January 11, 2026 @ 3:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Akur8, a provider of insurance pricing and reserving solutions, announced its acquisition of Matrisk AI. This latest move integrates powerful filings search and market intelligence capabilities into Akur8’s AI-driven platform, empowering insurers with deeper regulatory various insights and competitive advantages. Akur8 has established itself as… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:09 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Rain, which provides infrastructure that lets companies issue stablecoin-linked wallets and payment cards, said it raised $250 million in a Series C round led by ICONIQ, valuing the company at $1.95 billion. The financing also drew participation from Sapphire Ventures, Dragonfly, Bessemer Venture Partners, Galaxy… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BNY (NYSE: BK) has launched new digital cash capabilities by enabling the on-chain mirrored representation of client deposit balances on its Digital Assets platform. Announced recently, this initiative represents the first concrete step in BNY’s strategy to tokenize bank deposits, paving the way for real-time,… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:05 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Spangle AI, an agentic infrastructure layer announced a $15M Series A. The round was led by NewRoad Capital Partners, with participation from Madrona, DNX Ventures, Streamlined Ventures, and strategic angel investors, bringing total funding to $21M. The funding comes as shopping decisions increasingly… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 1:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Nasdaq said Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) will join the Nasdaq-100 Index and a set of related benchmarks on Jan. 20, 2026, replacing AstraZeneca, in a change that could prompt portfolio rebalancing among funds that track the widely followed gauge. The exchange operator said the move will… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 12:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott announced on January 10, 2026, that the committee will hold a markup session for comprehensive digital asset market structure legislation.  Scheduled for January 15, 2026, at 10 a.m. EST, this move signals a renewed push… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 5:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong is now said to be pushing ahead with enhanced oversight in the web3 and cryptocurrency sector by rolling out mandatory licensing for virtual asset dealers and custodians. This step reportedly aims to broaden the city’s regulatory net, moving past its earlier focus solely… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 3:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent demonstration of international collaboration, Operation Sentinel has delivered a major blow to cybercrime networks across Africa. Coordinated by INTERPOL under the African Joint Operation against Cybercrime (AFJOC), this month-long initiative from October 27 to November 27, 2025, resulted in the arrest of… Read More

January 11, 2026 @ 2:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Yowpay, a technology company specializing in SEPA-based account-to-account payment solutions, is partnering with Akurateco, a white-label payment software provider used by PSPs, enterprise merchants, and banks worldwide. Through this integration, Akurateco’s clients, including payment service providers (PSPs) and enterprise merchants, will gain streamlined access to… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 10:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a rather concerning case that highlights vulnerabilities within France’s public institutions, a 32-year-old ex-tax agent named Ghalia C. remains behind bars following her involvement in a scheme that allegedly facilitated attacks and data breaches. Employed previously at the Bobigny tax office in Seine-Saint-Denis, Ghalia… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 8:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazilian fintech Agibank is encountering significant challenges in its plans to list on a U.S. stock exchange, following a recent regulatory setback from Brazil’s National Social Security Institute (INSS). Agibank, a key player in the consumer credit sector, specializes in a hybrid model that combines… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 7:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As Australia navigates a post-pandemic recovery marked by easing inflation and monetary policy shifts, recent reports from the Commonwealth Bank highlight persistent challenges and signs of stability. Young Australians grapple with housing affordability, local shares show restraint amid global uncertainties, and the world economy demonstrates… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 6:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure APIs, achieved steady growth in the past year, solidifying its position as a global fintech services provider. The company’s year-in-review highlights aggressive expansions in API features, self-clearing capabilities, and international markets, while fostering partnerships that democratized access to investing…. Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:21 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Lafayette Digital Acquisition Corp. I, a newly formed special purpose acquisition company focused on financial technology, said it had priced its initial public offering (IPO) at $250 million, adding to a tentative revival in new SPAC listings in the US. The Cayman Islands-registered company sold… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainlink solidified its position as a key part of onchain finance, as detailed in their recent blog post recapping 2025’s achievements. The latest update from Chainlink paints a picture of steady blockchain / crypto and web3 adoption across governments, financial institutions, and decentralized ecosystems. From… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of blockchain, web3, and decentralized cryptocurrency platforms, security remains a paramount objective but still not enough is being done to ensure adequate consumer protection and safeguard user assets. CertiK, a blockchain security firm, has recently shared several key updates that underscore its… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital has commemorated five years since becoming the first crypto firm to secure a federal bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) in January 2021. This achievement not only challenged preconceptions about the compatibility of digital assets and stringent… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 5:16 pm By Michael Wong  |  

BV Investment Partners, a U.S. private equity firm focused on tech-enabled business services, has raised $2.465 billion for its latest buyout vehicle, hitting the fund’s hard cap and beating its initial $2.0 billion target, the firm said. The Boston-based investor said the fund reached a… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG Ireland‘s recent reports provide critical updates on credit markets, mission-critical infrastructure, and fiscal performance. These insights, released amid persistent inflation and geopolitical tensions, now aim to offer guidance for businesses and policymakers as we enter 2026. Starting with credit markets, rising uncertainty is reshaping… Read More

January 10, 2026 @ 10:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2025, the cryptocurrency and web3 landscape experienced unprecedented growth, driven by regulatory clarity, technological advancements, meaningful product development, and surging user adoption. As expected, crypto exchanges Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) and Binance played instrumental roles in this evolution, each carving out distinct niches while propelling digital… Read More