June 1, 2026 @ 4:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Prediction market Kalshi has created an “American Power Index” that is designed to be an Index like the S&P 500 for the political ecosystem. Kalshi allows betting on events on just about anything. The political index is an interesting extrapolation of the platform’s services that… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 4:08 pm By JD Alois  |  

Visiting with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business last week, JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon slammed the CLARITY Act and, specifically, Coinbase. Dimon also speculated that stablecoins may become a “huge problem.” Dimon kicked things off by stating that if you take deposits like a bank, you… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 3:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payments Canada has recently released its latest Annual Report, detailing considerable progress in strengthening the nation’s payment infrastructure. The organization, responsible for operating key clearing and settlement systems, continues to focus on making transactions easier, smarter, and safer amid rapid digital evolution and economic demands…. Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 3:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

Artificial intelligence firm Anthropic has filed a draft registration document with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating its intent to go public. The S-1 was filed confidentially, so it is not yet publicly viewable. Anthropic stated that filing confidentially gives them the option to pursue… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK) has wrapped up the complete sale of its investment in Mastercard (NYSE:MA), closing out the position during the first quarter of 2026. This decision represents one of the early portfolio adjustments under the company’s refreshed executive leadership. Regulatory filings indicate that… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 2:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A US federal court directive has led stablecoin issuer Circle (NYSE:CRCL) to blacklist the Ethereum smart contract powering Zama’s confidential USDC (cUSDC) wrapper, effectively locking up about $12.6 million in pooled funds. This move, carried out around May 30, 2026, has disrupted users of the… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 11:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent report from Experian highlights just how affordability challenges continue to influence consumer behavior in the vehicle financing market. As vehicle prices rise, buyers are increasingly opting for extended repayment periods to keep monthly costs in check, while refinancing activity gains momentum amid easing… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 11:26 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), during the Biden Administration, sought to add “climate disclosure” to the growing list of compliance demands for public companies. This obtuse policy was derided by some as turning the SEC into the Securities and Environment Commission. Climate Disclosure, falling under the… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 11:05 am By JD Alois  |  

Altilium, a tech firm that has received the support of the German government, has surpassed its £770,000 target on the online investment platform Republic Europe. The cleantech firm received a UK government grant of £18.5 million to help get things going. As it stands today,… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 10:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AvidXchange, a provider of accounts payable (AP) automation tools and payment services tailored for mid-market companies, unveiled a new integrated solution for Acumatica customers. This development introduces fully embedded AP payment capabilities directly within the Acumatica cloud ERP platform, driven by AvidXchange’s Accounts Payable as… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 10:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin has been on a downward spiral in recent days. Last month, on May 6th, Bitcoin traded above $82,000. Today, the story is different: BTC has lost over $10,000 in value and is now trading at $71,500. One crypto analyst predicts more pain is on… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross-chain bridge Gravity Bridge, which enables asset transfers between Ethereum and the Cosmos ecosystem, fell victim to a security incident on May 30. On-chain monitoring firms detected unauthorized outflows totaling roughly $5.4 million from the protocol’s Ethereum contract. Analysts largely attribute the breach to a… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 9:23 am By JD Alois  |  

FINRA, the SRO that regulates broker-dealers in the US, has created a new private placement information portion of its website as private markets evolve. Private securities are dominated by Reg D, including Reg D 506 (c), which permits online capital formation (securities crowdfunding) and general… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

DeFi lending protocol Aave is implementing revisions to how it assesses and approves assets for its digital assets markets. This move comes in the wake of a significant incident involving rsETH, Kelp DAO’s liquid restaked Ether token, which exposed vulnerabilities in cross-chain bridging mechanisms. The… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 7:07 am By Michael Wong  |  

Ascend Bank, the virtual bank backed by Charoen Pokphand Group, is expected to debut in July, CP Group senior vice-chairman Suphachai Chearavanont said. The planned launch comes after rival Clicx Bank announced earlier this week it plans to launch its mobile app on June 19,… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 6:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken legal action against Nathan Fuller, a resident of Cypress, Texas, accusing him of masterminding a significant cryptocurrency fraud that defrauded approximately 150 investors of around $12.3 million. The SEC has filed its complaint on May 28,… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 4:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland has highlighted growing external threats to the country’s financial stability in its latest assessment. Released on 27 May 2026, the Financial Stability Review underscores how international pressures are mounting, even as the domestic system maintains a solid foundation that requires… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 2:36 am By Michael Wong  |  

Southeast Asia’s AI infrastructure market is still young, uneven, and heavily concentrated in Singapore. The sector has drawn about $1.2 billion in disclosed equity funding across Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand from 2015 to 2026, according to a report by private market data platform Tracxn…. Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 1:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitwise has expanded its lineup of European crypto investment products with the launch of the Bitwise Canton ETP, now actively trading on Deutsche Börse’s Xetra platform. Listed now currently under the ticker BWCC (ISIN: DE000A4ARTH9), this physically backed exchange-traded product offers investors access to the… Read More

June 1, 2026 @ 12:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko has indicated that the cryptocurrency landscape in 2025 and the first months of 2026 was marked by sharp price fluctuations and swift shifts in market narratives. As the overall sector showed signs of greater maturity through growing institutional involvement, certain areas like decentralized finance… Read More