May 15, 2026 @ 7:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic has shared insights after the US Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has advanced the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act—widely referred to as the CLARITY Act. The legislation cleared the committee on a 15-9 vote during a recent markup session, positioning it… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 7:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to bring autonomous payment functionality to AWS’s AgentCore platform. The new AgentCore Payments feature, integrated into Amazon Bedrock, equips AI agents with the ability to independently access and settle costs for digital resources—including web content, APIs,… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is expanding its footprint in the decentralized finance space by forging a closer alliance with Hyperliquid, one of the leading onchain perpetuals trading platforms. The major U.S.-based exchange has stepped into a pivotal position as the official treasury deployer for USDC on Hyperliquid’s… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 5:11 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

The Web3 community had plenty to say about the CLARITY Act passing this week. “Bitcoin ran out of steam very quickly after yesterday’s little pump on the CLARITY Act news. The $82,000 resistance level proved insurmountable, despite institutional buying via ETFs. “The regulatory news was… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 4:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG’s latest Pulse of Private Equity Q1’26 study has indicated that PE investors are growing more selective amid geopolitical tensions, yet capital is steadily channeling into critical infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence, the energy transition, and transportation networks. Released in May 2026, the report shows global… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

During a panel appearance at the recent Consensus Miami event, Cardano (ADA) founder Charles Hoskinson offered a candid assessment of emerging quantum computing threats and the blockchain’s proactive steps to counter them. He suggested that the odds exceed 50 percent for a fully functional commercial-grade… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 12:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Accenture Federal Services, part of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has formed a major new alliance with OpenAI aimed at helping federal agencies quickly embrace, transition, and expand cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies. As a designated OpenAI partner, the firm will guide clients from initial testing phases to fully… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 10:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that venture capital activity in artificial intelligence reached explosive new levels during the first three months of 2026, according to PitchBook’s latest research preview. Total AI-related investments climbed to $255.5 billion in the quarter—surpassing the entire $254.4 billion raised across all of… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

In a report entitled “Capital Gains: How Canada can unlock the $1.8 trillion it needs for growth,” RBC shares a demoralizing figure: around $1 trillion in capital outflows have occurred from 2015 to 2024. The report states that for every dollar of foreign direct investment… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), XRP, Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Binance Coin (BNB) rallied, posting strong gains this Friday as the US Senate Banking Committee approved comprehensive legislation designed to bring regulatory certainty to the digital asset industry. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, often referred… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Gemini Space Station (NASDAQ:GEMI) shared Q1 earnings yesterday, reporting a revenue increase of 42% year over year while stating that the Winklevoss Capital Fund had committed $100 million to the crypto firm. Gemini was founded by the Winkelvoss brothers, who took the firm public last… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Revolut has taken a significant step forward in strengthening its position in the UK financial market after receiving expanded regulatory permissions from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The development allows the fintech firm’s trading division to introduce a more comprehensive suite of investment and wealth… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United Kingdom’s fintech sector posted a more measured performance in the opening months of 2026, according to fresh data from Tracxn. The latest quarterly funding report shows that domestic fintech firms raised $741 million through 41 investment rounds during the period. Although still a… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 6:59 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Circle (NYSE:CRCL) has rolled out two significant enhancements to its stablecoin ecosystem, aimed at streamlining operations for developers and businesses navigating the complexities of blockchain payments and multi-network environments. These updates focus on unifying liquidity across chains and simplifying stablecoin adoption without requiring users to… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 3:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Following the release of official data showing the UK economy expanded by 0.6% in the first quarter of 2026, with a solid 0.3% rise recorded in March, analysts at KPMG have offered a measured assessment of the outlook. While the headline figures indicate resilience in… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 2:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amsterdam-based digital banking provider bunq has taken a significant stride toward international growth by filing for a comprehensive banking license in Mexico. The application, lodged with the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) in partnership with the central bank Banxico, seeks approval for an… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 1:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain security firm CertiK has released its Skynet DPRK Crypto Threats Report, offering a rather concerning look at how North Korean-linked actors have turned digital asset theft into a streamlined, high-yield revenue engine for the regime. Covering nearly a decade of activity through early 2026,… Read More

May 15, 2026 @ 12:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lloyds Banking Group has released new analysis revealing how digital banking product development and tech advancements could deliver a £100 billion economic boost to UK households over the next decade. The research, published on 11 May 2026, estimates this equates to roughly £3,500 in added… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 8:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook Senior Analyst Franco Granda argues that SpaceX’s upcoming Starship Flight 12 represents the most pivotal pre-IPO milestone for the rocket giant. Scheduled no earlier than May 19 from the new Orbital Launch Pad 2 at Starbase in Texas, the test marks the debut of… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 5:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

iCapital and LYNK Markets have introduced the region’s first private Exchange-Traded Note (ETN) in partnership with Pantheon, a global private markets specialist. The announcement delivers a streamlined, security-based pathway for financial advisors and their clients to gain exposure to high-quality private equity strategies without the… Read More