March 16, 2026 @ 5:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent decision potentially reshaping the future of digital finance, the United States Senate has approved legislation that prohibits the Federal Reserve from developing or launching any form of central bank digital currency until at least 2031. The restriction was embedded within a larger… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 3:06 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Coreworks AI has opened the early waitlist for its AI SuperAnalyst, a new set of autonomous agents that transform business data into complete finished presentations and reports with fully traceable numbers in minutes. It also confirmed a $5 million seed round, led by the Together… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 2:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The professional services firm KPMG has announced a major boost to its legal arm’s real estate practice, signaling its ambition to carve out a significant share in this lucrative market. Through a series of strategic recruitments, KPMG Law has positioned itself to capitalise on the… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 1:39 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Yellow, an ecosystem dedicated to real-time, non-custodial cross-chain trading, this week announced the successful launch of its proprietary trading platform and $YELLOW token. The launch delivers Yellow’s vision of an exchange that combines the speed of a centralized exchange (CEX) with the security of a… Read More

March 16, 2026 @ 1:13 am By Michael Wong  |  

Thistle Initiatives has acquired management consultancy TORI Global as the London-based compliance adviser pushes further into digital transformation and broader management consulting for financial services clients. The deal combines two independent consultancies serving banks, wealth managers, insurers, payments firms, fintechs and other financial institutions, creating… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 8:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Ethereum Foundation recently executed an over-the-counter (OTC) transaction, transferring 5,000 ETH to BitMine Immersion Technologies, (NYSE: BMNR) a firm linked to prominent analyst Tom Lee. Valued at approximately $10.2 million, this private deal marks the organization’s second such corporate sale in recent months, following… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Michael B. Jordan currently holds a solid lead regarding the Oscar for Best Actor on the two top prediction markets, Polymarket and Kalshi. As it stands right now, Jordan is at 58% on Kalshi ($17 million+ in volume) and 59% on Polymarket ($11 million+). Eating… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

KPMG has indicated that the technology sector is entering a transformative era defined by intelligent systems, exponential innovation, and the need for resilient strategies, according to KPMG’s newly released Global Tech Report 2026. KPMG pointed out that the research study draws on responses from 2,500… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:37 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Bursa Malaysia launched a public consultation on proposed rule changes to allow the listing and trading of digital currency exchange-traded funds, marking another step in Malaysia’s push to widen regulated access to digital assets through mainstream capital market products. The exchange said the proposed amendments… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 6:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant setback for some of the participants in the cryptocurrency banking sector, a federal appeals court has rejected Custodia Bank‘s final effort to secure direct ties to the US Federal Reserve‘s payment network. The decision, handed down by the 10th Circuit Court of… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 5:00 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Singapore-based venture capital firm Empyrean Sky Partners said it has secured $90 million in the first close of its Global Technology Fund, marking what the firm described as the fastest initial close of 2026 as it targets $200 million for investments in next-generation industrial technologies…. Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has recently highlighted evolving challenges in the financial landscape through key publications. These updates underscore potential vulnerabilities in market stability while advocating for streamlined oversight to foster innovation and resilience. Drawing from analyses released in early 2026 and mid-2024,… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoin issuer and digital assets infrastructure focused firm Tether has been making steady progress in 2026 with a series of strategic announcements that highlight its evolving focus on responsible innovation, financial infrastructure, and emerging technologies. These developments underscore the company’s commitment to expanding its influence… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Anchorage Digital, operator of the US federally chartered digital asset focused bank, has introduced support for institutional liquid restaking through a strategic collaboration with Puffer Finance. The Ethereum-focused liquid restaking platform and infrastructure provider now allows qualified clients to engage in advanced yield-generating strategies directly… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Virtu Financial, Inc. (NYSE: VIRT), a market-making firm know for its advanced technological solutions in providing liquidity across international markets, has forged a new connection with Talos. Talos stands out as a top-tier supplier of infrastructure, technology, and data services tailored for institutional investors in… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Fidelis Investors has finalized its third rated securitization focused on residential transition loans (RTLs). This latest transaction, called FIDL 2026-RTL1, represents a $143.925 million deal structured as a two-year revolving facility. Rated by Morningstar DBRS, it draws backing from a diverse pool of 330 RTLs… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has chosen to abandon its legal pursuit against Nader Al-Naji, the individual behind the innovative blockchain-based social media project originally known as BitClout. This resolution marks the end of a high-profile dispute that had cast somewhat of a… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 1:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) officially signed a memorandum of understanding designed to enhance cooperation across shared regulatory responsibilities. This agreement marks a pivotal shift toward unified supervision in fast-evolving sectors, particularly digital assets, by addressing… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 1:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Truist Financial Corporation has partnered with Plaid to broaden its open banking platform. Recently this month, the organizations unveiled a connectivity arrangement that will enable Truist account holders to securely link and share their banking information with authorized third-party services through Plaid’s established infrastructure. This… Read More

March 15, 2026 @ 1:15 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Saudi artificial intelligence startup Infobrim has secured its first strategic angel investment at a $3.5 million valuation, as the Riyadh-based company looks to expand its software platform for enterprise data analytics and ride growing demand for AI tools in the kingdom. Financial details of the… Read More