Ventures, and more. SDEV is a small firm that… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 10:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether—which claims to be one of the largest digital assets companies and a key player in the web3 and stablecoin as the issuer of USD₮—has released tether.wallet. This self-custodial mobile application delivers the company’s vast financial network straight to individual users, targeting the hundreds of… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Fireblocks, a Switzerland-based digital asset infrastructure provider, has launched a new service called “Earn” that enables onchain lending for its customers Fireblocks currently enables over $10 trillion in digital asset transactions across 150+ blockchains, supporting firms like BNY, Galaxy, and Revolut. Institutions using Fireblocks can… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 9:28 am By JD Alois  |  

In a busy day for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a significant change impacting smaller investors has been announced, thus driving shares of retail brokerage firms higher. Under the new rule, which saw its comment period end in February, the old Pattern Day Trader… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto hardware wallet provider Ledger has released Ledger Wallet 4.0, an updated version of its companion application for managing digital assets. The software is intended for use alongside Ledger’s hardware devices, referred to as signers, and functions as a centralized interface for cross-chain trading and… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic has share a detailed update on a major regulatory step forward by the US Treasury Department. On April 8, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM)… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 8:51 am By JD Alois  |  

The hot artificial intelligence (AI) market is booming everywhere it seems, but apparently, the UK, as well as Europe, is stuck in the slow lane. According to a recent report, the UK is lagging behind its peers as AI use in investment activities flourishes elsewhere…. Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Switzerland’s stock exchange SIX has partnered with Chainlink, the oracle platform, to introduce equities data from its exchanges onto blockchain networks. This initiative marks the debut of such information through Chainlink’s DataLink, a robust institutional data publishing service built on Chainlink’s secure data standards. These… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Deutsche Börse Group has committed $200 million to acquire a minority ownership position in Payward, Inc., the company that powers the global digital asset exchange Kraken. The investment, executed through a secondary share purchase, gives the German market infrastructure leader a 1.5 percent fully diluted… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 7:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has rolled out version 2 of its MCP Server, marking a significant overhaul of the platform that connects artificial intelligence assistants to its trading infrastructure. The update aims to prioritize scalability, easier upkeep, and enhanced dependability, allowing developers and traders to interact with markets… Read More

April 15, 2026 @ 6:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CertiK has explained that blockchain technology has long relied on smart contracts as its backbone, automating agreements without intermediaries in areas ranging from decentralized finance to supply chain tracking. Yet these traditional contracts remain fixed once deployed, unable to adjust to shifting real-world conditions. According… Read More