May 29, 2026 @ 7:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Grayscale Investments, a digital asset management firm, has decided to temporarily suspend its ongoing plans for making its public debut. The company, recognized for managing large-scale cryptocurrency investment vehicles such as its Bitcoin Trust ETF, had taken initial confidential steps with regulators toward the end… Read More

May 29, 2026 @ 3:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Business sentiment across the UK demonstrated a cautious improvement in May, according to the Lloyds Business Barometer. Overall confidence rose by three points to 47%, marking a tentative stabilization following April’s dip. While still below the 12-month average of 48%, the figure remains well above… Read More

May 29, 2026 @ 1:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated in a research report that North American venture capital assets under management (AUM) are projected to expand from approximately $1.5 trillion at the end of 2025 to $2 trillion by 2030, representing a 30% increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR)… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 6:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

AI adoption is surging in 2026 but Fintech platforms like Klarna  (NYSE:KLAR) have been known to make short-sighted business decisions. In the past year, many Fintechs including BNPL provider Klarna made the hasty decision to cut many of its staff members, while citing AI advancements… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 5:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Apple Watch from Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and the tech giant’s Fintech focused products are facing significant and truly unprecedented competition as digital transformation continues to disrupt the global economy and related financial services. Once considered to be a leader in the smartwatch market, Apple is… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 5:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Kraken has rolled out significant enhancements to its platform, focusing on user-friendly earning opportunities and strategic international expansion. These developments underscore the exchange’s commitment to accessibility, security, and compliance in the evolving digital assets landscape. On May 21, 2026, Kraken introduced AVAX staking… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 5:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase‘s (NASDAQ:COIN) Ethereum Layer 2 network, Base, has taken a significant step toward merging artificial intelligence with decentralized finance by launching Base MCP. This innovative tool enables users to link their Base Accounts directly to popular AI platforms, allowing seamless onchain interactions through natural language… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Mastercard (NYSE:MA) has achieved a significant regulatory milestone by obtaining a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). This approval, granted to Mastercard Transaction Services (U.S.) LLC, underscores the payments firm’s commitment to operating responsibly within the ecosystem of digital assets…. Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 2:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

PitchBook has indicated that during the first quarter of 2026, the seven major publicly traded alternative investment firms—often called the Big Seven—faced notable market pressures but demonstrated resilience. The researchers at PitchBook have also explained that private equity returns turned negative for the first time… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA) is updating its focus. While keeping its blockchain policy mission, WSBA is now adding artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing to its portfolio. According to a statement distributed by Ron Quaranta, Chairman and CEO of WSBA, AI and quantum… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 1:10 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

McKinsey& Company has recently examined the growth of neobanks and various Fintech challengers. The report from McKinsey spotlights the growth and profitability of neobanking platforms. The latest Global Banking Annual Review from McKinsey & Company draws attention to a clear shift underway in financial services…. Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 1:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Polymarket is now more focused on requiring users to verify their identities. This move comes as the platform deals with increased risks that are said to be related to international sanctions, ineffective geographic restrictions, and broader legal uncertainties. Once known for its pseudonymous trading model… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 1:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has recently shared seemingly promising results and key research findings from Project Agorá, highlighting how tokenization of central bank reserves and commercial bank deposits could significantly streamline wholesale cross-border payments. This public-private initiative demonstrates that programmable platforms leveraging tokenized… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 12:37 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Cryptocurrency trading, tokenization, and post-quantum cryptography highlight this week’s edition of Digital Assets Thoughts of the Week. “Gold and Bitcoin have been selling off in tandem, which can only mean one thing: investors are finally getting worried about tighter monetary conditions. As Kevin Warsh begins… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 12:24 pm By JD Alois  |  

Paxos says it has been granted registration as a clearing agency by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Paxos Securities Settlement Company is said to be the only blockchain-native firm to have gained approval as a central securities depository. Charles Cascarilla, CEO and co-Founder of Paxos,… Read More

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

Subsidiaries of Aave Labs have gained approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority to operate as a crypto exchange in the UK. Push Labs Limited and Push Virtual Assets Limited have secured the approval alongside an existing Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorization. Stani Kulechov, Founder… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has revealed a significant expansion of its digital asset initiatives, announcing an integration between its forthcoming tokenization service and the Stellar public blockchain. This move, detailed in a key update this month, now marks an important milestone in… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 10:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Blockworks has revealed the Transparency Alliance, a group aiming to outline standards for token disclosures.  Jason Yanowitz, Blockworks CEO, stated that: “Crypto has entered its institutional era. But tokens can’t progress until the market trusts them again. Enter disclosures. And an Alliance built around the… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 8:57 am By JD Alois  |  

Last year, the European Union (EU) announced a new scale-up fund to support early-stage, private ventures. The fund is expected to launch next month and will target late-stage deep tech, including AI, quantum, biotech, semiconductors, and more. The EU has struggled to develop innovative, young… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ClearBank Europe has unveiled its Digital Asset Rails, a groundbreaking solution designed to revolutionize cross-border settlements by enabling programmable liquidity. The platform is operational, supporting clients in handling international payment transfers with seamless 24/7 fiat payouts in euros through SEPA Instant. Plans are now said… Read More