IOSCO has released its final report on neo-brokers. As explained in the update, neo-brokers are described as a subset of broker-dealers that offer services via a business model characterized by the use of seamless client interfaces, leverage of social media platforms, and the provision of online... Read More
Canary XRP ETF has reportedly received approval for its Nasdaq listing as the issuer submitted an 8-A filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The spot XRP ETF is now set to begin trading soon. The XRP price has also begun gaining some... Read More
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) confirmed recently that it has listed various spot XRP exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move could potentially lead to their official rollout in the foreseeable future. As indicated on DTCC’s website, ETFs from Bitwise (XRP), Canary (XRPC), CoinShares (XRPL),... Read More
Lloyds Banking Group will launch the UK’s first large-scale, multi-feature AI-powered financial assistant, set to transform the way over 21 million customers manage their money through the mobile app. This launch is a key milestone in Lloyds Banking Group’s journey to embed AI as a... Read More
PitchBook noted that venture valuations are surging as liquidity begins to creep back up. Now, with liquidity returning, though still relatively modest when compared with recent years, venture market pricing has started to rise. The researchers at PitchBook also mentioned that across all investment stages,... Read More
FalconX announced support for World Liberty Financial‘s USD1, which is described as a USD-backed stablecoin, across FalconX’s institutional trading, credit, and custody product offerings. Customers are now able to trade USD1 through FalconX, use it as a form of collateral for certain derivatives and financing... Read More
Episode Six and Fireblocks announced the co-development of a unified payments solution. The payments solution integrates traditional and digital finance, bringing together fiat, stablecoins, loyalty points, and other digital assets onto a single, programmable platform—allowing FIs to effectively operate across asset classes. The collab combines... Read More
APAC equities stayed fairly resilient throughout this year as the trade uncertainty, ongoing political shifts, and the acceleration of AI continued to impact regional markets. The key driver was a strong AI-led rise in tech and semiconductor stocks, helping cushion wider volatility. As the new... Read More
Stablecoins are really new payment rails. Faster, more secure, and less costly. While frequently lumped into the crypto sector, stablecoins are just a more efficient way to move value – payments and transfers. Somewhat unsurprisingly, a recent survey indicates that 75% of consumers would try... Read More
Mike Cagney, the executive board chairperson and the co-founder of Figure (NASDAQ:FIGR), has said that blockchain wallets are going to completely disrupt how existing financial services actually work. Cagney also mentioned that today, we have an account at a firm like SoFi. They offer clients... Read More