May 15, 2026 @ 10:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that venture capital activity in artificial intelligence reached explosive new levels during the first three months of 2026, according to PitchBook’s latest research preview. Total AI-related investments climbed to $255.5 billion in the quarter—surpassing the entire $254.4 billion raised across all of… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

In a report entitled “Capital Gains: How Canada can unlock the $1.8 trillion it needs for growth,” RBC shares a demoralizing figure: around $1 trillion in capital outflows have occurred from 2015 to 2024. The report states that for every dollar of foreign direct investment… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Binance Coin (BNB) rallied, posting strong gains this Friday as the US Senate Banking Committee approved comprehensive legislation designed to bring regulatory certainty to the digital asset industry. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, often referred… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ:GEMI) shared Q1 earnings yesterday, reporting a revenue increase of 42% year over year while stating that the Winklevoss Capital Fund had committed $100 million to the crypto firm. Gemini was founded by the Winkelvoss brothers, who took the firm public last… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its position in the UK financial market after receiving expanded regulatory permissions from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The development allows the fintech firm’s trading division to introduce a more comprehensive suite of investment and wealth… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s fintech sector posted a more measured performance in the opening months of 2026, according to fresh data from Tracxn. The latest quarterly funding report shows that domestic fintech firms raised $741 million through 41 investment rounds during the period. Although still a… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 6:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has rolled out two significant enhancements to its stablecoin ecosystem, aimed at streamlining operations for developers and businesses navigating the complexities of blockchain payments and multi-network environments. These updates focus on unifying liquidity across chains and simplifying stablecoin adoption without requiring users to… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the release of official data showing the UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, with a solid 0.3% rise recorded in March, analysts at KPMG have offered a measured assessment of the outlook. While the headline figures indicate resilience in… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 2:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amsterdam-based digital banking provider bunq has taken a significant stride toward international growth by filing for a comprehensive banking license in Mexico. The application, lodged with the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) in partnership with the central bank Banxico, seeks approval for an… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 1:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm CertiK has released its Skynet DPRK Crypto Threats Report, offering a rather concerning look at how North Korean-linked actors have turned digital asset theft into a streamlined, high-yield revenue engine for the regime. Covering nearly a decade of activity through early 2026,… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has released new analysis revealing how digital banking product development and tech advancements could deliver a £100 billion economic boost to UK households over the next decade. The research, published on 11 May 2026, estimates this equates to roughly £3,500 in added… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 8:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook Senior Analyst Franco Granda argues that SpaceX’s upcoming Starship Flight 12 represents the most pivotal pre-IPO milestone for the rocket giant. Scheduled no earlier than May 19 from the new Orbital Launch Pad 2 at Starbase in Texas, the test marks the debut of… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 5:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital and LYNK Markets have introduced the region’s first private Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) in partnership with Pantheon, a global private markets specialist. The announcement delivers a streamlined, security-based pathway for financial advisors and their clients to gain exposure to high-quality private equity strategies without the… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A CoinGecko analysis of over 4,750 daily Bitcoin price snapshots from May 2013 through early May 2026 highlights subtle but consistent short-term patterns in when BTC tends to deliver stronger next-day gains.  The research study released by CoinGecko evaluates forward returns in USD at UTC… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 1:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act made it through the Senate Banking Committee markup hearing today relatively unscathed. While many amendments were proposed, the most onerous were turned away. The final vote was 15 to 9, with all Republicans supporting the legislation and 2 Democrats joining the majority…. Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 12:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Netcapital (NASDAQ:NCPL) is exiting online capital formation or securities crowdfunding. Netcapital was founded by Jason Frishman in 2014 as a FINRA-regulated funding portal. In a recent company statement, Netcapital stated it was moving away from online capital formation, “as it plans to evolve from a… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 11:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Groundfloor, a private securities investment platform that began by focusing on real estate offerings, has added private credit as an option for investors. According to a release, Groundfloor is listing a consumer credit option that offers a 10% annual return with quarterly distributions over 45… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum Bank has recently provided the technological backbone for Fidelity International’s inaugural tokenized product. Launched recently this month, the offering delivers institutional and professional investors round-the-clock access to regulated, yield-generating U.S. dollar liquidity with built-in collateral capabilities. This development arrives amid rapid growth in treasury-oriented… Read More

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