The 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.
OpenAI 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.
EBANX 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.
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The 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.
Barclays 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.
Klarna 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.
Ripple 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.
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Prometeo 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.
France’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.
A 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.
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Bitget 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.
Binance has appointed co-founder Yi He as Co-CEO, expanding its senior leadership structure as the company updates its global strategy and operational oversight.
OpenAI is pausing several internal projects after Sam Altman told staff the company must improve ChatGPT’s speed, reliability, and personalization, following early reporting from The Wall Street Journal.
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Recent tariff-related volatility spotlights new offering’s value in markets where opportunities are fleeting and ‘every second counts’
Nasdaq has notified Alt5 Sigma of noncompliance after the firm failed to file its Q3 report, adding pressure as the crypto-linked company faces auditor changes, leadership uncertainty, and questions stemming from recent SEC disclosures.
iShares Bitcoin Trust posts a 5.6% intraday gain with no new catalyst, as recent ETF product developments from Tuttle Capital fall outside the current trading window.
Global Payments advances its Worldpay acquisition after clearances in the UK and EU, marking one of the largest moves in payments processing as regulators find no competition concerns.
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Digital remittance apps lead the way in North America as Visa’s latest report reveals shifting consumer preferences.
AnChain.AI completes a new strategic investment round as financial institutions increase demand for AI tools that address fraud, compliance, and digital-asset risks across global markets.
Wealthfront plans to raise up to $485 million in a U.S. IPO that could value the automated wealth manager at $2.05 billion, marking a major test of renewed fintech listing momentum.
Ripple has secured expanded approval from Singapore’s Monetary Authority, allowing the company to scale regulated blockchain-based payment services and strengthen RLUSD and XRP adoption across the region.
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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.
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