Crypto endured a turbulent 2025, yet across Europe, EU crypto regulation is helping retail investors gain confidence.

2025 broke the record for cryptocurrency hack by cybercriminals, draining billions from digital platforms.

US Federal Reserve delivered a widely anticipated 25 basis point rate cut but instead crypto market saw an immediate drop questioning the Fed rate cut crypto decision.

Switzerland advanced its digital asset ambitions, integrating cryptocurrencies into its financial sector through regulated infrastructure and nationwide adoption under the Switzerland crypto license.

Twenty years ago, cybersecurity moved slowly, but today fast-changing codebases and threats shaped by AI in cybersecurity trends demand built-in defenses.

UK $265 million cyber security defence in depth plan, mixing supply chain rules and central cyber units hinting future advanced defenders.

On January 3, the US ran a five-hour mission using radar electronic warfare, involving 150 aircraft, Antiy reported said.

The 2026 Middle East tech landscape will be driven by rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, strengthening cybersecurity frameworks.

Revolut extended its platform through a new Revolut Polygon integration, adding faster payments and new spending features.

EU, US clash over Fintech, with the fintech Europe scene pushing aggressive digital sovereign regulations to break Visa and Mastercard’s payment monopoly.

Banking technology leaders warned in April that while AI coding tools like ChatGPT for finance boost developer productivity by 10% to 20%.

Fintech is rebounding after 2023, with 2025 highlighting the hottest fintech startups and business solutions, despite the lingering hurdles. 

Microsoft will change the way it builds AI data centers, so data center AI power consumption does not affect household electricity bills.

TSMC a key supplier to Nvidia and Apple, is expected to post record quarterly TSMC profit.

2026 is the year of innovating with AI where Tech leaders are rolling out AI based systems changing consumer technology.

Increased tech regulations from the US have been testing European Union’s patience for the Europe digital identity.