August 29, 2025 @ 1:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Aave Labs has launched Aave Horizon, which is described as a Real-World Asset (RWA) market designed to bridge traditional finance and DeFi. Announced by Stani Kulechov, Founder and CEO of Aave—the world’s lending network—Horizon unlocks the ability to borrow stablecoins against tokenized assets, bringing unprecedented… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 1:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to stabilize its governance and address internal tensions, German fintech N26 has appointed Andreas Dombret, a former central banker, as its new chairman. The decision, announced recently, is part of a broader strategy to resolve ongoing conflicts between the company’s investors and… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 12:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In 2025, stablecoins have solidified their position as a cornerstone of the evolving financial landscape, reshaping how businesses and individuals approach cross-border payments. BitPay’s State of Stablecoins 2025 Report highlights the growth and adoption of stablecoins, underscoring their role as a faster, cheaper, and more… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 11:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant shift in its regulatory approach, the Federal Reserve Board announced on August 15, 2025, that it is discontinuing its dedicated program for supervising banks engaged in cryptocurrency and financial technology activities. This decision marks a notable step in the central bank’s evolving… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 10:31 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

US stocks were volatile this week after President Donald Trump’s attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from the central bank’s board of Governors, an unprecedented act that is intensifying fears about the erosion of the Fed’s independence. The ICE US Dollar Index shed… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 10:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to strengthen its position as a global enabler of digital transformation and artificial intelligence, Accenture (NYSE: ACN) announced two significant acquisitions: NeuraFlash, a Salesforce and generative AI consulting firm, and SI&C Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based provider of advanced digital technology and consulting… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 8:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Pantera Capital is embarking on a venture to raise up to $1.25 billion to transform a Nasdaq-listed company into a dedicated Solana treasury vehicle, tentatively named “Solana Co.” This initiative, first reported by The Information, aims to establish one of the largest institutional holdings of… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 7:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

This summer, the global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) landscape experienced a surge, surpassing $1 trillion in deal value, according to Bloomberg. According to recent research reports, from June to August, M&A activity soared by 30% compared to the same period last year, driven by a… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 6:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo, a provider of digital asset infrastructure, announced its support for HyperEVM, the Ethereum-compatible smart contract layer of the Hyperliquid ecosystem. This integration marks a pivotal step in bridging institutional investors with the ecosystem of DeFi, offering custody and operational flexibility for assets like HYPE,… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 5:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Monero development team has accelerated its efforts to implement the Full-Chain Membership Proof (FCMP) upgrade, spurred by a recent attempted 51% attack from the Qubic project. This incident has underscored the urgency of enhancing Monero’s security and resilience, prompting developers to prioritize the FCMP… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 4:53 pm By JD Alois  |  

While the state of New York and New York City continue to raise taxes on the wealthy, the amount of revenue declines, according to a report. Of course, this paradigm seems obvious to all, except for politicians who make these decisions, it seems. The Laffer… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 4:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital, the global fintech claiming it is shaping the future of investing, announced it extended its partnership with Pantheon, a private markets investor, to further enhance investor access to evergreen funds to include the Pantheon Global Credit Secondaries strategies. iCapital and Pantheon’s initial partnership, established… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 3:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

  The US Department of Commerce has put its macroeconomic data onchain in partnership with Chainlink, according to a public statement. The information from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will include Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Personal Consumption Expenditures (CPE) Price Index, and Real Final… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 3:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitso, a Latin American crypto exchange, has expanded its B2B business, into Peru and Chile, according to a release. Bitso, based in Mexico, said Bitso Business will offer services in those two countries including FXaaS and Pay with Bitso, to enable cross-border and local payments…. Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 12:48 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

zkMe has teamed up with SlowMist, the blockchain security firm claiming to be “trusted” by industry participants including Binance, OKX, HTX, and Crypto.com. This collaboration integrates zkMe’s  zero-knowledge proof technology with SlowMist’s security infrastructure, “enabling privacy-preserving compliance solutions that unlock secure blockchain services for enterprises… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 12:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of Ireland has recently announced a series of initiatives that underscore its commitment to sustainability, fraud prevention, and adapting to modern banking trends. These updates reflect the bank’s strategic focus on supporting green initiatives, combating financial crime, and aligning with changing consumer behaviors. From… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 12:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Visa (NYSE: V) has made the significant decision to shutter its U.S. open banking unit, as reported by Bloomberg. The move comes as the open banking ecosystem in the United States faces mounting challenges, including regulatory ambiguity and evolving strategies by banks to monetize customer… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 12:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, the firm focused on cyber risk analytics, and Supercede, the global reinsurance technology platform, have announced a  partnership that will make cyber reinsurance placements faster, cleaner, and easier to model. The integration enables brokers and carriers to “push high-quality, structured submission data directly from… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 10:31 am By JD Alois  |  

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has issued a demand that regulators must crack down on digital assets that “mimic equities.” This references the concept of tokenization or digital securities. These digital assets will eventually replace their analog relative, but it appears legacy exchanges are… Read More

August 28, 2025 @ 9:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

We recently connected with Yaacov Martin, CEO of The Jifiti Group, who shared insights on embedded finance and how SMBs acquire financing. A survey and research study recently found that 83% of lenders now offer embedded finance to consumers, but only 55% do the same… Read More