April 14, 2026 @ 10:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook’s Emerging Tech Research team released its Q1 2026 Fintech & Payments Public Comp Sheet and Valuation Update recently, painting a rather sobering picture of the public payments ecosystem. Despite carrying considerable momentum into the new year, publicly traded fintech and payments companies shed roughly… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 10:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Fellowship PAC, a pro-crypto advocacy group, has endorsed and financially supported several members of Congress. According to posts on X, the PAC has contributed to the following politicians: Blake Miguez: Currently, a Louisiana state senator who is running for an open House seat. Mike… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 9:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has played a key role in Operation Atlantic, a coordinated international effort that resulted in the freezing of more than $12 million in illicit funds and the identification of over 20,000 victims across multiple countries. The week-long operation, which wrapped… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 9:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Iran has introduced mandatory cryptocurrency payments for commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis and blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs have both independently documented the latest scheme, which now represents the first known instance of a nation-state levying transit fees in… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 9:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Product leadership at X, the influential social media platform that is now the go-to destination for breaking news, is actively evaluating the creation of groundbreaking new capabilities. This internal deliberation arises amid a noticeable contraction in cryptocurrency valuations, where investor sentiment has soured, and trading activity… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has recently released concerning reports revealing how threat landscapes evolved in 2025. Government and industrial organizations have emerged as the top targets for sophisticated cybercriminals, while businesses are increasingly open to sharing security expenses with contractors and suppliers to build stronger collective… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 6:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation, is expected to move forward in the US Senate this month with a floor vote arriving in May. According to multiple reports, a deal is in the works on stablecoin yield, the biggest hurdle to the legislation’s approval…. Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 6:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Department of Justice has launched a formal process to return money to victims of the sprawling OneCoin cryptocurrency fraud, drawing on more than $40 million in assets seized through criminal forfeiture.The announcement, released on April 13, 2026, marks a significant step in addressing… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 5:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a development signaling a decisive shift toward innovation-friendly oversight, the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on March 24, 2026, officially launched its Innovation Task Force. Under the leadership of Chairman Michael S. Selig, the task force aims to craft explicit regulatory frameworks for… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 5:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Y Combinator has executed its first-ever investment funded entirely through a stablecoin, disbursing $500,000 in USDC to Totalis, a fintech startup building advanced tools for prediction markets. This transaction, completed on the Solana blockchain and held through the financial platform Ramp, represents a milestone in… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 5:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Keyrock has issued a statement announcing the issuance of a tokenized corporate bond that was enabled by Sygnum. The EURC-denominated corporate bond uses the Ethereum blockchain. Keyrock is a Brussels-based crypto investment firm that also provides market making, options, and asset management. It reports operations… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 4:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cyber insurers face a fundamental shift as artificial intelligence reshapes the threat landscape, according to a new research report from Insurtech company CyberCube. Titled “AI Risk Landscape: Implications for Cyber (Re)insurance,” the H1 2026 Global Threat Briefing warns that AI is accelerating cyberattacks, compressing response… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial services firms are charging ahead with artificial intelligence and digital transformation efforts, but a new KPMG analysis underscores that true progress hinges on proper underlying systems rather than speed alone. The KPMG Global Tech Report 2026: Financial services related insights, drawn from a worldwide… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Citi (NYSE: C) researchers highlight a maturing yet resilient ETF landscape that continues to deliver considerable expansion while adapting to new dynamics. Although the industry’s rapid ascent shows no signs of reversal, its growth profile is shifting in meaningful ways. This, according to the latest… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 9:40 am By JD Alois  |  

Kingscrowd, a data and analytics company for online capital formation, recently published its Q1 2026 update, which highlights a softer market for investment crowdfunding under Reg CF and Reg A. Currently, there is no comprehensive data on Reg D offerings, which many platforms support, so… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 8:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The US government has introduced a cybersecurity information sharing initiative for the crypto and blockchain industry. The digital currency ecosystem has often been a major target for cybercriminals. Recently, the developers of Drift Protocol were focused on suspending all platform deposits as well as withdrawals… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Meta (Facebook) (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly considering significant staff cuts that could affect at least 20% of its employees. According to unnamed insiders who shared insights with Reuters, the specifics—such as the exact schedule—remain undecided. A company representative dismissed the claims, describing them as “hypothetical speculation on… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ondo Finance has recently taken a major step toward regulatory clarity in the tokenized asset space, submitting a formal no-action letter request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move seeks staff confirmation that the agency would not recommend enforcement action against the… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 8:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

US Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina, a Republican lawmaker, has recently signaled plans to release a proposed framework in the coming weeks. The goal is to settle a long-running conflict over stablecoin returns that continues to divide conventional banks from digital asset specialists. The… Read More

April 14, 2026 @ 2:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Consumers are trying to adapt to higher living costs through value-seeking behaviors, curbing spending, and budget reallocation, according to insights from EY. This, as long‑term financial anxiety deepens. Just how much this financial stress is affecting US consumers is still unclear due in part to… Read More