September 11, 2025 @ 12:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN) has filed a lawsuit to challenge the current definition of an Accredited Investor. Under current rules, only affluent investors may participate in certain private securities offerings. Typically, the most successful private firms leverage Regulation D (Reg D) to raise… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 11:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

On June 12, 2017, the cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant milestone: the Ethereum (ETH) to Bitcoin (BTC) price ratio reached an all-time high of 0.148, as detailed in a CoinGecko research report. This peak, driven by the fervor of the Initial Coin Offering (ICO) bull… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

BNP Paribas and HSBC have joined the Canton Foundation and its initiative to pursue the tokenization of assets. The two big banks are joining other well-known members, including Goldman Sachs, HKFMI, and Moody’s. Founded in 2024, the Canton Network is a permissioned blockchain that provides… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Socios Europe Services Limited (SES), part of the Chiliz Group, has been granted authorisation as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider by the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA). This makes Socios Europe the first MiCA-authorised entity within the blockchain and sports sector.  MiCA applies to all EU… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Figure Technology, a blockchain-based lending and infrastructure firm, will float its shares on Nasdaq today, raising over $780 million. The shares will trade under the ticker symbol FIGR and will become the most recent Fintech to successfully go public this year. Figure also bumped up… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Starling is setting its sights on a £4 billion valuation as it prepares for a secondary share sale. The London-headquartered fintech, known for its innovative approach to banking and ambitious growth plans, is launching this process to allow existing investors, including players… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Frankfurt-based fintech 21X has emerged as a key player in the realm of tokenized capital markets, leveraging blockchain technology to redefine how assets are traded and settled. With strategic partnerships and a regulatory license, 21X is paving the way for a secure, efficient, and accessible… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, has integrated crypto exchange Bybit into its Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform. This integration enables traders to leverage Bybit’s product range and liquidity while “holding their assets at Sygnum Bank off-balance sheet with institutional-grade security.” Bybit institutional customers… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 7:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), the post-trade market infrastructure provider for the global financial services industry, continues to set new benchmarks in efficiency and resilience. Recent developments highlight DTCC’s pivotal role in navigating market volatility and preparing for accelerated settlement cycles, with significant… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 3:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

As digital assets gain mainstream adoption, compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-transaction (KYT) regulations has become critical for crypto businesses aiming to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner. RedotPay and YouHodler have separately entered partnerships with blockchain analytics firm Elliptic to strengthen their… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 2:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (Cboe: CBOE), a derivatives and securities exchange network, announced a series of initiatives that underscore its commitment to growth in the global financial marketplace. From launching continuous futures for Bitcoin and Ether to reporting robust trading volumes, appointing new leadership, and… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 1:37 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Bluwhale, a decentralized intelligence network powering AI agents across blockchains, has launched a digital financial health dashboard aimed at Gen Z navigating a hybrid world of digital assets and traditional finance. Whale Score combines and analyzes crypto, stablecoins, staking income, digital assets, cash, and traditional… Read More

September 11, 2025 @ 12:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The rise of stablecoins has transformed the financial landscape, offering faster, programmable payments while introducing complex regulatory and compliance challenges. As banks and financial institutions increasingly engage with stablecoin issuers, managing associated risks—regulatory, cybersecurity, operational, liquidity, and counterparty—has become paramount. Recent updates from the Wolfsberg… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Experian, a global firm focused on providing insightful data and technology, has introduced solutions aimed at addressing critical challenges in financial crime prevention and housing accessibility. These initiatives, announced recently, underscore Experian’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology and data analytics to support financial institutions and… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 9:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Deutsche Kreditbank AG (DKB) is announcing what it considers to be a major step in its digital strategy. Through a partnership with investment platform Upvest, DKB is set to transform its securities offering; this will create a “fully digital platform for more than 5.9 million… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 4:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

The upcoming Gemini initial public offering (IPO) has announced an increase in the share price range for a listing on the Nasdaq this Friday, trading on the ticker GEMI. Initially, the IPO was priced at $17 to $19 a share. Today, this range was increased… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 3:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK is cracking down on individuals, known as Finfluencers, promoting certain investment opportunities. According to a release by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), three individuals have been charged with one count of communicating an invitation to engage in investment activity which transgresses the Financial… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 12:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

Nasdaq has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer tokenized securities. Tokenization, or digital securities, can leverage technology to issue and manage securities more easily. Tokenization is an inevitable evolution and a change that can benefit all parties, including platforms that offer… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

RWA accelerator Ascend has announced its first group of participants. The goal is to focus on real-world assets for institutions, a promising sector of Fintech. Ascend was created by a group of well-known digital asset firms, including Anchorage Digital, Plume, Galaxy Ventures, OKX Ventures, Morpho,… Read More

September 10, 2025 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) has been focused on retail finance, bringing together trading tools, AI-driven insights, and prediction markets. From enabling active traders at the HOOD Summit 2025 to expanding into sports outcomes and launching AI features in the United Kingdom, the company is… Read More