November 4, 2026 @ 1:12 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Hong Kong Mortgage Corporation (HKMC) has completed a $457.3 million issuance of infrastructure loan-backed securities, its fourth transaction under the Bauhinia programme, as it continues to develop the asset class and attract institutional investors to infrastructure financing. The latest issuance, known as Bauhinia 4,… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 10:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Thailand’s digital bank CLICX has chosen London-based Thought Machine and its Vault Core platform as the foundational technology for its digital banking operations. Formed as a partnership among Krungthai Bank (KTB), Advanced Info Service (AIS), and PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), CLICX stands as… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 7:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Kalshi is anticipating a Democrat blowout just as polls close on the East Coast, and tallies start coming in. In recent days, the expectation is that Democrats will experience a “blue wave” as a barometer of dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump and his administration. Currently,… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 6:45 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) could commit to issuing a digital euro in 2027, with its introduction expected to follow in 2028, according to Stéphane Latouche, chief representative for Asia-Pacific at Banque de France. The move comes as European authorities seek to maintain control over… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 6:41 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com is preparing to stop offering its consumer-facing mobile application to users in Hong Kong starting February 1, 2027, in a phased wind-down of retail services in the territory. The Singapore-based exchange confirmed the move in statements provided to Bloomberg, framing the decision as part… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 5:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On November 2, 2026, Brazil’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, confirmed a security incident that led it to suspend deposits and withdrawals as a precautionary step. The exchange stated that it had identified and swiftly contained an issue in one of its systems early that… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 5:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has curtailed access to sophisticated artificial intelligence coding assistants for most of its non-engineering staff, including traders and bankers, following an internal assessment of productivity gains against potential risks. According to reporting based on internal guidance revised in October, the firm previously… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 5:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital asset treasury companies—public firms that prioritize large holdings of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum as core balance-sheet assets—have maintained a steady pace of purchases in recent days, even as markets digested a major exchange security incident and faced structural pressures. The firms’ continued… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Election day is here, and in California, a key ballot measure that could harm the innovation ecosystem the world envies is on the ballot. The California Confiscation Tax, or “wealth tax” (Proposition 40), could push innovators and investors further away from the Golden State. The… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 9:48 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Block (NYSE: XYZ), the fintech company led by Jack Dorsey, is accelerating efforts to reposition its Cash App from a popular peer-to-peer payments tool into users’ main financial hub. The strategy centers on attracting “modern earners”—including gig-economy workers, cryptocurrency enthusiasts, and individuals historically underserved by… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 9:24 am By JD Alois  |  

France FinTech has partnered with Bain & Company to produce a report on the French Fintech ecosystem. According to the report, there are now over 1200 Fintechs based in the country that have raised over €13 billion since 2010 while creating more than 55,000 new… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 8:52 am By JD Alois  |  

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is adding more transfer agents to support the tokenization of securities. The NYSE first partnered with digital asset pioneers Securitize and tZERO as it transitions to digital securities, and has now announced it will add Broadridge, Computershare, Equiniti, and… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Late on Friday, October 30, 2026, security monitoring systems detected a coordinated front-end attack against decentralized finance websites. Blockchain security firm Blockaid issued an initial community alert identifying a potential frontend compromise affecting the official domains of Flap (flap.sh) and Kintsu (kintsu.xyz). The firm urged… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 7:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE: BR) has announced plans to supply on-chain shareholder governance capabilities and digital transfer agency services for the New York Stock Exchange’s (NYSE) forthcoming tokenized securities platform. The exchange’s new venue, which will enable trading of tokenized equities, is expected to become… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 6:58 am By Michael Wong  |  

Hong Kong is looking to expand its Fintech sector and develop new financial products using blockchain and tokenization. This comes as it seeks to maintain its position as a global financial center amid changes in how markets operate. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 6:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and a senior official, has dismissed U.S. claims that Pyongyang orchestrated the largest cryptocurrency theft on record—an estimated $6.3 billion to $6.4 billion drain of Binance hot wallets on October 29, 2026. In a statement… Read More

November 3, 2026 @ 6:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest has selectively added to positions in Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) and Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) even as crypto-related equities faced selling pressure. According to the firm’s daily trade disclosures for Monday, November 2, ARK’s actively managed exchange-traded funds purchased 24,790 Coinbase… Read More

November 2, 2026 @ 10:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Innovation Exemption has established a temporary regulatory pathway intended to enable the tokenization of U.S. equities within domestic markets rather than relying on offshore structures. Building on that development, Canton Strategic Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNTN) disclosed on October 29,… Read More

November 2, 2026 @ 9:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Starting November 1, 2026, eligible international visitors to Japan will be able to receive their consumption-tax refunds as the yen-pegged stablecoin JPYC, settled directly into digital wallets on Avalanche’s C-Chain. The service is being introduced by Japan Tax Free through its JapanRefund platform, in collaboration… Read More

November 2, 2026 @ 9:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hong Kong once served as a primary launchpad for Asia’s cryptocurrency sector. Early exchanges, trading desks, and developer communities took root in the city, drawn by its common-law framework, deep capital markets, and proximity to both mainland China and global finance. That foundation helped seed… Read More