In a surprising turn of events, Mirae Asset Consulting is set to take over a major part of Korbit, a well-known crypto exchange in South Korea. This deal is worth a whopping $93 million. The company is buying 26. 9 million shares, which means they will own more than 92% of Korbit. All of this money
X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, plans to let people buy and sell stocks and crypto right from their feeds in just a few weeks. The new tools, called “Smart Cashtags, ” will let users click on ticker symbols in posts and make trades directly through the app. The move comes as X is about to ope
Crypto is changing. It's not just about digital money anymore. It's becoming a big part of how money moves around the world. Steve Kurz, a big shot at Galaxy Digital, thinks this is a huge deal. He calls it the "Great Convergence. " It's like when two rivers meet and become one. Right now, crypto p
A group known as UAT-9921 has been using a new malware called VoidLink. This malware targets tech and finance companies. It has been active since 2019 but only recently started using VoidLink. VoidLink is a sophisticated tool. It is designed to stay hidden in Linux-based cloud systems. It was likel
Businesses often lose money when customers' cards expire or get replaced. Charge1, a company that helps businesses handle payments, has a new tool to fix this problem. It's called the Automatic Card Updater (ACU). This tool automatically updates card details for businesses that sell things on a subs
U. S. Bancorp, a bank based in Minneapolis, is making a big move. They are buying BTIG, a smaller investment bank backed by Goldman Sachs, for up to $1 billion. This deal is part of a bigger trend. Regional banks from the Midwest are taking a bigger slice of the investment banking pie. U. S. Bancor
Blockchain is no longer just about cryptocurrencies. It's making waves in many industries. Finance, healthcare, and even gambling are seeing real benefits. This tech is moving from buzzwords to actual use. In finance, blockchain speeds up payments and makes them safer. Cross-border transactions tha
A new team-up between Jump and Focus Financial Partners aims to make life easier for financial advisors. The goal? To use AI to cut down on paperwork and free up time for advisors to focus on their clients. Jump, a company known for its AI tools, is teaming up with Focus Financial Partners. Focus i
In a significant move, Figure Technology Solutions has taken on a bigger role in managing the Provenance Blockchain. This change came after the community voted in favor of Figure's proposal in mid-January 2026. The company will now handle the community's directives for the Provenance Blockchain Foun
State Street has just rolled out a new Digital Asset Platform. This is a big move for them. It's a system that helps turn traditional finance into digital tokens. The platform is built to be safe, strong, and able to grow. It's like a bridge between old-school money and new-school digital assets. T
