July 31, 2026 @ 1:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has chosen EuroCTP as the inaugural Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) across the European Union. The decision marks an important advance toward creating a unified view of trading activity in these instruments. For… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 11:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) recently alluded to the potential for digital asset innovators to move operations offshore if the CLARITY Act does not become law. This has been an issue for years and more welcoming jurisdictions have benefited from the inability of Congress to approve crypto legislation… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 10:11 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Klarna/Apple Upgrade Klarna is the leasing provider behind the Apple Upgrade program, a new hardware leasing option available from Apple in the United States. Apple Upgrade offers a new way to pay for eligible iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch. Customers can select from 12-… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 10:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) (NYSE:ICE), the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase MarketAxess Holdings, an electronic trading platform focused on institutional fixed-income markets. The all-cash transaction values MarketAxess at approximately $6.0 billion in equity and… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 8:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance, a player focused on tokenizing real-world assets, is assessing a possible acquisition in the range of $250 million to $500 million. According to bloomingbit, a source familiar with the discussions said the New York-based firm is examining opportunities, particularly in wealth technology and related financial… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 8:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has unveiled a new collaboration with OpenAI that gives its retail customers complimentary access to ChatGPT Go as part of their existing subscription plans. The global fintech, which serves more than 75 million people, announced the partnership on 30 July 2026, positioning artificial intelligence… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global financial infrastructure provider Unlimit has obtained a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license, enabling it to deliver regulated digital-asset services throughout the European Union under a unified framework. The authorization was granted to Unlimit Crypto by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under the… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 6:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

New York regulatory authorities have taken legal action against the prediction markets operator Kalshi, accusing it of running an unlicensed gambling business within the state. On July 31, 2026, Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James announced that the state filed a petition against… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 2:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Milan-based Objectway, a pan-European provider of wealth technology solutions for banks, wealth managers, and asset managers, has entered exclusive talks to acquire SLIB (Services Logiciels d’Intégration Boursière). The French specialist in capital markets software is currently jointly owned by BNP Paribas and Natixis. Under the… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 1:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MiFinity, a key player focused on global payment solutions, has introduced PayAnyCoin, an enterprise-level payout offering. This service allows merchants to execute secure international transfers by utilizing stablecoins, which provide quicker processing, improved cost efficiency, and enhanced visibility for cross-border settlements. The new capability draws… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 1:23 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: KULR), a developer of advanced battery and thermal management solutions for aerospace, defense, and other high-performance applications, has liquidated a portion of its Bitcoin treasury to clear outstanding obligations under a credit arrangement with Coinbase Credit, Inc., part of Coinbase… Read More

July 31, 2026 @ 12:06 am By Michael Wong  |  

TBC Bank Group has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in OLX Uzbekistan, giving the London-listed lender access to one of the country’s largest online marketplaces as it looks to expand digital banking and payment services beyond its own platforms. The acquisition is part… Read More

July 30, 2026 @ 11:46 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this year, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) completed a “Stablecoin Sprint” to better understand the emerging digital currency market. The initiative included about 75 participants, including traditional finance and Fintechs, addressing payments and transfers. This past week, the regulator provided an update on… Read More

July 30, 2026 @ 10:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Memecoin.fun, a token launch platform operating on Robinhood Chain, has obtained $3.5 million in a strategic investment round to advance its meme token tools and related systems. The funding round, finalized via the USDG token, was spearheaded by Becker Ventures. Additional backers included BitValue Capital,… Read More

July 30, 2026 @ 6:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission, Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee (SBCFAC), will continue its discussion on initial public offerings (IPOs) next week due to a truncated meeting that took place on July 21st. The meeting, which will be livestreamed on the SEC website, will… Read More

July 30, 2026 @ 5:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) shares are struggling in after-hours trading following a Q2 earnings report that disappointed investors. Currently, shares are trading down by over 6% at $153.17 versus the market close of $163.58. Coinbase reported top-line revenue of $1.22 billion, a consensus miss, as analysts had… Read More

July 30, 2026 @ 4:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bernstein has revised its price objective for Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) downward to $140 from the previous $190, according to a research note from analyst Gautam Chhugani. The firm retained its Outperform rating, contending that competitive pressures stemming from the Open USD consortium are… Read More

July 30, 2026 @ 4:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Binance.US is taking steps to broaden its product lineup in the United States by pursuing regulatory approval for a prediction markets offering. At the Rare Evo conference in Las Vegas, the exchange’s chief executive, Stephen Gregory (also known as Stevie Satoshi), stated that the firm… Read More

July 30, 2026 @ 12:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission held its annual Small Business Forum back in March of this year. This past week, the SEC published recommendations from participants in the gathering. These recommendations are available here. Several of the suggestions impact online capital formation, including Reg CF…. Read More

July 30, 2026 @ 12:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

San Francisco-based Freehand has closed a $75 million funding round to accelerate the growth of its autonomous AI agents that oversee complex supply chain expenditures for major corporations. The investment was co-led by Battery Ventures and NewRoad Capital Partners, with additional backing from PSP Growth—the… Read More