January 21, 2026 @ 10:10 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Moroccan Fintech Woliz has raised $2.2 million in a pre-seed funding round led by insurer Sanlam Maroc to build a digital ecosystem for neighbourhood merchants, as investors hunt for ways to modernise a retail sector that still runs largely on cash and paper. Woliz, which… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the most popular and successful governor in the US and a potential Presidential candidate, posted on X today, criticizing central banker François Villeroy de Galhau, who was speaking at the WEF in Davos about central bank digital currency (CBDC) and a digital Euro…. Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Small Entrepreneurs Empowerment and Development Act of 2025, or SEED Act (HR 4171), heads to a markup hearing this week at the House  Financial Services Committee. The SEED Act aims to create a micro-exemption that allows firms to raise up to $250,000 over a… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Volante Technologies continues to push boundaries with its latest offerings aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reliability for banks worldwide. As a provider of Payments as a Service (PaaS), the company has recently unveiled new solutions: a Multi-cloud Resiliency Service and a Low-code Studio. These… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has projected a steady yet transformative year ahead for the world economy. According to the company’s 2026 Global Economic Outlook, worldwide GDP is expected to expand by 2.7% this year, a slight dip from the 2.9% growth recorded in 2025. While this… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:08 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

2026 is the year e-commerce stops growing fast, and starts getting ruthless, Sociallyin’s Keith Kakadia believes. Slower growth doesn’t mean less opportunity. It means the rules of winning are changing. After more than a decade of near-constant expansion, global e-commerce is entering a new phase…. Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca explained in a blog post that in today’s economic landscape, many young Australians face significant hurdles in achieving financial stability. With fewer than half able to consistently set aside savings for the long haul, challenges like entering the property market and securing retirement persist,… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has rolled out Workflows, a feature within its Data Solutions (DS) platform. This democratizes access to sophisticated data analysis, allowing users without programming expertise to perform tasks typically reserved for data scientists. By leveraging Chainalysis’s extensive dataset, which maps the worldwide cryptocurrency landscape and… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mike Cagney, Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR), emphasizes the need to critically evaluate blockchain’s advantages over traditional systems. Rather than vague promises of cost savings or improved liquidity, Cagney highlights tangible benefits through Figure’s On-chain Public Equity Network (OPEN), a… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm Jumio has recently made significant strides in 2026 to bolster its market position. As a provider of AI-driven identity intelligence solutions, the company is focusing on innovation and expansion. Two key announcements from Regtech company Jumio highlight this momentum: a key leadership change… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 4:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) has pointed out in a blog post that in an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping every aspect of human life—from work and entertainment to commerce and creativity—the fundamental question now arises: Do we have sufficient power to fuel this digital… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 11:46 am By JD Alois  |  

SEC Chairman Paul Atkins recently addressed the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, lauding the country’s unique innovation ecosystem. Israel has the nickname “Innovation Nation” due to the number of early-stage, venture-backed firms and the technology and products that become commercialized. Small in size in land mass, resources, and… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 11:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Jet Bank has joined forces with fintech solutions provider Backbase to roll out the nation’s inaugural digital-only banking institution. This venture promises to transform how Albanians handle their finances, emphasizing a streamlined, app-driven approach that prioritizes ease, security, and transparency. The partnership has enabled a… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is soliciting new members of the Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC). The Committee was created by the Small Business Advocate Act of 2016, signed into law by President Obama. The goal is to receive input and recommendations… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Airwallex has announced a new collaboration with Arsenal Football Club to streamline hospitality payments at Emirates Stadium. As the club’s Official Software Partner, Airwallex is embedding its advanced Payments Acceptance technology into Arsenal’s operations, creating a unified system for handling transactions related to premium seating,… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 8:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key move announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the Government of Bermuda has revealed its plan to transform the island nation into the world’s inaugural fully on-chain national economy. This initiative, supported by cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and stablecoin issuer… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 8:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Erica Stanford, an advisor on digital assets and AI, has recently shared some practical insights indicating that the United Kingdom, like most other major global jurisdictions, is steadily positioning itself as a key player in the global digital assets ecosystem, with a somewhat balanced approach… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A nonprofit foundation supported by one of Italy’s wealthiest entrepreneurs has announced a strategic consolidation with academic tech programs in Milan. This move is set to accelerate startup growth and investment in cutting-edge fields, addressing longstanding gaps in the country’s venture capital scene. The Tech… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Alkami, a digital sales and service platform provider for financial institutions in the U.S., this week announced the launch of its One-Click Software Development Kit (SDK) Manager. It allows users to self-manage deployments across staging and production, reducing effort and accelerating time-to-market. By removing development… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets focused banking provider Sygnum has unveiled its latest Sygnal Report, offering a forward-looking analysis of the forces poised to transform the global digital asset ecosystem this year. Released recently this month, the research report from Sygnum Bank highlights a shift from exploratory phases… Read More