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FinTech News: Latest Updates on Payments, Banking, Crypto & AI
Stay informed with breaking fintech news covering digital payments, blockchain, neobanking, artificial intelligence in finance, and regulatory developments. Updated daily by our editorial team.
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YowPay Rolls Out Automated SEPA Transfer System Targeting Small Business PaymentsLuxembourg-based YowPay introduces a new payment system automating SEPA transfers for merchants, aiming to simplify real-time euro transactions.
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European Banks Brace for Liquidity Pressures Ahead of SEPA Instant DeadlineEuropean banks face rising liquidity costs and compliance hurdles as SEPA Instant Payments regulation becomes mandatory in October 2025.
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Turkish Prosecutors Arrest 13 in Illegal Gambling Probe Involving Digital Payment Firm PaparaTurkish authorities arrested 13 individuals, including the owner of Papara, in a criminal probe into illegal gambling, money laundering, and digital payments.
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Crédit Coopératif in Talks to Acquire Anytime in Bid to Expand Digital Services for AssociationsCrédit Coopératif and Orange Bank enter exclusive discussions over the potential sale of fintech platform Anytime, focused on nonprofit clients.
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Big Banks Consider Joint Stablecoin to Counter Growing Crypto CompetitionMajor U.S. banks are in early talks to issue a joint stablecoin, a move aimed at retaining control of payments amid rising crypto and fintech pressure.
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Crypto Investor Accused of Kidnapping and Torturing Man Over Bitcoin Password in ManhattanA crypto investor was charged with kidnapping and assault after allegedly torturing a man for weeks to extract his Bitcoin password. Authorities investigate.
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The Politics of Stability: Why the U.S. Finally Cares About Stablecoins - FTW Sunday EditorialAs the U.S. Senate moves forward on stablecoin regulation, the GENIUS Act signals a shift in how Washington treats digital dollars—where utility invites cont...
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Visa Launches Integration Program to Accelerate Fintech Connectivity with Commercial ProductsVisa has introduced a new integration program to help fintechs and business application providers embed Visa Commercial products, enabling faster innovation ...
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Trump Hosts Private Dinner for Top Memecoin Holders Amid Crypto ControversyOn May 22, Donald Trump hosted a private dinner for top holders of his memecoin, drawing attention to the political and financial entanglements surrounding c...
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Bitcoin Hits All-Time High of $111K on 15th Anniversary of Pizza DayBitcoin reached a record $111,000 on May 22, 2025, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the first real-world Bitcoin transaction known as Pizza Day.
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Swiipr Launches APIs to Modernize Airline Compensation PaymentsSwiipr has introduced new APIs to help airlines digitize compensation and disruption payments, aiming to reduce costs and improve customer experience regardl...
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B2BROKER Launches First Turnkey Solution for Institutional Liquidity ProvidersB2BROKER has launched a turnkey product that enables brokers and financial firms to enter the Prime-of-Prime liquidity space with integrated infrastructure, ...
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Clair Raises $23.2 Million in Series B to Expand Earned Wage Access OfferingFintech company Clair has raised $23.2 million in Series B funding to expand its embedded Earned Wage Access product, used by payroll and HR platforms includ...
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Kota Raises $14.5M Series A to Modernize Global Employee Benefits InfrastructureKota secures $14.5M Series A funding and Central Bank of Ireland license, aiming to simplify employee benefits through a tech-first platform and embedded sol...
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KindlyMD Shareholders Approve Merger with Nakamoto Holdings, Paving Way for Bitcoin-Driven Healthcare InnovationKindlyMD shareholders have approved a merger with Nakamoto Holdings, a Bitcoin-focused company. The deal, expected to close in Q3 2025, aims to integrate cry...
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Senate Advances Stablecoin Bill With Bipartisan Support Amid Political DisputesThe U.S. Senate voted 65–32 to begin debate on stablecoin regulation, moving forward despite partisan disputes over the Trump family’s crypto ties and contro...
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Revolut Commits $1.1 Billion to France in Push to Become Europe’s Top BankRevolut is investing €1.1 billion in France over the next three years to establish itself as a major player in European banking, with plans to expand across ...
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Coinbase Enters S&P 500, Cementing Crypto's Position in Traditional FinanceCoinbase has joined the S&P 500, becoming the first cryptocurrency exchange to do so. The move signals crypto’s growing role in mainstream finance, despi...
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XRP Gains Institutional Support as ETF Approval Sparks GrowthXRP receives significant institutional backing following ETF approval, with its price surging as a result. This marks a major step in its position as a leadi...
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AI Startup Cohere Acquires Ottogrid to Enhance Market Research AutomationAI startup Cohere has acquired Ottogrid, a Vancouver-based platform for automating market research, as part of its strategy to enhance data enrichment and wo...
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Capital One Completes Acquisition of Discover Financial ServicesCapital One completes its acquisition of Discover Financial Services, marking a major step in the financial services industry. The deal expands Capital One’s...
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The Destiny of Decentralization: Can Bitcoin Keep Its Soul in a World of Institutions and Politics? - FTW Sunday EditorialThe evolution of Bitcoin from a decentralized digital currency to a mainstream financial asset, examining the implications of institutional and governmental ...
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U.S. and UAE Partner on Massive AI Data Center CampusThe U.S. and UAE announce a groundbreaking AI data center campus in Abu Dhabi, marking a major collaboration in AI infrastructure and cloud services.
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CoreWeave Plans $23 Billion Investment to Expand AI InfrastructureAI cloud hosting company CoreWeave plans a massive investment of up to $23 billion this year to expand its infrastructure, aiming to meet growing demand from...