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Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Zafran Security Secures $60M Series C Funding with Amex Ventures and Existing Backers
Zafran Security, an AI-native threat exposure management startup, announced the closing of a $60 million Series C round. Amex Ventures joined the round alongside existing investors Menlo Ventures, Sequoia Capital and Cyberstarts. The capital will fuel Zafran’s AI-driven security platform expansion for financial institutions.
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Deals•Feb 28, 2026
Verdane to Acquire Augmentum Fintech in £185.7M Take Private Deal
London‑based Augmentum Fintech has agreed to be acquired by Norwegian private‑equity group Verdane in a cash deal valued at approximately £185.7 million. The offer, made through Frontier BidCo, proposes 111 pence per share, a 27% premium to the pre‑announcement price, and will...
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Deals•Feb 25, 2026
Tether Invests in Whop to Integrate Stablecoin Payments
Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, announced a strategic investment in Whop, a US‑based digital marketplace for creators. While the investment amount was not disclosed, the deal will see Whop integrate Tether’s Wallet Development Kit to enable self‑custodial USD₮ and USA₮...
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Deals•Feb 21, 2026
Monark Markets Raises $8.1M in Strategic Financing
Monark Markets, a New York‑based fintech platform, announced $8.1 million in strategic financing led by F‑Prime with participation from The Treasury, Commerce Ventures, Grit Capital Partners and BBAE Holdings. The capital will be used to expand its API‑first infrastructure, integrate with...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Databricks Raises Over $7B in New Funding, Including $5B Equity at $134B Valuation
Databricks announced it has closed more than $7 billion in new funding, comprising roughly $5 billion in equity at a $134 billion valuation and $2 billion in debt capacity. The capital will back AI-driven initiatives like Lakebase and Genie, and strengthen its position in...
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Deals•Feb 20, 2026
Lloyds Banking Group Extends £200M Revolving Credit Facility to Sovereign Network Group
Lloyds Banking Group has provided a £200 million revolving credit facility to Sovereign Network Group (SNG), a UK housing association formed in 2023. The facility aims to accelerate construction of new social homes and fund energy‑efficient upgrades, building on a prior...
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Deals•Feb 17, 2026
Allianz Global Investors Secures Over €1 Billion for Infrastructure Credit Fund
Allianz Global Investors announced that its Allianz Infrastructure Credit Opportunities Fund II closed its third closing, securing €1.007 billion in commitments from institutional investors. The fund will invest in senior and junior debt across energy, transportation, communications and other infrastructure projects,...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Payments Firm Levl Raises $7M in Seed Round
Levl, a unified platform for fiat and stablecoin payments, announced the closing of a $7 million seed round led by Galaxy Ventures, with participation from Protagonist, Deus X, Blockchain Builders Fund, OpenFX, FalconX, CMCC and Variant Fund. The funding will support expansion...
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Deals•Feb 16, 2026
Rezolve Ai Acquires Reward for $230M
Rezolve Ai, a Nasdaq‑listed AI‑driven commerce and payments platform, announced the acquisition of Reward, a customer engagement and commerce media provider, for $230 million. The deal combines Reward’s engagement and intelligence capabilities with Rezolve Ai’s conversational commerce and agentic AI platform,...
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Deals•Feb 10, 2026
SpaceX to Merge with xAI in $1.25 Trillion Deal
SpaceX announced a merger with Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI, creating a combined entity valued at $1.25 trillion, with xAI alone valued at $250 billion. The deal positions the new firm for a potential IPO as early as June, which...
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Deals•Feb 8, 2026
OakNorth Extends $78M Co‑Loan to Bushburg for Manhattan Office‑to‑Residential Conversion
OakNorth, together with Oak Funding, has extended a $78 million co‑loan to real‑estate developer Bushburg to purchase and redevelop the 21‑story 100 William Street office building in Manhattan into over 400 residential units, including affordable housing. The financing underscores the role of digital‑bank...
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Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Oro Raises $3M Funding Led by Slauson & Co. To Expand Employee Housing Benefits
Oro, a social fintech platform that enables employers to offer housing wellness as a benefit, announced a $3 million funding round led by Slauson & Co., with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bronze Valley. The capital will support the launch and...
