January 22, 2026 @ 12:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Senate Agriculture Committee is still on track to hold a markup hearing next week. Following last week’s pause on the Senate Banking Committee hearing on crypto market infrastructure legislation, insiders hope this newest version may reanimate prospects for a bill’s approval in the Senate…. Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 12:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), the lobbying group that represents state securities regulators, has issued a statement opposing the Restoring the Secondary Trading Market Act. This legislation, which is in markup today (January 22, 2026), aims to preempt state regulation of off-exchange secondary… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 11:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PT Valbury Asia Futures, an Indonesian brokerage, has rolled out trading in U.S. stocks through a strategic alliance with Alpaca, a provider of brokerage technology. This development, announced earlier this week, aims to bridge the gap for local investors seeking exposure to one of the… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Italy-based Axyon AI has unveiled a new collaboration with Eolas Capital, a firm specializing in asset management services out of Boston. This partnership is set to propel Axyon AI’s innovative artificial intelligence tools deeper into the North American market, leveraging Eolas Capital’s expertise in product… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 11:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

While safeguarding autonomous agents from fraud comes with its unique challenges, time, and experience, it is on the good side, Accertify’s vice president of artificial intelligence and machine learning, Conrad Kennington, said. With 20 years of experience in e-commerce and fraud prevention, Kennington knows how to adapt to new technologies. Autonomous… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 10:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Today (January 22, 2026), the House Financial Services Committee is holding a markup hearing to address a litany of issues that impact the financial services sector, including online capital formation. While the path to possible approval is long, the Republican-dominated House has a good shot… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 10:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lemonade Inc. (NYSE: LMND), the digital insurer focused on AI and social good, has introduced its Autonomous Car Insurance product. Announced on January 21, 2026, this offering targets self-driving vehicles, kicking off with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system. The highlight of all this is a… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 10:17 am By Michael Wong  |  

A bipartisan pair of US senators introduced legislation that would ease a key compliance cost for early-stage companies raising money online, lifting the point at which small businesses must pay for an independent accountant review when using securities crowdfunding. Similar legislation in the House has… Read More

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

Plaee, a provider of ready-to-use trading platforms, has joined forces with Crypto.com’s Derivatives North America division (CDNA). This collaboration aims to roll out advanced, fully compliant infrastructure for prediction markets across the United States. By combining their expertise, the two companies are set to empower… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 8:37 am By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation, imploded last week after Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  announced it could not support the bill in its current form. Other insiders chimed in, and Senate Banking Committee leadership decided to hit the pause button, regroup, and try to modify the language to be more… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) pointed out that the recent introduction of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States marks a significant step toward blending digital currencies with conventional investment vehicles. Galaxy Digital also explained in a blog post that as these products gain… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As the UK economy steps into 2026, mid-market businesses—those with turnovers between £25 million and £500 million—are displaying renewed vigor, setting a positive tone for the year ahead. According to recent insights from NatWest Group, these companies are entering the new year with heightened confidence… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has kicked off 2026 with two major initiatives that underscore its focus on technological advancement and economic development across the UK. The financial institution is rolling out an ambitious AI training program for its entire workforce while committing substantial funds to bolster… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform BitMEX has forged a strategic alliance with Pyth Pro to bolster its Equity Perpetual offerings. This move integrates high-quality, real-time market information into BitMEX’s Real World Asset (RWA) products, aiming to provide traders with more reliable access to U.S. equity data around… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 8:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Goodfin, an agentic wealth platform unlocking access to private market investing, today unveiled Goodfin Go, an agentic system built specifically for pre-IPO investors. Following engagement with thousands of users and testing by human advisors, Go is now publicly available, bringing AI-powered intelligence to every step… Read More

January 22, 2026 @ 1:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank (BBB) has reinforced its role as a key driver of the UK’s venture ecosystem. As the government’s economic development arm, established over a decade ago, the BBB continues to channel significant funds into high-potential sectors, aiming to spur growth in smaller… Read More

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