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July 16, 2026 @ 5:21 pm By James Simcox  |  

The digital euro is a promising step forward for Europe, with the potential to transform how money moves across the continent. So far, much of the debate has centred on payments sovereignty and consumer wallets, and both certainly matter. A trusted form of central bank… Read More

July 15, 2026 @ 10:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

When designing Entrust Biometric Authentication, the company acknowledged some realities critical to the marketplace, senior director of product management Rima Pawar said. These included Artificial Intelligence’s (AI) impact and the importance of ease of adoption. Entrust Biometric Authentication blends biometrics with adaptive risk-based authentication to… Read More

July 14, 2026 @ 10:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdcube’s new business of managing secondary transactions, specifically for employee tenders, will soon top £100 million in volume. This is Crowdcube’s third secondary transaction, in collaboration with the London Stock Exchange’s Private Securities Market under PISCES. Recently, Crowdcube managed Wayve secondary transactions, which totaled approximately $85 million…. Read More

July 13, 2026 @ 9:03 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Digital asset insiders were in holiday mode this week, but a couple still weighed in on crypto investing and the ongoing saga of the CLARITY Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation that remains stalled in the US Senate. Crypto investing “After a relentless six-month rally, AI… Read More

July 10, 2026 @ 1:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published its Regulatory Agenda for the coming year, marking a significant shift from the previous administration. During the Biden presidency, former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler placed much of the focus on political ambitions like ESG, such as climate disclosure…. Read More

July 9, 2026 @ 11:57 am By JD Alois  |  

The CLARITY Act, crypto market infrastructure legislation, was approved in the US House of Representatives a year ago in July of 2025. Today, the vital legislation is mired in discussion in the US Senate as traditional finance, crypto detractors and industry supporters battle to create… Read More

July 8, 2026 @ 10:22 am By JD Alois  |  

The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) will start live trading this Friday, July 10th. Based in Dallas, Texas, the TXSE represents a significant challenge to New York City which has long dominated global markets and is home both to the NYSE and Nasdaq. The City of… Read More

July 7, 2026 @ 12:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

Reg CF, the smallest securities exemption that supports investment crowdfunding, experienced a solid rebound in the month of June following a dismal first quarter and slow month of May. As was reported last month, Q1 2026 generated 485 closed offerings in Q1 202 d5, just… Read More

July 7, 2026 @ 10:51 am By JD Alois  |  

The Global Equity Crowdfunding Alliance (GECA), an advocacy group based in the UK but working with global online capital formation platforms, says it has just launched the GECA AI Governance Task Force. Andy Field, GECA Steering Committee Lead, said there is a need for discussion… Read More

July 6, 2026 @ 5:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

The digital asset industry expected the newest version of the CLARITY Act to drop this weekend but unfortunately it seems the legislation is still under construction. Meanwhile the Senate returns from the July 4th recess on July 13th with hope springing eternal that when the… Read More

July 6, 2026 @ 1:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a report on artificial intelligence (AI) called the Mills Review, named after Sheldon Mills, the Executive Director of Competition at the FCA who Chaired the initiative. The FCA claims this is the first type of review by… Read More

July 4, 2026 @ 2:04 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

This week, Digital minds were focused on acronyms – AI, MiCA, BTC and OUSD. AI “Everyone is focused on whether OpenAI or Anthropic reaches the public markets first, but that assumes the future of AI will be decided by model providers. Whether that’s the right assumption… Read More

July 3, 2026 @ 5:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

The State of Illinois has approved legislation that will dampen crypto activities in the state. The Digital Asset Privilege Tax Act, was signed into law by controversial Governor JB Pritzker. The legislation is part of the states’ budget for 2027. Beginning January 1, 2027, Illinois… Read More

July 3, 2026 @ 3:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Several years ago the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) sought out to update its aging CHESS or Clearing House Electronic Subregister System, using blockchain technology. While the thought process may have made sense but the execution was lacking to the point that Australian Securities and Investment… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 1:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published an update on markets during the first quarter of 2026. The SEC holds a mission of maintaining efficient markets, facilitating capital formation and the protection of investors. During the prior administration more emphasis was placed on investor… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 12:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins spoke at the Economic Club of New York this week discussing the benefits of free markets while stating enforcement at the Commission has too frequently been used as a policy tool. Invoking the legacy of Adam Smith, author… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 10:35 am By JD Alois  |  

AUTOMATA France SAS, operating via Vancelian.com, has had its regulatory approval revoked by the French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). According to the AMF, AUTOMATA was the target of an enforcement action due to the platform carrying out crowdfunding activities without the mandated approvals. Additionally,… Read More

July 1, 2026 @ 8:36 am By JD Alois  |  

MiCA or Markets in Crypto Assets regulation, goes into effect today across the EEA. The legislation aims to codify rules to regulate crypto firms to enable innovation while supporting consumer protections. The rules have been phasing in for several years now with the deadline today… Read More

June 30, 2026 @ 9:45 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has shared “landmark crypto rules” that are said to be designed to turn the UK into a global digital asset hub. In a public statement, David Geale, Executive Director of payments and digital finance at the FCA said the… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 4:53 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Participants in the digital asset sector were busy this week opining on Bitcoin, AI, stablecoins, and quantum resistance before heading off for the July 4 holiday (in the US). Bitcoin “BTC’s negative premium on Coinbase has been widening — a sign that U.S. institutional buying… Read More