Tagged: infrastructure

August 25, 2026 @ 3:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe, the global payments and financial infrastructure company, is commemorating ten years of operations in Singapore by rolling out a series of enhancements designed to help Asian companies expand internationally more efficiently. The updates focus on multi-currency treasury features, additional local payment options, and simplified… Read More

August 25, 2026 @ 1:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has introduced its Treasury product in Australia, offering companies a unified system to handle payments, hold balances, convert currencies, and disburse funds worldwide—all within the Stripe Dashboard. Announced in Sydney, the move aims to simplify the fragmented financial setups many international operators currently have… Read More

August 18, 2026 @ 10:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Stripe has reportedly reached an agreement to acquire OpenRouter, an artificial intelligence-focused startup, for more than $7 billion. The development, first detailed by Bloomberg citing individuals familiar with the discussions, positions the payments company more firmly within the rapidly expanding AI infrastructure space. OpenRouter, established… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 8:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSE: HIVE), a company known for its renewable-powered digital infrastructure and Bitcoin mining operations, has announced a significant expansion in its artificial intelligence computing business. Through its wholly owned subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing Inc., HIVE has entered into a five-year… Read More

August 12, 2026 @ 12:19 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MARA Holdings (NASDAQ: MARA) has taken a significant step in leveraging its substantial Bitcoin reserves by committing 18,750 BTC as collateral for newly arranged credit facilities. This move, detailed in the company’s recent quarterly SEC filing, secures substantial incremental capital aimed at advancing its strategic… Read More

August 11, 2026 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Shares of Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT) rose after hours following news of a substantial long-term agreement for data center capacity tied to artificial intelligence workloads. Currently, Riot is up by over 15% in pre-market trading. The Bitcoin mining firm, which has been expanding into high-performance… Read More

August 9, 2026 @ 12:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX is integrating traditional securities and digital assets within a single regulated central securities depository (CSD). This approach introduces what the firm describes as a “one plug to two worlds” model, allowing market participants to reach digital asset services via the same connections and operational… Read More

July 29, 2026 @ 9:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Ionic Digital (NASDAQ: IOND) shares rose substantially on their first day of public trading on the Nasdaq, as investors responded positively to the company’s conversion of assets originally acquired from Celsius Network’s bitcoin mining operations into long-term infrastructure supporting artificial intelligence and high-performance computing. Under… Read More

July 28, 2026 @ 3:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tokenization-focused Securitize (NYSE: SECZ) has taken another significant step in building out its compliance infrastructure. On July 27, 2026, the company announced that its subsidiary, Securitize Capital LLC, has successfully registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser. This development expands… Read More

July 19, 2026 @ 9:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca, a provider of brokerage infrastructure, has announced a substantial $135 million equity raise. The round was spearheaded by Peak XV, with significant backing from Elefund and participation from new and existing investors including Opera Tech Ventures—the venture arm of BNP Paribas Group—and Unbound. When… Read More

July 6, 2026 @ 8:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Xiaomi, the consumer electronics and smart manufacturing company, has chosen Adyen (AMS: ADYEN) to handle payment processing for its consumer electronics division in 18 markets worldwide. The partnership gives Xiaomi a single integration point to manage both online and physical store transactions efficiently as it… Read More

July 2, 2026 @ 1:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX has launched OKX AI, a new marketplace that enables artificial intelligence agents to find work, collaborate with each other, complete tasks, and receive payments entirely on the blockchain. The platform represents a significant expansion for the cryptocurrency exchange into infrastructure supporting autonomous software systems… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 9:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase’s (NASDAQ:COIN) Ethereum Layer 2 network Base faced its second significant mainnet technical setback in as many days, with block production stalling again on June 26, 2026, after a similar incident the previous day. The repeated halts briefly disrupted transaction processing and related services across… Read More

June 27, 2026 @ 6:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

AllScale announced a strategic investment from Animoca Brands. The funding will now aim to help expand stablecoin-based payment tools for cross-border business operations and support the development of systems that let artificial intelligence agents handle transactions on their own. AllScale builds infrastructure that connects traditional… Read More

June 25, 2026 @ 8:20 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global wealth manager UBS and Ethereum infrastructure specialist Nethermind have completed two joint proofs of concept. These tests demonstrate that the public Ethereum network can meet the operational and regulatory standards required by heavily regulated financial institutions. The collaboration shows how banks can introduce strong… Read More

June 23, 2026 @ 4:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca has indicated that stablecoins have evolved into essential infrastructure for global investors seeking efficient entry into traditional financial markets. Alpaca recently highlighted the growing role of its stablecoin funding feature, which allows Broker API partners and Trading API users to deposit supported stablecoins to… Read More

June 13, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Shares of certain AI-focused cloud infrastructure providers experienced sharp gains following Nasdaq’s (NASDAQ: NDAQ) recent announcement of their upcoming addition to the prestigious Nasdaq-100 Index. The move highlights the accelerating importance of specialized computing resources in powering artificial intelligence advancements across industries. CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV)… Read More

June 9, 2026 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Payward, the parent company of the cryptocurrency exchange and digital investment platform Kraken, has announced its participation in the US Tech Force, a key federal program designed to attract elite technology professionals to address critical government challenges. The initiative, managed by the US Office of… Read More

June 3, 2026 @ 12:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TransferMate Global Payments has reportedly chosen BVNK as its key partner for stablecoin infrastructure. This collab now aims to introduce real-time stablecoin settlements into one of the industry’s most extensive regulated payment networks, offering businesses cost-effective options for international money movement. TransferMate stands out as… Read More

May 28, 2026 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Stripe has completed ten years of operations in France, having established its inaugural European office in the French capital about a decade ago. This milestone highlights the financial infrastructure provider’s substantial contributions to the country’s business sector, fostering tech breakthroughs, cross-border business growth,… Read More