May 14, 2026 @ 11:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has rolled out US IPO access through its Broker API, giving broker partners a powerful new tool to let their clients participate in fresh American stock offerings. The feature expands on the platform’s existing support for trading shares immediately after they debut publicly, opening… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Is Europe falling behind in crypto adoption and the development of the digital asset future of finance? It is difficult to argue that Europe is leading the race. While the European Union was quick to enact rules under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA),… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 9:28 am By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, in its present form, has largely been deemed acceptable by the crypto industry, yet amendments will certainly be submitted, some of which may undermine digital asset innovation. While the crypto industry lost the battle on passive yield for stablecoin holders, something that… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has released new research illustrating how tokenized versions of conventional assets, paired with near-instant collateral transfers, could deliver substantial gains in capital efficiency and liquidity management for financial institutions. The findings underscore a compelling near-term opportunity for the… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta has completed the acquisition of Avantia Law, immediately rebranding the firm as Carta Law. This strategic move brings together a pioneering legal provider with Carta’s established platform for private market operations, promising to streamline high-volume legal and compliance tasks for private equity and venture… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 7:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm iwoca indicated that UK small and medium-sized enterprises are confronting heightened economic uncertainty, with concerns about a potential recession reaching their highest level in two years. This shift is driven largely by the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East, which… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 1:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korean consumers are embracing facial recognition technology for everyday purchases. A fintech player is leading the charge, with ambitious plans to render traditional physical credit cards obsolete within the next three years. This shift highlights the country’s rapid evolution in digital payments, where convenience… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 1:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG noted that the latest monthly snapshot of the UK labor market reveals a mixed picture, with permanent staff appointments declining at the fastest rate since January while temporary hiring showed tentative signs of life. According to the May 2026 KPMG and REC UK Report… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 12:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) has unveiled plans to integrate its flexible payment solutions directly into Google Search and the Gemini app through Google Pay. The rollout, announced on May 12, 2026, targets users in the United States and marks another milestone in the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider’s growing… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 11:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LayerZero, a cross-chain messaging protocol, has publicly apologized for its handling of communications following a major security incident involving Kelp DAO. In a detailed update released on its official blog, the company admitted shortcomings in its initial response and took direct responsibility for a critical… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 10:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has noted that Kraken has positioned itself at the forefront of stablecoin integration and decentralized finance (DeFi) advancements. The exchange’s latest performance metrics reveal a deliberate shift toward tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) and payment solutions, even as broader market volumes fluctuate. Between January and… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 8:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Research from digital payments provider Checkout.com shows that the expansion of online shopping across the MENA region is fueled by consumers’ desire for effortless, seamless transactions. Yet the report, titled “From Invisible Payments to AI Agents,” makes one thing clear: frictionless experiences only succeed when… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 6:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

Kevin Warsh was approved as the next Federal Reserve Chairman today in a vote in the Senate that was largely along partisan lines. The vote was 54 for and 45 against, with Pennsylvania Senator  John Fetterman being the only Democrat to support his nomination. Warsh… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized finance (DeFi) landscape, long positioned as a viable and improved alternative to traditional finance, is confronting a significant retreat from investors following a string of devastating cyberattacks. Once known for its promise of transparent, intermediary-free financial services powered by smart contracts, the sector… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 1:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

With debate still raging as legacy banks and left-wing policy advocates line up to challenge the CLARITY Act, the legislation is on track for a markup hearing at the Senate Banking Committee tomorrow (Thursday, May 14, 20226). While some in the opposition offer foolish justifications… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 1:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

PrimaryBid, a UK-based online investment platform that enabled access to private securities, has been acquired by SoFi (NASDAQ: SOFI). The terms of the deal were not revealed, with investors possibly receiving a return of capital. In 2024, SoFi partnered with PrimaryBid to support non-institutional investors at scale… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 12:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Department of Labor has proposed a new regulation that aims to make it easier for 401(k) plan fiduciaries to include alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, crypto, real estate, and more in participant-directed retirement plans. This includes online capital formation, securities… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 10:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto exchange Paybis has received approval under the EU framework for Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA) and PSD2 for a payments service license. This means that Paybis can now offer crypto services across all EU member states and the EEA. The approval was issued… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 9:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Artificial Intelligence “hallucinations” are a thing. Recently, in the news, there was a report of a major corporate merger announcement that never actually happened. Details were fabricated, including fake press releases, executive quotes, and regulatory filings. There have been estimates that hallucinations have cost $2.3… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 9:32 am By JD Alois  |  

The Payments Association has appointed a new CEO. According to a statement from the organization, Emma Banymandhub will step into the leadership role following her position as the association’s Chief Operating Officer. Banymandhub said that payments are more than transactions, adding she is honored to… Read More