Consensys has called on the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to prioritize technology-agnostic security measures in its handling of the Nomad hacking incident. This appeal comes via a formal comment letter submitted by the company, emphasizing the need for regulations that foster innovation while protecting... Read More
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) has completed the acquisition of WealthOS, a technology platform specializing in pensions and wealth management solutions. This deal underscores the banking provider’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its digital offerings in an increasingly competitive financial landscape. WealthOS, known for its cloud-based tools that... Read More
The US government has taken control of more than 127,000 Bitcoin, currently valued at over $11.4 billion, following what authorities describe as one of the largest cryptocurrency forfeitures ever. This haul stems from a sophisticated operation involving international fraud, sanctions evasion, and alleged ties to... Read More
Digital payments platform Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) has obtained initial regulatory nod from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to function as a cross-border payment aggregator. This milestone, announced recently, positions the company to enhance its services for international transactions within one of the world’s fastest-growing... Read More
Tinaba, the digital banking platform developed in collaboration with Banca Profilo, has taken a significant step to enhance its international reach by enabling digital payments in mainland China. This development comes through an expanded partnership with Alipay+, the global digital wallet connectivity solution provided by... Read More
The Ethereum Foundation has announced the creation of a specialized Post-Quantum (PQ) security team, signaling a heightened focus on protecting the network from emerging quantum computing risks. This initiative, revealed by EF researcher Justin Drake, represents a pivot from exploratory studies to hands-on engineering efforts.... Read More
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to permanently drop its legal action against Gemini Trust Company (NASDAQ:GEMI) regarding the Gemini Earn program. This resolution comes after all affected investors received full restitution of their assets, marking the conclusion of a protracted regulatory... Read More
Affirm Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM), a buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) provider listed on NASDAQ under the ticker AFRM, has formally applied to regulatory bodies to create its own banking entity. On January 23, 2026, the company announced it had filed proposals with the Nevada Division of Financial... Read More
French banking provider Société Générale has revealed plans to cut approximately 1,800 jobs across its operations in France as part of a broader strategy to control costs and streamline its organization. The announcement, made on January 22, 2026, comes amid ongoing efforts by CEO Slawomir... Read More
French crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger is reportedly preparing for a significant initial public offering (IPO) in the United States, with ambitions to achieve a valuation surpassing $4 billion. This development, first reported by the FT, marks a major step for the company in capitalizing... Read More