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Deals•Feb 6, 2026
Cross River Bank Extends $100M Credit Line to MidOcean for Home Equity Investments
Cross River Bank announced a $100 million revolving credit facility for MidOcean Partners, collateralized by home‑equity investment agreements from Point Digital Finance. The facility gives MidOcean flexible capital to expand its home‑equity investment portfolio, highlighting growing institutional interest in alternative credit...
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Deals•Feb 5, 2026
IG Group Finalizes Acquisition of Independent Reserve, Expanding Crypto Offering
IG Group Holdings plc has completed its acquisition of Independent Reserve, a crypto exchange, after receiving regulatory approval from Singapore's Monetary Authority. The deal, first announced in September 2025, enables IG to broaden its crypto trading services across Asia‑Pacific and the...
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Deals•Jan 31, 2026
FlexTecs Secures Strategic Investment From Cohere Capital
FlexTecs, a provider of recovery audit and payment accuracy software, announced a strategic investment from Boston‑based private equity firm Cohere Capital. The undisclosed funding will support FlexTecs' expansion of its SaaS platform FlexTrap, accelerate growth, and enable potential strategic acquisitions....
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Deals•Jan 30, 2026
Falcon Finance Launches $50M Corporate Venture Fund for Tokenized Asset Yield Infrastructure
Falcon Finance announced a $50 million ecosystem fund to support developers building tokenized Treasury, gold and other real‑world asset yield infrastructure. The fund will allocate $25 million in direct capital and $25 million in vested FF tokens, targeting projects on Ethereum and BNB...
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Deals•Jan 30, 2026
VenHub Global Directly Lists on Nasdaq via Direct Listing
VenHub Global (NASDAQ: VHUB) began trading on Nasdaq today through a direct listing, following a Regulation Crowdfunding raise of $2.735 million last year. The company, a creator of robotic smart stores, saw its shares initially trade above $40 before settling around...
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Deals•Jan 29, 2026
Mesirow Alternative Credit Partners with Fundbox to Launch Forward‑flow Loan Purchase Facility
Mesirow Alternative Credit and Fundbox announced a forward‑flow facility that will purchase loans originated by Fundbox, expanding working‑capital access for small businesses. Managed through Mesirow Specialty Finance Fund VII, the asset‑backed structure leverages Fundbox’s AI‑driven platform and Mesirow’s credit expertise....
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Deals•Jan 29, 2026
British Business Bank Invests £15M in Stream Fintech Platform as Part of $90M Series D Round
The British Business Bank announced a £15 million investment in Stream, a fintech platform, as part of its $90 million Series D funding round. The round also includes investors Sofina, Balderton and Northzone, aiming to expand Stream’s services and US market presence.
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Deals•Jan 27, 2026
Checkout.com Acquires Blue EMI to Expand European Fintech Presence
Checkout.com announced the acquisition of Lithuania‑based Blue EMI, a regulated electronic money institution that issues euro‑backed stablecoins. The deal, which has secured all required regulatory approvals, will bolster Checkout.com’s fintech capabilities and support its new technology hub in Vilnius. The...
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Deals•Jan 26, 2026
Chainlink Acquires FastLane’s Atlas to Boost Secure Value Recapture
Chainlink announced the acquisition of Atlas, an on‑chain order‑flow system built by FastLane, to integrate its technology into Chainlink’s Secure Value Recapture (SVR) solution. The deal brings Atlas’s auction capabilities and team into Chainlink’s ecosystem, expanding SVR across multiple blockchains...
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Deals•Jan 25, 2026
EQT Launches $371M Tender Offer to Take Japanese IT Services Firm MAMEZO Private
Sweden’s private‑equity firm EQT announced a 57 billion‑yen ($371 million) tender offer to acquire MAMEZO, a Tokyo‑based IT services and consulting company, at 3,551 yen per share. The transaction aims for full ownership, marking EQT’s first IT services investment in Japan.
