Tagged: us

October 16, 2025 @ 3:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a self-clearing broker-dealer that offers stocks, ETFs, options, and fixed income, announced its acceptance as a Nasdaq Exchange Member. This update helps to further strengthen Alpaca’s operations in the US market and reflects its ongoing progression toward building resilient, in-house, full-stack brokerage infrastructure. Nasdaq… Read More

October 6, 2025 @ 11:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Net Zero Banking Alliance is shutting down. The announcement comes after several defections from large banking institutions, the Net Zero Banking Alliance stated. The alliance confirmed that it will be shutting down immediately. The closure comes after a reported loss of confidence in the… Read More

October 6, 2025 @ 11:35 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Checkout.com, a digital payments provider, announced that the State of Georgia Department of Banking and Finance has accepted its application for a Merchant Acquirer Limited Purpose Bank (MALPB) charter. This reinforces the Fintech firm’s ongoing commitment to deliver a payments platform for US enterprise merchants…. Read More

October 6, 2025 @ 8:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo appears to be gearing up for a push into the US market by considering a fresh bid for a U.S. banking charter. This comes years after the Fintech company shelved a prior attempt in 2021, when regulators seemingly signaled low chances… Read More

October 4, 2025 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US must seriously look into diversifying its national balance sheet and that should, ideally, include Bitcoin (BTC),  according to recent statements made by Representative Nick Begich, who is one of the US lawmakers interested in supporting a bill that may see the nation acquiring… Read More

October 4, 2025 @ 2:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is taking a step forward in further expanding its business capabilities and regulatory oversight beyond the current framework, as part of an effort to pave the way for tech advancements and growth in building a financial system enabled by digital assets. By seeking… Read More

October 3, 2025 @ 11:38 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the world’s derivatives marketplace, announced that its cryptocurrency futures and options will be available to trade 24 hours a day, 7 days a week beginning in early 2026, “pending regulatory review.” Tim McCourt, Global Head of Equities, FX and Alternative Products at CME… Read More

October 2, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Private payrolls fell by 32,000 in September 2025, as momentum across the labor market slowed considerably. ADP noted on Wednesday (October 1, 2025) that the recent downward revisions by the US federal government to benchmark data had been responsible for much of the significant drop…. Read More

October 2, 2025 @ 2:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil’s digital banking platform Nubank (NYSE: NU) has submitted an application for a US national bank charter, furthering its focus on international expansion expansion. Currenty active across Brazil, Mexico as well as Colombia, a national bank charter from the Office of the Comptroller of the… Read More

October 2, 2025 @ 2:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TXSE Group, based in Dallas, Texas, has announced that the Securities and Exchange Commission has formally approved the Texas Stock Exchange’s (TXSE) Form 1 registration to operate as a national securities exchange.  TXSE claims to be the most well-capitalized equities exchange to ever be approved… Read More

October 1, 2025 @ 1:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO Group, Inc., a firm focused on the blockchain sector and tokenization for capital markets, announced that its subsidiary, tZERO Digital Asset Securities, LLC, reached a new milestone in its role as a Special Purpose Broker-Dealer (SPBD) permitted to custody tokenized securities. A year after… Read More

September 28, 2025 @ 12:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced on September 26, 2025 that it has obtained key approvals from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) for margined derivatives. This development positions the Singapore-based exchange as a frontrunner in delivering compliant, leveraged trading products to American users, amid a broader push… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 11:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Insurtech Kin, the direct-to-consumer insurer, stepped into Missouri’s turbulent market with a personalized home insurance that aims to cut through the chaos of complex weather risks. By harnessing data-driven underwriting and pinpoint risk assessments, Kin is redefining coverage for homeowners and landlords in the Show-Me… Read More

September 26, 2025 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to fortify the U.S. Treasury market against emerging risks, the Fixed Income Clearing Corporation (FICC), a subsidiary of The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), has filed a proposed rule change with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Announced on September 23,… Read More

September 25, 2025 @ 2:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The GENIUS Act is ushering in a new era of regulatory oversight for digital assets, particularly stablecoins, in the United States. By classifying stablecoin issuers as financial institutions, mandating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) programs, and requiring third-party audits, the legislation signals that cryptocurrencies can no longer… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has unveiled a forward-thinking program designed to permit the use of tokenized assets—particularly stablecoins—as security for derivatives positions. Announced recently, by Acting Chair Caroline D. Pham, this initiative represents a regulatory evolution, aiming to harness blockchain‘s potential for… Read More

September 24, 2025 @ 8:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States and the United Kingdom have long shared an economic alliance, underpinned by a commitment to fostering tech breakthroughs, stability, and growth in global financial markets. In a recent development, Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced its active support for deepening this transatlantic partnership. By… Read More

September 19, 2025 @ 12:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where financial pressures are mounting and lifestyles have shifted to on-demand everything—from streaming services to grocery deliveries—access to earned wages has become a critical need. DailyPay, the on-demand pay platform, announced updates that enhance financial wellness for hourly workers and small businesses…. Read More

September 16, 2025 @ 3:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US Senate has confirmed Stephen Miran, a supporter of the Trump Administration’s tariff policy and “crypto-friendly economist,” to join the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. The vote approving Miran took place Monday, September 15, 2025, and comes just ahead of the central bank’s interest rate meeting this… Read More

September 15, 2025 @ 10:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransUnion (NYSE: TRU), a global information and insights company, has released reports that shed light on how Americans are coping with inflation and leveraging rent payments to bolster their financial profiles. Unveiled in September 2025, these analyses highlight diverse consumer strategies amid rising costs and… Read More