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
The UK is shaking things up for crypto companies. Starting this autumn, these companies will need to apply for a special license. This is part of a new rule that will fully kick in by October 2027. Not all companies will get a free pass. Those already registered under old rules will have to apply a
In the world of cryptocurrency, losing access to your wallet can feel like burying treasure and forgetting the map. That's where Crypto Recovers steps in. This Dutch company has made a name for itself by helping people regain access to their digital fortunes. In 2025 alone, they recovered over $2. 5
Chase is stepping in to manage the Apple Card, with the switch happening in about two years. Users won't see many changes right away. They'll still get up to 3% cash back on purchases, use easy spending tools, and share accounts with family. Mastercard will keep handling the payments, so users can s
Coinbase has decided to hit the brakes on its peso-based services in Argentina, just under a year after it started operating there. This isn't a full stop, though. The company is keeping its crypto services running while it figures out a better way to handle local financial operations. Starting Jan
The UK is making a bold move to bring crypto under the same rules as traditional finance. By October 2027, crypto will be fully integrated into the UK's financial services perimeter. This means crypto firms will have to follow the same strict rules as banks and other financial institutions. The Fin
Maridea, a wealth management firm, has just added a new team to its lineup. They are bringing on board Hyperion Accounting Group, led by David Papotta. This move is part of Maridea's plan to offer more services to their clients. Papotta is excited about this new chapter. He believes that combining
PayPal, a well-known payments company based in San Jose, California, has taken a significant step by applying for a bank charter. This move is part of a larger trend where financial technology (fintech) and cryptocurrency companies are seeking bank charters to grow their services. The application w
