April 19, 2025 @ 3:51 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Thailand’s financial regulator has selected three consortia led by Krungthai Bank, SCB X, and Ascend Money to pioneer virtual banking services, aiming for a 2026 rollout, The Nation reported. The Bank of Thailand finalised its choice after five applicants vied for licences between March and… Read More

April 19, 2025 @ 3:47 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler’s chief of markets, Ruslan Lienkha, recently spoke about Bitcoin’s place in investment markets. What does Bitcoin’s near four-year dominance suggest about investor confidence amid global market uncertainty? The current trend in Bitcoin dominance differs significantly from the previous cycle. Unlike past bull markets, Bitcoin… Read More

April 19, 2025 @ 10:53 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced that it has “conditionally” approved the merger of Discover Bank, Greenwood, Delaware, into Capital One, National Association, McLean, Virginia. The OCC conducted a fulsome review of the application “submitted March 21, 2024, to ensure all… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 9:27 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Smart Controls, a solution developed by Paystand, a blockchain-enabled B2B payments provider, helps companies navigate tariffs, In the wake of escalating market fluctuations driven by the Trump administration’s updated tariff policies, midsized companies face unprecedented supply chain shifts—tariffs have become the new black swan. As… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 6:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Remitly has reportedly integrated PayTo in order to strengthen real-time transfers from Australia. Remitly explains that it works with Australian payments provider Monoova to bring customers a “faster, easier way” to send money using PayTo, which is Australia’s real-time payments system. This latest collaboration means… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 6:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Particula, a risk assessment and analytics provider for digital assets, announced the completion of a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) with S&P Global Ratings, a provider of credit ratings, market data, and risk analytics. The initiative explored the potential of data-driven analytics to “support the automated risk assessment… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 6:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

MoneyGram, a global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, announced a new partnership with Plaid, the data network powering the fintech tools people rely on to lead a healthier financial life. MoneyGram customers in the United States can now use Plaid’s technology to help… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 12:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

Nansen is out with a report on the Stable Act, the legislation that creates a regulatory environment for fiat based stablecoins, and who is most likely to benefit. The report notes that yield-bearing, decentralized offerings will be no more as the digital dollar must be… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 11:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Canada appears to be taking significant steps to integrate cryptocurrencies into its financial ecosystem, with recent updates from the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) and Coinbase providing more clarity for investors navigating the seemingly complex world of crypto assets. These developments underscore Canada’s commitment to fostering… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 11:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), the parent company of LendingClub Bank, America’s digital marketplace bank, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a “233,887 square foot property located at 88 Kearny Street in San Francisco for $74.5 million.” The property, which will serve… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 11:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Hidden Road, the credit network for institutions, announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hidden Road Partners CIV US LLC, has secured approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to operate as a FINRA-member broker-dealer. This approval reportedly enables Hidden Road to expand its recently launched… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 9:58 am By JD Alois  |  

The Trump Media and Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT) has issued a statement claiming stock price manipulation. Shares in DJT have traded between $11.75 to $56.55 in the past twelve months. Shares closed yesterday at around $22. Trump Media, affiliated with President Trump and his family, is… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 9:18 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) has announced a strategic partnership with TerraPay, a global money movement company, to enable real-time fund transfers for PayPal customers across the Middle East and Africa. This partnership aims to drive economic growth by connecting banks, mobile wallets, and financial institutions. According to… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 9:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Digital bank Revolut is making significant strides in Brazil with the launch of new financial products aimed at transforming the banking experience for consumers. The company recently introduced subscription plans featuring interest-bearing accounts in Brazilian reais (BRL), metal debit cards, accounts for minors, and benefits… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 8:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s digital bank Monzo has reportedly reached a new milestone, surpassing 12 million customers in 2025, just as it marks its 10th year of business operations. This achievement means that one in five UK adults now banks with Monzo, a testament to the fintech’s steady… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 8:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a move to support innovation through effective regulation, Innovate UK, in partnership with ICF, has released the Global Regulation Index (GRI). The regulatory analysis aims to review Fintech regulation that supports innovation. The report evaluates 21 countries across four innovation-led sectors—artificial intelligence, future mobility,… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Regulation is a hot topic in the US and UK, with massive changes over recent months, but what effect will this have on consumers. Monica Eaton, Founder and CEO of Chargebacks911, explores Trump’s impact on the regulators and what effect he is having across the… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Engine by Starling, the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) business born from UK’s Starling Bank, has established its overseas subsidiary in the United States as a platform from which it will strategiclaly expand operations in the North American market. Engine by Starling Services US LLC, reportedly registered in… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 12:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Belvo has reportedly secured $15 million in new round of funding to power the next phase of Open Finance growth in Latin America. The investment round included participation from new investors Quona Capital and existing ones Kaszek, Kibo Ventures, Future Positive, Citi Ventures, and Y… Read More

April 18, 2025 @ 12:22 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plumery, a digital banking experience platform for customer-centric banking, today announces a strategic partnership with Darien Technology, a consulting and technology firm specializing in financial services across South America and Spain. The partnership is focused on empowering banks and other financial institutions to “modernize their… Read More