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

May 14, 2026 @ 5:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A CoinGecko analysis of over 4,750 daily Bitcoin price snapshots from May 2013 through early May 2026 highlights subtle but consistent short-term patterns in when BTC tends to deliver stronger next-day gains.  The research study released by CoinGecko evaluates forward returns in USD at UTC… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 1:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act made it through the Senate Banking Committee markup hearing today relatively unscathed. While many amendments were proposed, the most onerous were turned away. The final vote was 15 to 9, with all Republicans supporting the legislation and 2 Democrats joining the majority…. Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 12:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Netcapital (NASDAQ:NCPL) is exiting online capital formation or securities crowdfunding. Netcapital was founded by Jason Frishman in 2014 as a FINRA-regulated funding portal. In a recent company statement, Netcapital stated it was moving away from online capital formation, “as it plans to evolve from a… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 11:25 am By JD Alois  |  

Groundfloor, a private securities investment platform that began by focusing on real estate offerings, has added private credit as an option for investors. According to a release, Groundfloor is listing a consumer credit option that offers a 10% annual return with quarterly distributions over 45… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum Bank has recently provided the technological backbone for Fidelity International’s inaugural tokenized product. Launched recently this month, the offering delivers institutional and professional investors round-the-clock access to regulated, yield-generating U.S. dollar liquidity with built-in collateral capabilities. This development arrives amid rapid growth in treasury-oriented… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 11:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has rolled out US IPO access through its Broker API, giving broker partners a powerful new tool to let their clients participate in fresh American stock offerings. The feature expands on the platform’s existing support for trading shares immediately after they debut publicly, opening… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 10:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Is Europe falling behind in crypto adoption and the development of the digital asset future of finance? It is difficult to argue that Europe is leading the race. While the European Union was quick to enact rules under the Markets in Crypto Assets regulation (MiCA),… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 9:28 am By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, in its present form, has largely been deemed acceptable by the crypto industry, yet amendments will certainly be submitted, some of which may undermine digital asset innovation. While the crypto industry lost the battle on passive yield for stablecoin holders, something that… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has released new research illustrating how tokenized versions of conventional assets, paired with near-instant collateral transfers, could deliver substantial gains in capital efficiency and liquidity management for financial institutions. The findings underscore a compelling near-term opportunity for the… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Carta has completed the acquisition of Avantia Law, immediately rebranding the firm as Carta Law. This strategic move brings together a pioneering legal provider with Carta’s established platform for private market operations, promising to streamline high-volume legal and compliance tasks for private equity and venture… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 7:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm iwoca indicated that UK small and medium-sized enterprises are confronting heightened economic uncertainty, with concerns about a potential recession reaching their highest level in two years. This shift is driven largely by the ripple effects of the conflict in the Middle East, which… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 1:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

South Korean consumers are embracing facial recognition technology for everyday purchases. A fintech player is leading the charge, with ambitious plans to render traditional physical credit cards obsolete within the next three years. This shift highlights the country’s rapid evolution in digital payments, where convenience… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 1:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG noted that the latest monthly snapshot of the UK labor market reveals a mixed picture, with permanent staff appointments declining at the fastest rate since January while temporary hiring showed tentative signs of life. According to the May 2026 KPMG and REC UK Report… Read More

May 14, 2026 @ 12:49 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR) has unveiled plans to integrate its flexible payment solutions directly into Google Search and the Gemini app through Google Pay. The rollout, announced on May 12, 2026, targets users in the United States and marks another milestone in the buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider’s growing… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 11:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LayerZero, a cross-chain messaging protocol, has publicly apologized for its handling of communications following a major security incident involving Kelp DAO. In a detailed update released on its official blog, the company admitted shortcomings in its initial response and took direct responsibility for a critical… Read More