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Deals•Jan 21, 2026
Woliz Secures $2.2M Pre-Seed Funding Led by Sanlam Maroc
Moroccan fintech platform Woliz raised $2.2 million in a pre‑seed round led by insurer Sanlam Maroc. The funding will accelerate product development and expand its digital ecosystem for neighbourhood merchants in Morocco, with plans to target other African markets.
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Deals•Jan 21, 2026
OakNorth Extends Loan to EAG Bioenergy for Bioenergy Asset Acquisition
OakNorth, a digital bank focused on mid‑market businesses, announced a new loan to EAG Bioenergy to fund its bioenergy asset acquisition strategy. The financing underscores OakNorth's commitment to sustainable development, adding to its $18 billion loan portfolio.
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Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Morgan Stanley to Acquire EquityZen in Push Into Private Markets
Morgan Stanley announced it is in the process of acquiring EquityZen, a pre‑IPO share trading platform, as part of its broader strategy to expand digital assets, private market investments, and tokenization services. The acquisition, expected to close early 2026, complements...
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Deals•Jan 19, 2026
Aether’s Alpha Edge Media Acquires Institutional Crypto Newsletter Coinstack
Aether Holdings’ Alpha Edge Media announced the acquisition of Coinstack, an institutional-focused cryptocurrency newsletter with over 340,000 subscribers. Financial terms were undisclosed. The deal expands Alpha Edge Media’s fintech media and data ecosystem, giving Coinstack access to Aether’s technology and...
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Deals•Jan 18, 2026
Tech Europe Foundation Merges with Politecnico Di Milano and Bocconi University Incubators
Tech Europe Foundation (TEF) announced a strategic merger with the technology incubator of Politecnico di Milano and the entrepreneurial support arms of Bocconi University, combining a portfolio of over 70 startups. The deal, disclosed on Jan 18 2026, brings roughly €120 million in...
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Deals•Jan 13, 2026
HashKey Capital Secures $250M Initial Closing for Fund IV
HashKey Capital announced the initial closing of its fourth fund, HashKey Fintech Multi‑Strategy Fund IV, with US$250 million in commitments from institutional investors. The fund aims to reach a total of $500 million to support blockchain and crypto infrastructure projects worldwide.
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News•Jan 10, 2026
KPMG Ireland Shares Updates on Credit Markets, Mission-Critical Infrastructure
KPMG Ireland’s latest reports highlight tightening credit markets, rising default rates and heightened borrower distress, especially for SMEs. They also flag power constraints as a decisive factor for data‑centre expansion, with grid‑access delays pushing firms toward hybrid energy solutions and...
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News•Jan 10, 2026
Binance and Coinbase Continue to Serve Pivotal Role in Global Crypto Adoption : Analysis
In 2025, Coinbase and Binance cemented their status as the world’s leading crypto exchanges, each pursuing distinct strategies that accelerated digital‑asset adoption. Coinbase focused on U.S. regulatory compliance, launching perpetual futures, acquiring Deribit and expanding spot markets to over 350...
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News•Jan 10, 2026
Digital Assets Platform Kraken Selected as Custody Partner for Ethena’s USDe
Kraken Custody has been chosen as the official custodian for Ethena’s USDe synthetic dollar, providing institutional‑grade protection for the stablecoin’s backing assets. The partnership includes monthly attestations and weekly proof‑of‑reserves reports, reinforcing transparency and risk management. Simultaneously, Kraken announced a...
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News•Jan 10, 2026
Hong Kong’s Financial Sector Is Undergoing Digital Transformation, Enabled by Web3 Technologies : Analysis
Hong Kong’s financial sector is in the midst of a digital overhaul, using regulatory flexibility and tech advances to cement its role as a global finance hub. Stock Connect now accounts for roughly 25% of daily trading volume, while the...
