August 18, 2026 @ 10:44 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chinese manufacturers of humanoid robots have solidified a commanding position in the global market, with shipments in the first half of 2026 underscoring the scale of their lead over American competitors. Industry data indicates that firms based in China accounted for more than 97 percent… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 10:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has reportedly reached an agreement to acquire OpenRouter, an artificial intelligence-focused startup, for more than $7 billion. The development, first detailed by Bloomberg citing individuals familiar with the discussions, positions the payments company more firmly within the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure space. OpenRouter, established… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 10:15 am By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged an individual and three entities they controlled for selling pre-IPO shares at significant markups that were not disclosed. According to an SEC release, Andrew Spaventa and The Spaventa Group LLC, TSG Capital Advisors LLC, and TSG Alpha Partners… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 9:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Plaid, an open banking/open finance enabler, has announced a partnership with Personetics in a move designed to provide “Open Finance Intelligence” to the banking sector. Plaid supports many Fintechs and established financial services platforms, streamlining applications like KYC, payments, and more. The company currently works… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 9:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ethereum’s development community is now actively defining the contents of its next major network upgrade, Hegotá, which is scheduled for delivery in 2027. According to Ethereum Foundation researcher Toni Wahrstätter, developers currently have 66 Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) under consideration. Over the coming series of… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 7:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The full implementation of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets framework has strengthened the ability of national regulators to restrict access by non-EU crypto trading platforms. Under the rules that reached complete application across the bloc, any entity offering crypto-asset services to customers based in… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Three publicly listed Bitcoin mining companies—CleanSpark (NASDAQ: CLSK), BitFuFu (NASDAQ: FUFU), and Canaan (NASDAQ: CAN) — each posted lower production in July 2026 than in the previous month. The declines mark the group’s second consecutive monthly drop, even as Bitcoin’s price staged a partial recovery after a sharp sell-off in June. Operational… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 6:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hackers have been capitalizing on a critical flaw in Apple’s built-in remote desktop tool to seize control of internet-facing Mac computers and turn them into cryptocurrency mining machines. The Netherlands’ National Cyber Security Centre has confirmed active abuse of the issue, with attackers installing software… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 5:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SafePal, a provider of hardware and software cryptocurrency wallets, has publicly disclosed a security incident in which unauthorized parties gained access to personal and contact details belonging to roughly 40,000 customers. The company revealed the event on August 16, 2026, explaining that the exposure stemmed… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 1:00 am By Michael Wong  |  

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is proposing an equity investment of up to $25 million in Jumia Technologies AG, Africa’s leading e-commerce platform and the first African technology company to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The proposed project aims to accelerate Jumia’s growth… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 9:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Polygon Labs has entered Phase 2 of the Bank of England’s Digital Pound Lab, collaborating with NOBO Finance and Dun & Bradstreet. The initiative focuses on examining near-instant cross-border settlement and portable credit identities for businesses, leveraging Polygon’s Open Money Stack technology. The Digital Pound… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 8:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSE: HIVE), a company known for its renewable-powered digital infrastructure and Bitcoin mining operations, has announced a significant expansion in its artificial intelligence computing business. Through its wholly owned subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing Inc., HIVE has entered into a five-year… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 4:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

Anthropic, the artificial intelligence firm that created Claude and is widely anticipated to pursue an IPO later this year. Is already generating significant revenue. According to CNBC, Anthropic is currently generating annualized revenue of over $65 billion. Reportedly, Anthropic earned over $11.5 billion in the… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA) has issued a statement on the NetCapital (NASDAQ:NCPL) fraud allegations. As was recently reported, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges alleging that NetCapital improperly recorded $14 million in revenue from consulting by John Fanning, a member of the Advisory… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 2:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Western Union (NYSE: WU) has secured a key regulatory green light from New York authorities for its planned purchase of International Money Express, commonly known as Intermex, yet the transaction now confronts fresh obstacles in California that could postpone its completion. The roughly $500 million… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 12:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Central Bank (ECB) recently released a report on digital payments, comparing them with cash payments. While crypto payments remain a small share, overall digital payments are rising. At the same time, cash is king. The report outlines payment acceptance among euro area companies… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 12:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Ingenico, a global provider of payment acceptance solutions and terminals, has announced the successful completion of a major capital injection totaling €150 million. The funding forms part of a broader agreement to reshape the company’s capital structure, bringing in fresh equity while addressing its existing… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 10:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Fireblocks, a blockchain infrastructure firm that safeguards digital assets, has enlisted the assistance of former US SEC Commissioner Elad Roisman. Over the years, Fireblocks has expanded its digital asset services beyond custody to include wallets, stablecoins, trading, tokenization, payments, and more. The company works with… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 10:36 am By JD Alois  |  

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) has posted an annual report on best practices for online capital formation under Regulation CF (Reg CF), specifically addressing Form C-AR. Reg CF is a securities exemption that allows issuers to raise up to $5 million in an online solicitation… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 9:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Galaxy Digital head of research Alex Thorn is taking a dim view of the CLARITY Act becoming law. He says there is only a 10% chance the bill will become law. As it stands today, the Senate is scheduled to vote on or around September… Read More