California’s AB 1052 enables state and local agencies to accept cryptocurrency payments, marking a cautious advance in digital asset regulation.
Dozens of Europe's top startups and VCs urge the EU to pause AI Act implementation, warning it risks crushing innovation.
Indian fintech Pine Labs has filed for a $1B IPO, seeking a $6B valuation as it plans overseas expansion and technology investment.
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Digital remittance apps lead the way in North America as Visa’s latest report reveals shifting consumer preferences.
Argentine fintech Tapi acquires Mastercard’s Arcus operations in Mexico, expanding its infrastructure to support hybrid payments in Latin America.
Xero's $3B acquisition of U.S.-Israeli payments firm Melio marks a major fintech expansion, doubling down on U.S. growth.
In 2025, fintech expansion is no longer about speed or scale — it’s about regulatory alignment. Discover why obtaining a licence is no longer a formality but the foundation of every serious global strategy.
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Qualco Group is now listed on the Main Market of the Athens Stock Exchange, following an oversubscribed public offering. The move marks a new chapter for the financial technology firm as it expands its role in Greece’s growing tech sector.
Ionic Digital has released its preliminary financial results for 2024, showing $138.4 million in mining revenue and a zero-debt position. The company now holds over 2,500 BTC and aims to expand beyond crypto mining.
Revolut plans to acquire Argentina’s Banco Cetelem, marking its first major step into South America. The deal could grant the fintech a banking licence as it expands amid Argentina’s financial reforms.
A new report from DataIQ and Blend highlights growing enterprise AI adoption, with rising use cases and strategic interest—yet training, governance, and integration still lag.
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New data shows crypto card users in Europe making smaller, essential purchases online—mirroring trends that may soon shape broader consumer payment behavior.
Upexi plans to tokenize its SEC-registered shares using Superstate’s Opening Bell platform, exploring blockchain infrastructure for public equity on Solana.
Fiserv plans to introduce FIUSD, a dollar-linked stablecoin, by year-end, working with PayPal and Circle to expand digital settlement tools across banking and commerce.
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Zopa Bank introduces Biscuit, a current account offering interest and cashback, entering the competitive UK banking market alongside major lenders and fintech rivals.
Wealthfront Corporation, a leading automated investment firm, has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO amid growing investor interest in fintech and digital wealth platforms.
Mastercard teams up with enza to simplify embedded payments for fintech companies in Africa, boosting financial inclusion and accelerating market access.
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With Pipit’s global cash-in network onboard, Qenta unifies legacy rails and blockchain to cut the cost and complexity of remittances
Arab Financial Services reports zero fraud losses among its bank clients, crediting AI-driven tools and real-time monitoring for secure fintech operations.
Embedded fintech is gaining ground in telecom, as finance platforms launch mobile services and challenge legacy carriers. This editorial explores why fintechs are entering connectivity — and how it could transform both industries.
Iraq’s leading electronic payments firm Qi partners with global advisory firm K2 Integrity to enhance financial compliance across its operations in Iraq, Jordan, and the UAE—setting a precedent for the region.
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The leading fintech funding platform for SMBs secures a $25M Series B equity investment, led by Klister Credit Corp.
Despite a sharp global decline in fintech funding during 2024, Irish fintechs saw a 291% year-on-year increase in investment, signaling deeper sector maturity and investor confidence.