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RWA “Perpification” Gains Momentum as Retail Traders Reshape Global Derivatives Markets
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RWA “Perpification” Gains Momentum as Retail Traders Reshape Global Derivatives Markets

A new wave of blockchain-based trading is quietly redrawing the map of global finance and this time, it’s not about owning assets, but betting on them. Fresh DWF Labs research into so-called real-world asset (RWA) “perpification” suggests that blockchain-powered perpetual futures tied to traditional assets (e.g. oil or equities) are rapidly gaining traction, driven largely […]

Peter Thiel Bets $220 Million on AI Cow Collars and It’s Bigger Than It Sounds
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Peter Thiel Bets $220 Million on AI Cow Collars and It’s Bigger Than It Sounds

The Silicon Valley billionaire Peter Thiel’s latest investment surprisingly isn’t in chips or chatbots. It’s a New Zealand startup putting artificial intelligence (AI) around the necks of cattle, and the implications reach far beyond the farm.

OKX Launches 24/7 Stock Trading via Equity Perpetual Swaps With Crypto as Collateral
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OKX Launches 24/7 Stock Trading via Equity Perpetual Swaps With Crypto as Collateral

Traders in Asia, Latin America, and beyond can now take positions on Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and 17 other major equities around the clock without ever leaving the OKX crypto ecosystem via the new perpetual swaps feature.

Global Markets Jolt as Iran War Escalates: Kharg Island, Energy Prices and Stock Volatility Under the Spotlight
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Global Markets Jolt as Iran War Escalates: Kharg Island, Energy Prices and Stock Volatility Under the Spotlight

As the 2026 Iran war stock market narrative unfolds, global energy markets have been roiled by escalating conflict, strategic military strikes, and heightened risk surrounding critical energy infrastructure. Central to the global energy story is Kharg Island, a Persian Gulf oil export hub that handles up to 90% of Iran’s crude exports. A U.S. airstrike […]

Ortec Finance Introduces GLASS PRISM for Strategic Asset Allocation
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Ortec Finance Introduces GLASS PRISM for Strategic Asset Allocation

Ortec Finance has announced the launch of GLASS PRISM, a new tool designed to support strategic asset allocation (SAA) for institutional investors. The solution is based on the firm’s Scenario-Based Machine Learning (SBML) methodology.

BlackRock Commits $100M to Skilled Trades Training as Infrastructure Investment Strategy Expands
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BlackRock Commits $100M to Skilled Trades Training as Infrastructure Investment Strategy Expands

Global asset manager BlackRock has pledged $100 million to fund training for skilled trade workers, a move that aligns with the firm’s expanding focus on large-scale infrastructure investments. The funding, part of the company’s “Future Builders” initiative, will support workforce development programs in occupations such as electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, and ironworking through partnerships with […]

Nigeria Signs Host Agreement for 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair in Lagos
Finance & Economics

Nigeria Signs Host Agreement for 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair in Lagos

The Federal Republic of Nigeria has formally signed the host agreement to stage the fifth edition of the Intra‑African Trade Fair 2027 (IATF2027), which will take place in Lagos from 5 to 11 November 2027.

Fintech Startups Expand Their Ambitions Wanting to Be Your Phone, Your Paycheck, and Your Portfolio
Fintech & Ecommerce

Fintech Startups Expand Their Ambitions Wanting to Be Your Phone, Your Paycheck, and Your Portfolio

Three fintech launches this week reveal how far the industry startups have moved beyond banking: a business app that now includes a mobile plan, a wage-access card for UAE workers, and a Brazilian super-app that pulls in investments from rival institutions.

Mubite Launches Global Trading Platform Integration With Instant Funding Opportunities for Crypto Traders
Blockchain & Crypto

Mubite Launches Global Trading Platform Integration With Instant Funding Opportunities for Crypto Traders

A new development in the crypto proprietary trading sector is expanding access to funded trading opportunities worldwide. Prague-based crypto prop trading firm Mubite has introduced a new global trading platform integration designed to streamline access to its funding programs and simulated trading environment for digital asset traders.

Taiwan Stock Exchange Strengthens U.S. Links as Global Investor Interest Grows
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Taiwan Stock Exchange Strengthens U.S. Links as Global Investor Interest Grows

The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) is stepping up efforts to deepen ties with international investors, sending a senior delegation to the United States led by chairman and CEO Sherman Lin.

KAST Secures $80M Funding and Hires Former Binance Executive Amid Stablecoin Boom
Blockchain & Crypto

KAST Secures $80M Funding and Hires Former Binance Executive Amid Stablecoin Boom

Big funding, a senior hire from a top exchange, and record stablecoin volumes — KAST’s latest moves position it to ride a fast-growing digital-dollar wave.

Citi and HSBC Invest in Adaptive to Drive Next‑Gen Trading Technology Innovation
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Citi and HSBC Invest in Adaptive to Drive Next‑Gen Trading Technology Innovation

Global banking giants Citi and HSBC have announced strategic investments in trading technology firm Adaptive, a move that underscores growing demand for innovative, cloud‑native infrastructure in capital markets technology. The funding will accelerate Adaptive’s product development and support its expansion of high‑performance trading solutions.

Female Wealth in Asia Surges as Private Banks Shift Strategies for a New Generation of Investors
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Female Wealth in Asia Surges as Private Banks Shift Strategies for a New Generation of Investors

As the financial industry marks International Women’s Day 2026, private banks and wealth managers are increasingly focusing on one of the fastest-growing forces in global finance: female wealth. Across Asia, women are accumulating assets at a rapid pace, prompting leading institutions such as Lombard Odier, Pictet, Howden, and JPMorgan to adapt their wealth management strategies […]

Top 20 Fintech Startups by Funding Raised: February 2026
Fintech & Ecommerce

Top 20 Fintech Startups by Funding Raised: February 2026

The global fintech sector continues to attract significant investor interest in 2026, as startups building the future of digital banking, payments, embedded finance, and AI-driven financial services secure major funding rounds. In February 2026, venture capital flowed into a diverse set of fintech innovators from next-generation payment platforms and crypto infrastructure providers to lending, wealthtech, […]

WRISE Group and IFCG Forge Strategic Wealth Management Alliance to Target Thailand’s Growing Private Wealth Market
Finance & Economics

WRISE Group and IFCG Forge Strategic Wealth Management Alliance to Target Thailand’s Growing Private Wealth Market

Singapore-based multi-family office WRISE Group has announced a strategic partnership with Thailand’s IFCG Public Company Limited, in a move aimed at expanding institutional-grade wealth management solutions for high-net-worth (HNW) and mass affluent investors in the Thai market.

Visa to Anchor PayPay IPO as SoftBank Prepares Nasdaq Debut
Fintech & Ecommerce

Visa to Anchor PayPay IPO as SoftBank Prepares Nasdaq Debut

Visa is set to play a major role in the forthcoming initial public offering (IPO) of SoftBank-backed payments platform PayPay, joining global investors as an anchor investor ahead of the company’s planned Nasdaq listing. The move underscores Visa’s strategic commitment to expanding its global footprint in digital payments and fintech markets.