Nexo, the global digital assets wealth platform, has announced its return to the United States after recognizing a more favorable regulatory environment under the Trump Administration. The re-entry was unveiled at a business session featuring addresses from Donald Trump Jr., EVP of The Trump Organization;… Read More
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A research report from NYDIG highlights a shift in Bitcoin’s (BTC) market behavior, positioning it as a potential non-sovereign store of value in a landscape of growing economic and geopolitical instability. But these signs are very early and a bit pre-mature to draw an definitive… Read More
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A widespread outage struck Arvest Bank’s online and mobile banking platforms on April 25, 2025, affecting thousands of customers across Arkansas, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. The disruption, which began around 3 a.m. ET, reportedly prevented users from accessing their accounts, paying bills, or making transactions,… Read More
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Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT), a cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the U.S., announced that Illinois-based NuMark Credit Union has chosen Alkami’s Digital Banking Platform to enhance its online and mobile banking experience for retail and business members. This partnership underscores… Read More
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CrossCountry Mortgage, the distributed retail mortgage lender, and Blend, an origination platform for digital banking solutions, announced an expanded partnership aimed at driving innovation for independent mortgage banks (IMBs). As part of this collaboration, the two companies are “introducing new solutions that enhance the Blend… Read More
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DeFi Development Company, recently rebranded from Janover and dubbed the “MSTR of Solana,” has submitted a $1 billion shelf offering to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a filing disclosed on Friday. This strategic move underscores the company’s growing alignment with the… Read More
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Chainalysis has noted that on April 7, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a pivotal memorandum, now widely known as the “Blanche Memo,” marking a significant shift in the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) approach to digital asset enforcement. This directive signals the end… Read More
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Charlotte, North Carolina, is solidifying as a hub for financial technology, thanks to a significant investment from Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). The company has announced plans to hire over 130 employees in the city, tapping into the region’s rich pool of fintech talent. This move underscores Charlotte’s… Read More
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In its first-quarter earnings report released on April 22, 2025, Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) confirmed that it held steady with its Bitcoin reserves, maintaining a total of 11,509 Bitcoin throughout the period. The electric vehicle giant did not sell any of its cryptocurrency holdings, however, Tesla‘s holding… Read More
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Nomura and Macquarie announced that they have entered into an agreement for Nomura to acquire Macquarie’s U.S. and European public asset management business, with approximately “$180 billion in retail and institutional client assets across equities, fixed income and multi-asset strategies.” Under the terms of the… Read More
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MAGFAST has reportedly secured substantial funding across several different offerings carried out via Netcapital. According to a release, this is the second-largest total amount secured under Reg CF in the consumer packaged goods industry per KingsCrowd. Netcapital Inc. (Nasdaq: NCPL, NCPLW), a digital private capital… Read More
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The private market regulatory environment is evolving, presenting challenges and opportunities for venture capital fund managers. As compliance obligations become more complex, even experienced professionals struggle to catch up with the latest developments. Carta, a platform for equity management and fund administration, has responded to… Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Chime, the San Francisco-based fintech company known for its consumer-centric banking services, continues to make strides in promoting financial progress for everyday Americans. Recent updates from US consumer Fintech Chime highlight its commitment to financial empowerment, community engagement, and thought leadership. These initiatives include a… Read More
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OKX US CEO Roshan Robert noted that over the years, they have had the opportunity to contribute to initiatives that deepened their appreciation for the potential of blockchain technology. Robert added that they’ve watched the industry evolve from its earliest days to where it stands… Read More
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bunq, which claims to be among some of the largest neobanks in Europe, is moving forward with its US banking license process, according to an update shared with CI. The company has filed for a broker-dealer license as “part of a two-phase strategy to enter… Read More
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Kraken, which claims to be one of the longest standing and most secure cryptocurrency platforms, announced the initial rollout of commission-free trading for over 11,000 U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs to “clients in New Jersey, Connecticut, Wyoming, Oklahoma, Idaho, Iowa, Rhode Island, Kentucky, Alabama and the… Read More
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