Fintech news
In this section you can find a good selection of Fintech News from different sources that may help you to develop your business.
I have selected for you latest financial technology news, fintech news, fin tech news, retail banking news, wholesale banking news, blogs opinion and financial analysis; so that you can be always updated about what is happening today in the Fintech world.
Fintech news
In this section you can find a good selection of Fintech News from different sources that may help you to develop your business.I have selected for you latest financial technology news, fintech news, fin tech news, retail banking news, wholesale banking news, blogs opinion and financial analysis; so that you can be always updated about what is happening today in the Fintech world.
- Crypto Biz: Bitcoin maximalism meets the realities of capital markets
by Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on July 3, 2026Strategy authorizes Bitcoin sales, Open USD takes on USDT and USDC, Fidelity defends Bitcoin security and crypto ramps up political spending for 2026.
- Bitcoin price tags $62.3K nine-day high after global stocks hit historic record
by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on July 3, 2026Bitcoin set new highs for July after the Dow Jones and global stocks market cap set new all-time highs before the US Independence Day holiday.
- Here’s what happened in crypto today
by Cointelegraph on July 3, 2026Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, Web3 and crypto regulation.
- EU crypto rulebook faces enforcement challenge as MiCA transition ends
by Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on July 3, 2026Lawyers and industry executives expect EU regulators to enforce MiCA differently as unauthorized crypto companies are required to wind down operations.
- Upbit says it only expressed interest in future OUSD participation
by Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra on July 3, 2026Upbit said it only expressed interest in potentially joining the OpenStandard ecosystem in the future, as several South Korean firms distanced themselves from the OUSD initiative.
- Belgian police arrest suspected phishing gang leader tied to $572K theft
by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on July 3, 2026Belgian authorities say a European phishing gang stole over $572,000 from victims before laundering the proceeds through cryptocurrency.
- StanChart joins ESMA's first MiCA register update since deadline
by Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on July 3, 2026ESMA publishes its first post-deadline MiCA register update, adding 37 crypto-asset service providers, including Standard Chartered and FalconX.
- Bitcoin supply metric prints first 'buy' signal since late 2022 as bear market continues
by Cointelegraph by William Suberg on July 3, 2026Bitcoin supply dynamics pointed toward the end of the 2026 bear market after the first "buy" signal since November 2022, but analysis warned that BTC price could still go lower.
- Zcash’s Ironwood upgrade faces possible delay over infrastructure readiness
by Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra on July 3, 2026Shielded Labs said exchanges, mining pools and wallets may need more time to complete Zcash’s Z3 software migration and safely prepare for Ironwood.
- Defendant files to dismiss New York lawsuit seeking ownership of 39,069 Bitcoin wallets
by Cointelegraph by Zoltan Vardai on July 3, 2026A defendant who owns one of the dormant Bitcoin wallets filed to dismiss the New York case, which seeks ownership of $229 billion worth of Bitcoin considered lost.
