(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskIsrael’s largest bank to offer crypto trading with GalaxyBank Leumi customers will be able to trade bitcoin, ether and solana through the bank’s investment app from early 2027. (opens original source in a new tab)James Van Straten·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskTrump family's World Liberty Financial delay plans to sell Maldives resort tokenThe token’s sale has been pushed back due to the Iran war disrupting travel in the region. (opens original source in a new tab)Jamie Crawley·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskBitcoin slips as U.S. inflation fails to spark gains, ETFs see August's first two-day drawdownSpot bitcoin ETFs saw back-to-back outflows for the first time since late July as the largest cryptocurrency wiped out last week's gains and altcoins struggled to find direction. (opens original source in a new tab)Oliver Knight·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskRedotPay said to put $1 billion U.S. IPO plan on hold: BloombergA spokesperson for the stablecoin payments company declined to comment on any IPO plans. (opens original source in a new tab)Olivier Acuna·14 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskLive updates: Bitcoin slips back to $63,000; MSCI threatens to exclude Strategy from indicesWTI crude tops $82 a barrel, adding inflation pressure and weighing on risk assets as bond yields rise. (opens original source in a new tab)James Van Straten·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeBitazza Taps Sumsub Solution Ahead of Thailand Travel Rule RolloutSumsub has rolled out its Travel Rule solution at Bitazza Thailand ahead of new regulatory requirements expected later this year. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to require digital asset businesses to collect and securely exchange specific information on qualifying digital asset transfers. The rule follows recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force [...] The post Bitazza Taps Sumsub Solution Ahead of Thailand Travel Rule Rollout appeared first on Fintec (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskJPMorgan shuttered its banking relationship with predictions platform Polymarket: FTAccording to Financial Times, JPMorgan ended its banking relationship with Polymarket in late 2025 over regulatory concerns. (opens original source in a new tab)Omkar Godbole·14 August 2026
Blockchain & Crypto (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeEtiqa Insurance Singapore Appoints Claudia Soh as CEOEtiqa Insurance Singapore has appointed Claudia Soh as its Chief Executive Officer following a period in which she served as Acting CEO. Soh joined Etiqa as Chief Financial Officer in April 2022. She previously served as Chief Risk Officer at AXA Singapore and held several senior roles at Great Eastern, including Chief Internal Auditor and [...] The post Etiqa Insurance Singapore Appoints Claudia Soh as CEO appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeSyfe Launches Cash+ Enhanced With Up to 3.0% Projected YieldSyfe has launched Cash+ Enhanced with a projected net yield of up to 3.0% per annum. The Singapore dollar product invests in a diversified portfolio of short-duration bond funds. It has no lock-in period or minimum deposit and will be available to all Syfe users from 18 August 2026. Syfe designed the product for funds [...] The post Syfe Launches Cash+ Enhanced With Up to 3.0% Projected Yield appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News SingaporeDatabricks Raises US$5 Billion at US$190 Billion ValuationDatabricks has raised US$5 billion at a US$190 billion valuation after its revenue run rate topped US$7 billion. Coatue led the strategic funding round, joined by Blackstone, MGX, T. Rowe Price and new investor Sixth Street Growth. Other new investors included BOND, Clearlake Capital, Point72, Premji Invest and TPG, alongside existing backers such as GIC, [...] The post Databricks Raises US$5 Billion at US$190 Billion Valuation appeared first on Fintech Singapore. (opens original source in a new tab)Fintech News Singapore·14 August 2026
(opens original source in a new tab)CoinDeskU.S. SEC to again delay 'innovation exemption' for tokenization amid Wall Street, White House concernsThe SEC was ready to release at least some part of the innovation exemption alongside its now-canceled open meeting for "Reg Crypto" on Friday. (opens original source in a new tab)Krisztian Sandor·14 August 2026
