FinTech News
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Open Banking on Hold: What the CFPB’s Pause Reveals About the Future of Financial DataThe CFPB’s open banking rule faces a federal injunction. Here’s what the pause means for fintechs, banks, and consumers — and how the next phase could redefine financial data rights.
Sunday, November 2nd 2025 06:56PM -
Judge Pauses CFPB Open Banking Rule, Giving Banks Temporary ReliefA federal judge has halted the CFPB’s open banking rule, delaying U.S. data-sharing reforms as regulators prepare a revised version.
Thursday, October 30th 2025 06:19PM -
Fiserv Shares Plunge After Earnings Miss and Leadership Shake-UpFiserv shares fell over 40% after missing profit targets, cutting forecasts, and announcing major leadership changes amid slowing fintech growth.
Wednesday, October 29th 2025 06:07PM -
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The Digital Euro vs. Stablecoins: The Future of Money Is Debated at MERGE MadridThe showdown between central banks from Europe and Latin America and crypto platforms like Ripple, Kraken, and Bit2Me will take the stage at MERGE Madrid (October 7–9). Over 200 international experts will gather in Madrid to rethink the future of money. The event will explore institutional adoption, regulatory impact, and the evolving retail use of crypto assets. Madrid is emerging as a key meeting point for banks, fintechs, startups, and major corporations driving Web3 innovation.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 02:38PM -
ZAR Raises $12.9 Million to Bring Stablecoins to Pakistan’s UnbankedFintech startup ZAR secures $12.9M led by a16z to expand access to dollar-backed stablecoins for Pakistan’s unbanked through local kiosks and remittance agents.
Tuesday, October 28th 2025 06:33PM -
ClearBank Partners with Circle to Bridge Banking and BlockchainClearBank joins Circle’s blockchain network to enhance cross-border payments and expand access to MiCA-compliant stablecoins across Europe.
Monday, October 27th 2025 03:05PM -
Nigeria’s Central Bank Engages Fintech Leaders to Shape Future PolicyThe Central Bank of Nigeria hosted a fintech roundtable at the IMF–World Bank Meetings to refine policy and strengthen digital finance stability.
Sunday, October 26th 2025 10:36AM -
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Florida’s Business Leaders Launch the Gold Coast Tech Accelerator Program in the Next Global Tech HubWhere Innovation Meets Opportunity in Southeast Florida
Monday, August 11th 2025 08:22PM -
Paygentic Raises $2 Million to Build Billing Infrastructure for AI-Native ProductsSan Francisco-based fintech Paygentic raises $2 million in seed funding to develop billing and payments infrastructure for AI-native platforms.
Thursday, October 23rd 2025 04:35PM -
Mercurity Fintech Showcases Digital Asset Treasury Framework at European Blockchain ConventionMercurity Fintech presented its Digital Asset Treasury framework at EBC11, highlighting institutional adoption of tokenized treasury solutions.
Thursday, October 23rd 2025 04:14PM -
BlackRock Advances Tokenized ETFs Amid Push for Regulatory ClarityBlackRock is prioritizing tokenized ETFs as it builds technology to bring on-chain assets to mainstream finance, awaiting clearer regulation.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 03:36PM -
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Majority Expands Beyond Banking With New No-Comittments Mobile Phone PlansNo commitments. No borders. MAJORITY brings mobile phone plans to the communities that move the world.
Thursday, July 31st 2025 10:20AM -
Egypt’s Money Fellows Surpasses $1.5 Billion in TransactionsEgyptian fintech Money Fellows exceeds $1.5 billion in transactions and 8 million users as it digitizes community savings under central bank supervision.
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 10:02AM -
Why EU and US Banks Are Racing to Issue StablecoinsRegulatory clarity and strategic pressure are driving banks in the U.S. and Europe to issue stablecoins, reshaping digital payments and finance.
Monday, October 20th 2025 01:21PM -
U.S. Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin Linked to Forced-Labor Crypto ScamU.S. authorities have seized $15 billion in bitcoin tied to a Cambodian executive accused of running a global forced-labor cryptocurrency fraud network.
Sunday, October 19th 2025 11:10AM -
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J.P. Morgan Markets unveils next-generation platform for institutional investorsRecent tariff-related volatility spotlights new offering’s value in markets where opportunities are fleeting and ‘every second counts’
Thursday, July 24th 2025 11:38AM -
HSBC Partners with Juspay to Launch Global Full-Stack Acquiring PlatformHSBC and Juspay have joined forces to build a full-stack acquiring platform for digital merchants, unifying payments, processing, and orchestration in one system.
Saturday, October 18th 2025 10:57AM -
Klarna Expands into UK Banking with Digital Wallet and Debit CardKlarna is entering the UK retail banking market with a Visa-backed debit card and digital wallet, following new FCA authorization for e-money services.
Friday, October 17th 2025 10:48AM -
S&P Global to Acquire With Intelligence for $1.8 BillionS&P Global has agreed to acquire private markets data firm With Intelligence for $1.8 billion, expanding its analytics reach in alternative assets.
Friday, October 17th 2025 10:08AM -
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Visa Releases Money Travels: 2025 Digital Remittances Adoption Report for North AmericaDigital remittance apps lead the way in North America as Visa’s latest report reveals shifting consumer preferences.
Monday, June 16th 2025 07:54PM -
Upgrade Raises $165 Million Ahead of Planned IPOFintech firm Upgrade secures $165 million at a $7.3 billion valuation, signaling renewed investor confidence and possible IPO plans within 18 months.
Thursday, October 16th 2025 07:15PM -
MQube Tokenizes £1.3bn in Mortgage Debt, a First for EuropeMQube has tokenized £1.3bn in mortgage debt on a blockchain platform—Europe’s first move of its kind—opening a path to digital transfer and securitization.
Wednesday, October 15th 2025 07:31PM -
Regulatory Caution Delays Revolut’s Full UK Banking LicenceRegulators are holding up Revolut’s full UK banking licence amid concerns about whether its risk controls can match rapid global expansion, delaying its entry into the British lending market.
Tuesday, October 14th 2025 08:01PM -
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Qualco Group Shares Listed on the Main Market of the Athens Stock ExchangeQualco 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.
Thursday, May 15th 2025 08:16PM -
Fintech Hiring Surge Revives London’s Financial Job MarketA surge in fintech roles and rising demand for AI expertise lifted London’s financial job vacancies by 9% in Q3, signaling cautious optimism despite economic uncertainty.
Tuesday, October 14th 2025 07:06PM