February 13, 2026 @ 4:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent development in the ongoing battle against international financial fraud, a U.S. federal judge has handed down a 20-year prison term to Daren Li, a 42-year-old man holding dual citizenship in China and St. Kitts and Nevis. The sentence, delivered in absentia in… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of digital finance, cryptocurrencies are increasingly entangled with serious crimes. According to a recent report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, transactions tied to these illicit activities spiked dramatically in 2025, rising by 85% compared to the previous year and amounting to hundreds… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 1:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Netherlands is the next jurisdiction that seeks to punish investors by taxing unrealized capital gains. The state of California has been in the news quite a bit recently in regard to its possible confiscation tax that targets wealth investors and shareholders. The obtuse policy,… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 12:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the landscape of decentralized finance and wagering / forecasting platforms, prediction markets have emerged as a powerful tool for gauging collective wisdom on future events. CertiK, a blockchain security firm, has released its comprehensive 2026 Skynet Prediction Markets Report, highlighting the sector’s growth and… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 11:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) is making significant strides in transforming the financial landscape through a range of digital solutions. In recent developments, the organization has unveiled plans to enhance its Digital Markets Infrastructure (DMI) with on-chain settlement capabilities and a strategic partnership to… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 11:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform OKX has recently shared updates that bridge personal finance with cultural trends and also intend to significantly bolster market infrastructure. Cryptocurrency exchange OKX has explored how knowledge of finances and digital currencies influences modern relationships, while also advocating for advanced compliance mechanisms… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 11:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A federal court in Brooklyn has imposed a substantial penalty on the ex-leader of a prominent crypto firm. Braden John Karony, previously at the helm of SafeMoon US LLC, received a 100-month incarceration period for his role in a deceptive operation that misled numerous backers…. Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 10:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Kraken has rolled out a new service called Kraken 360. This comprehensive platform aims to streamline the often chaotic process of launching new protocols by offering a seamless, integrated suite of tools and expertise. Drawing on Kraken’s track record in managing secure,… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 10:33 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Federato’s co-founder and CEO Will Ross combined deep AI experience with practical market analysis to create a company that is upending the insurance industry. Ross has been involved with AI in some fashion for 15 years. Through that period, he’s seen two waves. The first… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 10:28 am By JD Alois  |  

In what is being described as a first-of-its-kind tri-party custody model, Anchorage Digital, Kamino, and Solana Company are collaborating to enable institutions to stake SOL. According to a release, the service will support institutions to access onchain borrowing without moving assets out of regulated custody,… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released monthly inflation data this morning, showing that price growth is slowing: January 2026 data indicated a monthly increase of +0.2% and +2.4% over the past 12 months. Core CPI, excluding energy and food, rose 0.2% and 2.6% over… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs has indicated that Monero (XMR) continues to carve out somewhat of a unique niche in 2025, driven by its enhanced privacy mechanisms. TRM Labs explained that unlike transparent blockchains such as Bitcoin or Ethereum, where transaction details are openly visible, Monero employs advanced… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 8:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move for the UK’s SME lending sector, Funding Circle (LSE: FCH), has unveiled an expanded collaboration with Waterfall Asset Management, backed by a fresh £700 million transaction. Announced this month, this development includes a two-year forward flow commitment from Waterfall, complemented by… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Paxful Holdings Inc., a peer-to-peer virtual asset exchange that is no longer operational and has been processing withdrawals for the past few months, has been ordered to pay a $4 million criminal fine. The sentencing, handed down on February 10, 2026, follows the company’s admission… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, once positioned himself as a visionary in the crypto and tech worlds. Before his empire crumbled amid allegations of massive fraud, SBF made several shrewd early investments that have since exploded in worth. These… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that the financial services sector is undergoing a profound transformation driven by artificial intelligence. From enhancing customer interactions through intelligent chatbots to bolstering fraud prevention and refining investment strategies, AI is reshaping how institutions operate. Yet, this integration brings a fresh… Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 5:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

During the past year, Bondora Group solidified its position as an investment platform in Europe, delivering steady growth across its investing as well as lending platforms. The past year was reportedly marked by unprecedented investor engagement, several different product updates, and expansions that enhanced diversification… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 3:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In its latest effort to further strengthen its offerings in the private markets, fintech iCapital has revealed plans to acquire Passthrough, a specialist in investor onboarding and compliance solutions. Announced on February 11, 2026, this strategic deal aims to streamline operations for general partners (GPs)… Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the evolving landscape of digital payments, Canada’s Real-Time Rail (RTR) initiative continues to make strides toward transforming how businesses and consumers handle transactions. Jude Pinto, Chief Delivery Officer at Payments Canada, recently shared insights into the program’s advancements for the first quarter of 2026…. Read More

February 12, 2026 @ 2:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to integrate traditional finance with decentralized protocols, asset management firm BlackRock (NYSE:BLK) has teamed up with tokenization platform Securitize and Uniswap Labs to facilitate direct on-chain trading of its BUIDL fund. This development represents BlackRock’s inaugural foray into leveraging decentralized finance (DeFi)… Read More