June 10, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Finance has indicated that effective sanctions enforcement, identifying the real owners or controllers of assets has always presented significant difficulties. This challenge intensifies significantly with cryptocurrencies, where the technology’s much-heralded openness does not always translate into clear links between transactions and real-world individuals or… Read More

June 10, 2026 @ 12:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The latest KPMG and REC UK Report on Jobs, covering May 2026 data collected between 12-22 May, reveals a cooling labor market shaped by heightened business caution. Global tensions, including the conflict in Iran, combined with domestic political instability, have prompted employers to scale back… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 11:04 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Southeast Asia is set to receive a major boost in energy infrastructure investment after the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved a $1.5 billion commitment to an Indo-Pacific investment platform. The platform will focus primarily on South and Southeast Asia as part of a… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 9:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Central Bank of Ireland has recently reflected on a year marked by gradual progress in easing price pressures alongside significant external challenges. Governor Gabriel Makhlouf emphasized that consumer price increases in major developed economies had eased notably from the elevated levels seen in earlier… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 7:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dune Analytics has recently indicated that key developments now appear to signal a deepening integration between traditional finance (TradFi) and cryptocurrency, as regulated institutions adopt blockchain technology for settlement, stablecoins, tokenization, and derivatives. This evolution blurs longstanding boundaries, aiming for greater efficiency while raising questions… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 7:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CyberCube, a provider of advanced cyber risk analytics solutions, has entered a strategic alliance with KOBAN SÜDVERS, an Austrian insurance brokerage firm. This collaboration represents CyberCube’s inaugural broker partnership in Austria and signals a significant milestone in its broader growth strategy across the DACH region,… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 7:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Companies sharply focused on digital asset treasuries (DATs) are channeling significant resources into expanding their substantial holdings of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), even as the broader cryptocurrency market experiences prolonged weakness. This approach reflects a belief in the long-term potential of these crypto-assets despite… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 6:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Galaxy Digital (Nasdaq: GLXY) has rolled out a new over-the-counter (OTC) trading service for prediction markets, aimed squarely at institutional investors. Through its Global Markets desk, the firm now provides hedge funds, family offices, and other large players with access to substantial liquidity and high… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 6:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial infrastructure Fintech Stripe has teamed up with Lloyds, the country’s leading digital bank, to introduce a comprehensive set of payment capabilities tailored for smaller enterprises. This collaboration brings enterprise-grade payment technology directly to high-street businesses, allowing them to leverage the same infrastructure used by… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 3:44 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

In the wake of Michael Saylor’s 32-BTC sale recently, the digital asset sector’s thoughts were on BTC and ETH. “Momentum is not on Bitcoin’s side this week. With $2.8 billion in cumulative outflows from Bitcoin ETFs and Michael Saylor selling 32 BTC last week, there… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 3:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, part of Republic US, has become a registered agent under the London Stock Exchange’s Private Securities Market. Republic Europe had previously participated in a Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) offering via a structure called a TPEIC (Tradable Private Equity Investment… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 3:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Anchorage Digital and XFX, an institutional foreign exchange (FX) and settlement provider, have partnered to offer round-the-clock global transfers using Anchorage’s Atlas platform. The Miami-based XFX provides near instant settlement and targets high-volume users XFX will use the Atlas settlement network, which is integrated with… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has teamed up with fintech firm Cardless to launch useful credit card products. This offering stands out from more traditional credit and lending products by allowing consumers to leverage their holdings in stablecoins, particularly USDC, as collateral or through integrated rewards mechanisms, providing… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 2:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Morpho has reportedly raised $175 million in a new investment round. The funding was led by venture firms Paradigm, Ribbit Capital, and Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto arm (a16z crypto), with additional participation from backers including Apollo Funds, Circle’s venture unit, and VanEck. This token-based investment values… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 11:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BBVA has rolled out a machine learning operations (MLOps) system in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This new setup integrates directly into the bank’s comprehensive ADA platform, which serves as its unified global hub for data and artificial intelligence capabilities. The initiative aims to… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 9:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Hashgraph, via its Hedera blockchain, has announced a partnership with Merck to provide global compliance and supply chain tracking. The TrackTraceDigital Product Passport (DPP) platform is said to be extended to support Merck and the EU’s forthcoming product transparency regulation. The Hedera-powered digital traceability infrastructure… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:53 am By JD Alois  |  

Galaxy Digital (NASDAQ: GLXY) is building a huge data center in Texas, according to CEO Michael Novogratz. The news drove Galaxy shares dramatically higher yesterday by over 20%. The company’s market cap is around $12 billion, with some pegging the data center’s value at around… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:17 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

An integration between Experian and Snapchat’s AI Sponsored Snaps ad offering, currently in alpha, is the latest example of companies using social media to improve financial literacy. Debbie Hsu, executive vice president of product for Experian Consumer Services, said the initiative allows a trusted brand… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of the cryptocurrency exchange and digital investment platform Kraken, has announced its participation in the US Tech Force, a key federal program designed to attract elite technology professionals to address critical government challenges. The initiative, managed by the US Office of… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MetaMask, the self-custodial cryptocurrency wallet developed by Consensys, has introduced a product called the MetaMask Agent Wallet. Announced on June 8, 2026, this innovation marks the first fully user-controlled wallet designed specifically for AI agents, enabling them to navigate decentralized finance (DeFi) independently while prioritizing… Read More