January 19, 2026 @ 11:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Curve Finance, a DAO-DEX, says that trading volume rose slightly in 2025 from the prior year. According to the platform, the protocol recorded $122.3 billion in trading volume, up from $119.3 billion in 2024. Total value locked (TVL) started the year at approximately $2.44B, reached… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 10:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut has submitted an application for a full banking license in Peru. This step marks the company’s latest effort to broaden its services across Latin America, where it aims to challenge entrenched players and cater to underserved populations. Revolut, known for its app-based… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 10:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Trump administration has indicated it might abandon its backing of a pivotal crypto market structure bill unless Coinbase resumes negotiations. This development stems from Coinbase’s abrupt decision to withhold support for the proposed legislation, which has sparked tensions between the White House, the crypto… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 9:56 am By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump is rattling world markets once again as his quest to acquire Greenland, one way or another ratchets ups with declarations of added tariffs on various European countries. On Saturday, Trump stated that until a deal regarding Greenland was not reached, the following… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 9:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) has introduced a fresh capability allowing users to make immediate transfers to others directly through its mobile application. This development aims to streamline everyday financial interactions, such as dividing expenses among friends or sending monetary gifts, positioning the company as a more comprehensive… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 9:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A Canadian licensed insolvency trustee is calling on Meta (NASDAQ:META) to explain why illegal debt-relief advertising continues to run on its platforms, despite repeated warnings, direct outreach, and mounting federal evidence that such practices are misleading, harmful, and in some cases criminal. Joshua Harris, CEO… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 9:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The iconic American fast-food chain Steak ‘n Shake has incorporated $10 million worth of Bitcoin into its corporate treasury. This strategic addition, announced recently, underscores the company’s deepening commitment to cryptocurrency as a core component of its financial strategy. Known for its classic burgers, milkshakes,… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The mBridge platform—a collaborative initiative spearheaded by China for cross-border payments using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)—has exceeded $55 billion in total transaction value. This milestone, highlighted in a recent analysis, underscores the evolution of digital payment systems amid efforts to streamline international trade and… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the closing month of 2025, the UK’s business landscape revealed a patchwork of progress, with robust expansion in select areas counterbalancing slowdowns in others, according to the latest NatWest Regional Growth Tracker. This report, which analyzes private sector performance across nations and regions, highlights… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced the Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC). Announced this month, by Chairman Michael S. Selig, this initiative aims to provide expert guidance on emerging technologies shaping derivatives and commodity markets. The committee represents a rebranding and revitalization of the… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital, a key player in the web3 space that is sharply focused on institutional digital asset services, is reportedly pursuing a significant new funding injection while gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO). This development underscores the company’s strategic positioning as a key… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) appears to be positioning itself at the forefront of tech advancements and product development in 2026. The investment banking firm is focused on digital assets, workplace financial services, and private market investments to create a more integrated ecosystem for clients. This strategic… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Michael Wong  |  

Aether Holdings’ Alpha Edge Media has acquired Coinstack, an institutional-focused cryptocurrency newsletter and media platform with more than 340,000 subscribers, as the Nasdaq-listed Fintech group expands its financial content and data business. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Coinstack will continue to operate… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 7:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Feedzai, a provider of AI-powered risk operations for fraud prevention, has joined forces with Matrix USA, a provider of advisory and tech services in the finance sector. Announced recently, from Lisbon, Portugal, this global collaboration aims to equip banks and other financial entities with cutting-edge… Read More

January 19, 2026 @ 12:51 am By Michael Wong  |  

Veera, a Singapore-based crypto financial services platform focused on self-custody wallets and decentralised finance tools, has raised $10 million across its pre-seed and seed funding rounds as it expands its on-chain financial services and prepares to roll out a crypto-linked payment card. The company said… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 10:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

European Fintech iwoca noted that as the new year unfolds, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom are grappling with a sharp decline in confidence regarding the national economy, even as forecasts suggest robust expansion potential. iwoca also indicated that recent data reveals… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 9:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Euroclear has announced the full integration of MFEX into its operations, marking a pivotal advancement in fund distribution and management. Effective from January 1, 2026, this move consolidates MFEX’s advanced technology with Euroclear’s settlement and custody infrastructure. Euroclear, a provider of post-trade services for securities… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The ongoing debate over stablecoin yields in the US cryptocurrency regulation highlights a familiar tension between innovation and established financial interests. Bill Hughes, Senior Counsel and Director of Global Regulatory Matters at Consensys, recently addressed this issue, noting that the current pushback echoes past regulatory… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights unveils several pivotal technology trends set to (potentially) redefine industries in 2026, drawing from proprietary data on investments, partnerships, and market signals. The research report emphasizes practical advancements over hype, clustering these trends into four overarching themes: the proliferation of AI agents reshaping… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis revealed in a report that in the midst of escalating geopolitical strife and internal upheaval, Iran’s cryptocurrency landscape has expanded dramatically, reaching a valuation exceeding $7.78 billion throughout 2025. Chainalysis also mentioned that this growth outstripped the previous year’s pace for much of the… Read More