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Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing

Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

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Fintech

Paxos wins SEC clearance for blockchain settlement role

It gives the blockchain firm a formal role in U.S. post-trade markets, after years of testing same-day settlement with major banks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month

Fintech

DTCC & Stellar plan tokenised assets on public chain

The tie-up could let banks and asset managers move regulated securities onchain, with DTC-settled tokenised assets due in 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last month

Crypto

DTCC sets July 2026 launch for tokenisation service

The move gives banks and brokers a clearer path to tokenised securities, with limited trading due to start in July 2026 and broader rollout in October.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Fintech

Data quality powers KYB: Mitigating risk and fighting fraud in real-time

Real-time business checks can now flag fraud, sanctions risks and beneficial owners before financial institutions onboard risky clients.

By Bud Walker • 5 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Dtcc expands cloud first push with AWS & Microsoft

Some of DTCC’s most critical clearing systems will move to the public cloud for the first time after US regulator approval.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026

Blockchain

Nasdaq unveils issuer-led tokenised share framework

Nasdaq sets out equity token blueprint to let companies issue on-chain shares while preserving control, rights and US regulatory status.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Firewalls

Xiid & Cytex link AI governance with zero trust access

Xiid and Cytex join forces to fuse AI governance with zero trust access, targeting shrinking attack paths and stricter cyber regulation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026

Customer Relationship Management

ZeroDrift raises USD $2m to power real-time compliance

ZeroDrift emerges from stealth with USD $2m to automate real-time compliance checks on outbound communications in regulated industries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Crypto

DTCC to tokenise US Treasuries with Digital Asset, Canton

DTCC will tokenise US Treasuries on the Canton Network with Digital Asset, aiming for an MVP in 2026 as part of a multi-year roadmap.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Fintech

DTCC & BNY launch new Collateral-in-Lieu repo service

DTCC and BNY unveil Collateral-in-Lieu cleared repo service, aiming to cut double-margining and boost buy-side access before 2027 rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026

Fintech

REGnosys flags 2026 regtech surge as London faces rivals

REGnosys warns of a fresh 2026 regtech wave as global rule rewrites loom and London fights to defend its fintech edge from rising rivals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

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Fintech

Coinbase expands trading, AI & payments in broad push

Customers outside the US will soon get tokenised stocks as Coinbase widens access to equities, AI tools and crypto-backed finance.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Fintech

Astor raises USD $5 million to guide retail investors

The funding will help Astor expand its AI adviser for retail investors as younger savers increasingly turn to social media for tips.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

QuSecure appoints Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor

Demand for quantum-safe encryption is accelerating as regulators and large enterprises race to replace vulnerable standards before quantum threats emerge.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026