FinTech News
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Circle Raises $1.05 Billion in Blockbuster IPO, Valued at Over $8 BillionCrypto firm Circle makes public market debut with $1.05 billion IPO, pricing shares at $31 and securing an $8.06 billion valuation.
Thursday, June 5th 2025 03:56PM -
Reddit Sues Anthropic for Alleged Misuse of User Data in AI Model TrainingReddit has filed a lawsuit against AI startup Anthropic, accusing it of breaching contract terms and misusing user data to train AI models without permission.
Thursday, June 5th 2025 03:44PM -
Crypto Industry Presses Senate to Pass Stablecoin Bill Without AmendmentsAs the GENIUS Act nears a Senate vote, crypto lobbying groups urge lawmakers to avoid unrelated amendments and push forward stablecoin regulation.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 04:21PM -
European Card Payment Association Urges Action to Protect EU Payments SovereigntyThe European Card Payment Association calls for decisive steps to secure EU payments infrastructure amid geopolitical risks and dominance by non-European players.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 11:07AM -
SoftBank Invests $40M in Nomupay to Boost Cross-Border Payments in Japan and AsiaSoftBank backs Dublin-based Nomupay with a $40 million investment, enhancing access to Japan’s payment market through a new strategic partnership.
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 03:46PM -
Classover Holdings Secures $500M to Launch Solana-Based Treasury GameNasdaq-listed Classover Holdings Inc. secures up to $500 million to develop a Solana treasury reserve strategy, aiming to integrate blockchain into corporate finance.
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 03:28PM -
Robinhood Expands Global Crypto Ambitions with Bitstamp AcquisitionRobinhood finalizes $200 million acquisition of Bitstamp, gaining over 50 global crypto licenses and institutional infrastructure to grow its presence in Europe and Asia.
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 03:15PM -
Blend360 and Fin Capital Join Forces to Support AI Innovation in FintechBlend360 and Fin Capital announce a strategic partnership to accelerate AI-driven product development for enterprise clients and fintech ventures.
Monday, June 2nd 2025 02:41PM -
How Fintech Is Reshaping Cross-Border Payments for Small BusinessesWorld Economic Forum highlights fintech innovation driving faster, cheaper cross-border payments for MSMEs amid global trade challenges.
Monday, June 2nd 2025 11:36AM -
Bybit Secures MiCAR License in Austria, Launches European Headquarters in ViennaBybit receives MiCAR license from Austria’s FMA, enabling EU-wide crypto operations and establishing its European headquarters in Vienna.
Monday, June 2nd 2025 11:11AM -
Who Gets to Build? The Silent Revolution in Small Business Lending - FTW Sunday EditorialNew SBA rules tighten ownership and lending standards — but in doing so, they may shut out the very entrepreneurs they claim to protect.
Sunday, June 1st 2025 09:05AM -
SBA Tightens Rules on Government-Backed Loans, Raising Hurdles for Small Business Buyers and SellersThe Small Business Administration is reinstating stricter loan rules, complicating dealmaking and limiting foreign ownership under its 7(a) and 504 loan programs.
Saturday, May 31st 2025 04:15PM -
SEC Drops Binance Case, Closing One of Its Final Major Crypto LawsuitsThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially dismissed its case against Binance and founder Changpeng Zhao, ending a key Biden-era lawsuit.
Saturday, May 31st 2025 11:43AM -
Stripe Expands Global Money Management Tools to Boost UK Business OperationsStripe introduces expanded global payment and money management tools for UK businesses, including multi-currency accounts and AI-driven security.
Saturday, May 31st 2025 09:32AM -
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce CLARITY Act to Define Crypto Regulation and Boost Digital Asset OversightThe bipartisan CLARITY Act aims to establish the first comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S., addressing crypto oversight and market certainty.
Friday, May 30th 2025 04:48PM -
Hidden Road Expands U.S. Offering with Launch of Digital Asset Swaps Prime BrokerageHidden Road enters the U.S. market with cash-settled OTC digital asset swaps for institutions, enhancing prime brokerage services.
Thursday, May 29th 2025 12:01PM -
YowPay Rolls Out Automated SEPA Transfer System Targeting Small Business PaymentsLuxembourg-based YowPay introduces a new payment system automating SEPA transfers for merchants, aiming to simplify real-time euro transactions.
Wednesday, May 28th 2025 10:41AM -
European Banks Brace for Liquidity Pressures Ahead of SEPA Instant DeadlineEuropean banks face rising liquidity costs and compliance hurdles as SEPA Instant Payments regulation becomes mandatory in October 2025.
Wednesday, May 28th 2025 08:22AM -
Turkish Prosecutors Arrest 13 in Illegal Gambling Probe Involving Digital Payment Firm PaparaTurkish authorities arrested 13 individuals, including the owner of Papara, in a criminal probe into illegal gambling, money laundering, and digital payments.
Tuesday, May 27th 2025 11:36AM -
Crédit Coopératif in Talks to Acquire Anytime in Bid to Expand Digital Services for AssociationsCrédit Coopératif and Orange Bank enter exclusive discussions over the potential sale of fintech platform Anytime, focused on nonprofit clients.
Tuesday, May 27th 2025 11:12AM -
Big Banks Consider Joint Stablecoin to Counter Growing Crypto CompetitionMajor U.S. banks are in early talks to issue a joint stablecoin, a move aimed at retaining control of payments amid rising crypto and fintech pressure.
Monday, May 26th 2025 06:34PM -
Crypto Investor Accused of Kidnapping and Torturing Man Over Bitcoin Password in ManhattanA crypto investor was charged with kidnapping and assault after allegedly torturing a man for weeks to extract his Bitcoin password. Authorities investigate.
Monday, May 26th 2025 03:46PM -
The Politics of Stability: Why the U.S. Finally Cares About Stablecoins - FTW Sunday EditorialAs the U.S. Senate moves forward on stablecoin regulation, the GENIUS Act signals a shift in how Washington treats digital dollars—where utility invites control and neutrality no longer exists.
Sunday, May 25th 2025 07:15AM -
Visa Launches Integration Program to Accelerate Fintech Connectivity with Commercial ProductsVisa has introduced a new integration program to help fintechs and business application providers embed Visa Commercial products, enabling faster innovation and broader access for financial institutions.
Saturday, May 24th 2025 04:12PM -
Trump Hosts Private Dinner for Top Memecoin Holders Amid Crypto ControversyOn May 22, Donald Trump hosted a private dinner for top holders of his memecoin, drawing attention to the political and financial entanglements surrounding crypto’s influence in 2025.
Friday, May 23rd 2025 07:54PM