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News•Jan 10, 2026
Crypto Trading : Lighter Now Part of Perpetual Futures DEX Market with Retail-Focused Model
BitMEX reports that the perpetual futures DEX market is booming in 2026, with Lighter ($LIT) emerging as a retail‑focused contender backed by Robinhood. The Ethereum Layer 2 platform launched its mainnet in October 2025, offering zero‑fee trading for retail users while charging...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
Pakistan’s Crypto and Fintech Sector Expands, Poised for Steady Growth in 2026
Pakistan is accelerating its digital finance agenda in 2026, leveraging the Digital Pakistan Vision to attract foreign capital and expand blockchain, Web3, and virtual‑asset initiatives. Government outreach to Middle‑East fintech leaders highlighted the Raast instant payment system and new digital...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
Fintech Platforms to Help US Consumers Accept Settlement Payments From Tech Firms, Payouts From Govt Agencies in 2026
Fintech platforms are set to streamline a wave of 2026 payouts, from government benefits like Social Security’s 2.8% COLA increase to large corporate settlements such as Amazon’s $2.5 billion FTC agreement and Google’s $700 million Play Store case. The IRS will finish...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
Fintech Firm Togetherwork Shifts Headquarters to Austin, Set to Generate 250 Jobs
Fintech firm Togetherwork announced it will relocate its corporate headquarters from Atlanta to Austin’s South Congress Avenue, occupying a 20,000‑square‑foot office. The move is expected to generate roughly 250 new jobs over the next 18‑24 months, expanding its U.S. footprint...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
UK FCA to Receive Funds From Fraudulent Peer to Peer Lender
The UK Financial Conduct Authority seized £265,523.96 from Andrew Currie, the operator of the collapsed peer‑to‑peer lender Collateral Ltd. Currie, convicted of fraud in 2023, misused roughly £17.9 million of investor money, leaving about £11 million unrecoverable. The confiscation order serves as...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
Report Claims Two UK Crypto Exchanges Used to Support Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
A TRM Labs report alleges that two UK‑based crypto exchanges, Zedcex and Zedxion, processed roughly $1 billion in transactions, most of which were USDT transfers on the TRON blockchain linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The analysis shows IRGC‑related...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
Andreessen Horowitz Raises $15 Billion to Invest in American Dynamism, More
Andreessen Horowitz announced a $15 billion capital raise to back a suite of venture strategies, including a dedicated $1.176 billion American Dynamism fund. The allocation spans growth ($6.75 billion), apps and infrastructure ($1.7 billion each), bio‑health ($700 million), and other initiatives ($3 billion). Ben Horowitz emphasized...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
Active Betting on Iran Regime Change on Polymarket
Polymarket users are actively betting on the removal of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, with odds ranging from 18% for a change by January 31, 2026 to 45% for a shift by June 30, 2026. A separate market predicts a joint US‑Israel military action...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
UK’s Starling Bank Unveils Tools to Boost Financial Wellbeing in 2026
Starling Bank launched the Last Digit widget, a gamified feature that nudges users to check their balances daily and automatically transfer the balance’s last digit into a savings space. The bank’s research shows daily checkers hold £18,243 on average, 6%...
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News•Jan 9, 2026
UK Financial Services Sector Poised for Increased Defense Investment, Report Claims
A KPMG survey of over 150 senior UK financial‑services executives finds 65% anticipate increased investment in national defense by 2026, with 27% expecting a substantial rise. Security spending now tops the priority list, as 38% cite it as the most...
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Deals•Jan 9, 2026
Andreessen Horowitz Secures $15 Billion for New Venture Fund
Andreessen Horowitz announced it has raised $15 billion to launch a new fund targeting sectors such as AI, crypto, bio‑health, infrastructure, and growth. The capital will be allocated across multiple strategies, including American Dynamism, Apps, Bio + Health, Infrastructure, Growth, and other venture...
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News•Jan 8, 2026
US Private Payroll Growth Report : 41,000 Jobs Added in Dec 2025
US private‑sector employers added 41,000 jobs in December 2025, according to the ADP National Employment Report, falling short of the 48,000 forecast. Growth was concentrated in service‑oriented industries, with education and health services adding 39,000 positions and leisure and hospitality...
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News•Jan 8, 2026
California Law Allows State to Claim Crypto From Inactive Accounts
California Governor Newsom signed SB 822, an amendment to the state’s Unclaimed Property Law, that explicitly includes cryptocurrency among assets the state can claim after three years of inactivity. The law requires the state to attempt to locate rightful owners, but...
