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Pillar, a financial risk management platform, has raised $20 million in a seed round led by a16z, aiming to democratize institutional-grade hedging tools for small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has successfully obtained a temporary restraining order to halt Arizona’s criminal case against Kalshi, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal dispute.
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is testing Palantir’s AI platform to improve oversight of financial crimes, aiming to boost efficiency in detecting money laundering, fraud, and insider trading across thousands of businesses.
Paris Blockchain Week 2026 marks a shift in blockchain discourse, focusing on real-world adoption and institutional integration of digital assets. Taking place April 15-16 at the Carrousel du Louvre, this event brings together senior executives, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss finance, compliance, and infrastructure beyond speculative crypto narratives.
Contrary to previous reports suggesting Stripe’s interest, new information reveals PayPal is not engaged in acquisition talks.
From March 17 to 19, 2026, São Paulo will host MERGE São Paulo 2026, a landmark event gathering over 5,000 participants to discuss the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets in Brazil and Latin America.
Flutterwave, Africa’s largest fintech firm, has completed an all-stock acquisition of Nigerian open banking startup Mono, in a transaction valued between $25 million and $40 million, marking a significant milestone in the continent’s fintech landscape.
Following a successful edition in Abu Dhabi, the Global Blockchain Show is set to take place in Riyadh on February 9-10, 2026, bringing together top industry leaders to explore innovations in blockchain, Web3, and their intersections with AI and finance.