FinTech News
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Bitcoin, Gold, and Silver at Year-End: What a Fractured Relationship May Signal for 2026As 2025 closes, gold and silver surged on macro forces while bitcoin fell sharply. An editorial look at what their diverging paths may mean for 2026.
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 07:13PM -
Tether Expands Open AI Training Data With Release of QVAC Genesis II DatasetTether Data releases QVAC Genesis II, expanding the world’s largest open synthetic educational AI dataset to 148 billion tokens across 19 academic domains.
Monday, December 22nd 2025 08:01PM -
Cambodian Youth Gain Digital Skills Through Video Game Development as UNICEF Expands Tech EducationUNICEF, with support from Bitget and global tech partners, is equipping young people in Cambodia with digital and financial skills through video game development programs.
Monday, December 22nd 2025 07:29PM -
Press Release
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 -
Trade Republic Reaches €12.5 Billion Valuation After Secondary Share SaleBerlin-based fintech Trade Republic reports a €12.5 billion valuation following a secondary share sale backed by major global investors, highlighting confidence in European retail investing platforms.
Monday, December 22nd 2025 05:24PM -
Alipay+ Signs Multi-Year Sponsorship With New York Liberty as Ant International Expands Global FootprintAnt International’s Alipay+ becomes an official sponsor of the New York Liberty, supporting community, sustainability, and youth programs as part of its global expansion strategy.
Saturday, December 20th 2025 10:23AM -
Trump Administration Launches “Tech Force” Plan to Recruit 1,000 Technologists for Federal AI PushThe Trump administration unveils Tech Force, a federal hiring initiative to recruit 1,000 early-career technologists with salaries up to $200,000 to modernize government systems and expand AI use.
Wednesday, December 17th 2025 09:26PM -
Press Release
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 -
Audi and Revolut Reveal Official Formula One Team Identity Ahead of 2026 DebutAudi and Revolut unveil the Audi Revolut F1 Team name and logo, confirming a Berlin launch on January 20, 2026, as the team prepares for its Formula One World Championship entry.
Wednesday, December 17th 2025 09:06PM -
Nexo Becomes Official Crypto Partner of the Australian Open in Multi-Year Deal With Tennis AustraliaNexo signs a multi-year global partnership with Tennis Australia, becoming the Official Crypto Partner of the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis, marking a first for a Grand Slam tournament.
Wednesday, December 17th 2025 08:53PM -
Wealthfront IPO Sees Modest Debut as Market Volatility Dampens Investor AppetiteWealthfront’s IPO ended its first trading day with a modest gain of 1.36%, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid market volatility and renewed concerns about the U.S. economy and AI-driven equities.
Monday, December 15th 2025 06:13PM -
Press Release
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 -
U.S.–China Chip Tensions Renew Focus on AI Controls as Washington Clears Conditional Nvidia ExportsThe U.S. is allowing conditional exports of Nvidia’s H200 chips to China with a 25% fee, sparking new political debate as Beijing considers limits of its own. The move lands amid a long-running restructuring of AI export controls.
Friday, December 12th 2025 09:17PM -
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.2 as Focus Shifts Toward Workplace AutomationOpenAI has introduced GPT-5.2, a faster and more reliable model built for complex professional tasks. The release follows an internal directive to pause side projects and concentrate efforts on improving ChatGPT.
Friday, December 12th 2025 04:57AM -
EBANX Extends Network Token Adoption Across Latin AmericaEBANX has expanded its use of network tokens to Colombia, Peru and the Dominican Republic after tests showed steep drops in fraud-related declines. The move highlights how payment providers in emerging markets are turning to tokenization to improve transaction approval rates.
Thursday, December 11th 2025 03:09PM -
Press Release
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 -
Barclays Takes Minority Stake in United Fintech Amid Rising Interest in Shared Technology PlatformsBarclays has acquired a minority stake in United Fintech, joining four other global banks as shareholders. The move highlights growing demand for shared technology platforms that give financial institutions structured access to fintech solutions.
Thursday, December 11th 2025 02:31PM -
Klarna Extends Apple Pay Availability to France and ItalyKlarna has expanded its Apple Pay availability to France and Italy, bringing installment payments to more European users as regulators and banks assess the role of flexible payments in the fintech economy.
Tuesday, December 9th 2025 09:11PM -
Wall Street Funds Back Ripple in November Deal With Rare Investor ProtectionsRipple secured about $500 million in funding from major Wall Street firms in November, lifting its valuation to roughly $40 billion. The deal includes uncommon investor exit protections that now influence market risk models.
Monday, December 8th 2025 06:06PM -
Press Release
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 -
Prometeo Launches Name Match to Expand U.S. Bank Account Ownership VerificationPrometeo has introduced Name Match within its U.S. Bank Account Verification API, adding account ownership evaluation to help reduce payment errors, fraud, and ACH returns.
Monday, December 8th 2025 10:01AM -
BPCE to Offer Bitcoin and Major TokensFrance’s second-largest banking group BPCE will begin offering Bitcoin and major crypto purchases to customers starting Monday, with a phased rollout across regional banks planned through 2026.
Sunday, December 7th 2025 07:10PM -
Cloudflare Goes Down Again as a New Large-Scale Internet Outage Disrupts Major Online ServicesA fresh large-scale internet outage has hit users worldwide as Cloudflare goes down again just weeks after a massive disruption, taking multiple high-profile websites and even outage-tracking platforms offline.
Friday, December 5th 2025 10:27AM -
Press Release
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 -
Bitget launches $1.54 million relief effort to support families affected by the Wang Fuk Court tragedy in Hong KongBitget has announced a $1.54 million USD relief fund to support families impacted by the Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong, directing aid through trusted charities to provide medical care, housing support, and long-term assistance.
Wednesday, December 3rd 2025 08:12PM