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

March 20, 2026 @ 7:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Prediction market platform Kalshi Inc. has completed a substantial new financing round, pulling in more than $1 billion and elevating its overall company worth to $22 billion. This development, shared by individuals close to the transaction, represents a striking leap forward for the innovative fintech… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 5:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital assets trading platform Crypto.com has undertaken a substantial workforce adjustment, eliminating approximately 12 percent of its positions. This decision impacts around 150 team members and reflects the company’s strategic emphasis on leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize its business operations. The Singapore-based exchange, recognized for… Read More

March 20, 2026 @ 4:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The British Business Bank has announced significant investments aimed at accelerating innovation and sustainable growth across the United Kingdom. Through these commitments, the government-backed institution continues its mission to enhance access to finance for smaller businesses and promote key technological advancements in strategic sectors. In… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 6:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tempo — a specialized payments network developed with backing from the major payment services provider Stripe — has now gone operational on its primary blockchain. Concurrently, the project has rolled out an innovative, openly available standard aimed at streamlining payments conducted by automated machines and… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 5:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure APIs, has rolled out two significant upgrades designed to elevate the experience for developers, fintech partners, and investors worldwide. Announced on March 18, 2026, these enhancements underscore the company’s focus on delivering institutional-grade tools that simplify operations and boost… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 4:30 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Native has emerged from stealth with $42 million in funding, introducing what it calls the first cloud security control plane: a platform that translates security intent into enforceable, secure-by-design cloud architecture that continuously adapts across AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. The… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 4:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

C2FO has revealed that it has now delivered more than $500 billion in working capital support to enterprises across the globe. This extraordinary milestone underscores a profound transformation in how companies manage their finances, as organizations increasingly opt for accelerated invoice settlements over conventional borrowing… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 1:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Regtech firm Prove has pointed out that digital investing and banking apps constantly wrestle with a tough balancing act: speeding up customer sign-ups without opening the door to fraud or falling short on regulatory demands. Regtech Prove explained that traditional identity tools often push companies… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 11:50 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

RedStone, a blockchain oracle provider, is live on Tempo. Tempo is a purpose-built Layer 1 blockchain designed around instant settlement, predictable fees, guaranteed blockspace for payment flows, and native stablecoin transactions built for real-world commerce. Its launch partners include Anthropic, DoorDash, Mastercard, Nubank, OpenAI, Ramp,… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 11:26 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Brex, the AI-powered intelligent finance platform, has announced its expanding role in supporting OpenAI’s worldwide expenditures and overall financial management. This partnership places Brex at the core of the artificial intelligence ecosystem and reinforces its status as a vital financial foundation for the industry’s most… Read More

March 19, 2026 @ 11:05 am By JD Alois  |  

GoTyme Bank (formerly TymeBank) says it has now topped 12 million customers since its launch in 2019. GoTyme is a “phygital” challenger bank operating across multiple markets (Philippines, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore). GoTyme leverages BPC’s services to provide banking and other Fintech services…. Read More