Latest FinTech & Blockchain News
Fireblocks acquires TRES Finance to deliver audit-ready digital asset operations
Fireblocks has agreed to acquire digital-asset accounting specialist **TRES Finance** to close the gap between on‑chain activity and traditional financial reporting. The deal will embed audit‑ready, tax‑compliant records into Fireblocks’ infrastructure, supporting banks, payment providers, and crypto firms facing tighter regulations such as the EU’s MiCA and proposed U.S. GENIUS Act.
Polygon Labs launches ‘Open Money Stack’ for borderless stablecoin payments
Polygon Labs has unveiled the **Open Money Stack**, a modular framework designed to power stablecoin‑based payments and cross‑border value transfers. The stack aims to help fintechs, payment providers, and enterprises build compliant, scalable stablecoin rails that can interoperate across chains and jurisdictions.
CredAble and Citi partner to digitise trade finance using DPI-led invoice validation
Digital working‑capital platform **CredAble** has partnered with **Citi** to digitise trade finance workflows through Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)‑led invoice validation. The collaboration seeks to reduce fraud, accelerate invoice approvals, and unlock credit for SMEs by connecting lender systems directly to authenticated invoice and transaction data.
Institutional Bitcoin demand grows, with spot ETFs surpassing $57 billion in net inflows
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have accumulated about **$57 billion in net inflows** since their 2024 launch, underscoring sustained institutional demand. Analysts say Bitcoin’s 2026 trajectory will hinge on ETF flows, regulatory clarity, and macro conditions, with upside scenarios projecting prices beyond prior peaks if accommodative monetary policy persists.
AI-native compliance platforms reshape financial crime controls for fintechs and banks
Regtech providers highlight how **AI‑native platforms** are transforming financial crime compliance, evolving from predictive analytics to generative AI co‑pilots and agentic workflows. These tools promise faster alert triage and better risk detection but raise new model‑risk and governance challenges for regulated financial institutions.
Financial institutions face new AI regulatory compliance priorities in 2026
Regulators are outlining fresh **AI compliance priorities** for financial firms, including explainability, bias mitigation, and robust data‑governance controls. Industry commentary notes that banks and wealth managers must align AI deployments with emerging supervisory expectations to avoid enforcement actions and reputational risk.
AI integration becomes critical for crypto banking startups amid shifting regulation
Crypto‑focused banking and fintech startups are increasingly using **AI for compliance automation**, fraud detection, and risk scoring as regulations tighten. Commentators argue that integrating AI into core operations is becoming essential for these firms to scale safely while meeting evolving licensing and oversight standards.
Fintech startups refine strategies to navigate crypto market sell walls
Fintech startups active in crypto trading are developing execution strategies to manage **sell walls**, which can distort prices and liquidity. Recommended tactics include algorithmic execution (TWAP/VWAP), sourcing liquidity from multiple venues, and strict best‑execution policies, especially for firms managing crypto payrolls and treasuries.
Community banks explore tokenised deposits and automated cross-border payments
Community‑banking analysis notes growing experimentation with **tokenised deposits**, digital wallets, and international payment automation to stay competitive. These initiatives, often leveraging stablecoins and real‑time payment rails, aim to cut cross‑border costs and improve customer experience while navigating evolving charter and regulatory debates.
Solana Accelerate to anchor Web3 presence at Consensus Hong Kong
**Solana Accelerate** will feature prominently at **Consensus Hong Kong**, positioning the Solana ecosystem as a leading Web3 community in Asia. The initiative is expected to showcase high‑throughput DeFi, payments, and consumer apps, highlighting the region’s role as a hub for next‑generation blockchain innovation and capital formation.