Tagged: us

November 11, 2025 @ 7:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins have again been surging due to  seemingly renewed optimism and positive investor sentiment in financial markets, supported by an update that the US government shutdown could soon come to an end. Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has surged around 5%… Read More

November 10, 2025 @ 1:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Equifax (NYSE: EFX) has recently released its Market Pulse Third Quarter U.S. Consumer Credit Trends, which now reportedly includes U.S. national consumer credit data and trends through September 2025 sourced from Equifax data. According to Equifax, delinquency on total U.S. consumer debt inched up to… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 3:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Stablecoins may potentially become an area of considerable growth, according to Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran. During a recent speech covering crypto and other developments for the first time in his new role, Miran said that based on the surveys that he has reviewed, and… Read More

November 8, 2025 @ 5:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Global fintech Wise Plc (LON:WISE) remains committed to its business expansion plans in the United States. The financial technology company, known for its relatively low-cost international money transfers, is pressing forward with two pivotal strategies: securing approval as a national trust bank and introducing a… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 6:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

LendingClub (NYSE: LC) has announced that the firm’s Board of Directors has approved a program to repurchase and acquire “up to $100 million” of the company’s common stock through Dec 31, 2026. LendingClub shares are trading near their 52-week high with a market cap of over… Read More

November 7, 2025 @ 8:37 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Easterseals New Jersey, a disability services nonprofit, and Cross River Bank, a tech infrastructure provider offering embedded financial solutions, have partners in order to assist people who may currently be experiencing either partial or delayed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits due primarily to the… Read More

November 6, 2025 @ 8:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has recently called on the US Treasury Department to ensure that its rules and guidelines for the GENIUS Act are aligned and consistent with congressional objectives. Digital assets firm Coinbase noted that Treasury needs to avoid enforcing requirements that go beyond… Read More

November 2, 2025 @ 11:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has recently announced “record-breaking” adoption of its AI-powered CashPro Chat and transaction search capabilities as corporate clients “increasingly turn to real-time insights” as well as operational efficiency in treasury management. CashPro is described as the banking platform used by companies… Read More

November 2, 2025 @ 2:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A federal appeals court in Denver recently said it would be upholding the US Federal Reserve’s decision to deny Custodia Bank access to a master account. This is yet another setback for the Wyoming-headquartered crypto-focused bank, which has spent several years trying to gain direct… Read More

October 31, 2025 @ 1:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Decentralized derivatives platform dYdX is reportedly preparing to enter the US markets by the end of 2025, according to recent update from Reuters. Eddie Zhang, the president at dYdX, shared with the outlet that it is vital for the platform to have an offering in… Read More

October 28, 2025 @ 10:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trulioo, an identity platform with proven global coverage for person and business verification, announced steady growth in U.S. Know Your Business (KYB) transaction volume with a considerable year-over-year increase. The KYB growth is said to have helped fuel an increase in U.S. verification volume across… Read More

October 27, 2025 @ 8:49 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) unveiled plans to allocate around $1.5T over the next decade as part of its so-called Security and Resiliency Initiative, including as much as $10B in direct equity investments, in order to support the US’s move towards improved national security. As global competition… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Crypto.com announced that it has filed a National Trust Bank Charter application with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). This application is the most recent step by Crypto.com in extending its commitment as the industry participant focused on ensuring regulatory compliance and… Read More

October 26, 2025 @ 7:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

As widely reported, the Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller proposed “skinny” master accounts for payments-focused institutions, including crypto banks, during a Washington conference on October 21, 2025. This stripped-down access to the Fed’s payment rails—excluding perks like interest on balances or overdrafts—marks a decisive shift… Read More

October 24, 2025 @ 6:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cowbell, a provider of adaptive cyber and specialty insurance solutions for small and mid-market risks, announced it has strengthened its market position and operational capabilities by appointing Jessica Klipphahn as Head of North America Mid-Market and Stephanie Hewerdine as Director of Claims. Jessica Klipphahn brings… Read More

October 23, 2025 @ 7:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Kin, a direct-to-consumer home insurance provider, has launched financing services in the US state of Florida. This marks Kin’s entry into home financing, providing a suite of solutions including mortgage loans, home equity loans, home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), as well as refinancing. Florida… Read More

October 22, 2025 @ 7:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States stands at a pivotal moment, poised for a potential resurgence in digital tech advancements and related breakthroughs, according to blockchain focused trade association Digital Chamber, as the Senate debates new DeFi proposals. The organization advocates for a regulatory framework that balances financial… Read More

October 21, 2025 @ 2:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

A survey released by The BlackRock Foundation and Commonwealth reveals that over 54% of Americans living on low and moderate incomes (individuals from households living on low and moderate incomes ranging from $30,000 – $79,999 annually) are currently retail investors in the capital markets. Among… Read More

October 19, 2025 @ 10:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL), an alternative asset manager, has recently announced the appointment of Greg Porteous as Managing Director and Head of Defined Contribution Retirement Solutions. In this role, Porteous will be responsible for spearheading Blue Owl’s ongoing efforts to expand access to… Read More

October 19, 2025 @ 6:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) has recently announced the launch of a dedicated business unit that will be focused on broadening access to private markets for retirement savers through defined contribution plans. The business division sits within Blackstone’s Private Wealth business. Heather von Zuben was named Global… Read More