Ctrl Alt, a tokenisation infrastructure provider, has successfully secured direct authorisation from the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide regulated investment services. The regulatory milestone places Ctrl Alt Ltd—a subsidiary of Alt Ltd—on the FCA’s official register under the UK framework for investment firms. Previously, the company operated as an Appointed Representative. Now, with […]
Explore More
China’s fintech sector has never been defined by speed alone but rather on scale. By 2026, that scale remains unmatched globally, but the narrative has shifted. What was once a story of rapid platform expansion is now one of recalibration: tighter regulation, deeper integration with the formal financial system, and a renewed focus on stability […]
Explore More
8Guinea’s fintech story is not one of rapid disruption, but of foundational change. Guinea is seeing digital infrastructure, regulatory reform, and wider economic diversification beginning to converge, positioning fintech as a key enabler of long-term development. With a population of approximately 14 million and gross domestic product (GDP) per capita at around $1,700, Guinea’s economy […]
Explore MoreFirst Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) has hosted a virtual AI Agentathon in collaboration with Presight and supported by Microsoft. The strategic initiative was designed to bring together internal and external participants to develop AI-driven solutions addressing real business challenges across the financial institution. The one-day innovation sprint convened business stakeholders, technical experts, and global technology […]
Explore More
Stablecoins have officially transitioned from a niche speculative tool into a cornerstone of global financial infrastructure, according to a comprehensive new industry report from Morph. Released today, The State of Stablecoins report reveals that the stablecoin market has reached a staggering $312billion market cap, representing a 60-fold increase since 2020. More notably, annual stablecoin transaction […]
Explore More
FinTech Wales has officially reached 200 members, welcoming a diverse array of new organisations from across Wales, the wider UK, and the globe into its rapidly expanding network. Established in 2019 to connect and champion the local tech and financial services community, the not-for-profit association’s latest milestone follows the publication of its 2024/25 Annual Report. […]
Explore More
Acquirers are warned that a lack of post-deal communication could cost firms five points of EBITDA in ‘buyer beware’ fraud. This real example shows how better pre/post-acquisition communication could help to prevent losses. What is Buyer Beware Fraud in M&A? A buyer beware fraud occurs during the merger and acquisition process. It involves deliberate […]
Explore More
In a country shaped in recent memory by economic volatility, inflation cycles, and currency instability, fintech has emerged not simply as innovation, but as necessity. With GDP estimated at over $600 billion, Argentina remains one of Latin America’s largest economies. Despite its fairly recent challenges, the country has a rich history. Buenos Aires, the capital […]
Explore More
The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has officially introduced a purpose-built regulatory framework governing the trading of Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD) in virtual assets. The new framework, set out in Version 2.1 of VARA’s Exchange Services Rulebook, makes Dubai one of the world’s first jurisdictions to bring virtual asset derivatives under a comprehensive, enforceable […]
Explore MoreAs the sun sets on the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the 12th edition of Fintech Americas has officially drawn to a close. Operating as a powerhouse member of the Money20/20 family, the three-day event (March 24–26) served as a hemispheric crossroads for over 1,800 leaders, 200 speakers, and 100 innovators dedicated to redefining the financial landscape […]
Explore More
© 2026 CPTSecure, LLC. All Rights Reserved.