May 21, 2026 @ 1:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Zodia Solutions, a newly formed institutional digital asset infrastructure platform, has announced Julian Sawyer as Chief Executive Officer following Standard Chartered’s agreement to acquire the regulated custody business of Zodia Custody.” According to a public statement, Sawyer, who is currently the CEO of Zodia Custody,… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Etherlink—the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible Layer 2 solution built on Tezos Smart Rollups—has now integrated with Dune Analytics, the on-chain data analysis platform. This launch opens up comprehensive querying and visualization capabilities for Etherlink’s ecosystem, allowing developers, analysts, researchers, and institutions to dive deeper and… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 11:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The Blockchain Leadership Fund (BLF), a Political Action Committee (PAC) that aims to support policies that advocate for digital asset innovation, has shared its inaugural list of political endorsements. The candidates include: Senate Candidates: Barry Moore (R-AL), Kurt Alme (R-MT), Jon Husted (R-OH), Angie Craig… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 9:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a US-based fintech founded by Japanese entrepreneurs, has emerged as a key player focused on digital financial infrastructure. Following a $150 million Series D round in January 2026 led by Drive Capital, the financial technology company achieved unicorn status with a $1.15 billion valuation,… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 8:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Bsquared Technology has lost its regulatory approval issued by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).  The regulator stated that Bsquared was banned from providing digital payment token services on May 14th. MAS said an on-site inspection revealed serious regulatory compliance violations. This included a claim… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has recently announced that it has joined a coalition of European financial institutions working to introduce a fully regulated, euro-denominated stablecoin. This participation highlights the banking institutions’ commitment to digital technology advancements and positions it at the center of such efforts to… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech professional Simon Taylor has shared key insights after the White House just issued an executive order under the Trump Administration requiring the SEC, CFTC, FDIC, OCC, CFPB, as well as the NCUA, to identify any applicable rules that block fintech firms within the next… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dogecoin (DOGE) price remains flat at around $0.10 (after reaching over $0.30 a few years back) despite seemingly bullish ecosystem developments such as digital bank Revolut announcing it will launch a physical debt card with support for the memecoin. Interestingly, Dogecoin began as just a… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has shared informative insights on a key crypto ecosystem development. On May 20, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions against a network of more than a dozen individuals and entities tied to… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 6:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a new research report that French private markets entered 2026 on a subdued note, with private equity (PE) activity reaching its weakest levels in years amid economic pressures and global uncertainty. However, venture capital (VC) showed greater staying power, and analysts… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 1:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Adyen‘s (AMS: ADYEN) latest research report on fraudulent activities, titled “Fraud’s Identity Crisis,” highlights a significant evolution in payment fraud. While traditional fraud losses on its global platform fell by a fifth or 20% in 2025, this decline masks deeper challenges. The average value of… Read More

May 21, 2026 @ 12:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The stablecoin ecosystem has achieved a significant milestone, with total circulating supply now exceeding $322 billion. This expansion reflects deepening integration into global finance, even as on-chain data shows large investor balances holding steady or contracting in recent months. While aggregate issuance climbs—driven by demand… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Quantum computing is not in any way a new or recent development. Much like AI and machine learning algorithms, these technologies really began to take shape in the early 21st century (around the year 2000 to 2010 with initial groundwork dating back to the 1960s)…. Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

For many years, individual consumers and businesses operating in Pakistan have experienced considerable challenges when accessing basic financial services due to a lack of regulatory clarity and issues related to inadequate regulatory guidelines. However, this year has started off on a rather positive note with… Read More

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

XDC Network is now reportedly working with Animoca Brands as a strategic institutional validator. Announced recently this month, the partnership sees the Web3 investor and builder operating masternodes on the specialized network, which handles substantial volumes in trade finance and real-world asset (RWA) transactions each… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that private equity and venture capital investors experienced a nuanced quarter in late 2025, as global markets demonstrated resilience amid trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties. According to PitchBook’s latest analysis, public markets benefited from AI-driven optimism and a key US Federal Reserve… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 5:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has noted that in today’s expanding digital economy, business-to-business (B2B) marketplaces—spanning e-commerce, procurement, supply chains, and specialized trade platforms—are vital for international commerce. Yet, as these platforms connect buyers, suppliers, distributors, and service providers across borders, currencies, and regulatory environments, they encounter significant… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 4:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of developer-focused trading infrastructure, has broadened its cryptocurrency lineup by introducing 11 new tokens. This enhancement targets users of both its Broker API and Trading API platforms, allowing seamless access to an expanded selection of digital assets via existing integration points. The… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 3:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to soon provide details on the pending “Innovation Exemption”. The concept has been pitched by the Chairman of the Commission, Paul Atkins. As previously reported, Atkins, a supporter of digital assets and beneficial innovation, aims to introduce a… Read More

May 20, 2026 @ 2:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Royal Caribbean International has teamed up with Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) to introduce straightforward pay-over-time solutions for cruisers in the United Kingdom and Canada. Announced this month, the collaboration allows holidaymakers to spread the cost of their bookings without the stress of hidden fees or surprise… Read More