Fintech News
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Stablecoins are officially wrecking traditional bank transfer fees
Sending money across borders is way cheaper on-chain, with new data showing stablecoin rails cut costs by up to 84% compared to legacy banking.
Mastercard launches global crypto-fiat bridge with BVNK integration
The payments giant is making moves to let businesses hold and spend stablecoins alongside traditional cash in one seamless flow.
Polygon secures 48-state payment access after Coinme acquisition
The blockchain firm just leveled up its US payments game, bagging 37 transmitter licenses to make on-chain-to-cash conversions smooth.
Cash App: $15M data breach settlement payouts finally arriving
Eligible users who filed claims could see up to $2,500 hitting their accounts this month following a massive 2021 security lapse.
Swift blockchain ledger is here, but banks need a tech upgrade first
Swift’s new cross-border payment ledger is live, but experts say traditional banks have some heavy lifting to do on-chain before they can fully plug in.
UK government names six banks to lead first digital bond pilot
The UK is diving into the blockchain deep end with its new Digital Gilt Instrument project, tapping big-name banks to help test onchain sovereign debt.
OKX valuation hits $25B in latest funding round
The exchange is stacking fresh capital from major players to pivot into a full-scale global fintech platform.
OKX Money launches to bring stablecoins and 10% yield to your daily spend
The exchange is making digital dollars feel like a normal bank account for users who want to bypass traditional finance hurdles.
Kraken parent Payward partners with Singapore Gulf Bank for 24/7 dollar trades
The crypto exchange's parent company is teaming up with SGB to bring instant US dollar settlement to institutional clients in Asia and the Gulf.
OpenPayd eyeing Nasdaq listing to fuel U.S. expansion
The London-based fintech is moving to go public via a merger as it sets its sights on entering the U.S. market by April 2027.
Lloyds survey shows 71% of UK finance leaders betting on tokenization
Major UK institutions are looking to ditch legacy systems for on-chain infrastructure to speed up payments and boost liquidity.
ECB wants your AI agents to spend digital euros
The European Central Bank is opening its doors to fintechs to test if your AI bots can handle your future digital cash payments.
Kraken parent Payward is building 'everything' financial infrastructure
Payward is spending billions on acquisitions to move beyond the exchange model and become the backbone for global finance.
Morgan Stanley enters prediction markets as a strategic partner
The banking giant is set to lead institutional discussions at the upcoming NEXTPredict summit, marking a major shift for the sector.
SoFi integrates stablecoin settlement for its card program
The bank is moving its card transaction settlement on-chain, but don't expect it to change your daily spending experience just yet.
Meta's Muse AI is shaking up Wall Street and making investors nervous
Financial stocks are dipping as Meta's new AI agent poses a serious threat to traditional wealth management and banking models.