August 14, 2026 @ 8:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) (TYO: 8306) and several of its key subsidiaries have begun a proof-of-concept project exploring the use of distributed ledger technology to handle repurchase agreement transactions involving Japanese government bonds. The initiative, announced on August 13, 2026, seeks to bring elements… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 4:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Figure Technology Solutions (Nasdaq: FIGR; OPEN: FGRS), a capital markets blockchain firm founded by Mike Cagney, reported Q2 earnings, delivering net revenue of $226 million, up 113% from the same period the prior year. The consumer loan marketplace booked $4.3 billion in volume during the… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 1:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tokyo-listed Bitcoin treasury firm Metaplanet has formally entered Japan’s domestic bond market by launching a new continuous corporate bond program known as BitBonds and completing its first issuance under the framework. On August 13, 2026, the company disclosed that it had established BitBonds as an… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 1:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A King County Superior Court judge has ordered the prediction market platform Kalshi to halt most of its offerings available to users in Washington state. The ruling stems from a finding that the company likely breached the Washington Gambling Act along with the Consumer Protection Act by conducting… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 12:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

HTX, formerly Huobi, was a prominent crypto exchange that Justin Sun took control of in 2022. In 2023, a series of events caused Huobi to rebrand as HTX. More recently, HTX has faced sanctions allegations over activity in Russia. In May, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 12:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

Texas is one of the states growing rapidly, experiencing population migration as firms seek business-friendly jurisdictions. Texas is one of a handful of states without a state income tax. A recent ranking of states by overall tax burden ranked Texas 1st in the US for… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 11:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a quiet rural corner of northern France, a young couple has endured a nightmarish series of home invasions linked not to their own finances but to the digital wealth of the property’s previous occupants. The pair, an agricultural worker and a bank executive in… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 10:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Neutrl, a decentralized finance protocol offering a market-neutral synthetic dollar known as NUSD, has temporarily suspended minting, redemptions, and related protocol operations. The decision stems from circumstances that have affected its reserves, according to an official announcement. In a statement posted on X on August… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Baltimore City has initiated legal action against leading prediction market operators, arguing that their sports-related offerings amount to unauthorized gambling that harms local consumers. On August 13, 2026, Mayor Brandon Scott and the City Council filed separate complaints in Baltimore City Circuit Court targeting Kalshi… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 8:41 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission has postponed today’s open meeting of the Commission, scheduled to address new rules for digital assets, also known as Regulation Crypto Assets. The meeting was apparently canceled because of a scheduling conflict and is expected to be revisited later. The agenda… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada’s Bank of Montreal (BMO) (BMO.TO) has reported a minimal position in XRP-related exchange-traded funds as part of its latest quarterly holdings disclosure to US regulators. The Form 13F-HR filing, submitted on August 12, 2026, covers reportable securities held as of June 30, 2026, and… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 8:30 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Maybank buys remaining Maybank Ageas Holdings stake for $1.18B Malayan Banking, better known as Maybank, gets the remaining 31% stake from Belgian insurer Ageas. It now has full control of the Etiqa insurance arm. Allianz buys UOB asset management services for $434M An arm of… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 8:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo Holdings (NYSE: BTGO), the digital asset infrastructure provider, delivered a sharp increase in top-line results for the second quarter of 2026 while still recording an overall net loss. The company generated approximately $4.33 billion in total revenue during the three months ending June 30,… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global payments platform Airwallex has partnered with BNPL Fintech Affirm (NASDAQ: AFRM) to introduce the latter’s flexible installment payment options to eligible U.S. shoppers through its checkout system. The collaboration, announced on August 13, 2026, enables merchants operating on Airwallex in 35 countries to offer… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Citigroup (NYSE: C) CEO Jane Fraser has indicated that she would welcome the passage of key US cryptocurrency legislation, describing a well-crafted version as beneficial for the overall financial system. Speaking during an interview on Fox Business, she made clear that while her institution continues… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Shares of Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ: GEMI), the platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, slipped over 7% following the release of results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The digital assets focused company, which now also offers stocks trading, posted a net loss… Read More

August 14, 2026 @ 5:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI models, is reportedly engaged in early-stage discussions to purchase Decart AI, an Israeli-founded startup specializing in artificial intelligence optimization and generative technologies. Sources familiar with the matter indicate the proposed transaction could value Decart at about $6 billion,… Read More

August 13, 2026 @ 8:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hyperion DeFi (NASDAQ: HYPD), the firm focused on building a treasury of Hyperliquid’s native HYPE token and related ecosystem assets, has delivered another standout financial performance. For the second quarter of 2026, the company reported net income of approximately $31 million. That figure more than… Read More

August 13, 2026 @ 8:39 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Blockchain Association has stepped forward to support Custodia Bank in its bid for US Supreme Court review of a long-running dispute with the Federal Reserve over access to a master account. In an amicus brief filed this week, the crypto industry group urges the… Read More

August 13, 2026 @ 8:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum’s current staked supply has risen to roughly 34 percent of the total circulating ETH. This elevated participation level has intensified debate over the long-term sustainability of native staking yields, particularly for institutions and specialized treasury firms that rely heavily on those returns. A draft… Read More