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News•Jan 8, 2026
Petition Filed with Securities and Exchange Commission to Raise Reg CF Funding Cap to $20 Million
A petition filed by Crowdfund Capital Advisors requests the SEC raise the Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) funding cap from $5 million to $20 million. The filing argues the existing limit fragments capital raises and hampers mature, post‑revenue companies seeking Series A financing. CCA cites...
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News•Jan 8, 2026
Alphabet (Google) Surpasses Apple in Market Cap as AI Momentum Reshapes Fintech and Web3 Ecosystems
Alphabet’s market value hit $3.88 trillion, edging past Apple’s $3.84 trillion for the first time since 2020. The surge is tied to strong investor confidence in its Gemini AI suite and broader AI strategy. Apple, meanwhile, wrestles with a talent exodus from...
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News•Jan 8, 2026
UK Fintech Sector Remains Resilient, Secures $3.6B in Funding in Past Year : Research
The United Kingdom’s fintech ecosystem raised $3.6 billion in 2025, outpacing the next five European nations and edging past India to claim the second‑largest global share behind the United States. Funding accelerated in the second half of the year, climbing 11 %...
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News•Jan 8, 2026
Binance Founder CZ Backed YZi Labs Accuses CEA Industries of Shareholder-Hostile Tactics
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao‑backed YZi Labs has accused CEA Industries of deploying a poison‑pill shareholder‑rights plan to block investor influence. YZi, a major stakeholder, lodged regulatory filings to expand the board, reverse recent bylaw changes, and rally an investor coalition....
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News•Jan 7, 2026
JP Morgan to Take Over Apple Card From Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is exiting its partnership with Apple Card, taking a roughly $1 billion haircut on outstanding balances. JPMorgan Chase has agreed to assume the Apple Card portfolio, becoming the primary issuer. The card’s delinquency rate sits at 4%, slightly above...
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News•Jan 7, 2026
Netcapital Acquires Iverson Design, an AI Supported Design Tool as Part of Transition to Tokenization, Digital Assets
Netcapital announced the acquisition of Iverson Design’s AI‑powered design and visualization assets, paying with 80,000 shares of its common stock. Founder Michael Iverson joins the firm as Chief Design Director and Head of AI Experience. The move is intended to...
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News•Jan 7, 2026
Banks Are Banks, Non Banks Are Non Banks, Clarifies the American Fintech Council
The American Fintech Council (AFC) sent a joint letter to the FDIC, CFPB, FTC, OCC and the Federal Reserve asserting that banks and non‑banks must be regulated distinctly. The council emphasized that “banks are banks, and non‑banks are non‑banks” to...
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News•Jan 7, 2026
Global Fintech Airwallex Commits €200 Million to Netherlands Expansion Plans
Australian fintech Airwallex announced a €200 million, five‑year investment in the Netherlands, earmarked for expanding its Amsterdam hub and scaling its European operations. The plan includes a 60% increase in local staff, reaching roughly 70 employees by the end of 2026,...
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News•Jan 7, 2026
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...
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Deals•Jan 7, 2026
Netcapital Acquires Iverson Design's Assets in Stock Deal
Netcapital announced it has acquired the assets of Iverson Design, LLC, a developer of AI-powered design and visualization tools. The transaction was structured as Netcapital issuing 80,000 shares of its common stock to purchase the assets, including all IP. The...
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Deals•Jan 7, 2026
JPMorgan to Acquire Apple Card Business From Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan announced it will acquire the Apple Card business from Goldman Sachs, ending Goldman’s involvement in the consumer fintech product. The deal includes a roughly $1 billion haircut for Goldman on its outstanding credit balances. The transaction was reported on January 7, 2026.
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News•Jan 6, 2026
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...
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News•Jan 6, 2026
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...
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News•Jan 6, 2026
“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...
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News•Jan 6, 2026
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...
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News•Jan 6, 2026
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...
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News•Jan 6, 2026
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....
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News•Jan 6, 2026
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...
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