- Open USD Backlash: Consortium Faces Allegations of Faking Key Stablecoin Partnerships
by Sergio Goschenko on July 3, 2026Some companies that appeared to be listed in the Open USD Consortium have refused to approve their inclusion. Blockmedia’s BD Head, Tony Chung, indicated that Korean powerhouse Samsung stressed it did not consent, while other names also offered similar takes. Open USD Immersed in Unapproved Inclusion Scandal With Companies Like Samsung Open Standard, the consortium
- Polymarket Traders Give Bitcoin Just 21% Odds of Hitting $70K in July, Even as ETF Money Returns
by Shiraz Jagati on July 3, 2026Polymarket traders are pricing only a 21% chance that bitcoin hits $70,000 before the end of July, with the coin trading near $61,600. The skepticism persists even as U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs just posted their strongest daily inflow since early May. Betting on a Bounce, Not a Breakout Prediction market traders see bitcoin recovering this
- First Law Enforcement Group Backs CLARITY Act as Lummis Continues to Press for July Senate Vote
by Shiraz Jagati on July 3, 2026The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives has become the first major law enforcement group to endorse the Clarity Act, handing the crypto bill fresh momentum as Senator Cynthia Lummis pushes for a Senate floor vote this month. The bill needs 60 votes to pass. An Unexpected Ally The National Organization of Black Law
- Binance ETH Withdrawals Hit 3-Year High as Riot Stages Another 500 BTC for Possible Sale
by Shiraz Jagati on July 3, 2026Crypto’s largest exchange logged more than 166,000 ether withdrawal transactions in a single day, a three-year record, just as bitcoin miner Riot Platforms moved 500 BTC worth $30.72 million into NYDIG custody. A Record Day for Ether Withdrawals Binance processed more than 166,000 ether withdrawal transactions in a single day, the highest count in over
- ‘Nothing Illegal, Nothing Wrong’: Trump Defends $1.4 Billion Crypto Profits From 2025
by Shiraz Jagati on July 3, 2026President Donald Trump has brushed off ethics concerns over the at least $1.4 billion his family ventures earned from crypto in 2025, insisting there is “nothing illegal” about the haul. He also said he does not track the details of the profits. Trump Waves Off Conflict Questions President Donald Trump on July 2 defended the
- Fidelity’s FBTC Leads $222 Million Bitcoin ETF Rebound After 10 Days of Outflows
by Emmanuel Musa on July 3, 2026Crypto ETF flows rebounded on Thursday, July 2, with bitcoin ETFs drawing $221.72 million, their largest inflow since May 5 and the first positive session after 10 straight days of outflows. Crypto ETFs Turn All Green as Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana Attract Fresh Capital The crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) market finally caught a bid.
- Saylor Takes ‘Digital Credit’ Pitch to Goldman Sachs as Strategy’s Bitcoin-Backed Lending Tops $11 Billion
by Shiraz Jagati on July 3, 2026Michael Saylor used a Goldman Sachs digital-assets conference in London to argue that bitcoin’s next phase is “digital credit,” a market he says has swelled past $11 billion in a year. His firm, Strategy, now holds 847,363 BTC. Saylor Brings Bitcoin to Goldman’s Table Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), used a
- Santiment: XRP Returns Sink to Lowest Levels Since December 2020 as Relief Rally Odds Climb
by Shiraz Jagati on July 3, 2026XRP holders are sitting on some of their steepest average losses in years, according to analytics firm Santiment, a setup it says has historically preceded relief rallies. The average trader is down roughly 47%. A Rare Loss Zone The average XRP trader is deep in the red, and analytics firm Santiment says that extreme pain
- Same Risk, Same Rules: Brazil to Regulate Crypto VASPs Like Traditional Securities Brokerages
by Sergio Goschenko on July 3, 2026The Brazilian central bank has now included VASPS under Type 3 classification, with the same requirements as brokerage and securities distribution firms. Furthermore, the rules passed exclude VASPs from receiving Segment 5 classification, a simplified regime for institutions with a low risk profile. Central Bank of Brazil Equalizes Compliance Treatment Between VASPs and Securities Brokerages
- Stablecoins Surge 2% in Brazil as the Central Bank Triggers a New ‘Samba Premium’
by Sergio Goschenko on July 3, 2026The Central Bank of Brazil recently sent a notification to several financial institutions about the possible misuse of purpose structures to import crypto into Brazil and act as intermediaries. This was enough to send stablecoin prices up by 2%, as actors worried about liquidity channels. Central Bank of Brazil’s Interpretation Gave Rise to a Temporary
- Bangladesh unveils ambitious budget
by Sharar Nayel on June 23, 2026The government is looking to reform business and visa approvals and raise a significant amount in tax revenue which economists are warning will be difficult to achieve.
- Philippine telecoms giant PLDT files for first data centre REIT IPOby Ryan Cheng on June 23, 2026
The proposed VITRO REIT listing would be the Philippines’ first digital infrastructure REIT, amid a quiet Southeast Asia IPO market and increasing demand for data centre development.
- Citi hires two Apac DCM directorsby FA Reporters on June 22, 2026
Anthony Yap will head up leveraged finance for Australia and New Zealand, while Maria Chua is joining the Southeast Asia team.
