January 16, 2026 @ 2:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLXY) has completed the first phase of its inaugural tokenized collateralized loan obligation (CLO). Referred to as the Galaxy CLO 2025-1, this financial product secured $75 million in commitments, leveraging the Avalanche blockchain to enhance operational efficiency and transparency in… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 11:36 am By Omar Faridi  |  

London’s High Court has dismissed a legal challenge brought by major payment processors Mastercard (NYSE: MA), Visa (NYSE: V) and digital bank Revolut against proposed limits on cross-border card transaction fees. The ruling, issued on January 15, 2026, affirms the authority of the UK’s Payments Systems… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 11:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Societe Generale-FORGE (SG-FORGE) and SWIFT have demonstrated the integration of tokenized assets with traditional payment systems. This milestone, announced on January 15, 2026, involves the smooth exchange and settlement of tokenized bonds using both conventional fiat currencies and digital stablecoins. The achievement highlights the potential… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lingfeng Capital has revealed plans for the Digital Venture Fund (DVF), an initiative developed in collaboration with Archax and supported by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). This regulated, multi-chain tokenized fund aims to seamlessly connect traditional institutional finance with the burgeoning world of digital… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 11:28 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

InRento CEO Gustas Germanavicius believes the European real estate sector is facing a period of change as 2026 approaches. With many cities already densely developed and land for new projects scarce, both developers and investors are competing for fewer available properties. High levels of household… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 11:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Monzo, a top digital bank, experienced a several-hour outage this past week. The American Banker reported that users experienced failed payments and challenges in reaching customer support. On the Monzo community board, a representative stated that as soon as platform issues were identified, they activated… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 10:49 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

GrowthPal, co-founded by Maneesh Bhandari, Shalu Mitruka and Amaresh Shirsat, announced a $2.6 million funding round to accelerate its AI-powered M&A copilot for deal sourcing and execution. The round was led by Ideaspring Capital with participation from angel investors. The capital will support product development… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 9:46 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

SPINS, a provider of CPG data, insights, and commerce solutions, has acquired MikMak, a developer of commerce intelligence and omnichannel orchestration. The acquisition assists SPINS’ vision to enable and measure engagement with shoppers throughout their buying journey, and across physical, digital, and agentic shelves. As… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 8:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CB Insights released a research report covering the artificial intelligence sector’s evolution over the past year. The analysis highlights unprecedented venture capital inflows, shifting deal dynamics, and breakthroughs in areas like robotics and agent technologies, while underscoring challenges such as escalating costs and market consolidation…. Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 8:25 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

tZERO Group and North Capital Investment Technology announced Agora, a technology network connecting alternative trading systems (ATS) to enable broader market access for tokenized securities and other private securities. Agora will allow securities listed on one ATS to be accessible to qualified subscribers of another ATS, expanding… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ripple has unveiled a multi-year partnership with LMAX Group, a key player in the global foreign exchange (FX) and cryptocurrency trading arena. As part of this collaboration, Ripple is committing $150 million in funding to bolster LMAX’s expansion across multiple asset classes. This initiative highlights… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 7:46 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Xero, a small business platform, this week announced the global launch of its new AI-powered analytics capabilities, setting a new standard for small business intelligence. Millions of business owners now have the ability to access leading analytics, insights, and reporting, and get instant answers to… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 7:06 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the world’s derivatives marketplace, has revealed plans to introduce futures contracts tied to three cryptocurrencies: Cardano (ADA), Chainlink (LINK), and Stellar Lumens (XLM). This expansion aims to meet demand from investors seeking regulated tools for managing risk and gaining exposure in the volatile… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 6:43 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

A recent lawsuit, in which a former president at Insight Partners sued the company for gender discrimination and other workplace misconduct, has highlighted the ongoing diversity challenges women face in investing and other male-dominated industries. Investors warn that, in terms of diversity in VC funding,… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 6:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

State Street Bank and Trust Company has introduced its new Digital Asset Platform. Announced recently, from Boston, Massachusetts, this initiative aims to streamline the creation and management of tokenized financial products, effectively linking established finance with emerging digital ecosystems. The platform serves as a foundation… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 5:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The latest confrontation between President Donald Trump and the US Federal Reserve is pushing investors toward assets insulated from political influence, with Bitcoin “a beneficiary”. This is the analysis from deVere Group CEO Nigel Green, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell confirms he is facing a federal criminal investigation linked… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 5:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Financial Data and Technology Association (FDATA), a trade group supporting consumer-permissioned financial data access, has welcomed Prometeo as its latest member. This addition bolsters FDATA’s growing network of more than 30 fintech companies and data platforms operating across the United States and Canada. FDATA… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 9:45 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Deepgram, the real-time API platform targeting the Voice AI economy, has raised $130 million in Series C funding at a $1.3 billion valuation. The round was led by AVP, an independent global investment platform dedicated to high-growth technology companies across Europe and North America. All… Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 4:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Monnai, a provider of identity and risk data infrastructure, has announced a fresh infusion of $12 million in equity funding. This round, spearheaded by Motive Partners and backed by repeat investors Commerce Ventures and 500 Global, pushes the company’s cumulative capital raised beyond $23 million…. Read More

January 15, 2026 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

dLocal Ltd, a payments platform specializing in emerging markets, is set to significantly strengthen its footprint in Asia during 2026. The Uruguay-based fintech company, which enables global merchants to seamlessly connect with consumers in high-growth regions across Latin America and Asia, views the continent as… Read More