January 18, 2026 @ 11:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform MetaMask continues to push forward with its latest product updates, making it easier for users to engage with blockchain ecosystems. Recent announcements highlight MetaMask’s progress as the new year begins. They include the addition of the TRON network for TRX transactions and… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 11:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

PayEngine, a processor-agnostic payment middleware company, is partnering with ServiceTitan, the software platform that powers the trades, to bring SoftPOS tap-to-pay capabilities to field service contractors across HVAC, plumbing, electrical and other service verticals. The integration enables ServiceTitan customers to accept contactless card payments directly… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 10:03 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Checkbook, a provider of digital payment solutions, has named Pia Thompson and Aditya Raikar as co-CEOs. Thompson and Raikar succeed founder PJ Gupta, who will continue to serve as executive chairman of Checkbook’s board while pursuing outside opportunities.  Collectively, Thompson and Raikar bring more than… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 9:22 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE) this week announced a strategic partnership with Pay.com, a payments orchestration platform. The partnership sees Paysafe become one of the recommended acquirers for card transactions for online merchants using the Pay.com platform, which has also integrated Paysafe’s Skrill and Neteller digital wallets… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:31 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Atomic Insights, a provider of money-movement and workflow automation tools for RIAs and family offices, has raised $10 million in seed funding led by Aquiline with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and existing investors. Atomic Insights is targeting a large and fast-growing segment of the… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Insight (NASDAQ: NSIT) this week announced an expanded global partnership with Stripe to help enterprises modernize legacy financial infrastructure, improve checkout conversion, and harness the next era of AI-driven commerce. The collaboration brings together Stripe’s programmable financial services platform and Insight’s Solutions Integrator capabilities to… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 8:19 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Accertify, a unified risk decisioning platform provider, this week announced the appointment of Greg Dukat as CEO, along with several key additions to its leadership team.  Dukat brings more than 30 years of experience leading technology companies through growth, expansion, and market transformation. He will… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 12:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to enhance its existing position in the ecosystem of alternative investments, Schroders Capital has recently announced the addition of a seasoned professional to its securitized products and asset-based finance division. This appointment underscores the firm’s commitment to expanding its private debt and… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 2:14 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Crossmint, a digital asset and wallet infrastructure platform, has secured MiCA authorization with the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV). Once registered, Crossmint will become a regulated crypto-asset service provider (CASP), joining a group of infrastructure providers authorized to offer compliant crypto asset services… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 12:13 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, the Algorand Foundation announced its return to the United States and the appointment of a newly constituted board. Originating from pioneering research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Algorand Foundation will re-establish its U.S. headquarters in Delaware. As part of this transition,… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

The crucial crypto  market infrastructure legislation remains in limbo. Following the declaration that Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  was pulling its support of the bill, the fallout was immediate as other crypto insiders expressed their chagrin and the Senate Banking Committee canceled its markup hearing without  scheduling a… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 10:33 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bain & Company, a global management consulting firm, this week announced a partnership with seven leading venture capital firms as the core part of its Venture Ecosystem to connect startup innovators with corporate leaders seeking to explore disruptive technology. The rapid evolution of AI technology… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 10:26 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Project Eleven, a provider of post-quantum security and migration for digital assets, announced a $20 million Series A funding round. It was led by Castle Island Ventures with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Fin Capital, Variant, Quantonation, Nebular, Formation, Lattice Fund, Satstreet Ventures, Nascent… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 9:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland has been actively advancing its regulatory landscape and fostering innovation in the financial sector. In late 2025 and early 2026, the institution unveiled key initiatives that highlight its focus on efficiency, collaboration, and new approaches to enabling frictionless payments and… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 9:24 am By Michael Wong  |  

Global payment volumes on cryptocurrency-linked cards climbed to about $1.5 billion a month in August, up from roughly $100 million a month in January 2023, as stablecoins increasingly move from trading and remittances into everyday spending, digital finance data platform Artemis said in a report…. Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 9:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Meld announced the close of a $7 million strategic funding round led by Lightspeed Faction, with participation from F-Prime, Yolo Investments, and Scytale Digital. This financing advances Meld’s mission to enable stablecoin-driven use cases and will accelerate the company’s go-to-market efforts, expansion of… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 1:55 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Singapore Gulf Bank has further strengthened its relationship with J.P. Morgan by opening a correspondent banking account, granting it direct access to one of the world’s most established USD clearing networks. The collaboration fortifies Singapore Gulf Bank’s existing network of correspondent banks and payment systems,… Read More

January 17, 2026 @ 12:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to streamline financial operations for SMBs and managed service providers (MSPs), Benji Pays has introduced its latest product update: Benji Payments. This new offering harnesses the capabilities of Adyen for Platforms to deliver seamless payment processing embedded directly into the Benji Pays… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 7:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong-based WeLab has reportedly closed a $220 million Series D funding round, marking the biggest capital raise for a digital banking group in the region this year. This milestone underscores growing investor enthusiasm for financial technologies amid evolving economic landscapes. Founded in 2013, WeLab… Read More

January 16, 2026 @ 7:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Animoca Brands has finalized the purchase of SOMO, a company focused on crypto-based collectibles and interactive entertainment. This development, announced recently this month, underscores Animoca Brands’ commitment to advancing blockchain-driven experiences that enable users with true digital ownership. Animoca Brands, a key player in the… Read More