Results of a recent survey by DeFi firm 1inch suggests sentiment among DeFi users remains positive heading into 2026, with 72% of respondents globally expressing optimism about the sector’s future. U.S. users reported one of the highest confidence levels at 83%, while sentiment across Asian... Read More
MassPay, a payout orchestration platform, is partnering with TaxBandits to integrate comprehensive tax compliance services directly into its platform. The integration enables MassPay customers to offer automated 1099 and 1042 form management, W-8/W-9 collection, and IRS TIN matching to their users. For businesses managing contractor... Read More
This week, Tether Investments announced a strategic investment in Gold.com, acquiring a minority ownership position and establishing a long-term collaboration to expand access to gold across digital and traditional distribution channels. As part of this investment, Tether has acquired approximately 12% of Gold.com in a... Read More
Oro, a social fintech platform helping employers offer homeownership and housing wellness as employee benefits, has raised $3 million in funding led by Slauson & Co., with participation from Northwestern Mutual Future Ventures and Bronze Valley. As companies face mounting challenges around employee retention and... Read More
Gen Digital (NASDAQ: GEN) and Equifax (NYSE: EFX) have announced an enhanced partnership aimed at helping individuals navigate their financial and digital worlds with greater security and insight. This collaboration, revealed on February 4, 2026, builds on existing ties to integrate data and technology, providing... Read More
Vermiculus, a provider of trading, clearing and CSD technology, has successfully delivered the real-time clearing system that is now live on CERC, the main financial market infrastructure specialized in receivables in Brazil. CERC aims to make the Brazilian market of receivables more efficient, reliable and... Read More
The European Union is falling behind in the adoption of blockchain technology, most pressingly tokenization or digital securities. Everyone acknowledges that digital securities are the future. A growing number of innovators and established financial services are utilizing or reviewing tokenized securities. Last month, the... Read More
Fintech services provider Alkami Technology Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) has initiated a strategic review that could lead to a sale of the company. Based in Plano, Texas, Alkami provides cloud-based digital banking platforms designed primarily for banks and credit unions, enabling them to offer modern online... Read More
Web3 had plenty to say about Bitcoin this week. “Bitcoin has seen an abysmal start to the year, down 11% YTD so far and now trading below the average ETF cost basis and at Strategy’s (MSTR) cost basis for the first time since 2023. January... Read More
BNPL Fintech Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AFRM) unveiled its fiscal second-quarter 2026 earnings on February 5, 2026, showcasing impressive operational momentum despite broader market uncertainties. The San Francisco-based fintech reported revenue of $1.12 billion, surpassing analyst projections of $1.06 billion by approximately 5.7%. This marked... Read More