March 21, 2026 @ 11:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a key step toward democratizing artificial intelligence, Tether’s QVAC division has introduced the inaugural cross-platform system for fine-tuning Microsoft’s BitNet 1-bit large language models using Low-Rank Adaptation (LoRA) techniques. Integrated into the QVAC Fabric platform and unveiled on March 17, 2026, this update now… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 9:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Klarna (NYSE:KLAR), the digital banking and payments leader listed on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker KLAR, continues to demonstrate remarkable momentum in early 2026. The company has announced a series of achievements that highlight its expanding influence in everyday finance, retail partnerships, and… Read More

March 21, 2026 @ 9:21 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Experian unveiled enhancements to Experian Virtual Assistant (EVA). “This next generation of EVA reflects the direction of our consumer AI strategy,” said Debbie Hsu, executive vice president of product at Experian Consumer Services. “We are bringing together conversational AI, personalization, and our trusted… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 7:22 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Global cybercrime fighters registered a significant win recently, when the FBI and Europol dismantled LeakBase, a Dark Web forum used to trade stolen credentials at scale. But while it’s a definite win, information once posted on LeakBase likely remains in circulation. NordVPN’s chief technology officer… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 6:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

Today, President Donald Trump introduced a “National AI Legislation Framework” as it aims to gain federal oversight of the development of artificial intelligence. Multiple states have already enacted rules to guide AI use and development, with some fearing a patchwork approach in which 50 states… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 3:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fundrise, an online investment platform, has listed its first venture fund, the Fundrise Innovation Fund (VCX), on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). In an email, Fundrise stated: “Starting today, anyone, regardless of net worth, can invest in the next generation of world-changing companies through VCX…. Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 2:57 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Oasis Security, a developer of Non-Human Identity and agentic access governance, this week announced $120 million in Series B funding led by Craft Ventures, with participation from existing investors Cyberstarts, Sequoia Capital, and Accel. It brings total funding to $195 million. The round reflects the… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 2:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has indicated that in the evolving landscape of digital finance, banks are transitioning from conceptual discussions about stablecoins to the demanding task of actual deployment. Chainalysis pointed out that leadership has largely settled on high-level strategies—deciding to issue proprietary stablecoins, partner with established providers,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 2:44 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs has released fresh analysis underscoring a pivotal reality in the fight against digital asset crime: artificial intelligence dramatically speeds up investigations, but human expertise remains the decisive factor in building airtight cases. Despite AI’s growing sophistication, the team at TRM… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 1:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Kraken has recently released its latest economic outlook, highlighting a high-stakes week for traders navigating intertwined macroeconomic, technological, and regulatory developments. The insights from digital assets exchange Kraken center on the Federal Reserve’s policy decision, positioning it as the pivotal event that could… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 12:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Sygnum, a global digital asset banking group, has reported that assets held on its Sygnum Protect off-exchange custody platform have now exceeded one billion US dollars. This milestone comes after an extraordinary 900 percent year-on-year expansion in 2025, underscoring demand from institutional players seeking secure… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 12:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a step forward for institutional blockchain adoption in Latin America, Ripple has significantly broadened its operations in Brazil. The move underscores the company’s dedication to tapping into LatAm markers, whcih are one of the world’s most vibrant and evolving financial ecosystems. By introducing an… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 12:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The decentralized social network Bluesky has publicly disclosed its $100 million Series B funding round, which was completed in April 2025 but announced only now.  Led by Bain Capital Crypto, the round drew participation from investors including Alumni Ventures, Anthos Capital, Bloomberg Beta, True Ventures,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 10:48 am By JD Alois  |  

An innovation-driven economy should be the goal of policymakers everywhere. Enabling entrepreneurs to launch and build new firms generates economic activity and drives wealth creation. This is good for everyone. Yet Europe has been heading in the wrong direction for years when it comes to… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 10:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto insiders are indicating a deal on the stablecoin yield issue may be near. Currently, the CLARITY Act, or the crypto market infrastructure legislation, is largely being held up by the potential stablecoin holders earning yield on their funds. Banks do not like it because… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 9:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Major high-street lenders across the United Kingdom have chosen to retain the existing £100 single-transaction ceiling for tap-and-go card payments, even after the country’s financial watchdog handed them the authority to raise or scrap it entirely. This decision, which took effect on 19 March 2026,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 8:36 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Obin AI, an enterprise AI company building an agentic workforce for financial institutions, has raised $7 million in seed funding led by Motive Partners. The round also includes participation from angel investors and advisors Dr. Fei-Fei Li and Lukasz Kaiser, figures in both foundational AI… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 8:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic pointed out that on March 17, 2026, the US Securities and Exchange Commission released a detailed interpretation that brings much-needed transparency to the digital asset space. Elliptic also explained that this guidance arrives in the wake of a formal agreement with… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 8:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets exchange Gemini (NASDAQ: GEMI) has unveiled its most recent quarterly financial performance, revealing a complex picture of operational resilience amid ongoing sector headwinds. The results highlighted losses that surpassed analyst projections, underscoring the persistent pressures facing the crypto industry. At the same time,… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 8:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, part of Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS), pushing ahead with its bid to launch a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, submitting a second amendment to its Form S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This latest filing for the Morgan… Read More