Longtime tech bull Dan Ives says these are his top tech plays going into 2027
Investors are “underestimating the scale and scope” of the AI spending wave, said Dan Ives as he laid out five stocks to own. Source：MarketWatch
UK names 6 banks to lead first digitally native government bond
The DIGIT pilot will test distributed ledger technology and onchain settlement for UK sovereign debt, with issuance expected by the first quarter of 2027.…
Securitize stock jumps 8% amid South Korea tokenization push
The LG CNS partnership gives Securitize a foothold as the Seoul prepares new rules for tokenized stocks, bonds and funds beginning in February 2027.…
Payments firm OpenPayd targets year-end Nasdaq listing to fund U.S. expansion and acquisitions
CEO Iana Dimitrova said OpenPayd aims to launch in the U.S. by April 2027 and is eyeing deals to add licenses and technology. Source：CoinDesk
South Korea advances tokenized securities rules ahead of 2027 rollout
South Korea’s financial regulator proposed detailed rules for tokenized securities, including capital requirements, OTC trading licenses and retail investment…
Crypto advocacy group announces picks for US Congress as midterms loom
The organization’s endorsements in the House and Senate came as many polls showed Democrats favored to regain control of both chambers in 2027.…
Clock's ticking: UK's crypto regulatory application window opens with February deadline
The fivemonth application window precedes the new regulatory framework’s planned introduction in October 2027, after years of legislative development.…
FCA opens crypto authorization window ahead of 2027 UK regime
Crypto businesses should apply by Feb. 28, 2027, while existing money laundering registrations will not convert into FCA authorization. Source：Cointelegraph
OpenAI valuation could hit $1.4T in new funding round: Report
OpenAI is reportedly seeking another $30 billion from investors as the ChatGPT developer pushes its longawaited public market debut into 2027.…
ECB puts AI agent payments on the digital euro drawing board
The ECB is seeking firms to explore AI agents and machinetomachine interactions as it prepares a separate digital euro pilot for 2027. Source：Cointelegraph
Two stock picks from a money manager who expects small caps to roar in 2027
Calamos Investments manager Brandon Nelson’s fourstar fund is betting on financial services apps. Source：MarketWatch
Newsom signs California ban on public officials issuing memecoins
The law also restricts crypto companies from offering certain memecoins tied to public officials to California residents and takes effect for tokens issued…