Crypto firm Circle makes public market debut with $1.05 billion IPO, pricing shares at $31 and securing an $8.06 billion valuation.
Reddit has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic, accusing it of breaching contract terms and misusing user data to train AI models without permission.
As the GENIUS Act nears a Senate vote, crypto lobbying groups urge lawmakers to avoid unrelated amendments and push forward stablecoin regulation.
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Qualco Group is now listed on the Main Market of the Athens Stock Exchange, following an oversubscribed public offering. The move marks a new chapter for the financial technology firm as it expands its role in Greece’s growing tech sector.
The European Card Payment Association calls for decisive steps to secure EU payments infrastructure amid geopolitical risks and dominance by non-European players.
SoftBank backs Dublin-based Nomupay with a $40 million investment, enhancing access to Japan’s payment market through a new strategic partnership.
Nasdaq-listed Classover Holdings Inc. secures up to $500 million to develop a Solana treasury reserve strategy, aiming to integrate blockchain into corporate finance.
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Robinhood finalizes $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, gaining over 50 global crypto licenses and institutional infrastructure to grow its presence in Europe and Asia.
Blend360 and Fin Capital announce a strategic partnership to accelerate AI-driven product development for enterprise clients and fintech ventures.
World Economic Forum highlights fintech innovation driving faster, cheaper cross-border payments for MSMEs amid global trade challenges.
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Bybit receives MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA, enabling EU-wide crypto operations and establishing its European headquarters in Vienna.
New SBA rules tighten ownership and lending standards — but in doing so, they may shut out the very entrepreneurs they claim to protect.
The Small Business Administration is reinstating stricter loan rules, complicating dealmaking and limiting foreign ownership under its 7(a) and 504 loan programs.
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With Pipit’s global cash-in network onboard, Qenta unifies legacy rails and blockchain to cut the cost and complexity of remittances
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially dismissed its case against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, ending a key Biden-era lawsuit.
Stripe introduces expanded global payment and money management tools for UK businesses, including multi-currency accounts and AI-driven security.
The bipartisan CLARITY Act aims to establish the first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S., addressing crypto oversight and market certainty.
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The leading fintech funding platform for SMBs secures a $25M Series B equity investment, led by Klister Credit Corp.
Hidden Road enters the U.S. market with cash-settled OTC digital asset swaps for institutions, enhancing prime brokerage services.
Luxembourg-based YowPay introduces a new payment system automating SEPA transfers for merchants, aiming to simplify real-time euro transactions.
European banks face rising liquidity costs and compliance hurdles as SEPA Instant Payments regulation becomes mandatory in October 2025.
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Leveraging a wealth of unprecedented real-time premium data, “WarrenAI” brings unprecedented AI capabilities to investing, combining ChatGPT-like technology with unparalleled market data and analytical prowess.
Turkish authorities arrested 13 individuals, including the owner of Papara, in a criminal probe into illegal gambling, money laundering, and digital payments.