September 24, 2025 @ 12:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

The House Committee on Financial Services has sent a letter to the Chairman of the SEC, Paul Atkins, in support of the Executive Order that mandates the inclusion of alternative assets in 401 (k) plans. In the US, few firms offer pensions or defined benefit plans,… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 11:18 am By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will pursue the use of tokenized collateral, which will include stablecoins. This follows the GENIUS Act, which legalized payment stablecoins issued by private parties. Tokenized collateral is expected to be used in derivatives markets and is said to be… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 11:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In the volatile ecosystem of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin remains the undisputed king, but its role in the broader ecosystem is evolving. Research findings and surveys from CoinGecko, both drawing from a poll of 2,549 crypto participants conducted between August 22 and September 11, 2025, shed light… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 11:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step to deepen its footprint in one of Europe’s fast-growing regions, Fintech firm payabl. has officially established a dedicated subsidiary in Lithuania. This development, announced recently this month, underscores the company’s resolve to capitalize on the opportunities within the Baltic states and potentially… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 11:02 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Plume, a permissionless, full-stack blockchain built for real-world asset finance, has announced the deployment of Nightfall, a public-domain blockchain technology that will facilitate the adoption of privacy-focused enterprise solutions among institutions. EY will be assisting with the deployment onto the network. Nightfall’s expansion to Plume… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

Last month, CI highlighted a report distributed by Eurocrowd that described the crowdfunding marketplace as struggling with compliance, which outlined six areas of concern for the sector. The report follows the harmonization of rules for the European crowdfunding sector under ECSPR, a new regulation that… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has been focused on positioning itself at the forefront of digital transformation. Over the past week, the company unveiled several new initiatives: a collaboration with Databricks to streamline AI-driven analytics and the debut of a blockchain-powered infrastructure for private… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States and the United Kingdom have long shared an economic alliance, underpinned by a commitment to fostering tech breakthroughs, stability, and growth in global financial markets. In a recent development, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced its active support for deepening this transatlantic partnership. By… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Boerse Stuttgart Digital, the provider of cryptocurrency infrastructure tailored for Europe’s financial sector, has unveiled its latest venture: a dedicated office in Madrid. As a key division of the Boerse Stuttgart Group, this expansion signals the company’s entry into the Spanish market, where demand for… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 6:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

HSBC (NYSE: HSBC) has enhanced its Tokenized Deposit Service (TDS), a blockchain-powered platform designed to enable real-time currency transfers for its corporate clients. The service, which now supports cross-border transactions, offers instant 24/7 settlement, marking a leap in how businesses manage their global financial operations. This… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 3:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fold Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLD), a key player in the bitcoin financial services sector, has revealed a partnership with Stripe, a programmable financial services platform, to facilitate the launch of its Fold Bitcoin Credit Card. This new product, set to redefine how consumers interact with… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 1:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a rather turbulent and perhaps somewhat unexpected 24-hour period, the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market experienced nearly $2 billion in total liquidations, as reported by data and insights from various sources including Coinglass  This wave of liquidations has sent shockwaves through the crypto trading ecosystem,… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 1:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an effort to enhance corporate finance services, Danske Bank has forged a strategic alliance with the fintech firm FinanceKey. This partnership, unveiled recently this month, aims to equip enterprise clients—particularly chief financial officers (CFOs) and their treasury counterparts—with instantaneous insights into liquidity positions. By… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 12:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Union’s finance ministers have taken a significant step toward the potential introduction of a digital euro, outlining a roadmap to guide its development. However, despite this progress, the actual issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) by the European Central Bank (ECB)… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 10:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets platform Kraken aims to help investors diversify their investment portfolios while gaining access to a range of crypto-assets. Crypto exchange Kraken announced key developments this month including the launch of Bundles for streamlined crypto portfolio building and Trust Wallet’s integration into the xStocks… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 10:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Rail Europe, the platform for international rail bookings across the continent, has entered a collaboration with Checkout.com. This partnership aims to streamline payment processing while hopefully delivering measurable gains in transaction success and risk management. By integrating Checkout.com’s payment solutions, Rail Europe has seen an … Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 9:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tokyo-based Metaplanet Inc. has executed what stands as the most substantial single Bitcoin purchase by an Asian public company to date. The firm shelled out approximately $632.53 million to secure 5,419 BTC, catapulting its total reserves to an impressive 25,555 coins. Valued at around $2.91… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Walmart (NYSE:WMT) is entering an alliance that aims to transform how companies handle their purchasing needs. TreviPay, a provider of business-to-business (B2B) payment solutions, announced a deepened partnership with Walmart Business to advance the retailer’s Pay By Invoice initiative. This collaboration marks a pivotal expansion, introducing… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin urged the Ethereum community to prioritize low-risk decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, emphasizing their potential to sustainably support the network’s broader ecosystem. Buterin argued that these protocols—encompassing payments, savings, fully collateralized lending, and other well-established applications—could serve as a reliable economic foundation… Read More

September 23, 2025 @ 8:38 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Fiji’s National Anti-Money Laundering Council (NAMLC) has reaffirmed its prohibition on virtual asset service providers (VASPs), warning that cryptocurrencies pose serious risks to financial integrity and national security. The Council, in a statement posted on its website, said the decision reflects concerns that virtual assets… Read More