OpenAI Releases GPT-5.2 as Focus Shifts Toward Workplace Automation
OpenAI has introduced GPT-5.2, a faster and more reliable model built for complex professional tasks. The release follows an internal directive to pause side...
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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EBANX Extends Network Token Adoption Across Latin AmericaEBANX has expanded its use of network tokens to Colombia, Peru and the Dominican Republic after tests showed steep drops in fraud-related declines. The move ...
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Barclays Takes Minority Stake in United Fintech Amid Rising Interest in Shared Technology PlatformsBarclays has acquired a minority stake in United Fintech, joining four other global banks as shareholders. The move highlights growing demand for shared tech...
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Klarna Extends Apple Pay Availability to France and ItalyKlarna has expanded its Apple Pay availability to France and Italy, bringing installment payments to more European users as regulators and banks assess the r...
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Wall Street Funds Back Ripple in November Deal With Rare Investor ProtectionsRipple secured about $500 million in funding from major Wall Street firms in November, lifting its valuation to roughly $40 billion. The deal includes uncomm...
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Prometeo Launches Name Match to Expand U.S. Bank Account Ownership VerificationPrometeo has introduced Name Match within its U.S. Bank Account Verification API, adding account ownership evaluation to help reduce payment errors, fraud, a...
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BPCE to Offer Bitcoin and Major TokensFrance’s second-largest banking group BPCE will begin offering Bitcoin and major crypto purchases to customers starting Monday, with a phased rollout across ...
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Cloudflare Goes Down Again as a New Large-Scale Internet Outage Disrupts Major Online ServicesA fresh large-scale internet outage has hit users worldwide as Cloudflare goes down again just weeks after a massive disruption, taking multiple high-profile...
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Bitget launches $1.54 million relief effort to support families affected by the Wang Fuk Court tragedy in Hong KongBitget has announced a $1.54 million USD relief fund to support families impacted by the Wang Fuk Court fire in Hong Kong, directing aid through trusted char...
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Binance Names Co-Founder Yi He as Co-CEO During Ongoing Leadership RestructuringBinance has appointed co-founder Yi He as Co-CEO, expanding its senior leadership structure as the company updates its global strategy and operational oversi...
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OpenAI Slows Internal Projects After Altman Pushes for Major ChatGPT ImprovementsOpenAI is pausing several internal projects after Sam Altman told staff the company must improve ChatGPT’s speed, reliability, and personalization, following...
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Alt5 Sigma Faces Nasdaq Noncompliance Notice as Filing Delays and Governance Questions BuildNasdaq has notified Alt5 Sigma of noncompliance after the firm failed to file its Q3 report, adding pressure as the crypto-linked company faces auditor chang...
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iShares Bitcoin Trust Rises Despite a Quiet News CycleiShares Bitcoin Trust posts a 5.6% intraday gain with no new catalyst, as recent ETF product developments from Tuttle Capital fall outside the current tradin...
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Global Payments Pushes Forward With Worldpay Deal After Key Regulatory ApprovalsGlobal Payments advances its Worldpay acquisition after clearances in the UK and EU, marking one of the largest moves in payments processing as regulators fi...
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AnChain.AI Secures New Backing as Demand for Fraud-Focused AI RisesAnChain.AI completes a new strategic investment round as financial institutions increase demand for AI tools that address fraud, compliance, and digital-asse...
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Wealthfront Seeks Up to $2.05 Billion Valuation in Ambitious IPO BidWealthfront plans to raise up to $485 million in a U.S. IPO that could value the automated wealth manager at $2.05 billion, marking a major test of renewed f...
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Ripple Wins Broader Singapore License as MAS Clears Expansion of Digital Payment ServicesRipple has secured expanded approval from Singapore’s Monetary Authority, allowing the company to scale regulated blockchain-based payment services and stren...
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Inside the Burry–Nvidia Divide: An AI Boom Under PressureAn in-depth editorial on Michael Burry’s clash with Nvidia, exploring his warnings about AI economics, depreciation, vendor financing, and the risks he sees ...
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UK Researchers Launch Project to Address Rising Buy-Now-Pay-Later Debt RisksA Swansea University–supported research project aims to help shoppers avoid unmanageable buy-now-pay-later debt as BNPL use grows across the UK.
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OpenAI Reports Data Exposure After Mixpanel Security IncidentOpenAI has disclosed a security incident involving Mixpanel that exposed limited customer-identifiable analytics data from API accounts. No chats, API keys, ...
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Klarna Enters the Stablecoin Market With KlarnaUSDKlarna has launched the KlarnaUSD stablecoin on the Tempo blockchain, marking its entry into global crypto payments as it pursues cheaper cross-border transa...
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Europe’s Fraud Battle Enters a New Phase as Sophisticated Attacks SurgeSumsub’s Identity Fraud Report 2025-2026 shows a 180% global rise in sophisticated fraud, revealing growing risks across Europe despite falling attack volumes.
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Revolut’s Valuation Climbs to $75 Billion After Secondary Share SaleRevolut has completed a secondary share sale valuing the fintech at $75 billion, marking a sharp rise from last year as the company pushes for a UK banking l...
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Tether Expands Its Latin American Footprint Through Investment in ParfinTether has invested in fintech firm Parfin to support institutional USDT adoption and strengthen blockchain-based settlement tools across Latin America, deep...
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Lloyds Confirms Curve Acquisition as Investor Dispute IntensifiesLloyds Banking Group has confirmed its acquisition of Curve to expand mobile payments services, while major investor IDC Ventures continues to challenge the ...