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US financial regulator clarifies crypto asset regulation
20 March 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Under the SEC’s interpretation, crypto tokens are classified under five categories including digital commodities, digital tools, stablecoins, and digital securities

British International Investment and Deutsche Bank join forces
20 March 2026 Africa
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The programme intends to channel more capital and support an increased volume of trade flows into some of Africa’s most difficult to reach markets

OSTTRA makes four key appointments
19 March 2026 UK
Reporter: Hansa Tote

The post-trade solutions providers has made a number of appointments, these are: Nathan Ondyak, Peter Altero, Chris Licini, and Christian Kjaeldgaard

Sygnum reveals rise in off-exchange custody
19 March 2026 Switzerland
Reporter: Matthew Challis

According to the firm, increased counterparty risk awareness has contributed to a rise in trading volumes by crypto exchanges, hedge funds, market makers, and prime brokers

Sokin unveils stablecoin capabilities
18 March 2026 US, UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The new features allows businesses to open stablecoin accounts, convert between fiat and stablecoins, and settle cross-border payments

U.S. Bank welcomes Flanagan
18 March 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Based in New York, Alan Flanagan will offer product solutions for alternative investments, mutual funds, exchange-traded products, CLOs, and municipal trust services

AutoRek selects Cathie
18 March 2026 UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

Former Gresham Technologies chief operating officer, Jonathan Cathie, brings operational experience scaling high-growth fintech businesses internationally

Apex Group joins BlackRock’s Aladdin provider network
18 March 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

This collaboration allows asset managers to integrate the provider’s servicing capabilities with their own Aladdin platform while maintaining control of their technology environment

TaxTec Group announces new US Strategic Advisory Group
17 March 2026 US
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The firm says the group will play a core function in carving out TaxTec Group’s strategic direction in the US market as they continue to scale their digital infrastructure for withholding tax recovery

Sage Capital Management opens Swiss office
17 March 2026 Switzerland
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The firm says a Switzerland presence builds on its recently expanded offering which includes a private banking service for institutional clients

Zodia Custody joins forces with PCP
17 March 2026 UK, UAE
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The digital asset platform has integrated Programmable Credit Protocol’s credit orchestration infrastructure directly into its Solutions platform, enabling secured lending

Suntera Global acquires Marick Capital
17 March 2026 UK
Reporter: Tahlia Kraefft

The acquisition supports the firm’s expansion into private markets and alternative funds, positioning the global service provider to serve a broader range of alternative investment fund structures