- Singapore's gold clearing venture builds momentumby FA Reporters on June 16, 2026
Deutsche Bank is the latest firm to join Loco Singapore, Singapore’s over-the-counter gold clearing system, which will be ready by the end of 2026, with interbank trading being developed next year.
- Singtel ramps up investment to build Singapore's AI futureby Nishtha Asthana on June 14, 2026
Facing limited land, power and access to frontier compute, Singtel is helping build a sovereign AI ecosystem that combines infrastructure innovation, strategic partnerships and regional expansion to support Singapore's AI ambitions, according to the firm's CTO.
- Taiwan’s BizLink to acquire Blackstone's Interplex Datacom for up to $900mby Ryan Cheng on June 11, 2026
The Taiwan-listed fibre optic and data cable manufacturer will buy the Singapore-headquartered ICT business using cash and Citi financing to strengthen its data centre infrastructure capabilities amid surging AI demand.
- Allen & Gledhill hires Kevin Wang as a partner in Shanghaiby Ryan Cheng on May 22, 2026
The China-focused corporate lawyer has joined to bolster A&G’s cross-border M&A and private equity capabilities across China and Southeast Asia.
- OpenAI to open Singapore AI lab as Apac investments ramp upby Ryan Cheng on May 22, 2026
The ChatGPT maker will commit more than $234m to support the city-state’s national AI strategy, alongside collaborations with Google and Nvidia; in addition, AMD is investing $10bn in Taiwan’s AI infrastructure and AI has boosted Lenovo's revenues.
- Standard Chartered to cut 15% of back-office roles by 2030by Andrew Tjaardstra on May 19, 2026
The banking group has large back-office centres in India, China, Malaysia and Poland; over 7,800 such roles could be impacted. The bank has also increased its profit targets for 2030 and confirmed group CFO and COO appointments.
- Hogan Lovells hires Singapore corporate & finance practice partnerby Andrew Tjaardstra on May 12, 2026
Eric Tan has moved to the global law firm from Ashurst in Hong Kong; Hogan Lovells is rebranding in July following a merger.
DO YOU NEED MY TEAM HELP?
DO YOU WANT TO JUMP INTO A ONE-ON-ONE CALL WITH ME?
Take your chance to learn from who have done most of the stuff he is talking about for himself and he knows what works – and what doesn’t – in the real world.
Book a Wake Up Call with me, if you are moving the first steps in the business world and you wish to learn how to get started!
Wake up callBook a Check Up Call with me, if you are already in business and you wish to check up your business and leverage my experience to improve your structure or expand your business.
Check up callUnlike lawyers and accountants who focus on theory, I’ve done most of the stuff I’m talking about for myself and I know what works – and what doesn’t – in the real world.
Working as CEO of Astorts Group since 2010, my team and I have received many inquiries and helped hundreds of clients to find a cost effective way to obtain a forex licence, a great jurisdiction to set up an import/export company, an easy and cost effective way to set up an Hedge Fund, a great jurisdiction to have an holding company or to open an offshore bank account, a crypto friendly jurisdiction to launch your crypto project or register a crypto exchange, a cost effective way to obtain a Payment Service Provider Licence, a cost effective way to advertise and export a product into an emerging markets like Russia, China, South-East Asia or South America, a way to finance a startup or to apply for an European Regional Funds.
My main focus is all about getting you across the “finish line” as easily as possible, so you will leverage my network and my experience to successfully get where you wanted.
Why to entrust Alex?
Alex is an entrepreneur, fintecher, investor, blogger and author based in London and operating mainly in Europe, Asia and Oceania.
Alex uses to dedicate part of his life to inspire others and help them achieve the most out of their lives.
Since he was 20, he had successfully founded and managed several companies operating in the field of management consulting, wealth management and fintech.
Alex is Member of Institute of Directors in London, Member of Changer Club in Riga, Member of Fintech Association of Hong Kong, Member of Singapore Fintech Association, Member of Non Executive Director Association in London and Member of Alumni Network of Draper University in San Francisco.
