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European Digital Bank N26 Introduces Wero for Instant Payments in Germany, France

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European digital bank N26 has rolled out support for Wero, the pan-European instant payment system, inside its mobile app. The Berlin-based neobank announced the integration on 11 August 2026, making the service available to eligible customers in Germany and France. A gradual expansion to additional… Read More

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Astraeus, an AI native Infrastructure Platform for Wealth Management Firms, Introduced by Ex MoneyLion Executives

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Two former executives from the mobile banking Fintech MoneyLion have secured more than $10 million in funding to launch Astraeus, an artificial intelligence-powered infrastructure platform aimed at wealth management companies. The New York-based startup seeks to solve longstanding issues of fragmented technology systems that hinder… Read More

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Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal Divest Moneris Solutions to Francisco Partners

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Two of Canada’s financial institutions, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Bank of Montreal (BMO), have reached an agreement to sell their jointly owned payments processing company, Moneris Solutions Corporation, to the technology-focused private equity firm Francisco Partners. The all-cash deal is valued at approximately… Read More

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Here is the OCC Letter to bunq Denying Bank Charter Application

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This past week, it was reported that Netherlands-based digital bank bunq had been denied a US charter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The response sent to bunq’s legal representation in the US was uncharacteristically harsh and critical of the Fintech’s attempt… Read More

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Nasdaq to Acquire LeveL Markets as Part of Always-On Markets Push

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Nasdaq (NASDAQ: NDAQ) has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase all equity interests in LeveL Markets LLC, a US off-exchange equity trading venue. The deal, announced on August 11, 2026, supports the exchange operator’s broader strategy of developing continuous, always-available market infrastructure that bridges… Read More

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Amex Ventures Backs Fazeshift to Enable AI-Driven Finance Automation

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San Francisco-based Fazeshift, an artificial intelligence platform focused on automating financial operations, has received backing from Amex Ventures, the corporate venture capital unit of American Express (NYSE: AXP). The investment, announced on August 11, 2026, will help the company broaden its technology beyond its core accounts… Read More

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BRICS Considers Connecting Instant Payment Networks and Digital Currencies to Curb Cross-Border Transfer Costs

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Members of the BRICS grouping are examining ways to interconnect their national fast payment platforms and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The aim is to lower the high costs and lengthy delays that currently characterize many international money transfers, according to recent comments from India’s… Read More

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Hackers Target Private Equity Firms with Voice Phishing Attacks

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Cybercriminals have shifted their focus toward private equity firms and related financial organizations, employing voice phishing tactics to infiltrate systems and extract sensitive information for extortion purposes, according to findings from Google’s threat intelligence researchers. The activity stems from a cluster tracked as UNC6671. Despite… Read More

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DECTA Partners with OpenPayd to Streamline Internal Treasury Settlement

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Payments technology firm DECTA has teamed up with financial infrastructure provider OpenPayd to upgrade its cross-border treasury processes. The collaboration focuses on making operational settlement quicker and more efficient across DECTA’s international activities by leveraging regulated stablecoin tools. DECTA, which has over ten years of… Read More

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Zopa Partners with Hive to Finance Solar Installs, More

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UK digital bank Zopa has teamed up with Hive to provide a path for homeowners to finance solar and other green home upgrades. According to a statement from Zopa, customers may now apply for a Zopa-based loan on the Hive website. Zopa notes that the… Read More

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