FinTech News
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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.
Tuesday, May 27th 2025 11:36AM -
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.
Tuesday, May 27th 2025 11:12AM -
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.
Monday, May 26th 2025 06:34PM -
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.
Monday, May 26th 2025 03:46PM -
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 control and neutrality no longer exists.
Sunday, May 25th 2025 07:15AM -
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 and broader access for financial institutions.
Saturday, May 24th 2025 04:12PM -
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 crypto’s influence in 2025.
Friday, May 23rd 2025 07:54PM -
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.
Thursday, May 22nd 2025 05:34PM -
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 regardless of existing IT systems.
Thursday, May 22nd 2025 11:40AM -
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, technology, and compliance tools.
Thursday, May 22nd 2025 11:18AM -
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 including Gusto and TriNet.
Thursday, May 22nd 2025 10:51AM -
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 solutions for HR and payroll systems.
Thursday, May 22nd 2025 10:40AM -
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 crypto strategy into the healthcare space.
Thursday, May 22nd 2025 10:13AM -
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 controversy surrounding the GENIUS Act.
Wednesday, May 21st 2025 07:50AM -
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 the continent and into global markets.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 11:42AM -
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, despite ongoing legal and cybersecurity concerns.
Tuesday, May 20th 2025 11:11AM -
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 leading alternative asset.
Monday, May 19th 2025 04:56PM -
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 workflow automation.
Monday, May 19th 2025 04:27PM -
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 product offerings and strengthens its commitment to local communities.
Monday, May 19th 2025 11:50AM -
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 adoption.
Sunday, May 18th 2025 07:01AM -
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.
Saturday, May 17th 2025 09:51AM -
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 major clients like Microsoft and OpenAI.
Saturday, May 17th 2025 07:40AM -
Coinbase Confirms SEC Investigation into User Metrics Amid Stock DropCoinbase confirms the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's investigation into its reported user metrics. The company, under the Trump administration's SEC, aims to resolve the issue regarding overstated "verified users."
Friday, May 16th 2025 07:19PM -
Trump’s World Liberty Fi Acquires EOS Tokens Amid Rebranding to VaultaWorld Liberty Fi, the crypto fund backed by Trump, acquires EOS tokens ahead of the token’s rebranding to Vaulta. The purchase adds to the fund’s growing portfolio, raising questions about the project's future.
Friday, May 16th 2025 07:06PM -
Nirvana Labs Secures $6M in New Funding to Accelerate Growth in Web3 Cloud InfrastructureNirvana Labs raises $6M in seed extension funding, co-led by Crucible Capital and Jump Crypto, to expand its Web3-focused cloud infrastructure and reduce reliance on traditional hyperscalers.
Thursday, May 15th 2025 04:43PM