April 22, 2026 @ 12:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

In just the first few months of 2026, DeFi has struggled with hacks and exploits, including a loss topping $600 miillion in April. Estimates place the total pilfered at around $750–800 million, driven largely by two large incidents. The largest DeFi exploit of 2026 was… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 11:56 am By JD Alois  |  

City Minister Lucy Rigby discussed measures to advance tokenization at IFGS (UK Fintech Week) this week. As previously reported, measures include a single framework for traditional and tokenized payments, including stablecoins and tokenized deposits. The goal is part of the policy to “cement UK as… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 11:45 am By JD Alois  |  

Seapoint, an artificial intelligence-powered Fintech, has raised €7.5M in seed funding, according to a company statement. The funding round was led by 3Books, with participation from individual investors including Intercom co-founder Des Traynor, Mark Ransford, and Kota CEO Luke Mackey. In total, the company has… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 11:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Folk2Folk, a UK peer-to-peer lending platform that operates physical locations, says it is boosting its focus on institutional money. To accomplish this goal, the company has hired Joanna Chan as Head of Strategic Capital. Chan, who joined the company in 2029, moves into the new… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 9:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Nium, a provider of real-time international payment solutions, has joined forces with Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) in order to integrate USDC stablecoin functionality into its extensive network. Announced recently this month, the collaboration is already operational, offering Nium’s clients immediate access to advanced stablecoin tools for sending,… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Asset Match has been approved to operate a Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES), joining a couple of other firms that have also received regulatory approval. A platform must apply for a PISCES approval notice (PAN) from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). PISCES… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Thunes has introduced real-time payment capabilities directly into New Zealand, marking a significant step forward in its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. Members of the company’s Direct Global Network can now execute instant transfers to local bank accounts, delivering faster and more transparent options for… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Cowbell has rolled out its new cyber insurance offering, Prime One, across the United States, marking a major expansion focused on protecting mid-sized companies from cutting-edge digital threats. The product specifically targets organizations with sophisticated technology setups and annual revenues ranging from $250 million… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coin Metrics examines two pressing developments reshaping crypto fundamentals: the evolving economics of stablecoin firm Circle (NYSE:CRCL) and a sharp liquidity crisis triggered by a major exploit in the restaking sector. Circle, which went public nearly a year ago, continues to dominate headlines as investors… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 8:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Eiendomskreditt has chosen Knowit and Mambu as strategic partners to replace its existing core banking platform. The collaboration will deliver a modern, cloud-native system designed to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and customer-centric services for one of the country’s specialized property credit institutions. Eiendomskreditt, which focuses… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 1:07 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

OpenGradient, the compute layer for verifiable AI, this week announced $9.5 million in total funding to scale its network for open, auditable model execution. Major investors include a16z crypto, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, SV Angel, Foresight Ventures, Pragma, SALT, Symbolic Capital, Canonical Crypto, Black… Read More

April 22, 2026 @ 12:08 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Slash Financial is now valued at $1.4 billion following a $100m Series C funding round led by Ribbit Capital. New investor Khosla Ventures and Goodwater Capital, who led Slash’s Series B 16 months ago, co-led the round. New Enterprise Associates and Y Combinator also participated… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 9:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Vodafone Fiji has partnered with Entrust in order to roll out digital debit card issuance through its popular M-PAiSA mobile wallet, marking a significant step toward instant, contactless payments in the Pacific island nation. The collaboration introduces seamless digital-first experiences for customers, allowing them to… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 5:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Coinbase Quantum Advisory Council has issued a statement declaring that Quantum poses no risk to Bitcoin, at least not now. A paper compiled by researchers from various universities and crypto entities says not all crypto is at risk to Quantum. Specifically, Bitcoin’s “core infrastructure”… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 5:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US House of Representatives approved the CLARITY Act on July 17, 2025. The bill garnered bipartisan support with 294 voting for the legislation and 124 against. Unfortunately, the success in the House has not carried over to the Senate, as the legislation remains stalled… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of crypto exchange Kraken, recently announced its acquisition of Bitnomial for up to $550 million in cash and stock. The move, which values Payward at $20 billion, secures a complete set of US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approvals for a… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 4:56 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has indicated that tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have surged to $27 billion in total value, yet only a fraction—around $2.7 billion—is actively circulating within decentralized finance ecosystems. This smaller pool, which serves as collateral in lending markets, gets supplied into vaults, or powers… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 12:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

LendingClub Bank (NYSE:LC) has rebranded as Happen Bank. The onetime marketplace lending platform said the new name marked a “significant milestone” in its existence as a digital bank. The label will roll out this summer. LendingClub CEO Scott Sanborn explained that the LendingClub label no… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 12:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, HM Treasury introduced new measures to improve the payments sector and boost the ecosystem’s competitiveness. The policy incorporates items such as stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and more. HM Treasury highlights the fact that over 3000 Fintech firms operate in the UK, with the sector attracting… Read More

April 21, 2026 @ 11:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Kevin Warsh is on the hot seat today as he is up to take over as the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve, and his confirmation hearing is pointedly partisan as expected. While Republicans obviously support the nomination, Democrats aim to find ways to make… Read More