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Netcapital (NASDAQ: NCPL, NCPLW), an operator of a FINRA-regulated funding portal and a broker-dealer, has announced its first tokenized offering. Digital assets, including digital securities, are the future of both private and public offerings, including primary and secondary trading. By incorporating blockchain technology, issuers, platforms,... Read More
In yet another move to enhance financial access in 2026 for underserved small businesses in the UK, the British Business Bank has announced Midlands-based ART Business Loans as the fourth accredited delivery partner under its Community ENABLE Funding program. This latest development, revealed recently on... Read More
HashKey Capital, a global asset manager that is said to be specializing in crypto and blockchain, announced the initial closing of its fourth fund, HashKey Fintech Multi-Strategy Fund IV. The fund concluded with US$250 million in total commitments, exceeding “initial expectations and drawing significant interest”... Read More
President Donald Trump roiled the financial services sector this past week with his declaration that credit card interest rates would be capped at 10%. Of course, this would probably take an act of Congress and is unlikely, but the statement highlighted Trump’s lack of understanding... Read More
BNP Paribas (EPA: BNP) has officially launched a unified asset management platform, positioning itself as a key European player with extensive global influence. The merger, completed recently this past month, integrates AXA Investment Managers (AXA IM), BNP Paribas Real Estate Investment Management (BNPP REIM), and... Read More
In one of the outlandish moves by the Trump Administration, it emerged this past weekend that the US Department of Justice was investigating Fed Chair Jerome Powell over cost overruns for renovations at the US Federal Reserve. Powell took to X to declare he would... Read More
Business commentators believe 2026 will see steady progression in AI usage, with it frequently absorbed into daily operations. Hyperpersonalization, hybrid work, and human centricity are other themes. AI moves from experiment to expectation By January 2026, AI will no longer be a novelty. Businesses are... Read More
In a move set to further bolster growth in the United Kingdom’s financial advisory landscape, digital bank OakNorth has recently extended a £4 million revolving credit facility (RCF) to Verso Wealth Management. This funding aims to fuel Verso’s ambitious strategy of acquiring independent financial adviser... Read More
Illicit cryptocurrency transactions reached an all-time high of $158 billion in 2025, according to TRM Labs‘ newly released 2026 Crypto Crime Report. This figure marks a 145% increase from the $64.5 billion recorded in 2024, shattering the multi-year decline observed from 2021 ($85.9 billion) through... Read More
Intesa Sanpaolo continues to solidify its position as a key player in debt capital markets and sustainable initiatives. The Italian banking institution has recently announced significant bond market transactions conducted in late 2025 and a substantial green loan aimed at advancing eco-friendly maritime transport. These... Read More