Hong Kong Maintains Fiat-Only Stablecoin Rules, Delays Gold-Backed Tokens
Hong Kong regulators have made it clear that gold-backed stablecoins are not on the immediate horizon, despite growing global interest in…
Stripe Teams Up with Crypto.com to Enable Crypto Payments for Merchants
Payment processing giant Stripe has partnered with cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to allow users to pay with digital assets, marking…
OpenAI Acquires Convogo Team in Latest Acqui-Hire Move
Introduction OpenAI is starting the year with another strategic acqui-hire, continuing its aggressive push to strengthen internal talent and…
Klarna and Shift4 Embrace Stablecoins as Payments Industry Expands Blockchain Use
Buy now, pay later giant Klarna and payment processor Shift4 are taking steps toward integrating stablecoins into their payment ecosystems,…
$4B Bitfinex Bitcoin Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Freed Early, Credits Trump’s Prison Reform Law
Ilya Lichtenstein, the hacker behind the 2016 Bitfinex breach that resulted in the theft of nearly 120,000 Bitcoin, has confirmed that he has…
Why Digital Payments Should Replace Paper Checks
Paper checks have been part of the financial system for decades.However, in a digital-first economy, they are becoming increasingly difficult…
Fiserv Partners With Visa and Mastercard to Launch AI Agent Payment Tools
Payment processing giant Fiserv has announced new partnerships with Visa and Mastercard, marking a significant step toward the…
Polymarket Adds Dynamic Fees to Stop Latency Arbitrage in Short-Term Crypto Markets
Prediction market platform Polymarket has rolled out a new dynamic taker-fee model for its 15-minute crypto markets, aiming to curb…
Why AI Startup Founders Are Dropping Out of College
Introduction Iconic tech founders like Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg built world-changing companies without finishing college.…
Venezuela's Crypto Reliance: A 24/7 Warning to Global Brokers
The crypto market shocked investors with a sudden rally of more than $100 billion following a U.S. military operation in Venezuela. While…
Visa Expands Stablecoin Payments Across U.S. Banking
Introduction Stablecoins are no longer sitting on the edges of finance. Visa’s latest U.S. rollout allows banks to settle payments using USDC,…
CySEC Sets February 2026 Deadline for Crypto Firms to Secure MiCA Approval
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) has issued a clear reminder for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs) operating in…
The Shift From AI Hype to Practical Use in 2026
Introduction: The AI Vibe Check Is Over If 2025 was the year artificial intelligence faced a reality check, 2026 is shaping up to be the year…
Unregistered Crypto Mining in Russia May Lead to Forced Labor and Prison Sentences
Russia’s cryptocurrency mining sector has expanded rapidly in recent years, driven largely by access to relatively cheap domestic electricity.…
Why Crypto Executives Are Bullish on Bitcoin in 2026
Bitcoin ended 2025 with an overall negative return, despite reaching record highs earlier in the year. As the market enters 2026, however,…
TikTok Shop Digital Gift Cards: Everything You Need to Know
TikTok Shop has launched a new digital gift card feature in the U.S., making it easier than ever to help friends and family purchase from…
How Virtual Cards Can Reduce Payment Fraud and Risks
During the pandemic, businesses moved to digital payments almost overnight.ACH transfers, remote approvals, and online payment workflows…
Cyprus’ 8% Crypto Tax: Opportunities and Hidden Compliance Costs
Cyprus is set to introduce a dedicated tax regime for digital assets, offering crypto brokers a competitive 8% flat tax on crypto-related…
Reducing Cyber Risk in Digital Bill Payments
Digital bill payments are now a standard part of everyday life.Consumers expect payments to be fast, mobile-friendly, and frictionless,…
CFD Industry in 2025: Five Trends Shaping 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, the CFD industry finds itself at a turning point. After years of post-pandemic normalization and regulatory…