Regtech : Prove Unified Authentication Solution Supports Framework for Digital Identity Verification
Prove unveiled Unified Authentication, a single platform that replaces traditional MFA and OTP‑based methods. The solution blends mobile network signals, SIM possession checks, and Prove’s proprietary cryptographic keys to continuously verify users throughout the journey. Real‑time risk analysis and anomaly detection trigger additional checks only when anomalies arise, cutting friction and preventing account takeovers. For enterprises, the approach promises higher conversion rates, password‑less experiences, and rapid device‑change handling.
Global Securities Lending Tops $15.3 Billion, Rising 26% in 2025
Global securities lending surged to $15.3 billion in 2025, a 26% year‑over‑year increase, with loan balances topping $4 trillion and generating $11.7 billion in revenue. The broker‑to‑broker market expanded to $3.61 billion, up 41%, while North America, EMEA and APAC all posted double‑digit revenue...
Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Examines Crypto and Privacy Tech Advancements Heading Into 2026
CertiK released a dual‑track report outlining 2025’s regulatory overhaul and the technical rise of zero‑knowledge virtual machines (zkVMs) as it looks toward 2026. In the United States, the GENIUS Act now forces 1:1 stablecoin reserves and monthly audits, while the...
“What Blockchain Really Does Is Eliminate the Need for Visa.”
Fintech veteran Mike Cagney argues that blockchain’s public‑ledger stablecoin transactions can replace Visa’s core services, from fraud protection to merchant acceptance. He frames blockchain as a "great disintermediary" that could wholesale replace traditional payment rails and even extend to entities...
Regtech SlowMist Releases MistTrack Analysis on Stolen Crypto Funds
SlowMist’s Q4 2025 MistTrack analysis examined 300 user‑submitted theft reports, highlighting a surge in process‑oriented social‑engineering attacks. Phishing remained the most frequent method, with novel tactics like look‑alike address poisoning causing a $50 million USDT loss. The firm assisted nine victims...
Cross River Bank Shares 2025 Recap of Progress
Cross River Bank released its 2025 progress recap, highlighting a transformative year driven by AI and digital assets. The fintech‑first bank processed over $1 billion in payment transactions and facilitated $1.5 billion in loans, including its first $288 million CMBS deal. Its Principal...
Bitcoin Mining Data Center to Heat Greenhouse in Canada
Canaan Inc. is piloting a 3 MW Bitcoin mining data center in Manitoba that will capture and redirect waste heat to a nearby greenhouse operated by Bitforest. The proof‑of‑concept aims for a 90% heat‑capture rate and runs under a two‑year agreement....
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance Targets Women and Financial Inclusion with New Women Regulators Network
The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) at Cambridge Judge Business School has launched a Women Regulators Network (WRN) to tackle persistent gaps in women’s financial inclusion. The network will be overseen by a global council of senior women regulators...
