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

January 18, 2026 @ 5:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a year marked by advancements in artificial intelligence, World has solidified its position as a key player in human verification technology. As we step into 2026, the organization looks back on a transformative 2025 while announcing its latest geographic expansion. With nearly 38 million… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 2:46 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Fujitsu Ltd and Standard Chartered’s innovation unit SC Ventures have laid out a roadmap for Qubitra Technologies, a London-headquartered joint venture aimed at speeding up commercial use of quantum computing in finance. The partners said the business, previously incubated as “Project Quanta” announced in September… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 2:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fraudsters are harnessing various digital technologies to launch increasingly sophisticated attacks. Experian‘s latest Future of Fraud Forecast, released this month, highlights five major trends poised to challenge businesses and consumers throughout the year. The report underscores how advancements like artificial intelligence are being weaponized, enabling… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 1:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

  The European venture capital landscape in 2025 demonstrated a blend of growth and contraction, according to PitchBook‘s latest report. Overall deal value climbed modestly to €66.2 billion, marking a 5.1% increase from the previous year, even as the number of deals plummeted by over… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 12:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Portage, a global investment firm specializing in fintech, has sealed a pact with Point72 Ventures to assume control over a selection of its fintech investments. This arrangement signals a strategic shift, enabling Portage to expand its influence in innovative financial services while providing continuity for… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 12:16 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Cardless, a credit card technology platform, has been named the technology provider for Bilt Card 2.0, the suite of three new credit cards that extend rewards to homeowners, providing them the ability to earn points on mortgage payments. The Cardless platform provides the digital card… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Hawk, a provider of AI-powered anti-money laundering, screening and fraud prevention solutions, this week announced the launch of Analytics Studio, its AI lifecycle management solution giving banks and payment companies more control over the creation, maintenance, and governance of their AI models. With 91% of… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform MetaMask continues to push forward with its latest product updates, making it easier for users to engage with blockchain ecosystems. Recent announcements highlight MetaMask’s progress as the new year begins. They include the addition of the TRON network for TRX transactions and… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 11:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

PayEngine, a processor-agnostic payment middleware company, is partnering with ServiceTitan, the software platform that powers the trades, to bring SoftPOS tap-to-pay capabilities to field service contractors across HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other service verticals. The integration enables ServiceTitan customers to accept contactless card payments directly… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 10:03 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Checkbook, a provider of digital payment solutions, has named Pia Thompson and Aditya Raikar as co-CEOs. Thompson and Raikar succeed founder PJ Gupta, who will continue to serve as executive chairman of Checkbook’s board while pursuing outside opportunities.  Collectively, Thompson and Raikar bring more than… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) this week announced a strategic partnership with Pay.com, a payments orchestration platform. The partnership sees Paysafe become one of the recommended acquirers for card transactions for online merchants using the Pay.com platform, which has also integrated Paysafe’s Skrill and Neteller digital wallets… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:31 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Atomic Insights, a provider of money-movement and workflow automation tools for RIAs and family offices, has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Aquiline with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and existing investors. Atomic Insights is targeting a large and fast-growing segment of the… Read More